New Kingston Childcare Centre funded
FIVE years of hard work advocating for a new childcare centre in Kingston has paid off for local nurse Kirsty Starling with both major...
Local SES rescuer ready
IN times of emergencies, it is reassuring to know that there are highly trained and skilled people in an organisation which can render a...
‘Unusual’ fire season closes
AN "UNUSUAL" bushfire season came to a close last weekend.
Despite the season, which runs from November to April, recording a lower number of total...
Council hears opposition to mine expansion
ELECTED members and staff from Grant District Council visited Compton residents this week to hear their concerns first-hand about a proposed limestone quarry expansion....
Local leader shows support
"IT must have been such a devastating experience to see his beautiful country and city being destroyed," Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin said in...
Across state borders
AFTER more than five years of lobbying, the appointment of a Cross-Border Commissioner is one step closer to becoming a reality.
Legislation was...
The end of an era for Dale Cleves
LIMESTONE Coast musicians have suffered a massive loss following the announcement of the impending closure of Dale Cleves Music in Mount Gambier following a...
Pressure on charity groceries
RISING food costs has put pressure on Mount Gambier's most vulnerable, as local charity Foodbank is forced to increase their prices.
It is the...
Ramping claims at hospital
AMBULANCE officers have reported ramping occurred at Mount Gambier Hospital's emergency department during an unprecedented 'Code White' called last week due to a shortage...
Country Cabinet coming to Mount Gambier
PREMIER Peter Malinauskas has made good on his pre-election promise to reinstate Country Cabinet, with Mount Gambier first on the list.
Country Cabinet will be...
Grant Mayor breaks silence
MAYOR Richard Sage of Grant District Council has labelled councillors actions as "pathetic" after breaking his silence on a motion of no confidence moved...
Council to seek support for airport
GRANT District Council will be seeking government assistance to support the financial viability of the Mount Gambier Regional Airport.
At a recent council meeting, a...
Hear to entertain across the region
Friday, March 6
Dirty Pagans, Gernz and Solus, Globe Hotel, Mount Gambier/Berrin, 8pm*
Gabriel Strachan and Fat Pony, The Bellum Hotel, Mount Schank, 8.30pm
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