Teachers on strike
TEN Limestone Coast education facilities will be among 183 institutions statewide which will close their doors this morning as public school teachers strike as ongoing enterprise bargaining[...]
Regional MPs stand up for farmers
SOUTH East MPs Troy Bell and Nick McBride have spoken out against the Liberal Party's mining act as not appropriately addressing the imbalance between farmers and industry. In yesterday's[...]
Public school teachers walk out
PUBLIC school teachers across the state will strike tomorrow morning to "demand respect" from the State Government during ongoing enterprise bargaining negotiations[...]
Rec-centre survey engagement urged
NEWLY-ELECTED councillors have thrown their support behind the Mount Gambier Community and Recreation Hub and encouraged residents to engage with the upcoming community survey.[...]
‘Poor eye sight’ to blame for offence
A BEACHPORT man who was caught driving disqualified claimed he needed reading glasses because he thought he had marked the box for a 12 month good behaviour bond, not a three[...]
Millicent teenager avoids jail for wrecking yard theft
A MILLICENT teenager who stole four wheels after unlawfully entering the premises of a local car wreckage yard has been placed on a good...
Compensation ordered for property damage
A MILLICENT man who damaged his ex partner's property after they had an argument because he was playing his music too loudly has been ordered to pay for the damages. The 21-year-old [...]
Apprentice funds welcomed
REGIONAL Development Australia Limestone Coast has welcomed the recent Federal Government announcement supporting local apprenticeships through its $60m Australian Apprentice Wage[...]
Regional boards accountable at grassroots level
HEALTH Minister Stephen Wade has foreshadowed the introduction of regional health boards will deliver accountability at the grassroots level. Speaking at the Mount Gambier[...]
No magic run for Potter as dark mark left on record
A MOUNT Gambier man will serve imprisonment on home detention after being sentenced for drug trafficking charges, which were uncovered by police during Operation Addenine in 2016.[...]
Renowned sport coach to address city athletes
THE University of South Australia will bring former Socceroos and Sydney Swans strength and conditioning Coach Nik Hagicostas to Mount Gambier tomorrow to present a free public lecture on[...]
Entrepreneurial focus at Mount High
MOUNT Gambier High School was yesterday named as one of five of the state's first specialist entrepreneurial schools, delivering learning programs that will promote and encourage entrepreneurial mindsets in students. Opportunities[...]
Sheep producer sentiment rebounds with improved seasonal outlook and commodity prices
Australian sheep producers’ confidence has jumped substantially this quarter, riding on the back of improved prices.
According to the latest Sheep Producer Intentions Survey (SPIS)...
