Tag: Australian Government
Virus warning issued following national cyber attack
A RECENT national cyber attack has triggered a warning from a leading Limestone Coast tech company, urging regional residents to be more vigilant when...
OPINION: Rejoining society to face oncoming challenges
THERE are times in life when you wake on a Monday morning and if you knew the challenges and dramas that might lie ahead...
Domestic aviation report highlights 3pc upward passenger number swing
MOUNT Gambier Airport is the second best regional performing commercial airfield in South Australia amid a steady lift in passenger numbers.
The airport recorded nearly...
New year signals change
LOWER electricity bills, an increase in prescription costs and changes to education are among a raft of changes for 2019 following new laws effective...
Greater protection for bird species
ONE of the Limestone Coast's flagship bird species is set to receive greater protection following more than $3m in funding flowing to the region.
The...
Extra money flows to schools
EDUCATION Minister John Gardner has downplayed this month's teacher strike by saying only around 20pc of the state's public schools, preschools and children's centres...
Abuse victims gather for formal apology
VICTIMS of institutional child sexual abuse gathered at emotional events across the country on Monday for a formal apology from the Australian Government. Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivered the National Apology at[...]
Pasin awards funding to region’s projects
FOUR projects across the region have been awarded funding through the $5m second round of the National Landcare Program Environment Small Grants.
"I am proud...
International listing
THE Glenelg Estuary and Discovery Bay has been approved for listing as Victoria's 12th Ramsar site – an international accolade that will help protect...
Biosecurity Plan practices
A GOOD biosecurity plan consists of sound practices and is as individual as the property it protects, according to Livestock Biosecurity Network's Rachael O'Brien.
Biosecurity...
Organic demand grows
INTERNATIONAL demand for premium organic produce is on the rise, prompting the Australian Government to review regulations on the export of organics to ensure producers can take full advantage of opportunities.[...]
Local voices join chorus of concern over Manus Island
"WE are very passionate about social justice and what is happening for humanity," local resident Trudy Horsburgh said as she stood outside Member for...
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Women to blow Tornadoes away
THE Mount Gambier Pioneers women will kick off Round 3 of the NBL1 South competition with a home game against the Launceston Tornadoes on...
