Tag: Liberal

Regional health staff in spotlight

The inability of the previous Liberal State Government to adequately staff regional hospitals with doctors over the past four years is one of the...

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Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott was a special guest in Mount Gambier on Monday night for a Barker campaign event held in the lead...

Campaigner turns political hopeful

Limestone Coast Pro Choice committee member Maddy Fry will stand as an independent candidate for Barker in the upcoming Federal Election following a last-minute...

Docs on call pledge

Labor Barker candidate Mark Braes has pledged that a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic would be created in Barker if the Labor Party wins this...

Election campaign trail leads party leader to region

With the Federal Election fast approaching, United Australia Party leader Craig Kelly paid a visit to Mount Gambier last week during his federal election...

Packed ballot to contest election

Liberal Member for Barker Tony Pasin faces a record eight challengers in his bid to win a fourth term in office at the May...

MP challenged

There are three confirmed candidates to date for the seat of Barker for the Federal election on May 21. They are the United Australia Party’s...

MP officially sworn in for second term

The paperwork has been completed and sitting Liberal Nick McBride has been returned for a second term as the Member for MacKillop. The official Declaration...

City backs Bell

Independent Member for Mount Gambier Troy Bell believes the Blue Lake city is set to receive “transformative” funding after Labor swept to power in...

State election ‘shake-up’

Re-elected Liberal Member for MacKillop Nick McBride has not ruled out standing for the position of Opposition Leader. Mr McBride has spoken in the public...

The final word – Mount Gambier candidates pitch for your vote

The scene is set for a fascinating State Election on Saturday. While the results in the local electorates of Mount Gambier and MacKillop look...

The final word – candidates pitch for your vote – MacKillop

The scene is set for a fascinating State Election on Saturday. While the results in the local electorates of Mount Gambier and MacKillop look...

Housing crisis alert

Regional agency ac.care is calling on Limestone Coast residents to consider commitments by candidates to addressing the growing housing crisis in regional areas when...

Election talk turns to forestry

The future of Limestone Coast forestry was the theme of a candidates forum hosted by the SA Forest Productions Association last week. Held at the...