Govt turnaround scraps covid testing for border crossers
"I LOST two days out of my life," said motor neurone disease (MND) sufferer David Quill after he was forced to quarantine due to...
Mental health issues ramp up
THERE has been a significant increase in mental health patients across the Limestone Coast with advocates claiming they are not surprised.
According to the...
Government to pay HELP debt to entice new local doctors
MEDICAL students who choose to work in the region could have their student debt paid for by the Federal Government.
The scheme will pay the...
Penola and Coonawarra celebrate the festive season
PENOLA and Coonawarra residents got into the festive spirit last week with the annual Christmas Street Party being hailed as a success.
Many flocked to...
Pasin addresses protesters
FEDERAL Member of Parliament for Barker Tony Pasin has thrown his support behind protestors who oppose mandatory vaccinations, mask wearing and Covid-19 restrictions.
The protestors...
Preparing for Christmas services
CHRISTMAS is an important time for local Christian church communities, and you may need to book in for mass this year.
As parishes prepare for...
No confidence in ‘failed’ mayor
GRANT District Council has passed a vote of no confidence in council mayor Richard Sage in a meeting this week.
Cr Megan Dukalskis...
Man jailed over partners death
A MOUNT Gambier man was sentenced to life imprisonment last Friday after beating his partner to death in 2018.
Earlier this year Bradley Trussell,...
Foster carers to receive payment boost
LIMESTONE Coast foster and kinship carers are celebrating a recent payment boost.
The increased support announced last week was the biggest jump in a decade,...
How we bud new rose plants
ONE of the main seasons in rose production is happening right now and will keep our industry busy until mid Autumn - It’s what...
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Christmas cheer continues
'TIS the night before Christmas and the roads will be bustling with families and friends as they experience a wonderland of festive lights tonight....

















