Tag: Mount Gambier Prison
Sex offender’s prison release delayed
THE release of sexual predator, Colin Humphrys, from the Mount Gambier Prison has been delayed once again while the courst awaits psychiatric reports.
Humphrys, 66,...
‘At risk’ fire zones highlighted
MOUNT Gambier Prison, the Tafe SA Campus and Suttontown Primary School are among a number of assets considered at risk from a bushfire, according...
Prison rape conviction after second trial
A MAN who raped his cell-mate in the Mount Gambier Prison in 2016 was imprisoned for four years, eight months and 14 days in court this week. Wichthiel William Nyuon, 34, appeared in [...]
Port MacDonnell foreshore revitalised
GRANT District Mayor Richard Sage has described the seaside town of Port MacDonnell as riding on a "crest of a wave" following the official...
Violent criminal sparks manhunt
A VIOLENT criminal who was released on home detention bail was arrested by police yesterday after correctional services lost track of him on Friday...
Expanded prison officially opened
THE State Government says the $60m expansion of the Mount Gambier Prison will deliver greater rehabilitation of prisoners to reduce crime and the number...
Longriders event to raise funds for suicide awareness
CARS and bikes from across the country will converge on the Blue Lake city this weekend to raise funds for a vital cause.
The Mount...
Suicide prevention support extends to Mount Gambier inmates
LIFELINE South East is continuing to save lives at the Mount Gambier Prison through its innovative program to prevent suicides within the correctional system.
Statistics...
Mount Gambier Prison Construction firm locks down state accolade
A CONSTRUCTION firm which recently established its first regional office in Mount Gambier has been named South Australia's top commercial builder.
Mossop Constructions + Interiors...
City prisoner accused of flouting the law
AN INVESTIGATION is under way into claims a prisoner is operating a clothing business from the Mount Gambier Prison via unauthorised internet access.
The State...
Final checks clear way for inmate arrivals in Mount Gambier
MOUNT Gambier Prison is now the second largest correctional facility in the state following the completion of a $61.8m expansion at the Moorak facility.
While...
Police crackdown on drugs in prison
THE State Government will undertake a sweeping crackdown on drugs and contraband being smuggled into the Mount Gambier Prison, including random testing of guards...