Tag: locals supporting locals
School ‘shops around’ to support businesses
STAFF at Mount Gambier North Primary School are 'shopping around' for their takeaway coffee and lunch orders to support the embattled sector.
With tough restrictions...
Locals urged to support locals as businesses report slowdown
SMALL businesses across the Limestone Coast are starting to feel the pinch of the coronavirus outbreak with the frequency of foot traffic and sales...
Mount Gambier beer brewer toast of town
LITTLE Rippa Brewing Company founder Lachy Mutton received a crafty surprise recently, claiming a prestigious TAFE SA award during its 2019 graduation dinner.
Mr Mutton...
STAFF PROFILE: Ben Lehmann – printing machinist
STARTING his career at The Border Watch over five years ago, printing machinist Ben Lehmann has grown to be an integral part of producing...
STAFF PROFILE: Katie Jackson – Journalist
OUR Penola Pennant journalist Katie Jackson is no stranger to the media industry.
Much of her teenage years were spent around local newspapers as father...
STAFF PROFILE: Sonia Galwey – Administration Manager
ADMINISTRATION manager Sonia Galwey joined The Border Watch Newsgroup team in 2015 and has quickly become everyone's “go-to” for help around the office.
Together with...
STAFF PROFILE: Laticia Vaughan – Finance and Payroll Officer
ONE of The Border Watch Newsgroup's newest faces, Laticia Vaughan recently moved back to the Limestone Coast after spending the majority of her life...
Robe brewery ‘under threat’
THE future of the Robe Town Brewery is under threat and at risk of closing.
Brewery proprietors Maris and Kristi Biezaitis have been advised by...
Fishing sector value swells above $3b
THE gross value of Australian fishery and aquaculture production grew to $3.06b during the 2016/17 period. "This is a fantastic result for industry and shows Aussies are continuing to support[...]