Business SA wants to see a cut to payroll tax. 

The union says more and more Limestone Coast communities are being left without access to financial services.

Finance Sector Union cracks down on Canberra

Michael Summers says the reaction from clubs has generally been positive

Western Border League President happy with merger recommendation

It comes as National Road Safety Week wraps up

Police urge caution on the roads this weekend

Advertisements for education and training roles have hit a new high. 

Jobs ads on the rise across the state

Hundreds of cyclists expected to hit the South-East for the big event

Cyclists gearing up for the 100 Mile Classic

Calls to better support regional businesses in next month's budget

Its almost doubled in the past three years. 

Millicent median house price on the up

That's according to the latest PropTrack data 

Rental demand increasing as supply declines in the South-East

The state's Rural Doctors Association says our health workers across the region are feeling the crunch.

Calls for more GPs in the South East

The government launch For Work. For Life. today. 

New campaign set to bring health workers to the region

Operation Fatal Distraction caught 161 drivers doing the wrong thing 

SAPOL blitz catches out distracted drivers

Forestry industry wants to see mobile phone reception improved

We're being urged to make sure our systems are in working order. 

Good time to check your smoke alarms

Millicent Swimming Lake could be closed over Summer

The Emergency Minister says we can all play a part to help lower the road toll. 

South Aussies reminded to slow down this Road Safety Week

Growers are hoping the trade tensions with China might be coming to an end 

Hopes South-East wine could flow internationally once again

The SANFL's proposing to cut down to two leagues

Big changes planned for South-Eastern Footy

The damage bill is expected to reach $700,000.

Fire crews have spent four hours putting out a blaze at the Struan Research Centre

Wattle Range Council defends its proposed rate hike

Payments will increase by $40 per fortnight. 

Advocacy groups welcome the boost to JobSeeker

Housing minister Nick Champion says he's been hearing calls from the community since getting into government. 

New regional housing office set to open up Limestone Coast property market

Think roads, infrastructure and even aviation.

The key areas regional advocates hope get a nod in tonight's budget

Parents will be eligible for government payments for an extra six years.

Limestone Coast single parents will be one of the big budget winners

ac.care is one of the South Aussie groups getting last minute calls in ahead of tomorrow night's budget.

Eleventh hour plea for more affordable housing

It's been 5 months since the clinic closed.

New operator locked in for Beachport Medical Services

Reforms and increased financial support were brought in to help low income tenants in February.

State government says rental reforms are helping hundreds get into affordable housing

Attorney General Kyam Maher says they're seeking to change the wording. 

Child sex abuse laws set to be amended across South Australia

Hear from the chair of the Radiation Treatment Working Group.

Radiation clinic petition makes it to state parliament

Hear from Consumer Affairs Minister Andrea Michaels

How South Aussie renters are saving hundreds of bucks

Most properties only require a four week bond, rather than six. 

South Aussie renters saving up to $1.3mil after a lift in the bond threshold

CommBank is expecting a quarter of a per cent rise. 

Limestone Coast mortgage holders not too concerned about another rate rise

Expert predict the interest rate will hold

This is all part of the National Tertiary Education Union's Week of Action.

Uni staff demanding better pay and secure jobs

The state's shot to second place in CommSec's State of the States report.

South Australia's earned bragging rights

New data suggests looking at properties just a few suburbs over from key South Aussie destinations could save you thousands of bucks.

Some good news for local house hunters

Police, CFS and Ambulance crews responded. 

Car crash at 3am this morning in Millicent

A parliamentary committee recommends councils allow transgender and intersex people to choose which toilet they use. 

Genderless bathrooms in the spotlight across South Australia

Their petition has almost 20 thousand signatures. 

Radiation treatment working group to go before the State Parliament

One local pharmacist says its a good idea to get jabbed. 

Limestone Coast locals urged to get vaccinated.

Fresh faces to join local police force

Pharmacist Fiona Teo says there's already a shortage of some medication. 

Mount Gamier pharmacist isn't impressed with PBS change

The opposition is leading the push for free vaccines. 

Free flu jabs wanted across South Australia

We may see a further pause from the RBA. 

Things are on the right track for inflation rates

The state opposition wants to see the government greenlight the move. 

Renewed calls for free flu vaccines across South Australia

Today's attendance at Dawn Services is expected to be the biggest since 2019. 

Thousands gather across the Limestone Coast to honour the ANZACs

Expressions of interest are still open. 

Limestone Coast Health Network looking for consumer representatives

Thousands have braved the cool morning to attend a Dawn Service. 

Limestone Coast marks ANZAC Day

ac.care are working to combat the issue. 

Youth homelessness rising across the Limestone Coast

New data from SA Health reveals children under the age of five are most at risk of catching the flu. 

Calls for parents across the Limestone Coast to get their kids vaccinated

They're hosting a variety of events throughout tomorrow. 

Mount Gambier RSL prepares for ANZAC Day

CFS crews were on the scene just after 8 last night. 

Gas leak in Kingston overnight

$30 million in their pockets, amid calls for a South-East presence

AFL reaps the benefit of Gather Round

Everybody's Home's  Maiy Azize says people are getting pushed into difficult choices. 

Government support isn't enough to pay rent for South East low income earners

Shadow Treasurer Matt Cowdrey says it'd help ease cost of living pressures

Calls for more power bill relief across the South-East

2 drop-in sessions scheduled for next month 

District Council of Grant seeking feedback on Inner Townships Master Plan

Around 1000 across the state will undergo special aid, mental health training. 

South-East Pharmacists could soon support mental health patients

They're hoping it will help save lives. 

SAPOL running information sessions for kids this week

The RAA data showing 94% of cyclists have had a car brush them

Risky Rides Report finds cyclists having close calls with cars

New data showing a small increase between the time a rental is listed to when it's leased. 

Rentals taking slightly longer to be leased out

The Limestone Coast working group say they've nearly hit 20 000 signatures. 

Radiation treatment petition hits new milestone

Upper house liberal Ben Hood would like to see it played in Mount Gambier. 

Hopes for Gather Round to come to the Limestone Coast next year

AFL chief Gil McLachlan says the round was a success. 

Gather Round set to stay in the state for the next few years

You'll never guess who falls victim the most...

Gen X Limestone Coasters are the least likely to fall for online marketplace scams

This is while national law reforms seek to challenge an SA exemption.

Church groups will continue to fight for their right to discriminate against school teachers on sexuality grounds

Biosecuriy officers on alert at the border

Kristy Ryan biked 300 kilometers for the Tour de Cure.

Millicent sisters raise $15,000 for cancer research

New laws would outlaw consumption of physical or e-cigarettes in or near everything from schools to nursing homes.

Cigarettes and vapes are set to be banned

More burn-offs across the South East

A multi-organisation, cross border operation has targeted the transit of drugs at the border.

Police target drugs on local roads

Concerns Limestone Coast residents face additional barriers to meeting those requirements

More jobs expected to require Uni degrees in the future

Incident free over the Easter long weekend

Don't be the 42nd life lost on South Aussie roads

Purchased by Viva Energy for 1.2 billion dollars

OTR has just been sold

Here's the police message for this Easter

Man busted with cannabis in a Mount Gambier traffic stop

A local school has gone months without a maths or science teacher

The Malinauskas Government in talks on the Regional Key Worker Scheme

Government listens as Unions lobby for a new SA housing model

Sout Aussie baby contracts Meningococcal

They say if you're outside, you need to protect yourself. 

Mosquito virus warning from SA Health

Camp sites across the state are filling up. 

Camping across the Limestone Coast popular this Easter

Lucindale, Robe and Kingston station are all after some volunteers. 

More ambulance volunteers wanted across the South East

SAFNL say they'll hand down a final decision in September. 

SANFL set to over rule Mid South Eastern Footy League's merge wishes

Premier Peter Malinauskas says its because of population growth. 

Infrastructure is key in the state's new 30 year masterplan

With wetter conditions setting in, local police are saying we need to step up and do the right thing. 

Local police urge us to do the right thing while driving in the wet

2 Mount Gambier men and a Naracoorte man have all lost their licenses for at least 6 months. 

3 drink drivers caught across the Limestone Coast

Only one student has enrolled in the course so far. 

UniSA wants more secondary education students at their Mount Gambier campus

There's also been a 5% rise in people planning to make a major purchase in the next few months. 

Business and consumer confidence levels remain steady across the state

They say too often we forget to drive to the conditions. 

The RAA's asking us to drive carefully in this wet weather

The European Union wants to protect 50 new geographical indications. 

Limestone Coast winemakers don't want to see more location-based wines off limits

Local businesses are the ones benefiting. 

Fringe takes off in Mount Gambier

South Australia is the first state to do so across the country. 

Voice to  Parliament passes Government

Slow home construction and demand is to blame.

Reserve bank says the rental crisis won't be improving anytime soon

City of Mount Gambier turning off the lights at multiple sites tomorrow night 

Earth Hour being observed in the South-East tomorrow

 Tourism Minister Zoe Bettison says the start of the year won't let up. 

More events for the South-East in the coming months

It comes as the number of road crashes this year is higher than this time last year. 

SAPOL targeting distracted drivers

State Aboriginal Affairs minister Kyam Maher says it's a massive day for the state. 

Voice to Parliament bill passing a huge day from the state

It's not enough just to recruit more teachers says the Australian Education Union

Calls for improvements to teacher working conditions

Price of Easter eggs on the up

There are reports of tradies travelling up to 20 minutes away from site to use a toilet. 

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