Tag: coronavirus
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...
City Council develops pandemic impact and recovery strategy
A SPECIAL meeting was held by Mount Gambier City Council on Wednesday night to consider a number of measures and endorse a strategy focused...
Kindness to ‘go viral’
A SIMPLE neighbourly gesture of kindness is about to make its debut in Mount Gambier.
The COVID Kindness neighbour card has been introduced by the...
Millicent businesses work through virus challenge
THE downturn in local commercial and sporting activities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has not dimmed the spirits of Millicent businessman Matt Cockrum.
In partnership...
Restaurant serves free meals in time of need
THE Limestone Coast business sector has changed dramatically in recent weeks as national restrictions are enforced to slow the spread of COVID-19, but that...
Penola president remains positive despite questions surrounding football season’s kick off
THE news of delays to community league football came as a heavy blow to the Limestone Coast, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to force...
Community urged to rally behind government restrictions as coronavirus war ‘far from over’
PROMINENT Mount Gambier orthopaedic surgeon Barney McCusker says the war against the coronavirus is far from over and the regional community must rally behind...
Cyclists adjust to national coronavirus restrictions
CYCLING in the Limestone Coast has suffered some disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but as opposed to some other sports, there is still...
Residents ‘locked out’ of number of Mount Gambier facilities
MOUNT Gambier City Council has closed a number of public spaces in line with new restrictions announced by the Federal Government on Sunday.
The Blue...
Construction continues for Coles development
CONSTRUCTION of the $12m Coles complex in Mount Gambier remains on track to be completed later this year if the building sector continues to...
‘Family first’ as Millicent salon closes doors in wake of virus
ANOTHER Millicent business has voluntarily closed its doors for the foreseeable future as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hairdresser Bianca Thomas ceased trading at...
Mount Gambier Tower Trail Run postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic
WITH the latest changes from the Federal Government regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Tower Trail Run has been postponed June 2021.
Originally set down...