Sport

IF pro-active recruiting means anything at all, then put a line through Heywood finishing on the bottom of the ladder – as it normally does – this season.

They have been the so called ‘easy beats’ of the Western Border Football League competition for more years than most can recall. Read more »

Entertainment

MORE than 140 people celebrated the opening of the Geltwood Festival at the Millicent Gallery last Friday night.

In its eighth year, the event continues to grow and last year more than 3500 people visited Millicent over the festival period. Read more »

Business

The directors of Mount Gambier-based transport company K&S Corporation today announced a net profit after tax of $9.2m for the half year ending December 31.

Operating revenue for the first half was $217.2m, a decrease of 12.5pc on the prior corresponding period. Read more »

Business and consumer confidence in the region remains strong, but is slightly lower than it was six months ago, according to the latest BankSA State Monitor.

While signs of relief from Australia avoiding recession are clear, the latest survey shows rural business sentiment has moderated. Read more »

Rural

There is a crop on the highway at Mullins Corner, just north of Millicent, which has been attracting attention over recent weeks due to its lush greenness and height. Read more »

The larger yarding of 5618 head at Glenburnie on Wednesday contained small lines of store lambs and good quality runs of mainly shorn four and five-score trade and heavy lambs. Read more »