Tag: Penola 5277
MP airs Penola bypass doubts
Greens' MP Mark Parnell says the current $15 million bypass proposal for Penola will not reduce the number of trucks driving down the main street every day.[MORE]
Bidding to close for Otway Basin exploration permits
Bidding for four new petroleum exploration licenses in the Otway Basin, near Penola, Lucindale and Tantanoola, closes today at 4:00pm ACDT.[MORE]
Wine regions study warns on climate change
A study warns that warm climate wine regions are likely to be most at risk from climate change.[MORE]
Ratepayers back more council accountability
The Penola and District Ratepayers and Residents Association has applauded South Australian Government moves to increase the accountability of councils.[MORE]
Council considers Penola bypass objections
The Wattle Range Council says it is considering community objections to the route of the proposed Penola bypass.[MORE]
Grape growers fuming over truck bypass plan
Coonawarra vineyard owners have voiced their anger to the Wattle Range Council over plans to build a truck bypass through prime wine growing land.[MORE]
Ex-council worker may fight sacking
A former Wattle Range Council employee, who assaulted a councillor, is likely to take his dismissal from the council further in the industrial court.[MORE]
Govt urged to save Penola aquifers
The No Pulp Mill Alliance says a moratorium is needed on any future hardwood plantations in the Penola region.[MORE]
Vineyards anger over road plan
Coonawarra vineyard owners are angry about a road bypass plan in SA.[MORE]
Drought vintage hurts Riverland most: survey
Drought is hurting winegrape growers in the Riverland the most, a survey finds.[MORE]
Teen smash victim's condition improves
The 16-year-old victim of a car crash at Coonawarra five weeks ago, has been transferred to Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital in a stable condition.[MORE]
Nurses concerned over Country Health Plan: Nursing Federation
The Australian Nursing Federation's South Australian branch secretary has wound up her tour of the south-east, culminating with visits to the Millicent and Penola Hospitals yesterday.[MORE]
Wine merger could boost SA marketing
The Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation says merging many functions with the Winemakers Federation could help South Australia's wine industry.[MORE]
Vet graduate calls for better industry incentives
A south-east vet has spoken out about the need for better incentives for veterinarian graduates in country practices.[MORE]
Rollover victim airlifted to Adelaide
A teenage boy is in a critical condition after a single car rollover in the south-east of South Australia.[MORE]
Foster's coy about wine review
Analysts are expecting brand consolidation as Foster's reviews its troubled wine business.[MORE]
South-east oil flow confirmed
An oil flow at a gas discovery well in South Australia's south-east has been confirmed by exploration company Adelaide Energy Limited.[MORE]
Chinese appetite for premium wine exports
South Australia's Agriculture Minister thinks there are big opportunities for South Australian wine exports to China.[MORE]
Rudd to hear of rail link 'priority'
Yesterday's tour of the Limestone Coast region by Parliamentary Secretary John Murphy and Austrade deputy chief executive officer Peter Yuile was deemed a great success, with both visitors impressed by what the region has to offer.[MORE]
Chardonnay out of favour, Fosters warns growers
Fosters warns growers that chardonnay crops will attract a lower price as the variety falls from favour.[MORE]
Winemakers dispute bleak industry forecast
A winemakers' body says an overseas report predicting a bleak future for Australia's wine industry is wrong.[MORE]
Less alcohol better than more tax: researcher
The Wine Research Institute says binge drinking could be less of a problem if wines were produced with a lower alcohol content.[MORE]
Climate pact for wine industry
An agreement is being signed by wine industry groups and the South Australian Government aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions in wine production.[MORE]
Wine industry warned on climate change
Grape growers are being warned to take climate change more seriously.[MORE]
SA wine vintage 'one to forget' for some
This year's wine vintage has ended almost a month earlier than usual in South Australia, with many in the industry saying it is one to forget.[MORE]
