State funding to create 100 local jobs in disability sector
THE first of the State Government's Future Jobs Fund grants has been awarded to disability support service Minda to establish a regional office in Mount Gambier.[...]
Gas stance explored
MOUNT Gambier City Council's stance on conventional gas mining in the region will be explored with plans in place to hold a special meeting on the matter before the end of the year.[...]
Several drug drivers busted across the South East
LIMESTONE Coast police have been busy on the roads over recent days, with eight drivers reported for drug driving between Saturday and Tuesday. [...]
End of an era as former ambulance building demolished
THE former St John Ambulance building on Penola Road was demolished this month, ending the service's 50-year affiliation with Mount Gambier's Frew Park.[...]
Cycling sport push
BUDDING cyclists in the Limestone Coast will have the chance to try their hand at the sport, with the Mount Gambier Cycling Club set to hold trial sessions for seniors and juniors to showcase what it is all about.[...]
City tourism website launched
TOURISM Mount Gambier's visitor website Discover Mount Gambier is now live.[...]
Junior golf talent comes of age
SATURDAY at the Blue Lake Golf Links, 11-year-old left hander Callum Harvey came of age and claimed his maiden overall win with an excellent round of 43 points in a field of 82 players.[...]
Strawberry talks reach parliament
RUMOURS linking the Kimberly-Clark Australia Millicent Mill and the proposed $80m strawberry farm at Tantanoola have recently been aired in State Parliament.[...]
Quality care continues
THE quality of the care provided to 60 residents at Millicent's Sheoak Lodge aged care facility has not been compromised by the use of contractors who have been engaged after work bans were introduced by support staff.[...]
Limestone Coast security presence bolstered
THE Limestone Coast now has a bolstered security presence after 15 people from across the region completed comprehensive guard training.[...]
Activities planned for ZestFest
THE senior population in the South East will have an opportunity to celebrate their contribution to the community next week when the District Council of Grant hosts the 2017 Seniors Festival.[...]
Rate rebate eases financial pressures
FINANCIAL pressures for the Mount Gambier Community Returned and Services League have been eased slightly after the organisation received a rate rebate from Mount Gambier City Council this week.[...]
Celebrating 50th birthday with a win and a meat tray
FOR Allendale East greyhound trainer David Peckham it was a case of celebrating his 50th birthday at last Sunday’s Tara Raceway meeting with a...
