Tenancy struggle frustration
September 1, 2010
A woman has spoken out about concerns that her status as a single mother has prevented her from securing a suitable rental property after she has spent more than three months scouring the city’s vacant houses for a potential home.
Chantelle Caldow, 21, told The Border Watch that after starting the search long before returning to her hometown, she had been repeatedly rejected in the hunt for stable accommodation. Read more
Under-staffed psychiatric services concern
August 30, 2010
One psychiatrist will not be enough to maintain a long-term mental health service in the South East, according to the Australian Medical Association’s Andrew Lavender.
South Australian AMA president Dr Lavender told The Border Watch the government would need to invest in up to three psychiatrists for the region in order to retain the service, not just the promised one which Country Health SA says is currently being selected. Read more
Homeless left out in cold
August 30, 2010
Homelessness service providers have been left in the lurch in Mount Gambier as the Old Gaol has discontinued its emergency accommodation.
City Council advised Housing SA and ac.care last week that the Old Gaol, which has long been a stable source of crisis accommodation, will no longer offer the services space for their clients. Read more
Drug affected families find support
August 26, 2010
A confidential Mount Gambier Family Drug Support Group has been established after many years of advocacy to dispel the myths and stigma attached to drug-dependency, co-morbidity and the families of sufferers.
The support group — providing an outlet for family members and friends of drug-dependent people — met for the first time last week with positive results, according to facilitator Lois Rose. Read more
Strong competition drives cattle prices higher
August 23, 2010
A similar numbered mixed quality yarding containing 757 young cattle, 591 grown steers, 356 cows and 55 bulls sold to solid trade and processor competition at the Mount Gambier and Disitrict Saleyards on Wednesday.
Feeder and restocker orders were active on small lines of young cattle and cows. Read more
Koopman and King tie in Pub Series
August 23, 2010
Mount Gambier Cycling and Triathlon Club Members were once again battered by strong winds when 29 riders contested the final round of the Pub Series at Tantanoola recently.
Tim Koopman continued his good form of late winning and drawing level on points with Steven King to jointly share the overall series. Read more
TAFESA launches new training centre
August 23, 2010
More than 140 students will have new opportunities for study in Mount Gambier due to the opening of TAFE SA’s building, furnishing, and heavy vehicles and machinery centres, with the potential to attract students from throughout the South East and western Victoria.
Employment, Training and Further Education Minister Jack Snelling opened the new $4.4m facilities on Thursday, August 19, as part of a $70m government investment in TAFE centres around the state. Read more
Mental health patients forced to Adelaide
August 23, 2010
People with acute mental illnesses in Mount Gambier and the Limestone Coast are being apprehended by police, detained and flown to Adelaide every week due to the lack of access to a local psychiatrist or acute care options.
The Border Watch can reveal Limestone Coast Police have apprehended 50 people with acute mental illnesses this year for their safety and the safety of others. Read more
School arts dream comes to fruition
August 23, 2010
The Mount Gambier High School arts faculty, community and dignitaries gathered on Thursday, August 19, to celebrate the official opening of the Garry Costello Centre for Creative Arts — a haven that will continue to “build the education revolution” through self-expression.
With four art and design studios, a gallery, information technology suite, performance space that seats over 140 and plenty of storage room, the centre was described as “remarkable” by Mr Costello. Read more
Opperman faces ‘baptism of fire’ at Geelong tour
August 19, 2010
Matt Opperman’s baptism of fire in the Tour of Geelong was a “real eye opener.”
The popular Mount Gambier based cyclist contested his first multi-stage cycling tour last week, competing in the second round of the national Scody Cup series, which started back in 1995 as the Tattersall’s Cup. Read more
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