Our view: Millicent shop trading hours
Despite five Legislative Council crossbenchers holding the power to change or retain Millicent's unique retail hours, the community's focus is squarely on the Member for MacKillop Nick McBride.[...]
History shows running costs are a hidden factor
WHEN city council embarked on two major infrastructure projects such as the Mount Gambier Library and Main Corner, little was said about running costs.
The...
City airline flight hopes rest with peacemaker Pasin
MEMBER for Barker Tony Pasin will play peacemaker when he tries to resolve the dispute between Rex Airlines, Grant District Council and the Mount...
OPINION: Boandik Lodge pleads for funds while city ‘spends’ $40m
MOUNT Gambier aged care centre Boandik Lodge is the perfect example of how society is in danger of getting its priorities wrong by [...]
Decade of NAPLAN ‘pointless’ without improved learning
LAST week seven year old Richard got dressed, ate breakfast cleaned his teeth and put on his shoes in less than six minutes.[...]
OPINION: Are our priorities wrong on $40m indoor centre?
FORTY million dollars for an indoor sports centre seems hugely out of economic kilter with the real needs of our community.
If the people of...
Airport argument drives deep wedge between parties
IT is difficult to believe how low the feelings have reached in the "cool" relationship that exists between Grant District Council and Rex Airlines over issues surrounding the Mount Gambier Airport.[...]
Rock solid fracking guarantee needed
CALLS today for the State Government to enshrine the 10-year fracking moratorium into legislation appears to have merit given confusion about its long-term legality.
While...
Community event success
A NUMBER of years ago, the late Barry Maney OAM had a vision of holding a business fundraising event to raise money for homeless...
Ratepayer poll is way to find indoor centre answer
IT is easy to get the answer you want by the question you ask.
So often petitions ask a simple question requiring a simple answer,...
Insight into ice addiction
While sitting buckled in to an aeroplane seat, an air hostess stood in the aisle with a bright yellow life vest draped over her.
A...
OPINION: No room for political agendas in council chambers
THE Australia Day debate is a prime example of the overreach of some councils into issues and topics they have no power, influence and jurisdiction over [...]
Council further discuss loos at the Little Blue
THE District Council of Grant will investigate whether to install temporary amenities at a popular swimming hole pending legislation and insurance checks.
The Department of...
