Tag: COVID-19
School ‘shops around’ to support businesses
STAFF at Mount Gambier North Primary School are 'shopping around' for their takeaway coffee and lunch orders to support the embattled sector.
With tough restrictions...
‘Border control’ strategy questioned
THE region's state parliamentarians have questioned the rollout of the South Australia Government's restrictions on interstate travel.
Last week, Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell...
Mount Gambier tourism landmark shuts doors to visitors
MOUNT Gambier's iconic Centenary Tower will be closed to visitors for an indefinite period given the challenges posed by new social distancing requirements at...
‘Tragic’ funeral limits
A NATIONAL funeral industry leader says the restrictions placed on services in response to the coronavirus health emergency is "tragic" and heartbreaking for grieving...
Australian speedway organisations combine to create eSport Modified Sedan national championship
WHILE much of the country is closing down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one sport plans to forge ahead.
Speedway Australia and Speedway Sedans Australia...
Apple Farm guests ‘no risk’, tour group linked to Coonawarra virus case
GUESTS and staff who attended a recent wedding at The Apple Farm are at "no risk" of contracting COVID-19, health authorities have told the...
Limestone Coast football calls off preseason competition
THE Limestone Coast Football Association Steeline Cup has been cancelled due to the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The cup was scheduled to kick...
Hairdresser puts community safety ahead of business
A PROMINENT hairdressing salon has made the difficult decision to close its doors, prioritising the safety of staff and clients amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Red...
Penola pair forced to wait after land speed attempts postponed due to coronavirus
A YEAR of rebuilding has seen a pair of Penola land speed record holders improve their Lakester in readiness for another shot at the...
Vigilance urged after case linked to Limestone Coast wedding
MOUNT Gambier district residents are urged to be vigilant amid revelations a person affected with the coronavirus attended a wedding late last week at...
Regional court lists transferred to city
THE Mount Gambier Magistrates Court will host case lists originally placed at other Limestone Coast courthouses due the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Defendants have...
School holidays to start early
CATHOLIC and Independent schools across South Australia are expected to implement similar arrangements to the state's public education facilities in Week 11, according to...