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Wood pressure builds as rural businesses feels impact of limited supply
FRUSTRATIONS continue to build between Green Triangle timber processors and treated timber plants as contracts reach the end of tenures and
log export via the...
Millicent primed for ag-town award bid
LOCAL agricultural organisations and schools are encouraged to undertake activities to highlight why Millicent should be crowned the inaugural winner of the State Government's...
Prisoner release answers sought
MOUNT Gambier City Council will urge the State Government to mandate that all Mount Gambier Prison inmates are returned to their place of residence...
Processing industry on cards for South East as ‘sub region’ proposal to allow commercial...
THE Limestone Coast could become home to a "fully fledged" kangaroo processing industry if new harvesting zones are rolled out across the region.
The lower...
State Government gives ground on genetically modified crop ban
SOUTH Australian Greens leader Mark Parnell lambasted the State Government yesterday after it announced it would lift a ban on Genetically Modified (GM) food...
Highway vandalism sparks council outrage
VANDALISED road signs along the Riddoch Highway has sparked serious road safety concerns from two Limestone Coast civic leaders.
The signs - although now repaired...
Town pride on the line with Ag Town of the Year nominations
A STATE competition is set to spark a rivalry between two neighbouring communities, with Penola and Coonawarra both nominated for the inaugural South Australian...
Agriculture towns in title contention
MILLICENT, Beachport, Kalangadoo, Furner and Tantanoola are vying for the title of the state's top agricultural town, with all five nominated for the inaugural...
Bypass takes shape as vineyard clears way
BOUNDARIES have been set through the Whistle Post vineyard to make way for the much anticipated $14.6m Penola bypass with construction expected to start...
Firearms dealer labels proposed legislation review a ‘step too far’ as State Government investigates...
A LIMESTONE Coast firearms dealer believes tightening gun legislation further would be a step too far and cause frustration for registered owners.
His claims follows...
Businesses pay price for levy hikes
THE State Government's increase to the solid waste levy will result in higher concentrations of illegal dumping in forest plantations, the State Opposition has...
Foster care payment program accessed
A NEW State Government program which extended carer payments has already been accessed by 17 young people and more than 100 are set to...
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Strong roster promises much
THE Mount Gambier Pioneers men have enjoyed an almost-perfect start to the 2024 NBL1 South Season.
They current sit in second spot on the ladder...
