Mount Gambier fails to land pilot academy
MOUNT Gambier has missed out on hosting the Qantas Group Pilot Academy capable of training up to 500 pilots a year following the release of a location shortlist by the national carrier.
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Transport upgrades complete
AN upgrade of the full length of Tower Road and a 2.6km section of the Penola/Casterton Road, from the Tower Road junction to the South Australian and Victorian border, is now complete.[…]
Collaboration crucial to city’s CBD growth
MOUNT Gambier Chamber of Commerce has vowed to progress the development of a management body to oversee the growth of the inner-city business district.[…]
Public to shape sports centre
CITY Council is seeking applications from community members interested in joining a reference group to inform the design of a proposed multi-million-dollar sports and recreation centre[...]
School truancy Bill introduced
A NEW Education and Children's Services Bill has been introduced to parliament this week to include measures to increase the government's powers to deal with chronic absenteeism in schools.[…]
South East drenched despite dry forecast
WHILE the Bureau of Meteorology has predicted a generally warm and dry winter, it seems the clouds above the South East did not receive the memo last week[...]
Boat ramp discussion
A PUBLIC meeting will be staged at Beachport on July 5 to discuss the operation and funding of the Beachport recreational boat ramp.[…]
University merger explored to expand disciplines
MOUNT Gambier's University of South Australia could be part of a new entity as two universities are exploring a merger.[…]
Statewide trial to reveal abuse history
A SCHEME that allows individuals to discover if their partner has a history of violence has been welcomed by the region's peak domestic violence service ahead of its statewide trial rollout later this year.
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Future farmers gain industry insight
STUDENTS and teachers from across the South East will be awarded at the Cows Create Careers Farm Module Presentation Day today.[…]
Council to prioritise long-term city plans
MOUNT Gambier City Council will refine its strategic priorities and long term plans for the city at an elected members workshop next month[...]
Sports centre visits inform council
CITY Council representatives visited four sport and recreation centres across the state in May to inform plans for a proposed multi-million dollar sport and recreation centre in Mount Gambier[...]
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...
