State amateur titles in Mount Gambier
October 30, 2009
The Golf SA Senior Men’s Amateur Championship will be held over three days at the Mount Gambier Golf Club from Monday, November 2 to November 4, played over 54 holes with 18 holes of stroke play each day.
The event is open to male amateur golfers who are 55 years of age or over, within the handicap limit of 15.4 and members of clubs affiliated with Golf SA or State or overseas associations. Read more
Car crashes into side of house
October 30, 2009
Residents of Aramanta Drive in Mount Gambier were shaken when an allegedly drunk driver ploughed his vehicle into the side of a house late on Thursday night. Read more
Regional development delays criticised
October 30, 2009
Shadow Minister for Regional Development, John Dawkins, says time is running out for the State and Federal Governments to announce South Australia’s seven Regional Development Australia (RDA) boards.
Mr Dawkins has called on state minister Paul Caica and federal parliamentary secretary Maxine McKew to expedite the appointments so funding arrangements can be finalised before the end of the year. Read more
Iconic sinkhole turns green
October 30, 2009
A Mount Gambier local has told The Border Watch he was shocked when he saw the state of the Little Blue Lake this week. Read more
Podium finish for Steve Lines
October 30, 2009
The Bill Wigzell “Battle of the Bridge” sprintcar classic at Murray Bridge Speedway last weekend saw Mount Gambier’s Steve Lines finish on the podium.
In just his second start for the 2009-10 racing season, Lines finished third in the 30 lap feature race behind former Tasmanian driver David Murcott and Luke Dillon. Read more
Parents demand answers on son’s death
October 30, 2009
The parents of a young man who died of suspected swine flu will call for a coronial inquest into his death and his treatment at Mount Gambier Hospital if they are not given answers over the tragedy.
Mount Gambier residents Hans and Mary Taankink are still struggling to come to terms with the death of their 26-year-old son Andrew, who died at Flinders Medical Centre on October 1. Read more
Yalumba wins prestige wine award
October 30, 2009
The Yalumba Wine Company’s 2006 Menzies “The Cigar” Cabernet Sauvignon has collected four trophies at the 2009 Limestone Coast Wine Show.
After being named ‘Best Cabernet Sauvignon’ and ‘Best Red Wine’, the prized drop went on to claim the Bill Redman Trophy for ‘Best Wine of Show’ after two intense days of judging this week at the Coonawarra Hall. Read more
SA Great award winners announced
October 29, 2009
SA Great has announced the winners of the 2009 SA Great Limestone Coast regional awards.
A volunteer, a football league and a winery were just a few of the winners announced at a ceremony held at the Barn Palais in Mount Gambier last night. Read more
City worker ‘favouritism’ slammed
October 29, 2009
An outspoken independent parliamentarian has hit out at the State Government for helping workers made redundant in the city, but doing nothing for those in regional areas, such as Nangwarry.
Former Democrat David Winderlich accused the government of favouritism after it announced a $5.7m redundancy and retraining package for Bridgestone’s Salisbury employees. Read more
Beachport erosion concerns
October 29, 2009
Concerned Beachport residents “just want something done” about the erosion that could see the town’s Bowman Scenic Drive eaten away in a few short years. Read more
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