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Candidate outlines election priorities
REGIONAL road infrastructure, boosting mental illness facilities and water security are among independent candidate Jon Ey's priorities for the seat of MacKillop.
The state election...
Health commitment recognised
HELPING to improve health services across regional South Australia and implementing projects from the Limestone Coast to Ceduna, former Mount Gambier resident Kristie Cook...
Glitch in the system
MOUNT Gambier City Council will write to the Federal Government urging immediate action to rectify a "glitch" in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
The...
Government urged to quit ‘blame game’
GRANT District Council has called on both state and federal governments to quit the "blame game" when it comes to responsibility for health services in a review of the State Public Health Plan[...]
Mental health investment
THE Federal Government will invest an additional $110m in mental health services to extend and expand mental health programs for young Australians.
Member for Barker...
Road upgrade funding
MEMBER for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed additional funding of $40m over two years for South Australia's councils to help with critical upgrades of the state's local road network.[...]
Small business challenges loom
THE small business sector enjoyed some notable achievements in 2017, but challenges loom on several policy fronts according to Australian Small Business Ombudsman Kate Carnell[...]
Highway upgrade priority
MEMBER for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed an announcement the Australian Government will fully fund a strategy to establish Princes Highway priority upgrades between...
Airport funds bid lodged – Grant Council hopeful
GRANT District Council has lodged a funding application seeking $3.5m from the Federal Government to upgrade the Mount Gambier Airport.
In a revised blueprint, the...
City Council backs airport overhaul
MOUNT Gambier City Council will commit $500,000 to the redevelopment of Mount Gambier Airport if Grant District Council's revised application for federal funding is...
Call for kids to start preschool at age 3
PREMIER Jay Weatherill is calling on the Commonwealth Government to fund preschool for three-year-olds to improve the educational outcomes and future career success of children across the state.[...]
New STEM program launched
APPLICATIONS are now open for a new program to make access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) easier for 1200 students living in...
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2024 Group Training Employment Apprenticeship and Trainee Awards
LIMESTONE Coast apprentices and trainees have been recognised at the Group Training Employment’s (GTE) annual Apprentice and Trainee of the Year Awards.
This year’s...
