Dairy company profits plummet
August 31, 2009
Dairy giant Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory (WCB) yesterday announced an “unprecedented downturn” in financial results for the year ending June 30.
WCB revenue was down 16pc to $441m on last year’s result. Read more
Gunns confirms interest in Timbercorp
August 31, 2009
Tasmanian timber giant Gunns has publicly confirmed speculation it will seek to expand its growing forestry venture by acquiring a stake in the assets of collapsed managed investment scheme companies Timbercorp and Great Southern.
Gunns announced a $56.2m full-year profit to the Australian Stock Exchange yesterday, a decline of 4.9pc on the previous year. Read more
Men’s Shed proposed
August 31, 2009
A new male phenomenon is about to arrive in the Blue Lake City and it is about shedding loneliness, creating social networks and giving men an outlet to become creative. Read more
Vodafone extends 3G network
August 31, 2009
Vodafone’s 3G network goes live in the South East today, increasing competition and offering choice and value to customers in Mount Gambier, Millicent, Penola and Naracoorte.
Vodafone customers in upgraded areas can now access 3G services on-the-move, such as internet and email on their mobile phone, or laptop via Vodafone mobile broadband. Read more
Space link out of this world
August 31, 2009
Tenison Woods College science students linked up with the International Space Station last week. Read more
North Gambier wins elimination final
August 30, 2009
North Gambier defeated Hamilton Imperials by eight points in the Western Border Football League elimination final at Portland.
North Gambier 3.4, 5.4, 10.8, 13.9 (87)
Hamilton Imperials 2.2, 6.11, 7.11, 11.13 (79) Read more
Millicent man faces child porn charge
August 30, 2009
A Millicent man charged with possession of child pornography will face trial at the Southern District Criminal Court in Mount Gambier on October 6.
The man, 40, was also charged with two breaches of a domestic violence restraining order when he appeared at the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court on Monday. Read more
Three-legged kelpie loves life
August 30, 2009
When Yahl resident and Mount Gambier vet Kyong Nahm received an after-hours call two years ago, he had no idea that he would be adopting a now three-legged dog. Read more
Students experience night on the street
August 30, 2009
Thirty Tenison Woods College Year 12 students braved chilly four degree temperatures one night recently to show their support and gain an insight into the issue of homelessness.
Students were asked to give up their comfort for a night to eat and live as a homeless person does to support the St Vincent De Paul Society’s Winter Appeal. Read more
Mt Burr wins second semi-final
August 29, 2009
Mount Burr defeated Nangwarry by 19 points in the Mid South East Football League second semi-final at Kalangadoo.
MT BURR 4 – 7 4 – 8 6 – 12 7 – 13 (55)
NANGWARRY 1 – 1 4 – 3 4 – 5 5 – 6 (36) Read more
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