Students tour Deakin University
July 31, 2008
A group of students from Grant High School travelled by bus to Warrnambool recently to tour Deakin University.
The students viewed facilities, lecture rooms, residential rooms and common areas such as the cafeteria. Read more
Doctors oppose health plan
July 31, 2008
South East doctors have collectively voiced their opinion on the controversial Country Health Care Plan to Health Minister John Hill for the first time.
The Limestone Coast Division of General Practice (LCDGP) expressed doubts about the plan in a letter to Mr Hill just days before the formal consultation period ended. Read more
Potential $30 million mill for Mount Gambier
July 31, 2008
A $30 million rotary veneer mill could be developed in Mount Gambier, creating at least 40 jobs which had been earmarked for Tasmania.
Gunns axed its decision to build the plant near Launceston’s airport in northern Tasmania after hostile community opposition. Read more
New Aussies welcomed
July 31, 2008
The Mount Gambier City Council hosted a citizenship ceremony for four residents at the Civic Centre in Mount Gambier on Wednesday evening. Read more
Teachers will strike on Monday
July 31, 2008
Teachers will go on strike next week after an overwhelming majority of Australian Education Union (AEU) members voted to support industrial action.
Mount Gambier teachers will stop work for half a day on Monday morning. Read more
Pen friendship lasts 80 years
July 31, 2008
When Boneham Cottage Homes resident Grace MacKenzie heard a woman talking on the “wireless” about a pen friend she had kept for 60 years, her mind drifted into her past.
About 80 years have passed since Grace struck up a pen-friendship with a young man named Tom Brandon. Read more
Does size matter?
July 31, 2008
A Victoria University researcher is trying to prove what most women already know - size does matter.
Dr Gerard Kennedy is investigating the link between men’s penis size, body image and mental health. Read more
Price of postage stamps will go up
July 31, 2008
The price of a standard postage stamp will rise to 55 cents on September 15 following approval today by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
It will be the first rise since 2003. Read more
Being young isn’t easy
July 31, 2008
The Border Watch received this email in response to a recent news feature headlined “Sleepless in Mount Gambier” which reported a night on streets:
I don’t know you but from reading this story I find it crap. I believe you went out on the town with a story in your head and you were no matter what you saw you were going to manipulate it to make your story read as you wanted. Read more
‘Seasons of Change’ on display
July 31, 2008
Mount Gambier’s Studio One will present local artist’s works in the Seasons of Change exhibition to coincide with the South Australian Living Artists festival.
Recent works by members of the South East Art Society will be displayed, with a diverse collection expected due to the broad theme. Read more
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