Visitors bring economic boost
THE State Government's visitor strategy for the Limestone Coast has received a glowing endorsement from tourism and industry leaders who have welcomed opportunities to grow the region's economy by $136m by 2020.[…]
Young artist wins grand prize
TENISON Woods College student Jaime Spicer was the major prize winner at the South East Art Society Open Art Awards this month[...]
Medical centre upgrade tender awarded
A MAJOR upgrade for the Robe Medical Centre costing $1.15m will start in the near future and should be completed by October.[…]
Science challenge kicks off
THE annual science and engineering challenge kicks off this week in Mount Gambier with more than 100 students from 10 secondary schools participating.[…]
Forestry back on federal agenda
THE Australian Forest Products Association yesterday welcomed Federal Labor's commitment to deliver "a comprehensive strategic plan" for the forest sector should it be elected.[…]
Retail breakfast talk
INTERNATIONALLY renowned retail consultant David West will speak at the Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting at the city hall this Wednesday at 7.30am.[…]
Search on for top cop
NOMINATIONS have opened for the police officer of the year award, which will be presented at the Royal Adelaide Show in September.
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Farm group milestone
THE MacKillop Farm Management Group is set to celebrate 20 years since its inception on June 22 at Naracoorte Town Hall.[…]
Mil Lel cricketers reclaim turf
GRANT District Council will help the Mil Lel Show Society level an area of ground to accommodate show jumping.[…]
Libs noncommittal over calls to block fracking
LIBERAL MP Nick McBride will seek party room support for a legislated ban on fracking but says the State Government believes the bill "does nothing but add more discussion and debate to parliament".[…]
Government to prioritise regional aged care facilities
AGED care in rural, regional and remote communities will be prioritised in a record breaking new aged care approval round announced by[…]
Troy Bell to back deregulation
INDEPENDENT MP Troy Bell will back the Liberal Party's proposed shop trading hour reform, but will seek an exclusion for vehicle dealers from opening on Sundays and public holidays […]
New roads gazetted for heavy vehicles
A number of roads within the Tatiara would become gazetted for heavy vehicle use, subject to Department of Infrastructure and Transport approvals.
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