Tag: emergency services

Police station remains in limbo

The unmanned Kalangadoo police station has not been officially shut down. It has not been staffed for more than four years but Police Minister Joe...

Lake rescue

Five people had to be rescued after becoming trapped in a lift at the Blue Lake Pumping Station on the weekend. Emergency services were called...

Vehicle fire callout

The emergency services were called to a vehicle fire on the Princes Highway at Tantanoola at 4.30pm on Monday. The motorist told police their vehicle...

Early bushfire detection given cutting edge boost

The State Government will provide a $2m investment in 2022 to 2023 to replace fire towers with new technologies. The funding will introduce new initiatives...

SES urges residents to prepare as winter nears

The South Australian State Emergency Service is reminding people to be proactive and act now to prepare for severe weather ahead of the coming...

Offroad bike crash

Amotorcyclist came off his bike on a four-wheel drive track at Southend on Saturday. The crash occurred just before 11.30am. The 55-year-old rider was taken to...

Truck crash 
shuts highway

Acrane was needed to remove a crashed vehicle from the Princes Highway at Hatherleigh on Thursday. At about 1.50pm that day, police and emergency services...

Long weekend for emergency services on Limestone Coast roads

Aman has been arrested after crashing at Mount Gambier on Saturday night. About 11pm Mount Gambier Traffic patrols attempted to pull over a Holden Commodore...

Cruise brings in CFS cash

More than 100 motorbikes and cars cruised for a cause on Saturday to raise funds for local CFS volunteers following the Mount Gambier’s Crater...

Life savers secure vital new gear

Local Surf Life Saving clubs have benefitted from Federal Government funding to purchase new equipment. The Surf Life Saving Australia’s (SLSA) Beach Safety Equipment Fund...

Paramedic graduates set sights on region

Millicent and Naracoorte are among SA regions benefitting from a boost to their ambulance services, with 14 new graduate paramedics hitting the road. The Limestone...

Fatal crash at Frances

A man has died following a crash at Frances, near Naracoorte on the weekend. Just after 11.30am on Sunday police and emergency services were called...

Driver ends 
up in paddock

A mechanical malfunction caused a vehicle to leave the Princes Highway at Tantanoola at around noon on Saturday and come to a stop in...

Police praise revellers for quiet start to new year

Limestone Coast residents have been praised for their COVID-safe celebrations while welcoming in the New Year. Limestone Coast Local Service Area officer in charge Superintendent...

Station to stay locked

The Kalangadoo Police Station is set to remain unstaffed for the foreseeable future according to Police Minister Vince Tarzia. There has not been a resident...