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Haselgrove-4 drill work underway
THE Beach Energy Haselgrove-4 conventional gas well was "spud" late Wednesday afternoon, officially signalling the start of the resource giant's latest drilling works in...
Students hit history books as McDonald Park celebrates 50 years
MCDONALD Park Primary School students have dusted off the history books as the North Terrace education institute gears up for its 50th anniversary celebrations...
Firefighting trio experiences real-life rescue just days after qualification
JUST days after becoming qualified retained firefighters, a trio of Mount Gambier residents shared the adrenaline-filled moment when they were faced with a real-life...
Red flags raised as government plans to ramp up gas production
A COONAWARRA wine industry leader has waved a number of red flags over the State Government's plans to ramp up gas production in the...
Leadership hole leaves eisteddfod music division in limbo
THE beating of drums and trumpeting of brass may not be heard in this year's Mount Gambier Eisteddfod as organisers struggle to keep its...
Changing season brings spike in demand for welfare services
MOUNT Gambier welfare agencies are bracing for a surge in people seeking assistance as wintry conditions sweep across the region.
St Vincent de Paul Society...
Woolshed envisioned as entertainment hub with ‘Palomino Nights’ to highlight upcoming artists
THE GLENCOE Woolshed has been envisioned as the South East's next entertainment hub with a host of upcoming family-friendly community events scheduled at the...
Government opens region to fuel exploration
SOUTH East farmers are concerned the region's "clean and green" image could be tarnished following the announcement of three new petroleum exploration licences for...
Popular attraction missing from coastline
THE bodies of juvenile penguins have washed up along the South East coastline in recent weeks but there is no cause for alarm, with...
Business sector explores opportunities through new committee
MOUNT Gambier's peak independent business group will form a sub-committee to drive development and improvements in the central business district.
The move is expected to...
South East petroleum resources up for grabs
THE State Government has moved to significantly ramp up gas production in the region by releasing expansive new petroleum exploration acreage blocks.
Bidding is now...
Council set to cap district rates
GRANT District Council has mooted capping rates for primary producers amid a 20pc spike in property values in its area.
Releasing its draft 2019-20 budget,...
Classic fundraiser returns
THE annual Mother's Day Classic is set to return to Mount Gambier/Berrin this weekend, inviting the community to gather and support breast cancer research.
The...
