Tag: Limestone Coast
Regional fire units respond to blaze at Monbulla
THE cause of a fire which burnt 170 hectares near Mount Burr Road at Monbulla has yet to be determined, emergency personnel say.
Around 13...
Woodchip embers spark blaze
INVESTIGATIONS have revealed two grass fires in the Limestone Coast were caused by vehicles travelling the region's roads, sparking a warning from police for...
Outdoor lifestyle adds to cancer risk
LIMESTONE Coast residents are being urged to follow the "slip, slop, slap" message after data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare...
Country Fire Service volunteer urges residents to be prepared
A PENOLA Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteer has urged landowners to be bushfire ready following his return from battling the New South Wales bushfires.
Penola...
Penola woman celebrates milestone birthday
PENOLA'S Mona Adeline Mattner celebrated a milestone last month as she reached 100 years of age.
Ms Mattner had a fitting day of celebrations with...
Day centre coordinator steps down after four decades in service
FOSTERING social interaction and community connections among senior citizens has been the focus of one Penola resident for almost four decades.
Sue Butler has now...
Penola Coonawarra tourism booms over summer holiday season
TOURISTS continue to flock to Penola and Coonwarra over the summer break with the region enticing day-trip and long-stay visitors from both domestic and...
Livestock feed donations flow to fire-affected regions
A TRUCK-LOAD of livestock feed is on its way to bushfire-affected farmers thanks to Kingston resident Henry Goode.
The Barook Station farmer has pulled together...
‘Luck of the draw’ for hopeful snapper fishers
LIMESTONE Coast fishers hoping to bag snapper in South East waters will be required to enter a ballot, which would allow them to catch...
2020 Red Hot Summer Tour at Old Mount Gambier Gaol
AUSTRALIAN rock icons entertained around 4500 people on Sunday as the 2020 Red Hot Summer Tour roared into Mount Gambier.
In its fifth year in...
Red Hot Summer Tour fans flock to Old Gaol
THOUSANDS of classic Australian rock fans flooded the Old Mount Gambier Gaol on Sunday to enjoy the Red Hot Summer Tour.
Rock legends took to...
Community dedication recognised with citizen of the year award
MARGARET Muller's long-time dedication to her home community of Penola will be recognised with Wattle Range Council's prestigious Riddoch Ward Australia Day citizen of...
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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...
