A NEW nationwide system for installing and connecting electricity meters has left one Commercial Street business without power for more than three weeks, while new house […]
Power failure – city businesses left in the dark under new electrical metering system
Recreation centre views shared
THE city’s three mayoral contenders have weighed in on the proposed multi-million dollar sports and recreation hub for Mount Gambier, following the announcement of a massive […]
Federal Government extends support for next generation
HEADSPACE Mount Gambier has welcomed a major funding boost aimed at helping young Australians experiencing mental health issues access help more quickly. The Federal Government announced […]
Bypass construction schedule set
THE final instalment of the Penola Bypass project will start to take shape in as little as six months according to State Transport and Infrastructure Minister […]
Businesses face challenge to keep Penola on the map
BUSINESS operators have called for greater promotion of Penola’s tourism credentials to ensure potential visitors do not bypass the town when a heavy vehicle route is […]
Rising beef industry champion represents state
PENOLA’S Kate Fairlie represented South Australia last month as a state finalist in the 2019 NAB Agribusiness Rising Beef Industry Champion initiative. A fifth-generation livestock producer, […]
Women’s Auxiliary celebrates 80 years
THE Mount Gambier Community RSL Women’s Auxiliary will celebrate 80 years this month. Active since 1938, the organisation supports the RSL, wives of returned servicemen and […]
Safer region funds open
COUNCILS and community organisations in Barker now have the opportunity to apply for a share of up to $1m in funding through the Australian Government Safer Communities Fund[…]
Sports infrastructure grants open
SPORTING groups in Barker now have the opportunity to apply for grants of up to $500,000 through a $29.7m Federal Government program aimed at upgrading community sports infrastructure[…]
Penola bypass a priority despite tight budget
DESPITE forewarning of a tough first budget, Treasurer Rob Lucas has reiterated the State Liberals’ election pledge to complete the Penola Bypass. Mr Lucas said the long-awaited stage[…]