Three new exploration licences awarded
December 31, 2008
Three new petroleum exploration licences have been granted onshore in the South East, raising hopes of significant new gas and oil discoveries.
Adelaide Energy bid successfully for two blocks in the Otway Basin near Penola and Donovans while Cooper Energy also won the right to explore a block in the Penola trough. Read more
Serious whiting action expected
December 31, 2008
Strong winds in a 4-5m swell over the last couple of day may have slowed the fishing down, but who really cares when they’re on holidays.
Get prepared for a big weekend though, because the weather forecast looks perfect. Read more
Arson charge laid after shed fire
December 31, 2008
A 60-year-old Mount Gambier man was arrested for arson after police and MFS units were called to a shed fire on Commercial Street West about 1.40am yesterday.
A passer-by noticed the fire and alerted the MFS. The fire was extinguished before fire crews arrived, with minimal damage caused to wooden gates on the shed. Read more
Family event to welcome 2009
December 31, 2008
A Mad Hatters Party at Malseed Park tonight is one of the few organised family-friendly events to welcome the New Year in Mount Gambier. Full details here.
Cheers for a happy New Year
December 31, 2008
What is your New Year resolution? This week that is the most common question asked around the world.
Last weekend it was: What did Santa give you?
And after last week’s column, it was: “Did you get an angle grinder?” Read more
Keen interest in Coonawarra Cup
December 31, 2008
There is every possibility a capacity field will face the start in next week’s $21,500 Coonawarra Cup.
To be held on January 8 at Penola, interest amongst owners and trainers has spiralled considerably and the performance of just seven runners from the 2008 version will almost certainly be bettered. Read more
Millicent pair toast of the coast
December 31, 2008
Boxing Day unearthed two “feel good” stories for Limestone Coast owned and trained gallopers at two different Victorian tracks.
Millicent trained pair Llaynbe and Golden Snip are the toast of the coast at present after winning the $12,000 Penshurst Cup and $11,500 Nhill Cup respectively last Friday. Read more
Police warn New Year revellers
December 31, 2008
South East police have warned revellers tonight to obey the law or face the consequences as thousands of people flock to licensed venues in Mount Gambier and traditional party spots along the coast.
With Mount Gambier having no planned New Year celebrations, hundreds of people are expected to swarm to Robe and Beachport to herald the start of 2009. Read more
Heritage walk planned for Port Mac
December 31, 2008
Construction of a heritage walk with interpretive signs is planned at Port MacDonnell to celebrate the 150th anniversary of being declared a town in April 2010.
The Pioneers Committee is planning the walk with signs and heritage paving to provide a brief history of Port MacDonnell’s early settlement. Read more
Mad hatters party heads up New Year
December 31, 2008
Families looking to celebrate the New Year have been invited to attend a Mad Hatter Party tonight at Malseed Park in Mount Gambier.
With games, crafts, a jumping castle for children and music for adults, organisers have created a family-friendly environment which anyone can join. Read more
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