Tag: COVID-19

Vaccines still on council agenda

Locally reported adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccinations has prompted a Grant District councillor to seek further questions about natural immunity to the infectious disease. His...

‘Finance focus’

The finance industry has been extremely busy in the last few years due to government building grants and COVID-19. However, Willow Financial Services mortgage broker...

Christmas parade returns to city streets

The much-loved NF McDonnell and Sons Christmas Parade is returning to Mount Gambier this November after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After...

Producers reveal spud sale spike

Local potato producers have noticed a spike in spud sales due to patrons returning to restaurants amid relaxed COVID-19 restrictions. Despite the increased demand, the...

COVID throws up challenges

The construction of the Coonawarra Rail Trail continues to progress despite some disruptions due to COVID-19. Wattle Range Council Chief Executive Officer Ben Gower said...

City hospitality venues eager to bounce back

Local hospitality businesses are still feeling the weight left behind by COVID-19 restrictions after more than two years of uncertainty. The lifting of restrictions last...

Regional events boosted

South Australia’s regional events are set to receive $1m in support as applications for the Regional Event Fund (REF). Premier Steven Marshall said the $1m...

Grant District secures pop-up vaccine sites

Grant District Council has been successful in an application for a COVID-19 community grant from Wellbeing SA in partnership with the Department for Health...

Resource boost

South Australians will benefit from additional ambulance resources as SA Ambulance Service released its COVID-Ready Plan. The plan expands the paramedic workforce by preparing a...

City Gift unwrapped

For many years the event has struggled to get off the ground, but the countdown is on to the 2021 Mount Gambier Gift Carnival...

Digital gateway to state

Three new COVID-ready digital solutions that will support the reopening of South Australia, reunite families and protect the state have been revealed. Returning South Australians...

Medical clinic maintains COVID-19 guidelines

Strict guidelines will be maintained at The Medical Clinic Millicent as state borders open tomorrow. A number of COVID safe measures have been implemented at...

Treatment starts at home

South Australians who test positive to COVID-19 will be supported at-home by remote monitoring and online support from qualified health staff, enabling the vast...

Health system gears up for virus outbreak

Local health facilities are being boosted in readiness for today’s opening of state borders as SA eases its COVID restrictions. As part of the Limestone...

Protesters push back against restrictions

Almost 300 people gathered in Mount Gambier on Saturday as part of a worldwide rally for “freedom”. Those attending met in Vansittart Park and marched...