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Virus control in community’s hands
THE regional community has been warned to stop being "reckless" as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten lives across region.
Limestone Coast Local Health Network...
Legendary event faces uphill battle
MOUNT Gambier's Legend of the Lakes Hill climb could well be another casualty of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, despite being some months down the...
City motel operators touched by gesture
AMID the stress and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a touching gesture from one former employee at the Quality Inn Presidential amazed owners...
Drive-through testing launched, more ventilators ordered as hospital ramps up COVID-19 measures
REGIONAL public health officials have called on the community not to "panic" following the first confirmed coronavirus case in Mount Gambier.
A 68-year-old man is...
‘Essential travellers’ identified as police prepare to patrol border
South Australian Police have provided further information about cross-border movement restrictions due slow the spread of COVID-19 within the state.
A direction issued under the...
Forestry sector seeks ‘essential service’ classification
THE nation's peak forestry advocacy group has called on state and federal governments to label the sector as an "essential service" to ensure the...
Virus ends Millicent’s basketball season
THE Millicent and District Basketball Association is one of the latest sporting bodies to stop proceedings due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
With...
Hospitality future in doubt
THOUSANDS of people are expected to lose their jobs amid the immediate lockdown of hospitality venues across the region.
The Federal Government ban swept in...
EXCLUSIVE: Border exemption process yet to be confirmed
PEOPLE seeking an exemption from the South Australian Government's border lockdown will need to lodge a request via email to travel interstate without needing...
Tennis associations make difficult decision to call seasons short
THE iconic Olympic Park tennis complex will be denied finals action this year, with the call made to abandon the 2019-20 Mount Gambier and...
New self-isolation rule in effect, SA expands testing measures and council discourages visitors
PEOPLE entering South Australia must now self-isolate for 14 days from their arrival as part of the State Government's unprecedented action in response to...
Distancing pain for grieving families
REGIONAL funeral directors have implemented a raft of measures to comply with strict new Federal Government measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Funerals held...
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Galloping to the top
In a picture perfect finish Millicent Pony Club's Stacey Edwards has made history, winning the inaugural small pony National Pony Racing Series.
The series...
