Hub naming an important step for community
MOUNT Gambier councillor Frank Morello has urged the community to consider selecting one of two shortlisted Boandik names for the multi-million dollar community and...
Wattle Range swimming sites to open
ALL Wattle Range Council swimming facilities will open on time for the 2020/21 swim season, with Penola Pool opening early for swimming lessons. ...
Boundary shifts 35,000
A PROPOSED alteration to the northern boundary of MacKillop will unnecessarily displace 35,000 electors across South Australia according to the State Liberals, with the...
Chief slams party politics
OUTGOING Mount Gambier City Council chief executive has launched an extraordinary broadside at the behaviour of elected members, telling ratepayers “party politics playing...
Key project win for Dartmoor community
AN unused section of rail corridor in the heart of Dartmoor will be transformed into a shared use path, bringing a key community-driven project...
Ross reaches milestone with St John
A SENSE of helplessness while at the scene of a car accident first prompted long-standing St John SA serviceman Ross Parkinson OAM to start...
$16m upgrade to boost Edgarley workforce
THE $16m redevelopment of Casterton’s Edgarley Assisted Living facility will create at least 20 new jobs, it has been revealed.
Edgarley chief executive officer David...
Curious creatures
CURIOUS creatures and wild animals came to life at McDonald Park Primary last week for the school’s Book Week celebration.
The school’s library was...
Danni steps up to 105km trail run feat
MILLICENT mother-of-two Dannielle Vanderheul still recalls just a few short years ago struggling to complete a 5km run without stopping multiple times to rest.
Those...
Students put best foot forward in performing arts program
NANGWARRY Primary School students explored creativity and expression last week as the annual Footsteps Dance Company site visit was held.
Providing students with a performing...
Councillor on notice
MOUNT Gambier City Council elected member Kate Amoroso must explain her absences after missing three consecutive meetings and and six meetings this calendar year...
Wombat dies after brave battle following shooting
A WOMBAT found riddled with at least 26 shotgun pellets and left to fight for its life on the side of a highway near...