2009 start advised for pulp mill works
November 21, 2008
Forestry Minister Rory McEwen would grant an extension to approvals for Protavia to build the Penola Pulp Mill if the developer needs more time to secure the $1.5b investment for the region.
Limestone Coast Regional Development Board chief executive Grant King told City Council on Tuesday night Protavia had informed the board works would begin at the site early next year. Read more
Kingston reviews electoral options
November 12, 2008
Kingston District Council residents and ratepayers have been invited to have their say on the future composition of the Council.
As required under the Local Government Act, Council is currently conducting an Elector Representation Review to determine if the community would benefit from an alteration to its composition, ward structure or the structure of council itself. Read more
Penola students stage exhibition
October 30, 2008
An exhibition of work by four Penola High School Year 12 students will open on Sunday.
The display at Penola’s Local Images Gallery in Church Street will feature works by Kristin Moore, Emma Schulz, Shaya Mercer and Sarah Gartner. Read more
Public transport first for Nelson
October 27, 2008
Nelson residents celebrated the launch of a new community bus service between Mount Gambier and Portland on Friday. Read more
Bypass decision deferred again
October 22, 2008
Wattle Range Council’s decision on whether to proceed with acquisition of land to build the Penola bypass has been put on hold until December.
More than 120 people attended a special council meeting at Rymill Hall on Tuesday night to witness council’s discussion on the matter, only to hear the decision would be deferred due to the need for legal advice. Read more
Street parade to honour CFS volunteers
October 20, 2008
The South East branch of the CFS Volunteers Association has invited all interested people to celebrate South Australia’s long firefighting history.
A street parade featuring fire appliances from South Australia and Victoria, some of which have been restored and preserved by the CFS Heritage Committee, will proceed through the heart of Naracoorte later this month. Read more
Robe marina project moves forward
October 15, 2008
The Robe marina project is moving forward and there is some positive news to report, according to the Robe Marina Committee chairman Bill Hender.
A recent visit to Robe by Kevin Smith from Engineered Water Systems, who supplied and installed the marina equipment, confirmed the infrastructure was in good condition and required only regular scheduled maintenance. Read more
Orchid society stages spring show
October 6, 2008
The Millicent Orchid Society held its 21st annual Spring Show in the St Alphonsus Hall on the weekend, with good weather ensuring a steady flow of patrons.
The hall housed potting demonstrations and a variety of plant sales, attracting people of all ages from across the South East. Read more
Garden centrepiece unveiled
October 2, 2008
A giant mother, father and infant sculpted from limestone now gaze over the more than 300 roses planted at the new community garden on Penola’s southern entrance.
Installation of the one tonne sculpture “Love Forgets Not”, which stands more than two metres high, marked a major step forward in the project this week. Read more
Millicent orchid show on Sunday
September 30, 2008
The Millicent Orchid Society will hold its 21st annual Spring Show in the St Alphonsus Hall from October 4 to 6.
The hall will be open from 10am until 4pm each day to house potting demonstrations and a variety of plant sales. Read more
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