Mt Gambier and south east
Irrigator group disappointed by allocations
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The chairwoman of the South Australia Murray Irrigators Group says she is disappointed that irrigator allocations have only reached 41 per cent.
Cray crews upset by October closure
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A meeting of rock lobster fishing crews in the southern zone overwhelmingly has rejected a South Australian Government decision to include October in the closed season.
Angry fishers attend lobster meeting
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South Australian rock lobster fishermen in the state's south east say a meeting being held in Millicent today is one of the most crucial in their careers.
Road barriers 'ruin' Coonawarra beauty
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A Coonawarra tourist operator says he is angry about steel barriers being installed along roads in the wine region of south-east South Australia.
Professional artists rate rural living
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An increasing number of artists are choosing to live in regional areas even though they are likely to earn less than their city counterparts.
SA wine industry faces slow recovery
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The specialist wine counsellor with South Australia's Rural Financial Counselling Service says restoring the supply and demand balance in the industry will not automatically mean better prices.
Hills freeway set for upgrade work
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Upgrading work is about to start on the South Eastern Freeway through the Adelaide hills.
Councils using web for volunteers boost
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Councils are hoping to draw on the support of more volunteers to help during emergencies.
Govt may revisit new jail for SA
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The Corrections Department says it may again look at building a new prison in SA.
Fishers angry over shortened lobster season
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Opposition Fisheries spokesman Adrian Pederick wants the South Australian Government to release the scientific information that led to last week's decision to shorten the Southern Zone Rock Lobster season.
Regional nurses to play large part in industrial action
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Public sector nurses in South Australia say regional centres will play a key role in their escalation of industrial action today.
Rain takes pressure off the Murray
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SA Water says heavy rain this month will take a lot of pressure off the ailing River Murray.
Mayor wants wave-energy consultation
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Grant District Council Mayor Richard Sage says there has been no consultation about a proposed wave-energy plant at Port MacDonnell.
Road, works delegates descend on south east
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Local Government representatives from around the South Australia will be in the south east for two days for their annual roads and works conference.
Election could re-open anti-dumping law debate
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The member for MacKillop and the Deputy State Opposition Leader, Mitch Williams, says the prospect of a Federal Coalition Government gives rise to reopening debate about anti-dumping legislation.
Katter will come and see the Murray: Xenophon
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Senator Nick Xenophon says Queensland MP Bob Katter will visit SA to see the plight of the Murray-Darling Basin.
Tighter southern lobster season canned
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The South Eastern Professional Fisherman's Association in SA will lobby against changes to the southern zone's rock lobster season.
Quota tightened to save southern rock lobster
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The rock lobster commercial catch quota in SA's lower south east will be capped at 1,250 tonnes until stocks recover.
Farmers criticise election for ignoring regional issues
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The National Farmers Federation chief executive says he is disappointed by the lack of attention given to regional and rural issues during the election campaign.
Man charged over three-hour chase
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A Mount Gambier man will face court in Adelaide charged over a three-hour police chase on Thursday.
Overseas investors driving up regional house prices
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A report by the Housing Industry Association and the Commonwealth Bank shows a 17 per cent decline in housing affordability in regional South Australia over the past 12 months.
Mental health crisis 'devastating' Mt Gambier
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Mental health services in regional South Australia are so dire that hundreds of patients each year have to be sedated and flown to Adelaide for treatment.
Forestry SA not for sale: Foley
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State Treasurer Kevin Foley says there are no plans to sell Forestry SA.
Buying a house in SA gets harder
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A report shows housing affordability in Adelaide has fallen by more than 25 per cent in the 12 months to June.
Bordertown dump rejected: win for graziers
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A rubbish dump proposal at Bordertown in SA's south east has been rejected by the Development Assessment Commission.
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