Tag: alcohol

Alcohol and Drug 
Foundation leaders meet in region

Substance Misuse Limestone Coast (SMLC), community leaders and representatives from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation met recently to discuss issues and opportunities related to...

Coonawarra Cab Sav ‘conquers’

ACoonawarra cabernet sauvignon has claimed top honours at the Limestone Coast Wine Show, outclassing 443 other entries from 62 exhibitors. Yalumba’s 2021 Sanctum Coonawarra Cabernet...

Business news brews

Amicro-brewery is one of four applications from Mount Gambier which are currently before the Liquor and Licensing Commission. The facility will be located in the...

Police busy across region

Two drivers will appear in court after separate traffic incidents in the Limestone Coast last week. About 1.16pm on July 24, a 35-year-old Mount Gambier...

Stigma challenge

An alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility proposed for Mount Gambier’s CBD, which is being fiercely opposed by neighbouring residents and businesses, has attracted support...

Location frustration

Neighbouring residents have expressed concerns about an application to provide short term supported accommodation for individuals struggling with substance abuse issues in Mount Gambier’s...

Alcohol out of bounds

Anew health promotion and education campaign is being launched by Substance Misuse Limestone Coast (SMLC) and a local Planet Youth Network group, with local...

Rehab beds double

The State Government is doubling the number of residential rehabilitation beds on the Limestone Coast for those in need of drug and alcohol treatment...

Substance abuse in spotlight

Substance Misuse Limestone Coast is looking to build on its successful community and advocacy work over the past four years with the return of...

Program educates youths on impacts of violence

Youth violence prevention charity the Sammy D Foundation educated eight schools in the Limestone Coast last week about the impacts of bullying and drug...

Welfare honour

Substance Misuse Limestone Coast (SMLC) has been announced as a finalist in the Community Welfare Innovation Award for the South Australian Community Achievement Awards...

New learning hub uncorked

Anew ‘wine and spirits’ learning hub was launched in the Adelaide this week, as South Australia’s hospitality sector seeks to bounce back and attract...

NYE fun police

Aseaside community leader fears revellers will leave Beachport on account of an extended dry zone over New Year’s Eve. According to Beachport resident Councillor Sharon...

Key youth insights

Alarming and compelling statistics were recently revealed at the Penola and District Planet Youth Forum held at Penola High School. Substance Misuse Limestone Coast Project...

New brewery raises the bar

Construction of a new brewery near Mount Gambier is well under way, with the new venue expected to open in July. Business owners and former...