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Shelton still drives education

Millicent High School’s longest serving principal is now driving school buses.
John Shelton retired at the end of 2021 after 16 years at the helm.
He...

Roadworks here for long haul

There will be no relief for Limestone Coast motorists amid the continuation of ongoing roadworks on Jubilee Highway.
Jubilee Highway West (northern carriageway) will be...

Tech hub connects veterans

Anew hi-tech veterans’ hub is to be opened in the Millicent RSL War Memorial Hall in the coming weeks.
It will offer onsite services for...

Council has big plans in the works

The Mount Gambier City Council has endorsed its Shared Path Master Plan, a framework highlighting future improvements to the quality, connectivity and safety of...

Aussie Aussie Aussie!

Last week’s wet weather did not deter more than 20 community members who officially became permanent Australian residents in a citizenship ceremony at Mount...

Surgery future hinges on budget

Doubt has been cast on the future of the operating theatres at Millicent and District Hospital by Wattle Range Mayor Des Noll, local MP...

Mayura makes history

Mayura Station at Millicent has been named Grand Champion Wagyu brand at the 2024 Australian Wagyu Associations Branded Beef Awards held at Cairns, Queensland. This...

Council documents secrecy lifted

Documents relating to the lease of the council-owned Beachport medical centre premises have recently been released into the public domain. The documents had been held...

Students get active on sports day

Excitement, happiness and lots of fun was had by students who participated in the Kalangadoo Primary School sports day last week.
 The day featured several...

Speed camera locations – 22/4/24 to 5/5/24

Stay safe on the roads. Mobile speed cameras will be active across the Limestone Coast, including the following locations from Monday, April 22 -...

Crash victim succumbs to injuries

A man has died following a crash at Tintinara earlier this month. The two-car collision occurred at the intersection of the Dukes Highway and Fullwood...

Fire shuts down highway (updated)

UPDATE: The CFS remains on scene at a large stubble fire 18kms north east of Meningie in the Coorong. Due to the hard work of...

Landmark designer finally remembered

On April 27,120 years ago, Mount Gambier’s Centenary Tower was officially opened by Sir Samuel Way who had travelled from Adelaide. Howvever, the tower’s story...

Forestry leader chosen

Leading timber industry figure Dr Jim O’Hehir has been appointed as the new general manager of the Forestry Centre of Excellence which is to...

Electrical fault blamed for devastating house fire

Fire has caused an estimated $600,000 damage to a Mount Gambier home. Three MFS and three CFS crews were called to Altinio Dive just before...