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Environmental group joins Bell in slamming Labor Party gas push
THE region's peak environmental group has joined independent MP Troy Bell in condemning Labor's calls to overturn the 10-year moratorium on fracking.
The state opposition...
Federal funding boosts winery export potential
TWO Coonawarra wineries have expanded their export potential through federal funding.
The Blok Estate and Whistle Post Wines secured a share of the $55,000 grant,...
Ambitious $1b forestry ‘growth plan’ unveiled
THE Green Triangle forestry sector has unveiled an ambitious $1b growth action plan to catapult the regional industry into the nation's premier "fibre bowl".
Nine...
Animal rights activist targets Limestone Coast farmer
WHILE greater protection for farmers against trespassers and activism is debated in federal parliament, a Limestone Coast primary producer has shared how she was...
Fundraising target nears for new year celebration
ORGANISERS behind Mount Gambier's New Year's Eve community event are nearing their fundraising target, with City Council endorsing a $10,000 contribution, with a further...
Bypass work goes to tender
THE federal and state governments have launched a tender process for further construction of the $14.6m Penola Bypass with a view to be complete...
Council announces $1.7m outdoor pool refurbishment
MOUNT Gambier Aquatic Centre will be given a facelift sooner rather than later with City Council announcing a $1.7m refurbishment of the 34-year-old 50-metre...
$50m highway upgrade boost
INDEPENDENT MP Troy Bell has welcomed a pre-budget announcement of $50m to the Princes Highway, saying the state of country roads is a contributing...
Guest speakers guide leadership group at training session
WATTLE Range Council chief executive Ben Gower and member for Barker Tony Pasin were the guest presenters when the Limestone Coast Leadership Program recently...
Transport route windfall welcomed
SOUTH Australia's peak transport lobby group says the Federal Government's $200m Princes Highway pledge could be spent on areas around Mount Gambier as well...
Regional Foodbank investment
THE Limestone Coast Foodbank Hub has welcomed a $100,000 Federal Government boost to help purchase the leased building and expand operations.
Foodbank SA chair Simon...
Football club to rise from ashes
THE Federal Government will spend $200,000 towards the rebuild of the Nangwarry Football Club after it was completely destroyed by a suspected arson attack...
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Tough way to finish
IT was a tough night at Horsham's Blue Ribbon Raceway on Saturday night for Penola’s Dave Gartner, despite a solid effort in his heat...
