‘No water license reduction’
ENVIRONMENT and Water Minister David Speirs has stated there will be no reductions to water licences in the MacDonnell and Joanna hundreds which were...
8pc of snapper ballot applications lured to zone
JUST 64 Mount Gambier fishers will be able to catch snapper this year following the random draw for South Australia's first recreational fishing ballot.
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Dumped carcases shock
MOUNT Gambier Police are investigating the reported dumping of animal carcasses at Frew Park in the heart of the city.
As reported by the ABC,...
Tag applications flood in
MORE than 1600 South East fishers have applied for the State Government's snapper tag ballot, which will allow 303 amateur anglers an opportunity to...
Limestone Coast gastro outbreak sparks health warning
LIMESTONE Coast residents are being urged to wash their hands and stay at home if affected by gastroenteritis (gastro) following an increase of outbreaks...
New year brings raft of Federal Government changes into effect
FIRST home buyers, cancer patients and dairy farmers will benefit as of today when a host of Federal Government changes come into effect.
10,000 Australians...
Council slugged more for solid waste
LIMESTONE Coast councils will now pay 30pc more per tonne to dump rubbish as the State Government's increase to the Solid Waste Levy officially...
Hotel damage bill expected to top $100,000
A FIRE in a Limestone Coast pub caused about $100,000 worth of damage yesterday morning, with the blaze initially reported to be a false...
Suspicious fire near Nangwarry
A WATER-bombing aircraft was called on to extinguish a suspicious fire near Nangwarry on Sunday afternoon, taking flight as the temperature hovered above 30...
Sneak peak inside new store
KENNETT Builders - which was awarded the ALDI construction contract - yesterday gave The Border Watch a sneak peak inside the sprawling new ALDI...
Guided tours of region
A SHUTTLE bus offering guided tours of Mount Gambier's hot spots will be in operation for the thousands of bike riders pedalling into the...
Forestry inquiry kicks off
THE parliamentary committee investigating matters relating to the timber industry has started hearing evidence, with Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) appearing before...