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Redmond flags talks with independents

February 26, 2010

A leading political analyst claimed yesterday the outcome of the state election in the seat of Mount Gambier was “too hard to call” and foreshadowed the major parties could have to strike deals with independents to form government.

Associate Professor Clement Macintyre, from the University of Adelaide, said polls showing a swing to the Liberal Party in Adelaide indicated there was a looming scenario of a possible cliffhanger. Read more

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Libs promise Wireless Road traffic lights

February 25, 2010

The Liberal Party has promised to install traffic lights at the Wireless Road/Penola Road intersection in Mount Gambier if it wins the March 20 election.

Speaking in Mount Gambier today, Opposition leader Isobel Redmond said traffic lights were critical for the safety of road users. Read more

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Liberals pledge cash for travel scheme

February 25, 2010

The Liberal Party has pledged an additional $4 million over four years to the South Australian Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) if it wins the March 20 election.

The PATS program makes specialist medical services more accessible to rural South Australians by assisting with the cost of transport and accommodation expenses when travelling more than 100km (one way) to the nearest medical specialist. Read more

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Explore GP access to hospital: Redmond

November 25, 2009

Opposition leader Isobel Redmond claims broader access for general practitioners to Mount Gambier Hospital should be explored.

This follows Ms Redmond meeting surgeons yesterday and touring the hospital. Read more

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Libs rule out forward selling forests

November 23, 2009

Opposition leader Isobel Redmond has ruled out a future Liberal Government forward selling timber plantings.

Ms Redmond made the announcement at Tarpeena as part of a two-day visit by the State Liberals to Mount Gambier.

“Treasurer Kevin Foley raised the possibility of the forward sale of three rotations of timber growth in December 2008,” Ms Redmond said. Read more

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Shadow Cabinet to meet in Mt Gambier

November 19, 2009

Shadow Cabinet will meet in Mount Gambier on Monday as part of a two-day visit to the region.

A spokeswoman for Liberal leader Isobel Redmond said Shadow Cabinet would meet at the Lakes Resort on Monday morning. Read more

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Independent says Libs were spooked

October 19, 2009

Opposition leader Isobel Redmond has announced a State Liberal Government would invest 25pc of South Australia’s mining royalties into the Regional Development Infrastructure Fund if elected in 2010.

Ms Redmond said this would amount to more than $40m per year to secure infrastructure and creates jobs in regional South Australia and could rise to almost $50m by 2013. Read more

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Redmond wants strong regional focus

July 10, 2009

The new Liberal Opposition leader has vowed to investigate the viability of a rescue helicopter and a possible intensive care unit for Mount Gambier Hospital under a plan to spread services across regional South Australia.

Isobel Redmond, who won the leadership ballot decisively on Wednesday, said she also planned to include South East MP Mitch Williams on the frontbench. Read more

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Liberal Party leadership

July 6, 2009

Martin Hamilton-Smith issued a media statement late this morning, saying he will not contest the leadership ballot on Wednesday.

On Saturday, Mr Hamilton-Smith defeated Vickie Chapman 11 – 10 in a spill motion.

The confirmed contenders on Wednesday are Ms Chapman, Isobel Redmond and Mitch Williams. Read more

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