John Shelton elected
JOHN Shelton has been named as the newest councillor for Wattle Range Council.
Announced earlier today, Mr Shelton received first preference votes totalling 911.
According...
A century on, they’re re-enacting a mailrun
Rob Fairchild and his team of five horses will re-enact an olden day mailrun from April 8 to April 11, to commemorate the anniversary...
Tractors hauled into Casterton
CASTERTON saw big name tractors haul into town for their first tractor pull competition event over the weekend.
More than 1000 people walked through the...
Keep a look out for stolen car
TWO vehicles have been stolen near Branxholme, Victoria on Thursday March 7 at around 9am.
The vehicles may have gone into South Australia.
A blue Toyota...
Musical detour was well worth it for Bones
AFTER performing in the live music scene for almost 40 years, Pauline “Bones” Mackinnon and her husband Greg decided to take a detour from...
Council drop Acknowledgment of Country
The Naracoorte Lucindale Council has scrapped its prayer and Acknowledgment of Country, opting for a simpler welcome at meetings.
At February’s meeting, mayor Patrick...
Fun at the Naracoorte Races
People from all around the state and interstate flocked to the Naracoorte Racing Club recently for the Naracoorte Cup.
Racegoers were dressed to the nines,...
Invest $5 billion to fix the roads, says ATA
THE federal government should invest an extra $5 billion over ten years to fix freight roads, dangerous level crossings and to build more rest...
Fair Work Commission gains road transport powers
The Fair Work Commission will gain the power to issue mandatory orders across the road transport contract chain, with parliament passing the government’s Closing...
Patricks Coonawarra donation recognised
THE founder of Patricks of Coonawarra will have a research foundation named after him in an effort to find a cure for brain cancer.
Patrick...
Back to the polls for some Wattle Range Council voters
FOLLOWING the resignation of Wattle Range Councillor Moira Neagle a supplementary election will be held.
Four local residents have officially put their hands up...
Author dog visits Coonawarra wineries
Several Coonawarra wineries have been included in a new tourism book with a furry author picking up the pen.
Adventurous Pyrenean Mountain Dog Kobe loves...
Major milestone for Zodiac stalwart
ZODIAC Netball Club’s beloved A grade stalwart, Sal Harfull, reached a historic milestone on Saturday, playing her 500th senior game in the Mount Gambier...
