Tag: covid19

Medical leader recognised for health efforts

Prominent doctor and medical executive Dr Elaine Pretorius (pictured) has been recognised for her contribution to community health in the Limestone Coast following the...

Mount Gambier Show springs to action

The much-loved GEM Mount Gambier Spring Show will be back in full force this weekend. Last year’s show was scaled back and divided into three...

State ‘unrestricted’

COVID testing will continue as normal in the Limestone Coast, despite the easing of COVID restrictions. The removal of isolation requirements for people who have...

COVID vaccine eligibility extends

Thousands of at-risk South Australian children aged six months to under five years old are now eligible to receive their COVID vaccine under new...

Junction closure anticipated

The South East Junction is anticipated to close when a motion is presented at a special general meeting on September 27 to dissolve the...

Brakes placed on tour

Each year the Australian cycling fraternity would be focused on the Limestone Coast when the Tour of the Great South Coast came to town,...

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...

Free flu vaccination available across SA

South Australians will now have access to free flu vaccination until the end of winter, with the State Government announcing an extension to the...

District council live-streams proposed

Encouraging “transparency and accountability” has prompted a local councillor to request Grant District Council to consider livestreaming meetings over the internet to the public. Councillor...

‘Red-hot’ market reduces rate of re-homed refugees

The ongoing housing crisis is slowing down the rate of refugees settling in Mount Gambier. The lifting of the COVID-19 travel ban allowed the first...

Rental properties in high demand

The Limestone Coast rental crisis continues, with rising interest rates, increasing costs and high demand presenting tough times with no end in sight. According to...

Hospital off limits

The Mount Gambier Hospital’s medical ward has been temporarily closed to visitors until further notice due to an outbreak of COVID cases within the...

Care assistant enjoys new challenge

Becoming a personal care assistant at Boandik St Mary’s was a life-changing event for local resident Ellen Feast. Ms Feast joined the Boandik team after...

Emergency marquee closed

Patients presenting to the Mount Gambier Hospital will no longer have to enter via the Emergency Department marquee. A statement issued by the Limestone Coast...

Lobster licence fees cut

The State Government has delivered on its election commitment to reduce licence fees for the rock lobster fishery by 50% for 2022-23.   Premier Peter Malinauskas...