Tag: politics

Broadcaster’s decision to take Sky News off air triggers petition

Alocal politician has launched a petition in response to the sudden axing of free to air Sky News programs.
Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and...

Former Liberal MP remembered

Tributes have been paid following the recent death of a former state rural MP who was born in Mount Gambier in 1923.
Bill Nankivell, 100,...

Libs leader stops in at businesses

State Opposition Leader David Speirs made a whistle-stop tour of Millicent and district on Friday.
He was accompanied by Mount Gambier-based MLC and frontbencher Ben...

Independence brings MacKillop’s needs into sharp focus

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Robe obelisk action sought

Member for MacKillop Nick McBride has called on State Government to fund the preservation of the iconic Robe obelisk.
“Since it was built in 1855,...

Opinion: Country communities being let down by Labor decision-making

The Albanese Labor Government has made a series of policy decisions since being elected two years ago that highlight their disdain for our regions.
 It’s...

Regional L
iberals maintain status quo

The local MacKillop electorate branch of the Liberal Party held an uneventful annual general meeting at Keith recently. Around 60 party members were present and...

MacKillop Liberals host annual meeting

The local MacKillop electorate branch of the Liberal Party will soon hold its annual general meeting but without a sitting MP for the first...

Federal MP takes aim at Budget

Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP has criticised last week’s Federal Budget, which he said failed to address the cost of living crisis and...

Call to fix Mount Gambier’s transit troubles

The Opposition is strengthening its calls to improve public transport services in Mount Gambier, particularly when it comes to bus services.
 Shadow Minister for Infrastructure...

State Voice vote ‘backflip’

Independent Member for MacKillop Nick McBride has been rebuked by Premier Peter Malinauskas over his apparent backflip on his stance on the Indigenous Voice...

Forestry findings delayed for year

The all-party South Australian parliamentary select committee which is inquiring into the exporting of wood fibre and other Limestone Coast timber matters has been...

Liberals take aim at ‘FIFO’ state premier

The State Government has come under fire from the Liberal Opposition as both parties converged on Mount Gambier in recent days, with Liberal Leader...

Health wait questioned

Concerns have been raised by Liberal MPs that construction has not yet started on upgrading the Mount Gambier Hospital, with the Opposition raising questions...