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New reforms to better support small businesses across the Limestone Coast

The government wants feedback on the changes. 

New reforms to better support small businesses across the Limestone Coast

The government wants feedback on the changes. 

02:07

22 Sep 23

Tourists flock to the Limestone Coast for school holidays

The tourism industry is booming. 

Tourists flock to the Limestone Coast for school holidays

The tourism industry is booming. 

02:06

21 Sep 23

South east tourism numbers on the rise

School holidays over east is bringing visitors to the Limestone Coast. 

South east tourism numbers on the rise

School holidays over east is bringing visitors to the Limestone Coast. 

02:09

21 Sep 23

Increased vegetation across the Limestone Coast is upping the bushfire risk

We're being told to prepare now. 

Increased vegetation across the Limestone Coast is upping the bushfire risk

We're being told to prepare now. 

02:07

20 Sep 23

Limestone Coast GP clinics struggling with demand

Barker MP Tony Pasin says waiting lists are through the roof. 

Limestone Coast GP clinics struggling with demand

Barker MP Tony Pasin says waiting lists are through the roof. 

02:08

20 Sep 23

City of Mount Gambier make decision on Australia Day events

Its moving the events away from January 26. 

City of Mount Gambier make decision on Australia Day events

Its moving the events away from January 26. 

02:09

20 Sep 23

Master Builders welcomes the Better Housing Future Plan

The CEO says its good for Mount Gambier. 

Master Builders welcomes the Better Housing Future Plan

The CEO says its good for Mount Gambier. 

02:07

19 Sep 23

Homes for essential workers on the way to Mount Gambier

Its apart of the Better Housing Future Plan. 

Homes for essential workers on the way to Mount Gambier

Its apart of the Better Housing Future Plan. 

02:09

18 Sep 23

Office for Regional Housing looking to team up with local builders

It needs to deliver 30 new homes regionally. 

Office for Regional Housing looking to team up with local builders

It needs to deliver 30 new homes regionally. 

02:06

18 Sep 23

State government looks for regional builders to deliver new homes in the South East

Its all apart of a plan to attract and retain regional workers. 

State government looks for regional builders to deliver new homes in the South East

Its all apart of a plan to attract and retain regional workers. 

02:07

17 Sep 23

Millicent Swimming Lake set to close all summer

Construction work is set to take place. 

Millicent Swimming Lake set to close all summer

Construction work is set to take place. 

02:07

17 Sep 23

Future strike for teachers still on the cards

The union isn't impressed with the latest deal. 

Future strike for teachers still on the cards

The union isn't impressed with the latest deal. 

02:08

13 Sep 23

State cabinet to visit the South East.

Mackillop member Nick McBride says they're keen to hear from locals. 

State cabinet to visit the South East.

Mackillop member Nick McBride says they're keen to hear from locals. 

02:07

12 Sep 23

Shooters Union fired up over deer culling scare

Its says the South East incident never should've happened. 

Shooters Union fired up over deer culling scare

Its says the South East incident never should've happened. 

02:09

11 Sep 23

RAA charging sites to be made accessible for all

The RAA has released its Accessible Charging guidelines. 

RAA charging sites to be made accessible for all

The RAA has released its Accessible Charging guidelines. 

02:06

10 Sep 23

Hunters duck for cover while government deer culling chopper flies overhead

The incident happened back in March in the South East. 

Hunters duck for cover while government deer culling chopper flies overhead

The incident happened back in March in the South East. 

02:07

10 Sep 23

Storm keeps SES busy overnight

Trees are down in Mount Gambier. 

Storm keeps SES busy overnight

Trees are down in Mount Gambier. 

02:09

7 Sep 23

The State Government trying to lure Victorian businesses across the Border

The 'Business Is Better in SA' campaign showcases our advantages over Victoria 

The State Government trying to lure Victorian businesses across the Border

The 'Business Is Better in SA' campaign showcases our advantages over Victoria 

02:08

6 Sep 23

Limestone Coast police up for an award

The Limestone Coast Crime Prevention Section is a finalist for the 2023 Child Protection Awards. 

Limestone Coast police up for an award

The Limestone Coast Crime Prevention Section is a finalist for the 2023 Child Protection Awards. 

02:09

5 Sep 23

State government in hot water with the unions over proposed offshore wind project

The unions reckon thousands jobs have been lost. 

State government in hot water with the unions over proposed offshore wind project

The unions reckon thousands jobs have been lost. 

02:09

4 Sep 23

Unions unimpressed with State Government's stance on the Southern Winds Project

The unions say we've lost thousands of jobs. 

Unions unimpressed with State Government's stance on the Southern Winds Project

The unions say we've lost thousands of jobs. 

02:08

4 Sep 23

Feral pigs causing headaches in the South East

We've seen three recent outbreaks. 

Feral pigs causing headaches in the South East

We've seen three recent outbreaks. 

02:07

3 Sep 23

Too many risks are being taken on Limestone Coast roads

That's according to the Australian Road Safety Foundation. 

Too many risks are being taken on Limestone Coast roads

That's according to the Australian Road Safety Foundation. 

02:08

3 Sep 23

Many Public School Teachers walk off the job across the South-East

Talks between authorities and the union failing to come to a resolution. 

Many Public School Teachers walk off the job across the South-East

Talks between authorities and the union failing to come to a resolution. 

02:07

31 Aug 23

Police investigate after Mount McIntyre crash

A woman's been left with non-life threatening injuries. 

Police investigate after Mount McIntyre crash

A woman's been left with non-life threatening injuries. 

03:38

31 Aug 23

The Limestone Coast could face blackouts this Summer

That's according to the Energy Market Operator

The Limestone Coast could face blackouts this Summer

That's according to the Energy Market Operator

02:07

30 Aug 23

South-East Public Teachers all but guaranteed to strike tomorrow

Education authorities say it's unlikely they'll make a breakthrough today

South-East Public Teachers all but guaranteed to strike tomorrow

Education authorities say it's unlikely they'll make a breakthrough today

03:37

30 Aug 23

It seems people who made a pandemic move are staying in the South-East

New Ray White data revealing we're bucking the trend. 

It seems people who made a pandemic move are staying in the South-East

New Ray White data revealing we're bucking the trend. 

02:08

29 Aug 23

The State Government says no to South-Eastern offshore wind farm

They say it can end at the border with Victoria

The State Government says no to South-Eastern offshore wind farm

They say it can end at the border with Victoria

03:38

29 Aug 23

Police have responded to a number of incidents on local roads in recent days

They're warning everyone to drive safe. 

Police have responded to a number of incidents on local roads in recent days

They're warning everyone to drive safe. 

02:07

28 Aug 23

Limestone Coast teachers under extreme pressure says the AEU

Public School teachers in the South-East still looking at strike action on Friday 

Limestone Coast teachers under extreme pressure says the AEU

Public School teachers in the South-East still looking at strike action on Friday 

03:37

28 Aug 23

Legacy Week gets underway on the Limestone Coast

Funds to be raised for widows and kids of those who have served 

Legacy Week gets underway on the Limestone Coast

Funds to be raised for widows and kids of those who have served 

02:08

27 Aug 23

Limestone Coast Public School Teachers could strike this Friday

Parents warned of possible disruptions 

Limestone Coast Public School Teachers could strike this Friday

Parents warned of possible disruptions 

03:38

27 Aug 23

More come forward with allegations of mistreatment at Wulanda Rec Centre

Safework SA has launched an investigation. 

More come forward with allegations of mistreatment at Wulanda Rec Centre

Safework SA has launched an investigation. 

02:09

24 Aug 23

Regional doctors across the state gather for a masterclass

Its all apart of the 2023 Rural Doctors Association Masterclass. 

Regional doctors across the state gather for a masterclass

Its all apart of the 2023 Rural Doctors Association Masterclass. 

03:37

24 Aug 23

RAA wants us to expose L platers early to wet driving conditions

Its to better prepare them. 

RAA wants us to expose L platers early to wet driving conditions

Its to better prepare them. 

02:08

24 Aug 23

New home sales on the up across SA

Builders are run off their feet. 

New home sales on the up across SA

Builders are run off their feet. 

02:07

23 Aug 23

Limestone Coast labelled a 'risk' for upcoming bush fire season

The seasonal bushfire outlook has been released. 

Limestone Coast labelled a 'risk' for upcoming bush fire season

The seasonal bushfire outlook has been released. 

03:38

23 Aug 23

Danger hotspots around the state revealed

Mount Gambier recorded more than 200 assault offences in less than 12 months. 

Danger hotspots around the state revealed

Mount Gambier recorded more than 200 assault offences in less than 12 months. 

02:06

23 Aug 23

South Aussie NAPLAN results are now in

Across the board we sit in third and fifth place over all year levels. 

South Aussie NAPLAN results are now in

Across the board we sit in third and fifth place over all year levels. 

02:08

22 Aug 23

1 in 5 South Aussie boys need extra help with writing and grammar

NAPLAN results are in. 

1 in 5 South Aussie boys need extra help with writing and grammar

NAPLAN results are in. 

03:38

22 Aug 23

New motion opposing wind zone to go before parliament

Its led by SA BEST's Connie Bonaros.

New motion opposing wind zone to go before parliament

Its led by SA BEST's Connie Bonaros.

03:38

21 Aug 23

Football set to take off across SA

It follows the success of the FIFA Women's World Cup. 

Football set to take off across SA

It follows the success of the FIFA Women's World Cup. 

02:06

21 Aug 23

Barker MP wants to see more done to secure our state's roads

Tony Pasin reckons the 90 day infrastructure review is hindering the nation's road safety. 

Barker MP wants to see more done to secure our state's roads

Tony Pasin reckons the 90 day infrastructure review is hindering the nation's road safety. 

02:09

20 Aug 23

Fatal crash at Stewart Range at the weekend

A 49 year old Lucindale man died. 

Fatal crash at Stewart Range at the weekend

A 49 year old Lucindale man died. 

03:37

20 Aug 23

Jen's hotel parking to go in favour of a parklet

It'll also allow heritage restoration

Jen's hotel parking to go in favour of a parklet

It'll also allow heritage restoration

02:07

18 Aug 23

City of Mount Gambier will NOT support the wind farm

Saying the impacts are too great

City of Mount Gambier will NOT support the wind farm

Saying the impacts are too great

03:37

17 Aug 23

The regions wind farm fight continues

And it's about to ramp up

The regions wind farm fight continues

And it's about to ramp up

02:07

17 Aug 23

Limestone Coast man hit with child sex offences

He'll face court today

Limestone Coast man hit with child sex offences

He'll face court today

03:38

16 Aug 23

South East venues are ready to cash in on Matildas hype

They're expected to be packed tonight

South East venues are ready to cash in on Matildas hype

They're expected to be packed tonight

02:06

16 Aug 23

Mount Gambier sinkhole investigations continue

Council are weighing up what to do

Mount Gambier sinkhole investigations continue

Council are weighing up what to do

03:36

15 Aug 23

South East drivers are keeping police busy

They're asking us to think twice before ignoring road rules

South East drivers are keeping police busy

They're asking us to think twice before ignoring road rules

02:08

15 Aug 23

Mount Gambier EV uptake is lagging behind

But it's no surprise

Mount Gambier EV uptake is lagging behind

But it's no surprise

03:37

14 Aug 23

Furner man busted more than three times the legal limit

He was banned from driving immediately

Furner man busted more than three times the legal limit

He was banned from driving immediately

02:08

14 Aug 23

Stolen ute still missing from Limestone Coast

Have you seen the Dodge Ram?

Stolen ute still missing from Limestone Coast

Have you seen the Dodge Ram?

03:36

13 Aug 23

Nursing students eyeing off new roles at the upgrade Mount Gambier hospital

There should be a few openings in 2025. 

Nursing students eyeing off new roles at the upgrade Mount Gambier hospital

There should be a few openings in 2025. 

02:08

11 Aug 23

UniSA training nurses to bolster the local health network

Local training is a priority. 

UniSA training nurses to bolster the local health network

Local training is a priority. 

02:05

10 Aug 23

How to save on Petrol in the South East

The RAA has some tips. 

How to save on Petrol in the South East

The RAA has some tips. 

03:37

10 Aug 23

Search continues for missing man Tyson

He was last seen in Mount Gambier. 

Search continues for missing man Tyson

He was last seen in Mount Gambier. 

02:08

10 Aug 23

Fresh hopes for local wine makers

Its hoped the wine tariffs will soon be removed. 

Fresh hopes for local wine makers

Its hoped the wine tariffs will soon be removed. 

02:08

9 Aug 23

Renewed hope for Southern Coast Ocean Care

Reps reckon their meeting with Chris Bowen went swimmingly. 

Renewed hope for Southern Coast Ocean Care

Reps reckon their meeting with Chris Bowen went swimmingly. 

03:38

9 Aug 23

Southern Coast Ocean Care committee reps up to Canberra today

They're opposed to the proposed Southern Winds project. 

Southern Coast Ocean Care committee reps up to Canberra today

They're opposed to the proposed Southern Winds project. 

02:05

8 Aug 23

Delegation opposing the Southern Winds project heads to Canberra

Its led by Barker MP Tony Pasin. 

Delegation opposing the Southern Winds project heads to Canberra

Its led by Barker MP Tony Pasin. 

03:38

8 Aug 23

AEU approve of TAFE SA's future roadmap

The plan looks at how major educational institutes can be improved for local communities. 

AEU approve of TAFE SA's future roadmap

The plan looks at how major educational institutes can be improved for local communities. 

02:08

8 Aug 23

Meteor shower graces our skies

Witnesses reported a loud boom. 

Meteor shower graces our skies

Witnesses reported a loud boom. 

02:07

7 Aug 23

Suburbtrends records suprising drop in vacancy rates

The founder reckons it won't be an easy fix. 

Suburbtrends records suprising drop in vacancy rates

The founder reckons it won't be an easy fix. 

02:07

7 Aug 23

AEU wants more funding for SA public schools

Its launched a new campaign. 

AEU wants more funding for SA public schools

Its launched a new campaign. 

02:07

7 Aug 23

Limestone Coast winemakers hoping Chinese tariffs lift soon

It comes as barley tariffs were dropped.

Limestone Coast winemakers hoping Chinese tariffs lift soon

It comes as barley tariffs were dropped.

02:06

6 Aug 23

Major crash investigates fatal crash at Furner

Its the 73rd life lost on the state's roads this year. 

Major crash investigates fatal crash at Furner

Its the 73rd life lost on the state's roads this year. 

03:38

6 Aug 23

State population expected to hit 2 million by 2031.

That's according to the latest data. 

State population expected to hit 2 million by 2031.

That's according to the latest data. 

02:06

4 Aug 23

Local residents oppose the Southern Winds project

Some can't believe the project is even being considered. 

Local residents oppose the Southern Winds project

Some can't believe the project is even being considered. 

02:09

3 Aug 23

Community members left feeling disappointed following offshore wind farm consultation session

They were let down by the lack of formal proceedings. 

Community members left feeling disappointed following offshore wind farm consultation session

They were let down by the lack of formal proceedings. 

03:39

3 Aug 23

Community sessions to discuss the Offshore Wind Project held in the South East

The sessions are held at the Port Mac footy club and the Mount Gambier City Hall. 

Community sessions to discuss the Offshore Wind Project held in the South East

The sessions are held at the Port Mac footy club and the Mount Gambier City Hall. 

02:06

3 Aug 23

Scam rate high across South Australia

83% of residents have been targeted by an SMS scam. 

Scam rate high across South Australia

83% of residents have been targeted by an SMS scam. 

02:08

2 Aug 23

Opposition for Port Mac wind farm continues to grow

Fishers are worried. 

Opposition for Port Mac wind farm continues to grow

Fishers are worried. 

03:38

2 Aug 23

Ben Hood reveals list of priorities following promotion

He's the new assistant shadow minister for regional South Australia. 

Ben Hood reveals list of priorities following promotion

He's the new assistant shadow minister for regional South Australia. 

02:09

2 Aug 23

South East MLC earns promotion

Ben Hood is now the Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional South Australia. 

South East MLC earns promotion

Ben Hood is now the Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional South Australia. 

02:05

1 Aug 23

Uncontrolled cutting of engineered stone to be banned in a month's time

Its to minimise the risk of inhaling deadly silica dust. 

Uncontrolled cutting of engineered stone to be banned in a month's time

Its to minimise the risk of inhaling deadly silica dust. 

03:38

1 Aug 23

New AI bushfire detection system coming to South Australia

14 locations will be equipped with high definition cameras and satellites. 

New AI bushfire detection system coming to South Australia

14 locations will be equipped with high definition cameras and satellites. 

03:37

31 Jul 23

100k raised at the Limestone Coast Support Homeless People Luncheon

All the money will go towards ac.care.

100k raised at the Limestone Coast Support Homeless People Luncheon

All the money will go towards ac.care.

02:08

31 Jul 23

Yarning Circle set to be built at Mount Gambier Police Station

Construction begins this week. 

Yarning Circle set to be built at Mount Gambier Police Station

Construction begins this week. 

03:38

30 Jul 23

State liberals against the federal Voice to Parliament

David Speirs made the call yesterday.

State liberals against the federal Voice to Parliament

David Speirs made the call yesterday.

02:09

28 Jul 23

Premier visits the Limestone Coast

He's speaking at a Homelessness conference. 

Premier visits the Limestone Coast

He's speaking at a Homelessness conference. 

02:08

27 Jul 23

Feral deer causing headaches across the Limestone Coast

They're a big problem in the South East. 

Feral deer causing headaches across the Limestone Coast

They're a big problem in the South East. 

03:37

27 Jul 23

Season changes to the South East lobster fishing season

Its starting earlier. 

Season changes to the South East lobster fishing season

Its starting earlier. 

02:07

27 Jul 23

South East rock lobster fishing season brought forward

Good news for South East fisheries.

South East rock lobster fishing season brought forward

Good news for South East fisheries.

02:06

26 Jul 23

Opposition leader promises to keep fighting for a Mount Gambier radiotherapy service

David Speirs attended this week's community forum. 

Opposition leader promises to keep fighting for a Mount Gambier radiotherapy service

David Speirs attended this week's community forum. 

03:37

26 Jul 23

New medic alert bracelets coming to the South East

Its the first of its kind in the country. 

New medic alert bracelets coming to the South East

Its the first of its kind in the country. 

03:37

25 Jul 23

A man and a teen missing in separate incidents on the Limestone Coast

A 14 year old teenage has gone missing from Millicent. 

A man and a teen missing in separate incidents on the Limestone Coast

A 14 year old teenage has gone missing from Millicent. 

02:08

24 Jul 23

Mid year pre-school is back for South Australia

Its the first time we're seeing the system in a decade. 

Mid year pre-school is back for South Australia

Its the first time we're seeing the system in a decade. 

03:38

24 Jul 23

Heavy police presence at Limestone Coast schools

Police will be cracking down on drivers doing the wrong thing around school zones this week. 

Heavy police presence at Limestone Coast schools

Police will be cracking down on drivers doing the wrong thing around school zones this week. 

02:07

23 Jul 23

Police out and about for back to school operation

More traffic's expected around drop-off and pick-up times, and Police will be making sure everyone's safe. 

Police out and about for back to school operation

More traffic's expected around drop-off and pick-up times, and Police will be making sure everyone's safe. 

03:37

23 Jul 23

Barker MP calls on energy minister to visit the South East

Tony Barker is opposed to the offshore wind project. 

Barker MP calls on energy minister to visit the South East

Tony Barker is opposed to the offshore wind project. 

02:07

21 Jul 23

Tony Pasin stands firmly opposed to the Port Mac offshore wind project

He's inviting the energy minister to come down and meet the locals opposed to the project. 

Tony Pasin stands firmly opposed to the Port Mac offshore wind project

He's inviting the energy minister to come down and meet the locals opposed to the project. 

02:08

20 Jul 23

New changes to this year's NAPLAN better highlights performance

There a new changes to the proficiency levels. 

New changes to this year's NAPLAN better highlights performance

There a new changes to the proficiency levels. 

03:36

20 Jul 23

Premier is asked to deliver better fire fighting equipment to the South East

One local councillor wants to see better equipment. 

Premier is asked to deliver better fire fighting equipment to the South East

One local councillor wants to see better equipment. 

02:07

20 Jul 23

Beachport health centre to reopen

Two doctors will be servicing the center on Mondays and Thursdays. 

Beachport health centre to reopen

Two doctors will be servicing the center on Mondays and Thursdays. 

02:08

19 Jul 23

Fire equipment across Mount Gambier needs to be updated

That's according to local councillor Paul Jenner.

Fire equipment across Mount Gambier needs to be updated

That's according to local councillor Paul Jenner.

03:38

19 Jul 23

Chilly morning with frost warning issued for the South East

Temps dropped below 0 in some places. 

Chilly morning with frost warning issued for the South East

Temps dropped below 0 in some places. 

02:07

19 Jul 23

Libs pushing for free flu jab again

New figures show SA has the lowest protection rate in the country. 

Libs pushing for free flu jab again

New figures show SA has the lowest protection rate in the country. 

03:38

18 Jul 23

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