On August 5, 1859, SS Admella, a 60-metre-long steamship, left Adelaide and set sail for Melbourne for what was meant to be a standard trip. "For ordinary people, you were just put in a situation where you don't know what you're going to do," Mount Gambier historian Brian Brooksby said. "Because the wreck wasn't much to see and it was …
In short: Two greyhounds have died on the same racetrack in the space of 10 days. An anti-greyhound racing group says the "unnecessary" deaths of greyhounds will continue while the South Australian government waits to appoint an independent commissioner for the sport. SA state director Elle Trahair said greyhound deaths were still occurring despite the industry's promises to reform. It …
A business case into a dedicated palliative care facility in Mount Gambier will soon begin following support for the project from both major parties in state parliament last week. Key points: Mt Gambier is a step closer to a dedicated palliative care facility The end-of-life facility would service the greater Limestone Coast area The proposed facility would offer home-like comfort …