Tag: South Australia
Vehicle charity run raises money for Royal Flying Doctors Service and Kangaroo Island recovery
MORE than 130 unique vehicles took part in the Limestone Coast Unique Car Spotting Charity Run recently, raising money for two worthwhile causes.
Motorists and...
State energy minister met with protest
ANTI-GAS activists rallied outside of Penola's Beach Energy office yesterday afternoon ahead of a planned visit by Energy and Mining Minister Dan van Holst...
Penola volunteers on hand to support mental health
PENOLA Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers Ray and Cathy Paine are among those taking calls from firefighters across the country to support their mental...
Wooden motorcycle showcased at forest museum
A HANDCRAFTED life size replica of a classic motorcycle is the newest addition to the Nangwarry Forestry and Logging Museum.
The wooden 1930 Brough Superior...
Roadside vegetation management sought to reduce fire risks
MEMBER for Barker Tony Pasin has called for effective management of roadside vegetation as the fire danger season continues across the country.
In a statement...
Travel journey leads to home
AFTER almost a decade as a travel agent with Mount Gambier-based B&P Travel and Cruise, Penola resident Caitlan Lambert will return home to a...
Regional fire units respond to blaze at Monbulla
THE cause of a fire which burnt 170 hectares near Mount Burr Road at Monbulla has yet to be determined, emergency personnel say.
Around 13...
Country Fire Service volunteer urges residents to be prepared
A PENOLA Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteer has urged landowners to be bushfire ready following his return from battling the New South Wales bushfires.
Penola...
Outbacks left deserted in national country cricket champs
THE South Australian Outbacks' nightmare Australian Country Cricket Championships campaign came to a welcome conclusion last week.
South Australia finished the 2020 series on the...
Penola woman celebrates milestone birthday
PENOLA'S Mona Adeline Mattner celebrated a milestone last month as she reached 100 years of age.
Ms Mattner had a fitting day of celebrations with...
Day centre coordinator steps down after four decades in service
FOSTERING social interaction and community connections among senior citizens has been the focus of one Penola resident for almost four decades.
Sue Butler has now...
Outbacks suffer nightmare start to national competition
SOUTH Australia suffered a nightmare start to its Australian Country Championships campaign on the weekend after five consecutive defeats at Toowoomba.
The Outbacks struggled to...