Tag: Limestone Coast
Commemorative walk paves way for remembrance
A CENTURY of war service linked to the Penola district has been immortalised through specially-designed pavers for the Town Square commemorative walk, with the...
First-class science teacher honoured
AT the core of every schooling community is its teachers, and science educator Samantha Brown is an integral part of Mount Gambier High School.
Ms...
Students put well-being strategies into practice
MENTAL health awareness was at the forefront for Penola High School Year 12 students last week.
Year 12 student Ruby Robinson organised a mental health...
Emergency department remains closed
THE Penola War Memorial Hospital's emergency department will remain closed indefinitely despite the easing of COVID-19 restrictions across the state.
The Church Street site was...
Greenrise Recreational Reserve users flag issues with path
SAFETY and accessibility concerns have been raised by regular users of a new walking and cycling trail through Penola's Greenrise Recreational Reserve.
Slip hazards caused...
Seasonal information centre operation bid slammed following Wattle Range report recommendations
VISITORS to Penola have condemned a suggestion to move the Penola and Beachport visitor information centres to seasonal operation.
The 70-page report - commissioned by...
Penola Primary School joins statewide virtual Cross Country
PENOLA Primary School students participated in the statewide virtual Cross Country event last week.
On Thursday all students gave it their all as they ran...
Primary School research project delves into Anzac Day origins
MARY MacKillop Memorial School students have delved into Australia's military history, culminating with an in-house display.
Initially focussed on the origin of Anzac Day, students...
Proud Italian migrant leaves lasting mark on Coonawarra landscape
COONAWARRA is mourning the loss of the patriarch of the Zema family, Demetrio, who passed away on May 29.
Arriving in Coonawarra in 1959 to...
Easing restrictions sway clubs to play on for 2020 title
THE Limestone Coast Football Association 2020 season is definitely going to go ahead according to president Eric Nieto.
A league meeting was held on Tuesday...
BreastScreen SA unit to service Limestone Coast
BREASTSCREEN SA’s mobile screening unit has started its visit to Millicent to provide free screening mammograms for around 1265 local women.
The unit is located...
Prominent Coonawarra winemaker announces retirement
COONAWARRA winemaker Peter Bissell will say goodbye to the vineyards at Balnaves of Coonawarra when he retires later this month.
First stepping onto the Balnaves...