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Landholders angered by energy plant ‘green light’
A NEW timber industry complex and thermal energy plant has been approved for Kalangadoo, which is expected to support an estimated 90 jobs in...
Lymphoedema patients praise compression garment subsidy
AFTER years of advocacy, Mount Gambier residents diagnosed with lymphoedema are celebrating a reprieve from the high costs of compression garments following the establishment...
South East Women’s Football Association teams bow out of competition
THE South East Women's Football Association spurs into gear this Saturday, but it will be running at half strength, with three senior teams missing...
Radio group scores federal grant windfall
A NATIONAL competition which uses radio signals to create a challenging scavenger hunt around the Mount Gambier district has received federal funding to bolster...
Job cuts foreshadowed with public service privatisation
THE State Government cannot guarantee contractors currently employed to provide services for public services such as schools and public housing will keep the work...
Border residents stuck in the middle
A WARRAWINDI farmer continues to navigate changing cross-border compliance measures that impact his interstate agricultural enterprise.
Last week's introduction of tightened restrictions along the South...
Love conquers all in pandemic
LOVED-UP Limestone Coast couples are adapting their big days to COVID-19 restrictions ahead of the spring wedding season, with guest caps and changing travel...
State border control measures stepped up
THE Australian Defence Force officially started supporting police at Victorian border entry points over the weekend as patrols aim to stop COVID-19 spreading into...
Farmer confidence lifts livestock prices
THE benefits of solid rain in New South Wales have flowed down to Limestone Coast livestock producers, who are cashing in on higher cattle...
Kidman honoured after years of dedication
ONE of the Penola Cricket Club's favourite sons was recognised with the highest honour during a unique end of season presentation ceremony on Sunday.
The...
Photography teacher shows how it’s done
OFTEN seen up close and personal with bands in Adelaide and Melbourne, former Limestone Coast educator Deb Kloeden is living her dream.
Once teaching art...
Next gen entrepreneurs grow big ideas
RECYCLING ocean debris into fashionable jewellery and creating efficient wind-powered cars were among several innovative business ideas pitched by Mount Gambier High School students...