Tag: COVID-19
Mount Gambier feels pinch from shutdowns
MEMBER for Mount Gambier Troy Bell - pictured below - says the string of closed businesses across the city's central business district is "devastating"...
Driftkhana program receives overwhelming support despite current COVID-19 pandemic
IT was the last hoorah - at least for now - for the South East Motorsport Alliance club's drifting program, with a big day...
Colourful creation spreads cheer
A COLOURFUL message of positivity has appeared in Mount Gambier this week, encouraging the community to remain optimistic during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The timely reminder...
State border ‘dodgers’ warned
A prominent timber workers' union official has warned people not to "dodge" state border closures and follow strict measures to prevent the spread of...
EXCLUSIVE: Medical clinic detects Mount Gambier’s second confirmed COVID-19 case
HAWKINS Medical Clinic has confirmed it has recorded Mount Gambier's second positive case of coronavirus as the numbers of positive test results climb across...
NBL1 season ‘subbed out’
THE Mount Gambier Pioneers' debut in the 2020 NBL1 South national basketball competition has effectively ended.
All three competitions - NBL1 Central, North and South...
After Dark events cancelled
COONAWARRA After Dark has been cancelled in its entirety due to the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
Due to take place over the first weekend in April,...
Coronavirus closures continues to impact region as wine strip feels pinch
COONAWARRA'S wine strip continues to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with around a dozen wineries closing their cellar doors, while Penola's two...
Council to cut passenger tax to support regional airline
GRANT District Council will cut the head tax for Regional Express (Rex) to zero at Mount Gambier Regional Airport for six months to support...
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...