Interest grows in summer crop

March 2, 2010

John Mullins
There is a crop on the highway at Mullins Corner, just north of Millicent, which has been attracting attention over recent weeks due to its lush greenness and height. Read more

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Millicent fire threat eases

December 3, 2009

The CFS advises that the threat to public safety posed by the Millicent fire near Belt Road has reduced.

Although the threat to safety has reduced, the CFS urges people be aware that some risks still exist.

Smoke may still be present, visibility may be reduced and there may be falling trees. Read more

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Man reported for bonnet surfing

November 10, 2009

A Millicent man was taken to hospital for head x-rays after a “bonnet surfing” accident on Sunday afternoon.

Police believe the man, 36, was standing on the bonnet of a moving vehicle on Wiltshire Street when he fell, sustaining severe gravel rash and possible head injuries. Read more

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Wattle Range pool openings delayed

November 9, 2009

Season openings for swimming facilities at Millicent, Nangwarry and Penola will be staggered to allow for upgrade works.

Seal repairs are needed on the floor of the Millicent Swimming Lakes and two new shade structures will also be added at the site. Read more

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Quadrella target for new Saints coach

October 14, 2009

Millicent Football-Netball Club has signed Mount Burr’s 2009 premiership coach Darren Dean as senior coach for next season.

Dean will take over the reins from Steve Duldig who has been tipped to continue with Millicent as a player. Read more

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Fuel spilled in truck smash

September 17, 2009

A semi-trailer lost more than 250 litres of diesel when it smashed into another truck on Mount Gambier Road, Millicent, at 5.30am today.

The driver, a 25-year old Mount Schank man, was uninjured and told police the truck had veered to the left, hitting the stationary vehicle near the Diplomat Hotel. Read more

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Rapid recovery recognised

September 3, 2009

Millicent tradesman Carl Futcher has paid tribute to his family and his workmates after a successful recovery from horrific injuries sustained in a mishap.

His rehabilitation efforts have earned the KCA Millicent Mill electrician a place in the state final of the prestigious Workcover 2009 Recovery and Return to Work Awards. Read more

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Resident hurt in bedroom blaze

September 2, 2009

A Millicent resident was taken to hospital with burn wounds in the early hours of this morning after a small fan heater caused bedding and a bed to catch fire.

CFS and ambulance officers were called out shortly after midnight to the fire, which started in a bedroom of the house. Read more

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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

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New windfarm to go ahead

August 20, 2009

A significant new windfarm north of Millicent along the Woakwine Range will generate 420 megawatts of energy.

To be known as the Woakwine Windfarm, it will be built in three stages and more than double the current wind generation capacity of the region, which currently stands at 326 megawatts. Read more

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