Emotional tributes paid to Adam Nicolai
September 30, 2008
Emotional tributes have flowed to honour the memory of Adam Nicolai (pictured right), whose body was recovered on Monday off the Yorke Peninsula. Read more
Fishermen hope for good lobster season
September 30, 2008
Port MacDonnell is a hive of activity as the largest rock lobster port in southern Australia gears up for the opening of the 2008-09 season on Wednesday.
While hopes are high of a buoyant season ahead, fishermen — who were busy fine tuning their vessels and stocking their boats with pots — conceded they were nervous about the season ahead which starts on Wednesday morning at 6am. Read more
No danger from Chinese milk
September 30, 2008
The State Government has reassured consumers there is no immediate danger of contaminated Chinese milk products being sold in the state.
Responding to the withdrawal of White Rabbit Candy lollies and Cadbury Eclairs, both containing Chinese milk products, SA Health director of public health Kevin Buckett said the recall was a precautionary measure. Read more
Advice available on old buildings
September 30, 2008
Information about the maintenance and repair of older buildings is available in a new online publication produced by the Department of Environment and Heritage (DEH).
The publication, titled Maintenance and Repair of Older Buildings in South Australia, was developed to deal specifically with the types of buildings and issues common to South Australia. 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
Hospitality industry targeted
September 30, 2008
The Federal Workplace Ombudsman is targeting the hospitality industry to ensure workers are properly paid.
Hotels, restaurants, taverns and bars will be randomly audited nationwide as part of a three-month campaign. Read more
Reward offered for stolen motorbike
September 30, 2008
Angry Rendelsham resident Ross Tenney has offered a $10,000 reward to the person who provides information leading to the recovery of his unique motorbike. Read more
Imperials vote to leave WBFL
September 30, 2008
The Hamilton Imperials Football Club members have spoken — they want to leave the Western Border Football League.
Just days after playing and losing to Portland in the A grade football grand final, a meeting of 100 club members voted to seek a move to the Hampden Football-Netball League for the 2009 season. Read more
Centrals win cup final 4 – 1
September 30, 2008
Centrals is the 2008 Shadows/Belgiorno Cup champion. The Lions defeated International at Casidio Park 4 – 1 on Sunday to claim the prize and head to next season full of hope as they look to reclaim the mantle as the top club in Western Border soccer.
“The best part about the win was that we played the game the right way for the full 90 minutes,” Centrals coach Shane Dycer told The Border Watch. Read more
Irish scam traders on the run
September 30, 2008
Immigration Department officials are hot on the trail of about 50 travelling Irish traders who have sold dodgy electrical goods to unsuspecting South East residents in a countrywide scam.
The traders entered Australia via the Brisbane international airport on a variety of visas which, in most cases, did not allow them to work in Australia, according to Department of Immigration and Citizenship spokesman Bill Power. Read more
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