Tag: Limestone Coast
Fire crews join forces as they battle Keilira blaze
PENOLA and surrounding areas Country Fire Service (CFS) brigades joined crews across the region to battle a bushfire at Keilira which had burned almost...
Bushfire reduces land to ash as result of dry lightning strike
THOUSANDS of sheep and cattle are believed to have been killed and several farm houses destroyed by a bushfire west of Padthaway which Country...
New study draws on bank data to reveal tourist spending
ROBE'S tourism sector will come under the microscope over the next 12 months as Robe District Council starts an in-depth economic study.
The council, through...
Medical service takes charge of new ‘flying intensive care unit’
THE Royal Flying Doctor Service received an early Christmas present last week, taking delivery of a new $7m Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.
The Swiss-built aircraft will...
Limestone Coast music lovers sent packing as festival experience falls flat
DOZENS of Limestone Coast residents have been caught up in the cancellation of a national music festival after organisers canned the event just one...
Volunteer fire fighter efforts praised as fires break out across South Australia
A LEADING Country Fire Service (CFS) officer has labelled the start to the 2019/20 bushfire season as the "busiest he can remember" with several...
Limestone Coast couple provide relief to primary producers
A LUCINDALE couple with big hearts will leave their home behind to help others around the nation suffering from drought.
The couple had decided to...
Bumper crowd tipped for Mount Gambier new year festivities
AFTER a period of event uncertainty, thousands of revellers are expected to flock to Vansittart Park tonight for the annual New Years Eve Festival.
Organisers...
New civic leader joins district council ranks
NEWLY elected Grant District Council elected member has pledged to engage widely, foster transparency and make "common sense" decisions for the community.
Cr Duncan was...
New face for Limestone Coast Grape and Wine Council
MOUNT Gambier wine producer and Caroline Hills Winery owner Helen Strickland has been appointed president of the Limestone Coast Grape and Wine Council.
Ms Strickland...
Mount Gambier raid uncovers $30,000 worth of drugs destined for city concert
A MAJOR drug bust by Mount Gambier detectives have stopped $30,000 worth of MDMA - commonly known as ecstasy - from reaching a hip-hop...
Wine industry leaders urged to support code of conduct
WINE industry leaders around the region are encouraged to sign up to the Australian Grape and Wine code of conduct following advice from the...