Tag: South East
‘Whiskey’ toast of town as top dog attracts a $15,000 price tag
A TWO year old kelpie named Whiskey has taken home the title of Casterton's top dog following a $15,000 price tag at Australia's Premier...
Producers warn of aquifer impacts
PRIMARY producers reliant on irrigation have warned against any changes to the region's water licensing framework amid fears it could impact on aquifer levels...
Commercial harvest hope
MOUNT Gambier could become home to kangaroo meat processing if the State Government lifts a long standing commercial harvesting ban in the region.
The government...
Charity drives animal support as Wet Noses receives share in pet food
A MOUNT Gambier animal rescue group has received over 600kgs of donated pet food through a recent national charity drive.
Wet Noses Animal Rescue was...
City Council kicks in $150,000 for grandstand restoration
MOUNT Gambier's Vansittart Park grandstand will receive a much-needed upgrade next financial year in a bid to improve safety and structural integrity.
City Council has...
$50m highway upgrade boost
INDEPENDENT MP Troy Bell has welcomed a pre-budget announcement of $50m to the Princes Highway, saying the state of country roads is a contributing...
Farming knowledge is power in driving process
GROWING up on a dairy farm in New Zealand, Ben Walker - with partner Michelle Roe - took a leap of faith just over...
Ideas flow from dairy industry meeting
NATIONAL consultation into the dairy industry's future hit the South East this week with more than 30 farm, processing and stakeholder representatives sharing their...
Limestone Coast region sets vaccine standard
THE Limestone Coast continues to be a state leader in early childhood vaccination rates with over 95pc of children aged five or under meeting...
South East character George the Farmer reaches television screens
THE South East's own George the Farmer is saying "g'day" to his mates across the country after stepping onto ABC visual platforms this week.
Created...
High honour for Probus commitment
MOUNT Gambier Men's Probus Club member Kevin Packer has been awarded the Premier's Certificate of Recognition for outstanding volunteer service.
The nine-year member and current...
OPINION: Doubts raised over ‘drier’ season as winter arrives
A SODDEN mat of multi-colour leaves lay across the grass like old wet carpet.
Officially, it is day four of winter and rioting tree tops...
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Women to blow Tornadoes away
THE Mount Gambier Pioneers women will kick off Round 3 of the NBL1 South competition with a home game against the Launceston Tornadoes on...
