Tag: coast

Sport club to roll in long lease

Aseaside sporting club is moving towards securing an unprecedented 40-year lease of its current coastal playing arena.
The Robe Bowling Club has long been located...

Coastal tragedy

Two Millicent men died in a boating incident at Beachport yesterday morning.
Police and SAAS were called to a beach near Point Connor just south...

Tourist ‘haven’ set to make way for new accommodation

Aprominent South East businessman plans to demolish a 20-room Robe motel and erect eight two-storey town houses. It is understood the businessman purchased the Haven...

Federal funding helps lay groundwork for new industry

Exploration company Australian Rare Earths (AR3) has received a $5m Federal Government grant towards developing a new industry in the Limestone Coast that it...

Spotlight shines on deputy

Mount Gambier City Council has a new deputy mayor with a “lucky dip” draw selecting elected member Josh Lynagh to the position.
 At the close...

Cruise liners to enter region’s waters

Cruise ships again have again placed Robe on their ports of call after an absence of a few years.
Tourism Miniter Zoe Bettison said Guichen...

Robe real estate remains hottest property in the Limestone Coast

Robe has retained its long-held ranking of having the most expensive real estate in the South East region. According to data published in the city...

Limestone Coast Offroad Club Event

The Limestone Coast Off Road Club (LCORC) is a small group of dedicated “off road” people that enjoy the challenges presented by racing on...

Coastal car park feedback sought

Feedback is to be sought from the community regarding a proposal to use almost $800,000 of ratepayer funds towards building a new $2.3m headquarters...

Jury retires to consider Bell verdict

The jury has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell. For almost four months Mr Bell has...

Coastal hazards input sought

LGA South Australia yesterday hosted an in-person workshop with local councils seeking feedback on the SA Climate Ready Coasts program and draft guidelines for...

Campers converge on city

The Grant District Council and Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce are partnering to showcase the district’s small businesses and unique natural attractions to over...

Divine protection sought as fishers gear up for new season

Many of the Robe-based fishing vessels are expected to part in the annual Blessing of the Fleet at Robe on October 6 with the...

Festival back on calendar

Adate has been earmarked for the third biennial Beachport Crayfish Festival in 2026.
The March 26 event will showcase the best of the rock lobster...

Time against historic landmark

Community leaders at Robe have conceded the historic Cape Dombey obelisk is beyond saving.
Mayor Lisa Ruffell and council chief executive Nat Traeger have made...