‘No judgement’ from district religious leader
MOUNT Gambier and District Ministers Association president Pastor Errol Carson believes most members of the association will agree they are not the "moral police" of society.[...]
Sex offender first to be charged under Carly’s Law
A MAN has made no application for bail in the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court after being charged with a raft of child sexual exploitation offences under Carly's Law.[...]
Airport fails to land project funds
THE $9m redevelopment of the Mount Gambier Airport has stalled after failing to secure key Federal Government funding.[...]
Legal service backlash
MEMBER for Mount Gambier Troy Bell has hit back at Attorney General John Rau's claims legal services have improved since the closure of the South East Community Legal Service.[...]
Energy company sinks money into Penola Golf Club
BEACH Energy will contribute $5000 as part of its community sponsorship program to the Penola Golf Club for equipment and ground upgrades.[...]
Low income power price cuts sought
LOW income households may have their power bills slashed as the State Government seeks to negotiate electricity contracts with suppliers on their behalf. [...]
Landfill switchover
THE $1.2m construction of landfill Cell 3B at Caroline Landfill was completed last month at an opportune time as Cell 3A reached critical capacity.[...]
Dump contingencies implemented
MOUNT Gambier City Council has implemented a number of contingency measures to improve leachate management at Caroline Landfill following record levels of rain last June[...]
Conference to focus on veterans’ health
MINISTERS from Australia, Canada, New Zealand the United Kingdom and United States will meet in London this week to explore challenges faced by contemporary veterans[...]
Disability hub to create jobs
UP TO 500 full time jobs will be created across the Limestone Coast over the next few years to support the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).[...]
Youths to feel full weight of law
YOUTHS tried as adults in South Australian courts can expect to feel the full weight of the law after a push for a legislative change that will see young offenders more severely punished. [...]
Roadside waste collection plan
A PROPOSED hard waste initiative could be trialled in Mount Gambier during National Recycling Week this November.[...]
Heritage survey moves forward
CONSULTATION on the District Council of Grant’s latest framework study has concluded with successful feedback.
The Draft Thematic Heritage Framework Study aims to inform future...
