Mahoney on board
FOURTH-GENERATION Millicent farmer Meg Bell has been elevated to the vice-presidency of the 550-strong Grassland Society of Southern Australia.[…]
Forest project funds on offer
APPLICATIONS for the $4m joint funding program aimed at growing the state's forest and forest products industry have opened, with Mount Gambier's state and federal MPs encouraging researchers to apply.[…]
Region shapes state policy
TWO South East representatives will serve on the Premier's Council on Suicide Prevention as the State Government progresses its efforts to reduce South Australia's suicide rate[...]
Mandatory drug treatment legislation introduced
THE State Government has introduced legislation to provide for the option of mandatory treatment for children and young people dependent on drugs [...]
National campaign aims to start life-saving conversation
LEADING mental health and suicide prevention organisations are joining forces to encourage Australians to talk openly about suicide in a bid to save more lives[...]
Pool poll floated
THE city's political leaders have vowed to not commit to lobbying state and federal governments for funding for the proposed $40m Mount Gambier Indoor Sport and Recreation Centre unless a poll determining ratepayer support is undertaken.[…]
Pilot shortage rejected
THE chair of a parliamentary committee investigating regional air services has rejected claims regional airlines were being hit by a global pilot shortage.[…]
Suicide Prevention Networks strengthened at national conference
SOUTH Australians passionate about tackling suicide have met with experts from around the country and the world at the National Suicide Prevention Conference in Adelaide this week[...]
Winnovation nomination
WOMEN in regional communities are being urged to apply for the annual Winnovation Awards, with nominations closing July 31.[…]
Meeting clears air over Mount Gambier service
MEMBER for Mount Gambier Troy Bell has hailed a meeting with Rex Airlines as a positive step for the community of Mount Gambier, which could potentially lead to lower airfares being offered by the regional carrier.[…]
SA Water granted green light for asbestos storage
THE state’s environmental regulator has given the green light for SA Water to store redundant asbestos-containing cement pipes at its depot in Mount Gambier. The Environment Protection Authority[…]
Millicent business trade in doubt
SUNDAY trading could be a thing of the past following claims by Treasurer Rob Lucas Millicent IGA is not meeting the requirements of the state’s current retail hour legislation. A recent audit undertaken[…]
Hood rejects further questions
MEMBER of the Legislative Council Ben Hood has once again rejected a number of questions during Parliament’s question time.
Mr Hood was recently asked...
