Tag: Limestone Coast
COVID restrictions force ‘tough, but right decision’ to cancel Mil Lel Show
THE Mil Lel Show is the latest casualty in a series of cancelled spring events due to COVID-19.
The Mil Lel Memorial Park was expected...
Mount Gambier business lose out in government maintenance privitisation
MOUNT Gambier businesses currently contracted to undertake essential maintenance work on State Government-owned assets have raised concerns about quality and continuation of work when...
Community input shapes planning for Penola and Coonawarra future
ENHANCING Penola and Coonawarra's reputation as a must-see tourism destination and highlighting the district's "hidden gems" dominated discussion when WAX Design officials held community...
Virus response duplication warning
THE region's medical chief has flagged potential duplication of services with the establishment of a satellite COVID-19 command centre in Mount Gambier and instead...
Border breacher avoids jail after 80km journey by foot
A RENMARK man has avoided having to serve jail time after attempting to return to South Australia from Victoria by walking approximately 80km to...
Regional talent called to grace theatre seats
THE Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre has put out a call to Limestone Coast performers to help fill the void left by a reduced touring...
Affordable housing barrier to tackling homelessness
LIMESTONE Coast welfare agency ac.care has called on governments to invest more in social housing and mental health services to support hundreds of people...
Shadow cabinet puts regional issues on state agenda
THE shortage of affordable housing, social infrastructure and increased TAFE opportunities were highlighted as significant issues by the region's seven councils during the recent...
Native vegetation planted to enhance popular walking strip
STUDENTS and members of the Mount Gambier community have started planting native vegetation on a section of the Mount Gambier rail trail in a...
Dialysis upgrade draws praise from state health minister
HEALTH Minister Stephen Wade has praised the efforts of the Mount Gambier Hospital Health Advisory Council (HAC) and the broader community in securing $55,000...
State Government’s quarantine site announcement takes regional representatives by surprise
MEMBER for Mount Gambier Troy Bell has labelled the State Government's medi-hotel plan as concerning given the agencies involved had no background or briefing...
Annual New Year’s Eve festivities fizzle
MOUNT Gambier will be without its customary community New Year's Eve Festival this year with organisers cancelling the event for the first time in...
Massive donation for cancer group
THE Mount Gambier Cancer Support Group has received a generous donation - more than what it would raise on its own in a year.
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