One Nation MLC Sarah Game visited the Limestone Coast last week, speaking to a number of local groups and constituents about local issues.
Her latest trip to the region included a visit to the Millicent Men’s Shed, where she was greeted by about 10 members.
“The members spoke passionately about their men’s shed, and what they have achieved – and continue to achieve – there,” Ms Game said.
“I was particularly impressed with their fantastic, hands-on education program with local school boys and girls.
“I think the program is so worthwhile the possibility of expanding it should be explored.
“I’m passionate about education, in particular ensuring that all children have the same learning opportunities, and that none get left behind.
“Programs like this, aimed at potentially disengaged children, can help address some of those problems.
“Thanks to Chris Mathias and his crew for taking the time to speak to me about it. It was definitely a worthwhile exercise.”
While in the Limestone Coast, Ms Game followed up with Mr Mathias, who is also involved with the local RSL, about her advocacy for funding for Anzac Day Australian fvlags.
She was able to secure some funding for these flags, which were placed on the ex-servicemen’s graves at cemeteries in Millicent and Tantanoola for Anzac Day.
Ms Game then drove from Millicent to Mount Gambier, along the
Princes Highway.
“I was surprised by the atrocious state of the road, which is littered with potholes and potentially dangerous,” she said.
“Interestingly, the condition of local roads was among the recurring issues raised by locals during my trip.
“After seeing these hazardous conditions, my office is writing to the relevant federal minister, asking for a ‘please explain’.”
While in Mount Gambier, Ms Game attended a dinner meeting with representatives of the local crayfishing industry to discuss ongoing trade restrictions and their concerns, as well as South East producers from the wine grape, potato and dairy industries.
Ms Game said concerns raised by her guests included mobile phone black spots and the potential dangers they present to locals, cost of living pressures including power costs, water allocations and skills shortages.
“All those I met with in Mount Gambier were also very concerned about what the withdrawal of Rex services locally would mean for the town,” she said.
Ms Game also visited the Coonawarra-Penola RSL sub-branch, continuing her commitment to veterans’ issues, which she has championed since being elected in 2022.
“We spoke about the RSL and some of the local branch’s issues,” she said.
“But the members also spoke more broadly about some of the issues facing the town, including lack of health services.”
