Tag: cost of living

City takes homelessnesss action

Alocal councillor has been prompted to question what work is being pursued by Mount Gambier City Council after witnessing homelessness in the Blue Lake...

Generosity keeps kitchen cooking

Alocal service organisation has been unindated with community support following a recent public call out due to an increased demand caused by the cost...

Cost of living divide grows

Limestone Coast women are being encouraged to take part in a new survey by Share the Dignity which looks at periods and period poverty...

New homes for essential workers

The Regional Key Worker Housing Scheme continues to achieve key milestones, with a Limestone Coast builder sought to construct the second lot of homes...

Community answers call for help

The local community has donated more than $40,000 to the 2023 Mount Gambier Community Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.
Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin said she was...

Sharing is caring at Glencoe

Anew community endeavour is set to be introduced to a Limestone Coast town in an effort to encourage community connection, aid with the cost...

Red hot property market

The Mount Gambier housing market is red-hot with 112 properties changing hands in the December quarter and a new record high median price set...

Cost of living crisis takes toll

Homelessness in Mount Gambier persists as an ongoing issue amidst the housing and cost of living crisis.
ac.care Homelessness and Community Services senior manager Trish...

Investors eye city

Housing affordability has hit its worst level on record in South Australia to date according to the latest PropTrack Housing Affordability Index released last...

New laws tighten tenant protections

Rent bidding is now illegal in South Australia with fines of up to $20,000 for landlords or agents caught soliciting a higher rental bid. The...

Hub helps ease cost of living

Mulga Street Primary School officially opened a dedicated hub this week to help with those within the school community struggling financially amid the current...

Supermarket thefts surge

Shoplifting has reached record levels according to a Millicent supermarket manager. Dave Foster has worked in the family business for around 20 years and said...

RAA tracks down cheapest petrol in state

RAA has crunched the numbers to reveal the top 20 cheapest petrol stations in metro and regional SA, with a Mount Gambier outlet identified...