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Council likely to fund $5m shortfall
MOUNT Gambier City Council is likely to fund the $5m shortfall for the $39.1m Community and Recreation Hub from cash savings and loans - not a rate increase - its chief executive Mark[...]
Rec centre ball in state government court after historic poll
THE State Government is currently in the process of considering Mount Gambier City Council's proposal for its regional communtiy and recreation hub, Premier Steven...
Students urged to apply for STEM course scholarship
MEMBER for Barker Tony Pasin has encouraged South East students to apply for a Federal Government-funded scholarship to study a science, technology, engineering or...
Spending priorities questioned
CENTRE Alliance candidate for Barker Kelly Gladigau has questioned the Federal Government's priorities in contributing funds to Mount Gambier's proposed sport and recreation centre ahead of[...]
State senators seek answers
TWO South Australian Senators have called on the Federal Government to disclose information used to make the decision to exclude Limestone Coast-based services from...
Drug treatment services stretched
THE region's overstretched drug and alcohol treatment services have opioid-addicted individuals on waiting lists while counsellors are seeing up to seven people each day,...
State funding critical for rec centre
MOUNT Gambier City Council will need to reassess the funding model for construction of the proposed $39.1m community and recreation hub if the State...
Apprentice funds welcomed
REGIONAL Development Australia Limestone Coast has welcomed the recent Federal Government announcement supporting local apprenticeships through its $60m Australian Apprentice Wage[...]
Average rate increase calculated
MOUNT Gambier ratepayers will see a cumulative increase of around $150 on their average rates across three years as City Council strengthens its war...
Agriculture work initiative
CHANGES to two visa programs made by the Federal Government will help resolve agricultural labour shortages in the region, according to Member for Barker Tony Pasin. Adjustments to the Working Holiday Maker (WHM)[...]
Rec-centre progress outlined
MARCH 20: MOUNT Gambier City Council allocates $30,000 to have concept plans drawn ahead of a potential bid for federal funding.
The resolution follows Cr...
Rec-centre survery nears
MOUNT Gambier City Council is calling on residents to be informed ahead of an elector survey which will decide the fate of a proposed...
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Strong roster promises much
THE Mount Gambier Pioneers men have enjoyed an almost-perfect start to the 2024 NBL1 South Season.
They current sit in second spot on the ladder...
