Accidental motorist disqualified
February 28, 2009
An 88-year-old man who pleaded guilty to driving unlicensed and without due care on September 30 last year has been convicted and disqualified from driving by the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court.
The defendant, Raffaele Renzi, said this was fine by him as he had handed in his licence to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles a year before the incident. Read more
Smokers told to clean up their act
February 28, 2009
Smokers who “don’t give a damn” have been asked to dispose of their butts in an environmentally safe way or risk heavy fines.
The CFS is strongly supporting Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday to promote a fire-conscious community.
South East CFS fire prevention officer Phil McDonough said cigarette butts that were thrown on the side of the road or in open areas without being extinguished created a litter problem and a fire danger. Read more
Dust blamed for powerline fires
February 27, 2009
Three recent power outages in the South East may have resulted from humid weather causing a build-up of dust in electrical lines, according to ETSA Utilities spokesman Paul Roberts.
The most recent outage occurred near Hatherleigh on the Princes Highway on Wednesday morning after an insulator current flashover started a small grass fire. Read more
Vegetation build-up fuels fire fears
February 27, 2009
Frustration over native vegetation protection leading to a build-up of roadside fire fuels led to concerns being aired at a meeting in Coonawarra yesterday.
Local government leaders through to agency, church and charity organisation representatives attended a Regional Communities Consultative Council forum at Chardonnay Lodge, where the state body called for comment on key issues for the region. Read more
Lights out on parade night push
February 27, 2009
A push to hold this year’s Christmas Parade at night has been placed on the backburner, following concerns raised about the logistics of an evening event and if the community would support such a dramatic change.
The parade — which attracts 20,000 people — is the largest community event in Mount Gambier and has been running for more than 50 years. Read more
Success for equestrian masters
February 27, 2009
Four Mount Gambier based competitors have tasted success at the 12th Australian Masters Games, currently being staged in Geelong.
Equestrian riders, Naomi Grey, Natalie Goldsworthy, Benni Rosman and Trevor Roulston are bringing home multiple medals from their respective competition sections. Read more
More councillors speaking out
February 27, 2009
Since my article some weeks ago, questioning the lack of civic leadership in Mount Gambier, several councillors and even the mayor have lifted their public profile.
The article was critical of our civic leaders over a lack of leadership in defending this city or “going in to bat” for the city on major issues. Read more
Knights favoured against Penola
February 27, 2009
Debutant Mount Gambier District Cricket Association club, Northern Knights enters the final round of XXXX Gold Barber Shield matches facing a small deficit to the top four, but an opponent that is reeling.
After holding down a top four berth for the bulk of the summer, the Knights slipped down the ladder after successive losses to East and West in Rounds 7 and 8 respectively. Read more
McEwen possibly facing the chop
February 26, 2009
Speculation has emerged that Rory McEwen, who has been Agriculture Minister for more than five years, will lose his Cabinet post in a move by Premier Mike Rann to introduce new faces to the frontbench. Read more
Emergency paging service flawed
February 26, 2009
Concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of South Australia’s CFS emergency paging service.
The State Opposition claims to have seen a leaked email from the CFS to police admitting that crews were “seriously hampered” in joining the Victorian fire effort.
According to the email, problems arose from four-hour delays in CFS pager messages preventing a conference to plan for crew deployments. Read more
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