Tag: economic development
GM crop ban still up in air
GRANT District Council has yet to take a formal stance on the issue of genetically modified crops.
This follows new legislation scrapping the moratorium allowing...
Investors eye region
GRANT District Council economic development staff have revealed investors are scouring the area for suitable land for a number of proposed commercial projects.
These include...
Singe sounds development plan
GRANT District Council’s newly appointed chief executive officer David Singe has foreshadowed his plans to drive economic development in the region.
Speaking with The Border...
City budgets for future
MOUNT Gambier City Council's 2017/18 draft budget has flagged an average residential rate increase of around 4pc in the next financial year.
The draft budget...
Display brings forest phenomenon to city
THE Lady Nelson Visitor and Discovery Centre will be open after dark this month to host a display of glowing ghost mushrooms, providing a...
City council seeks feedback
MOUNT Gambier City Council has invited public feedback on its 2018/19 draft annual business plan and budget, which will be considered before the adoption of a final plan/budget in June[...]
Businesses explore training options
THE Millicent Business Community Association (MBCA) is seeking input from local businesses on the type of short term and medium courses that could be...
Business tech show success
MORE than 50 local businesses and community members attended Mount Gambier City Council's first Business Tech Show at the Main Corner on Friday.
City Council...
Tourism sector progresses industry plan
TOURISM Mount Gambier chair Kent Comley has revealed the tourism industry body will soon unveil a dynamic website to drive the city's visitor economy.
The...