Tag: princes highway

Woman rescued from burning vehicle

Amilk tanker driver has been labelled a hero after rescuing an elderly woman from her burning vehicle following a two-car collision at Tantanoola on...

Highway road network defects in check

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) has addressed a number of defects on Princes Highway which are part of the $190m Princes Highway...

Commemorative service held

RSL members, dignitaries and the general public gathered at a parking bay on the Princes Highway between Millicent and Kingston on Sunday for a...

Truck stop helps keep state moving

Truck drivers will soon be able to stop at a new and upgraded rest area in the Limestone Coast thanks to allocated Federal Government...

Community catch-up

Residents of Hatherleigh are warmly invited to a monthly catch-up in the community hall of the tiny town.
The first Hatherleigh Have a Chat will...

Blaze blocks highway

The Riddoch Highway was closed to traffic yesterday following a fire near Willalooka.
The blaze started about 11am on land near Cannawigara Road, Chain Pump...

Speedster nabbed

AVictorian man has been reported for driving at an extreme speed in the South East last week.
About 7pm on January 26 police were conducting...

Major roadworks in full swing

Anew set of traffic restrictions on account of roadworks began yesterday on the Princes Highway north of Millicent. Traffic on the Princes Highway near the...

RAAF memorial attended

Alonely parking bay on the Princes Highway between Millicent and Kingston has recently been visited by a contingent of Robe RSL members. They paid their...

Hatherleigh rollover

Awoman aged in his 60s sustained minor injuries after she rolled her late model SUV at Hatherleigh on Saturday. The accident occurred at around 3.20pm...

RAA hits the road for safety checks

Key roads in the state’s South East and Murraylands are receiving a safety check-up this week, as part of RAA’s annual Regional Roadshow initiative. The...

City road upgrades to begin

Mount Gambier road users will benefit from four roundabout upgrades and better road pavement along the city’s main thoroughfare. These upgrades are part of the...

Public to identify ‘Risky Roads’

The RAA’s 2021 Risky Roads campaign called for all road users to identify roads or intersections they found confusing, unsafe or difficult to negotiate. As...

Culvert green light granted

The green light has been given for a new $6.1m culvert on the Princes Highway between Millicent and Kingston. The all-party Public Works Committee of...

Theft investigated

Police are investigating the theft of 12 chainsaws valued in excess of $25,000 from a Princes Highway store last week. Portland Crime Investigation Unit detectives...