Tag: politics

Heading to the polling booth on 3 May

WANNON residents will go to the polls on Saturday, 3 May, to choose their next Federal representative and help shape Australia’s Government for the...

Liberals get busy across region

Liberal senators Alex Antic and Leah Blyth had a busy round of engagements at Robe and Naracoorte last week.
The high point of the visit...

Election pledge to get greens project rolling

Member for Barker Tony Pasin has announced that an elected Coalition Government will provide funding of $90,000 to the Penola Bowling Club for their...

Political hopefuls step forward

Astaffer in the Naracoorte electorate office of Independent MacKillop MP Nick McBride is seeking to become a National Party senator.
 Since 2018, Monique Crossling has...

3G switchoff process criticised

Member for Barker Tony Pasin has doubled down on his criticism of the shutdown of the nation’s 3G mobile network, stating the Senate’s Rural...

Forestry findings handed down

Anew parliamentary watchdog committee should be established to investigate all aspects of water allocation planning.
Furthermore, the State Government should work with the Federal Government...

Senior politicians visit region

The State Labor Government and the Liberal Opposition both sent senior figures to the South East last week and they called at major population...

Libs ramp up election planning

All parliamentary members of the Liberal Party are set to travel to Mount Gambier next week for a strategy meeting.
The Opposition will discuss how...

Antisemitic outrage

Member for Barker Tony Pasin has expressed his outrage at an example of antisemitic behaviour at a beach in the Lower South East.
Over the...

Past politician returns

Former Liberal Member for Mount Gambier Harold Allison made a brief return to the Blue Lake City for the festive season.
His family posted on...

Boundaries unchanged

The local electorate of MacKillop will remain the second safest of the 47 seats in the House of Assembly.
The final report of the Electoral...

Pasin takes saleyards upgrade calls back to parliament

Member for Barker Tony Pasin has drawn the attention of the House of Representatives to the petition signed by hundreds of people in support...

Region drives safety change

Anew road safety initiative aimed at getting drivers home has been launched in the Limestone Coast.
The launch of Australia’s inaugural Regional Road Safety Alliance...

High-profile role filled

Cabinet Minister and Port MacDonnell resident Clare Scriven is currently 
the acting Treasurer of South Australia.
Her week-long appointment began on Sunday and is due...

Duck hunt decision praise

The State Government decision to continue to allow duck hunting at Lake George for the foreseeable future has been welcomed by Independent MP for...