New local laws adopted
GLENELG Shire Council has adopted a renewed set of local laws after a period of consultation.[...]
Long-serving councillor awarded
LONG-SERVING Wattle Range Councillor Gwenda Lawlor has been recognised for her dedication to the local community at a function held in Adelaide recently[...]
Fallons bring Christmas cheer
For the 17th year in a row, Millicent couple Bob and Sandy Fallon have superbly lit up their house with a variety of lights to mark the Christmas season[...]
Pasin calls for more rural MPs
THE absence of rural Liberal MPs in federal cabinet has recently been highlighted by Member for Barker Tony Pasin[...]
State road network upgrade
SOUTH Australia's councils will be given an extra $40m over the next two years to help with critical upgrades of the state's local road network.[...]
Final show for arts society
THE South East Art Society's final exhibition of the year is now open for public viewing at the Port MacDonnell Community Complex.[...]
Portland New Year’s Eve celebrations
PORTLAND will continue to uphold its status as the biggest street party in regional Victoria this New Year's Eve. [...]
Wattle Range refuses to co-fund airport upgrade
WATTLE Range Council has unanimously rejected a last minute bid to contribute to the multi-million dollar Mount Gambier Airport Redevelopment Project[...]
Local schools recognised for being sun smart
SCHOOLS throughout the region have been acknowledged by Cancer Council SA for their SunSmart membership milestones and commitment to reducing the risk of skin cancer in future generations.[...]
South East snakes slithering
WITH the weather heating up, snakes are coming out of hibernation and the South Australian Ambulance Service has urged people to remain vigilant to avoid being bitten this summer. [...]
Suspicious bin fire near Mount Gambier house
A SUSPICIOUS fire lit in a wheelie bin in front of a home was extinguished by the Mount Gambier Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) yesterday before it was able to spread into the premises. [...]
Recycling staff save garbage truck from fire
QUICK-THINKING by staff at the recycling yard to remove rubbish from a garbage truck after noticing smoke coming from the tray has saved the vehicle from significant damage. [...]