Australian Border Force detain unlawful non-citizens in region
TWO unlawful non-citizens believed to be involved in organised illegal worker exploitation have been detained after Australian Border Force officers executed a search warrant on a property in Naracoorte on Thursday.
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Worker entitlements extended
THE Federal Government has welcomed the first day of family and domestic violence leave for up to 2.3 million workers, while committing to extend the entitlement to a further six million workers.
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Tourism minister to visit region
SOUTH Australia's visitor economy will be the topic of discussion when Tourism Minister David Ridgway visits the South East later this month.
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Tribute paid to Labor stalwart
SOCIAL rights activist and Australian Labor Party stalwart Viv Maher has been posthumously recognised for her long contribution to the community in a recent sitting of parliament.
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State government commits to renal dialysis unit
THE $2m redevelopment of the Mount Gambier Hospital renal unit is edging closer with the State Government confirming its commitment to the project.[…]
Power bill surge
TAXPAYERS will foot the bill for a $45m power bill increase for the State Government in what Treasurer Rob Lucas says is the result of a "rushed and incompetent" deal struck by the former Labor Government. […]
GovHack data initiative returns to library
MOUNT Gambier Library will host its fifth GovHack Open Data competition in September following national recognition of local ideas on use of open data[...]
Fire fighters deployed to help united states
AS DOZENS of wildfires continue to rage in the north-west of the United States of America (USA), three specialist firefighters from the South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) and Department for Environment and Water will be deployed to help today.[…]
Seniors encouraged to enter photograph contest
APPLICATIONS are now open for Seniors Card members to use their creativity and enter the 2018 Through the Lens photographic competition, which forms part of this year's International Day of Older Persons celebrations.[…]
By-out opens door for Lakes Oil
THE Gina Rinehart-backed gas exploration company Lakes Oil is one step closer to the region with a potential acquisition of South East newcomer Rawson Oil and Gas.
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Pubs bet on punters
A PROMINENT Mount Gambier hotelier has warned hundreds of jobs would be lost in the city if poker machines were banned in pubs.[…]
Barker electorate edges closer to Adelaide
THE South East's influence in Federal Parliament has been diluted with the addition of an additional 12,000 voters from the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley to the seat of Barker.[…]
Regional sex assault victims enduring travel trauma
Sexual assault victims are enduring long, traumatic journeys to Adelaide for forensic examinations because of a lack of regional services, the South Australian Royal...
