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 injury prevention and recovery[...]
Nangwarry man dealt fine
A NANGWARRY man has received a small fine for growing four cannabis plants in the rear of his yard. Hagop Allan Bley, 60, appeared in the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court to be sentenced for [...]
Aviation authority to hold safety seminar
A FREE aviation seminar focused on defensive flying skills will be held in Mount Gambier next week. South East pilots are invited to take part in the safety event organised by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).[...]
Millicent store faces further reorganisation
A FURTHER reorganisation of Millicent's IGA supermarket may be on the cards if the store is determined to be over 400 square metres, Treasurer Rob Lucas says. Following the defeat of the State Government's Retail Trading[...]
Climate concerns
NEWLY elected Robe councillor Peter Riseley recently used his final monthly mayoral message to repeat his oft-stated concerns on climate change. "It is in my opinion the greatest threat to humanity," Mr Riseley told the October[...]
RAA to boost regional safety
THE Royal Automobile Association Regional Safety Grants program will provide tens of thousands of dollars to fund safer communities across regional areas. The grants are dedicated to improving safety in regional South[...]
Erosion ‘stop-gap’
A $30,000 State Government allocation to address coastal erosion at Post Office Rock is a "stop-gap" measure before parts of Beachport slip into the sea, Wattle Range Council says. While welcoming the SA Coast Protection[...]
New council to decide grant option
GRANT District Council has referred a decision on whether it will apply for federal funding to further upgrade the Glenburnie Saleyards. Elected members last week voted to defer a decision until the new council is[...]
Agriculture work initiative
CHANGES to two visa programs made by the Federal Government will help resolve agricultural labour shortages in the region, according to Member for Barker Tony Pasin. Adjustments to the Working Holiday Maker (WHM)[...]
Rec-centre progress outlined
MARCH 20: MOUNT Gambier City Council allocates $30,000 to have concept plans drawn ahead of a potential bid for federal funding.
The resolution follows Cr...
International Suicide Survivors Day reflection held in city
SILENCE fell upon the Reflective Gardens at Vansittart Park last week as those affected by the impacts of suicide gathered together for International Suicide Survivors Day. A small group attended the event on Thursday night[...]
Frogs ‘call for help’
AUSTRALIA'S frogs are calling for help and you can play a key role in saving them by taking part in Australia's biggest frog count - FrogID Week - which finishs on Sunday. FrogID Week is the next phase of the Australian[...]
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)...
