Tag: police
Illegal firewood collection problem grows
SOUTH East residents are being reminded to ensure their firewood has been sourced legally following an increase in illegal felling and collecting.
Natural Resources South...
Police Minister ‘flip-flops’ over Kalangadoo station
POLICE Minister Corey Wingard has flip-flopped on a pre-election commitment to keep the Kalangadoo Police Station open, now highlighting a new review due to start in October.[…]
Fire destroys newspaper office
MOUNT Gambier criminal and fire cause investigators have pored over a historic building in Bordertown after fire swept through the premises late last week.[…]
Driver lucky to be alive
A MOUNT Gambier man involved in a serious motor vehicle crash near Penola on Friday night has escaped serious injury, despite his vehicle being...
Blue Lake rescue – Miracle escape as car plunges into water. UPDATE
SA WATER is assessing how to remove a vehicle from the Blue Lake following last night's crash, but assured the public it poses no...
Arsonist strikes in Nangwarry
RESIDENTS of Nangwarry remain on high alert as fire bugs continue to strike fear into the community following the ninth house fire in three...
Teen slugged thousands in bank fees after outburst
A MAN who damaged the screen of an automated teller machine after he was frustrated by not being able to withdraw money learnt a...
‘Forgetfulness’ nearly lands driver in jail
A MAN who was caught driving despite not holding a licence since the 1990s has faced Mount Gambier Magistrate's Court, where he received a...
Next gen police cars put to test
IMPORTED black police patrol cars may soon be seen on South East roads.
South Australia Police officers are now trialling the use of the German-made...
Top cop hangs up uniform
MILLICENT’S “top cop” has put on his uniform for the last time.
Senior Sergeant First Class Peter Brown APM retired on Friday as officer-in-charge of...
Park search relief
A 14-hour ordeal for off-roader Michael Reid ended at around 2.30pm yesterday after he was found unharmed by emergency services in Canunda National Park.
It...
BREAKING NEWS: Police swoop on suspected drug dealers
EIGHT men have been arrested today following a 12-month long investigation into the trafficking of illicit drugs, including methamphetamine and cannabis, in the South East.
Making coastal protection a priority for visitors
THE National Parks and Wildlife Service has raised awareness of the need to protect precious beaches as locals and tourists prepare to hit the...
