Tag: COVID-19
Regional talent called to grace theatre stage
THE Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre has put out a call to Limestone Coast performers to help fill the void left by a reduced touring...
Coronavirus pandemic increases learning opportunities as campus classes resume
FLINDERS University Rural Health SA deputy dean Robyn Aitken says students have adapted well to the changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic following a...
Support provided as test demand surges
STAFF at the Penola Doctors Clinic answered the urgent call from SA Pathology last week when COVID-19 testing reached new heights at the Mount...
Virus ‘eye opening’ for health students
MEDICAL students have endured a whirlwind year as COVID-19 affects work placements and on-campus study across the nation.
Flinders University Rural Health SA medical student...
COVID restrictions force ‘tough, but right decision’ to cancel Mil Lel Show
THE Mil Lel Show is the latest casualty in a series of cancelled spring events due to COVID-19.
The Mil Lel Memorial Park was expected...
Virus response duplication warning
THE region's medical chief has flagged potential duplication of services with the establishment of a satellite COVID-19 command centre in Mount Gambier and instead...
Border breacher avoids jail after 80km journey by foot
A RENMARK man has avoided having to serve jail time after attempting to return to South Australia from Victoria by walking approximately 80km to...
Affordable housing barrier to tackling homelessness
LIMESTONE Coast welfare agency ac.care has called on governments to invest more in social housing and mental health services to support hundreds of people...
Shadow cabinet puts regional issues on state agenda
THE shortage of affordable housing, social infrastructure and increased TAFE opportunities were highlighted as significant issues by the region's seven councils during the recent...
Annual New Year’s Eve festivities fizzle
MOUNT Gambier will be without its customary community New Year's Eve Festival this year with organisers cancelling the event for the first time in...
Forestry sector lodges urgent plan to keep border access open
SOUTH Australia's transition committee will consider a new COVID-19 management plan to enable business continuity in the Green Triangle forestry sector but health will...
State leads response as satellite command centre to be established in region
BORDER controls are set to be bolstered in the Limestone Coast following the State Government announcing a satellite COVID-19 command centre will be established...
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Increased incentive attracts numbers
WITH the Blue Lake Golf Club announcing an increase in prize money across all three grades, it attracted a near-capacity field to Saturday’s stableford...
