Aboriginal elders provide insight into region’s indigenous heritage
GLENELG Shire has launched its first ever National Reconciliation Week documentary showcasing the stories behind the region's indigenous heritage.[…]
Wine region on show overseas
COONAWARRA vignerons are among representatives of 51 Australian wine regions showcased at Vinexpo Hong Kong, the largest-ever international celebration of Australian wine.[…]
Liberals under pressure to fund vaccine
THE State Opposition has demanded the Marshall Government deliver free Meningococcal B vaccines for all children under the age of two following an increase in diagnoses of the invasive disease.[…]
Lightning cuts power
LIGHTNING cut power to a small number of farming properties in the Sebastopol, Furner and Hatherleigh areas on Tuesday morning.[…]
Kalangadoo police station still in limbo
GRANT District Council will again lobby the State Government for the reinstatement of a permanent police officer at Kalangadoo Police Station.[…]
State Government blocks move to fund Meningococcal B vaccine
A MOTION by independent MP Troy Bell to implement free vaccinations for the Meningococcal B strain has been shot down in parliament.[…]
Solar power surge
ROOFTOP solar is surging in Australia, with the rate of installation jumping by almost 60pc in 2018, overtaking the previous record set in 2017.[…]
Speed limits cut
SPEED limits on four roads in Yahl will be reduced to 80kph following an assessment by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure[...]
Network failure sparks telco inquiry
CENTRE Alliance Senator Stirling Griff will move for an inquiry into telecommunications stability and security following Telstra's second significant network failure in less than a month.
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‘Unfair’ rebate challenged
STATE law requiring councils to subsidise the rates of not-for-profit community housing providers is unfair on Wattle Range residents and should be changed, Mayor Peter Gandolfi says.[…]
Reconciliation to be celebrated
A RICH cultural experience is on offer in Mount Gambier tomorrow night for Reconciliation Week.
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Police turn to public for illegal drug intel
ICE dealers will be thrown into the spotlight when a CrimeStoppers campaign to help track down local traffickers is launched in the South East today.[…]