Winter worries on way out as spring arrives
SPRING has arrived with the promise of warmer weather following a cold yet unseasonably dry winter across the South East.[...]
Bird habitat protection focus
NATURAL Resources South East has warned local residents to keep any trees, either dead or alive, intact to avoid facing fines after seeing an increase in illegal firewood harvesting. [...]
Sibling scuffle
A MOUNT Gambier man who assaulted his own sister by grabbing her neck with two hands and throwing her to the ground has been given the benefit of a suspended sentence.[...]
Preselection race continues
THE Liberal Party preselection race continues to heat up with speculation Mount Gambier realtor Vicki Quinn is another identity considering whether to nominate.[...]
Transporter put under administration
THE wood chip hauling operation of Mount Gambier's Whitehead Group of Companies has been put under voluntary administration, potentially impacting the sustainability of around 40 jobs.[...]
RSL car park request
THE Mount Gambier Community Returned and Services League will make a formal request to Mount Gambier City Council for the removal of a land management agreement on the league's Ferrers Street car park.[...]
Region suffers worst flu season
THE region is in the midst of one of its worst flu seasons, with hospitals over the border and ambulances under increasing pressure from sick patients.[...]
Renewable energy funding
THE State Government has called for applications for funding support for the next generation of renewable energy projects as part of its $150m Renewable Technology Fund.[...]
Iconic city businesses honoured
FURNITURE retailer Eddies, health provider Hawkins Medical Clinic and iconic homewares store DJ Interiors have been named as the hall of fame inductees for the upcoming Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Awards.[...]
Volunteer nominated for state carer award
DEDICATED Mount Gambier man Llewellyn Jones has been nominated for the Carers SA Carer Achievement Award as part of the 2017 South Australian Community Achievement Awards.[...]
Weather slows $500,000 Millicent hospital upgrade
INCLEMENT weather has delayed the Millicent and District Hospital's $500,000 infrastructure upgrade, with the fire response system expected to be completed by October.[...]
State Government to connect auto supply chain workers to jobs
THE State Government will roll out new services and support to connect automotive supply chain workers to jobs with a new $1.2 million initiative.[...]
Open gardens delight locals
Glorious weather drew a crowd of more than 200 to enjoy the Naracoorte Hospital Auxiliary's inaugural Open Gardens Day fundraiser on Sunday, November 3.
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