Tag: emergency services
Emergency services respond to training
FIRST responders in the Limestone Coast are currently undertaking intense urban, search and rescue training to bring their skillsets in line with universal standards.
The...
Scrap metal yard burnoff gets out of control in strong winds
A BURN-OFF fanned out of control at a Burrungule scrap metal yard yesterday and spread into more than 25 vehicles stored on the property.
The...
Tribute song receives national response
A TRIBUTE song to emergency services who have volunteered their time during the bushfire season has received national acknowledgement.
Written and performed by Millicent musician...
Fire equipment upgrade demand
MOUNT Gambier City Council has called for an urgent meeting with Emergency Services Minister Corey Wingard to attempt to secure brand new appliances for...
Walls go up on multi-million dollar ALDI development
THE $6.8m ALDI and associated retail development remains on track to be completed this year as the project begins to take shape at the...
Call out for emergency service volunteers
THE Mount Gambier branch of the State Emergency Service (SES) is striving to secure more volunteers looking to give something back to the community.
With...
Miracle escape for lucky driver
A MOUNT Gambier man has miraculously escaped with his life after a large tree crashed onto his vehicle while driving to work late Wednesday...
Regional Express assures airline safety as bureau gathers information
REGIONAL Express Airlines (Rex) has doubled down on reaffirming the safety of its fleet of SAAB 340 aircraft, despite the activation of emergency protocols...
Police renew safety calls after crash leaves young driver in serious condition
LIMESTONE Coast Police have issued a fresh warning for motorists to be on high alert in populated kangaroo areas amid reports the native animal...
Motorists warned of tougher road rule enforcement as safety measures ignored
POLICE have warned the community to expect tougher enforcement of road rules if people continue to ignore safety messages following another fatal crash on...
Collision sparks rollover
EMERGENCY Services were called to a quiet city street on Friday afternoon after two vehicles crashed causing one to roll onto its side.
The collision...
Drivers on notice over road safety issue
LIMESTONE Coast police are fed up with careless drivers putting lives at risk by failing to slow down around emergency services.
Motorists ignoring the 25kph...