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Measures taken to safeguard aged care residents
THE Limestone Coast's largest aged care provider has not ruled out locking down its aged care facilities to protect its residents if the coronavirus...
Education facilities adopt ‘common sense’ approach to virus pandemic
LIMESTONE Coast education facilities will adopt a "common sense" approach to address community concern surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the region's education director.
Large...
Canine virus outbreak in Millicent
AN OUTBREAK of a potentially lethal dog virus has been confirmed in Millicent for the second time within the space of five months.
The canine...
Medical clinics on alert
THE region's largest medical clinic has swept in unprecedented measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus in Mount Gambier.
While there had been no...
Council cleans up after Penola toilet vandals
WATTLE Range Council staff were left to clean up the mess left by senseless graffiti and theft at Penola's public toilet facilities on Arthur...
Frontline staff work to protect vulnerable Limestone Coast youth
SOUTH Australia's frontline child protection workforce is fundamental to keeping the most vulnerable children in our society safe from harm, but it is as...
Library cafe deal struck
THE Mount Gambier Library's Bookmark Cafe will be operated by the Limestone Coast Pantry after a service agreement was reached with Mount Gambier City...
Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre marks end of era as stage set for rec hub...
IT WAS a bittersweet farewell to the Mount Gambier Aquatic Centre on Friday afternoon as the city prepares to usher in a new era...
Mount Gambier correctional facility makes transition to tobacco-free site
THE Mount Gambier Prison is a much healthier environment since it transitioned to becoming a smoke-free facility late last year, according to senior management.
The...
Vulnerable residents feel pinch from panic buying
THE Limestone Coast's biggest food relief organisation has pleaded with community members to stop stockpiling toilet paper, rice and pasta as shortages place increasing...
Freight report paves way for rail return investigation
THE possible return of rail freight could gather speed amid a new report revealing a $15.6m potential saving for the Limestone Coast's extensive commodity...
Hub tender process in sight
THE Mount Gambier Community and Recreation Hub tender process is expected to finish by the end of March, securing the generational project's head contractor.
City...
Andrew Leighton appointed to top job
OneFortyOne has a new leader at the helm, with Andrew Leighton apponted as the incoming chief executive officer.
He will join OneFortyOne following a...
