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24.01.2022 BE QUICK - MODIFIED PARADE GOING MOBILE AT 1PM: Santa’s Boulevard has been cancelled tonight due to a wet weather forecast but there is still one more chance to see the festive floats this year. The floats will return to the City Council works depot on Commercial Street West via Jubilee Highway under police escort at 1pm. "Following the Toy Run today, the floats will travel from Blue Lake Sports Park down Jubilee Highway and on to Sutton Avenue before being returned to the de...pot," council acting chief executive Barbara Cernovskis said. "The community is welcome to watch the procession for a last chance look at the floats for this year, with a reminder to practise social distancing and for people to remain in their vehicles." More than 800 cars streamed through the Blue Lake Sports Park last night to see the static Christmas spectacle which included 15 floats, twinkling lights, decorations and Christmas music. We are expecting rain this afternoon and evening, so we are very disappointed to have to cancel the event tonight, council community events team leader Denise Richardson said. With all the electronic equipment required for lighting and sound at the event, rain is a safety issue. The floats are also not designed to withstand rain as they are usually only out on display for a few hours during the usual Christmas parade down Commercial Street.
23.01.2022 UPDATE 11:30am - SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens said an online approval process would remain for Victorians entering South Australia in the first instance. Comm Stevens said the document would inform the state on the volume of people entering SA, as well as provide an information base should an outbreak occur. He said SA authorities would discuss the looming changes with their Victorian counterparts, with the Victorian Government yet to announce any changes to its curre...nt border restrictions. ******************************** BORDERS TO OPEN: South Australia will remove all border restrictions with Victoria from midnight Monday, Premier Steven Marshall has just announced. Community sport can resume from December 1, although authorities will work with sports organisations to potentially modify programs to mitigate infection or transmission risks. WHAT CHANGES FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY (December 1) - Patron caps on all general licensed venues will be lifted, so long as they adopt the new QR Code management system. - The one person per 4sqm density requirement will be remain for all indoor activity, along with seated consumption, while one person per 2sqm will be allowable outdoors, along with standing consumption. - Up to 150 people can attend funerals or weddings (dancing and stand up consumption allowed). Private functions remain at 150 people. - Home gatherings limited to 10 persons - Gatherings over 1000 and nightclubs require a COVID management plan approved by SA Health. - Masks will be required when you can't maintain 1.5m of physical distancing, with focus on personal care services, allied health and residential care services. There have been no new COVID-19 cases confirmed in SA today.
22.01.2022 ‘TIS THE SEASON: Santa’s Boulevard may have been put to bed early due to tonight’s wet weather but it doesn’t mean the Christmas spirit can’t continue. Help create a virtual festive experience for those who may have missed out and post your photos or thoughts below of this weekend’s events, including Santa’s Boulevard, the Limestone Coast Toy Run, today’s impromptu float parade or even your favourite Christmas light display. Well done to all staff, volunteers and sponsors of these events, as well as the households brightening up our streets/nights. 27 days to go..
21.01.2022 On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we shall remember them. The Mount Gambier Community RSL page will livestream today’s Mount Gambier Remembrance Day service from 10.20am. People attending the public service are reminded to observe COVID-19 protocols.... Take time today to reflect on our nation’s service men and women - both past and present - and their sacrifices for the freedoms we enjoy today.
20.01.2022 There is plenty of hot property out there right now and you can read all about it in our Limestone Coast Property Guide. The 20-page lift out provides the latest listings for people looking to buy, sell or rent across the region. Pick up today's edition to view the latest properties from Key 2 Sale - Real Estate & Home Staging / Gebhardts Real Estate / Ray White Mount Gambier / Complete Real Estate / Limestone Real Estate / Peter Dempsey- atrealty / Miller Whan and John Pty Ltd / SAL Real Estate Naracoorte.
18.01.2022 A NOD TO OUR HISTORY: The Bunganditj words Wulanda (enjoy, cherish) or Berrin (Mount Gambier) could soon become a household name if chosen as the official Mount Gambier community and recreation hub title but one Boandik elder hopes the language becomes more prevalent across the district.
16.01.2022 QUARANTINE CASES: South Australia has recorded two new COVID-19 cases today. Both cases are linked to the Parafield cluster and both people have been in quarantine. Delivering the update, SA’s Chief Public Health Officer Professor Nicola Spurrier urged people across the state to wear masks when physical distancing can not occur, such as in supermarket aisles or shops, stating it was the right thing to do.
16.01.2022 WEEKEND CRIME WRAP: Police say two Mount Gambier men are lucky to be alive after a high-speed crash which led to a luxury SUV becoming airborne for 20 metres. Six women were also treated in Millicent over the weekend after consuming cannabis cookies.
15.01.2022 GET LOUD: The Border Watch is proud to partner with Country Arts SA to showcase some of the Limestone Coast's best homegrown talent. Now more than ever, it is important artists, musicians and creatives are given a platform to express their passion, all while building the region's cultural footprint. This is what Local & Live aims to achieve. Share some love for your favourite Limestone Coast artist, musician or creative below!
10.01.2022 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM: The Limestone Coast’s largest public Remembrance Day service will go ahead but residents are urged to comply with event COVID requirements or risk jeopardising the future events, including Anzac Day 2021. Mount Gambier Community RSL president Bob Sandow said Wednesday’s service at Vansittart Park would be capped at less than 1000 people as part of the COVID-Safe planning. The service will be livestreamed online by the RSL branch.
10.01.2022 ROAD TRAGEDY: Three Millicent residents have died following a two car crash on the Princes Highway at Suttontown around 12.30pm. In a statement published by South Australia Police, it reported the three occupants of a Ford Territory, a 77-year-old woman, an 80-year-old man and another woman all died at the scene. The five occupants in the second vehicle, a Toyota Landcruiser, were all taken to Mount Gambier Hospital where four are being treated for non-life threatening injuri...es and the fifth occupant is being treated for critical injuries. Princes Highway is closed between Sassanowsky Road and Kangaroo Flat Road. Diversions are expected to be in place for several hours and motorists are advised to avoid the area. Major Crash investigators are at the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. The lives lost on South Australian roads is at 85, compared to 101 at this time last year.
10.01.2022 SERIOUS CRASH OUTSIDE CITY: Police are at the scene of a serious crash near Mount Gambier. At 12.30pm, police and emergency services were called to Princes Highway at Suttontown after reports of a two-car crash. Initial reports are there are serious injuries at the scene. ... Princes Highway is closed between Kangaroo Flat Road and Sassanowsky Road. Diversions are expected to be in place for several hours and motorists are advised to avoid the area. Major Crash investigators are making their way to the scene.
09.01.2022 DEAL CLOSED: Geelong Cats just announced Brad Close has inked a one-year deal to keep him at the Cattery for 2021. The ex-North Gambier footballer played eight games in season 2020, booting his first AFL goal with his first kick and was listed as an emergency throughout the Cats' finals campaign. Geelong general manager of football Simon Lloyd said Close played well as a forward and the club believed he had a good future at AFL level.... "He will continue to develop his game through his strong drive and professionalism and we look forward to seeing Brad further enhance his game in 2021. Close will line up alongside ex-GWS forward Jeremy Cameron in 2021, the former Giant hailing from Dartmoor and has strong family ties to the Limestone Coast.
09.01.2022 (SPOILER ALERT) - SANTA’S HERE! The 2020 NF McDonnell & Sons Santa’s Boulevard is open to the public with cars queued to soak in the festive static display, held in lieu of Mount Gambier’s annual Christmas parade. In around an hour, the sun will disappear and make way for a vibrant display of thousands of coloured lights, adding to the spectacle.... Entry into Blue Lake Sports Park is from Dohle Road with traffic required to approach the queue from Lake Terrace East.
09.01.2022 SANTA'S ON THE WAY: THE 2020 NF McDonnell and Sons Santa’s Boulevard drive through Christmas display has been rescheduled to go ahead at Blue Lake Sports Park on Friday and Saturday this week. The festive display was cancelled last weekend due to the State Government COVID-19 lockdown. "We were so disappointed to have to postpone Santa’s Boulevard, but council is working hard to deliver the event as planned for our community this coming weekend," City Council community events... team leader Denise Richardson (pictured) said. The event will run in accordance with City Council's COVID-Safe Plan with community members asked to remain in their vehicles at all times as they drive through Blue Lake Sports Park static display. Entry is through Dohle Road with the display active between 7pm and 10pm each night. ICYMI - Read more about Mount Gambier's annual festive transformation here: https://borderwatch.com.au//05/festive-spirit-lifted-in-c/
08.01.2022 PARADE UPDATE: Police and SES are returning to Blue Lake Sports Park to lead the impromptu Christmas float parade down Jubilee Highway. It should be mobile shortly following a delay due to a multi-car crash on the city’s outskirts. The parade will leave BLSP, traveling west along Jubilee Highway before turning left at Sutton Avenue and then right on to Commercial Street West, finishing at the Mount Gambier City Council depot.
06.01.2022 MAN SAVVY TO SCAMMERS: Mount Gambier Police have issued a public reminder of a phone scam potentially targeting the region. It follows a call by scammers to a Mount Gambier businessman around 9.30am on Tuesday from a Sydney phone number. The caller advised the man he had a warrant and a senior police officer would be in touch. He immediately received a second call with the Caller ID showing the phone number of the Mount Gambier Police Station. Luckily, the intended victim wa...s switched on and immediately realised he was dealing with scammers. Scammers use software to alter the Caller ID, changing the incoming phone number to mimic the number of a real organisation or person. This technique is commonly used to add a false sense of legitimacy in a range of scams. The phone numbers are usually associated with police stations, government bodies, accountants and other reputable organisations. Although they can change the caller ID, they do not have access to the actual phone number itself. This means that if you were to ring back the phone number, it would actually go the intended recipient, not the scammers. Police advise if in doubt, hang up the phone and call the person back on a known, reputable number. To report a cybercrime please go to www.cyber.gov.au/report or visit www.police.sa.gov.au/scams or www.scamwatch.gov.au for more information on scams and how to avoid them.
05.01.2022 HEAR FROM TOP COP: Limestone Coast officer in charge Superintendent Phil Hoff has provided a community update on this afternoon's tragic road incident. You can read a full transcript of the press conference at the link below. The live stream was removed due to framing and some audio issues for users. We apologise for any offence or inconvenience caused.
05.01.2022 DUGHNUT DAY LMS: Thousands of free Krispy Kreme doughnuts will be up for grabs when the first regional Australian Hot Light factory store opens in Mount Gambier next month, but you'll need to be quick. READ MORE: https://borderwatch.com.au//krispy-kreme-announces-mount-/
04.01.2022 RURAL MP TAKES AIM: Liberal Member for MacKillop Nick McBride has today struck out at his government’s hard lockdown as 'an overreaction to one person', stating small businesses had been "hung out to dry" by a mistake.
03.01.2022 DEATH THREAT: A Limestone Coast man has been arrested for threatening to kill and possessing a prohibited weapon following a disturbance in Southend yesterday afternoon. Police attended a Southend home shortly after 1pm and arrested a 34 year old after finding a double-edged sword knife and compound bow at the premises. The man will be further charged with cultivating cannabis after four cannabis plants were also found growing at the property.... The arrested man was refused bail and will appear in court at late date following mental health assessment. All parties involved in the incident are known to each other. Meanwhile, Millicent Police are seeking information from the community following a theft at Glencoe and break-in at Millicent in recent days. Overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, thieves have stolen a large excavator bucket for heavy machinery from a local business work site on Kennedy Road at Glencoe. Then overnight between yesterday and today, thieves smashed the front window of the Millicent Chemist and Giftware store on George Street and stole a quantity of restricted medication. Millicent Police are asking anyone with information on either theft to please contact contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
01.01.2022 UPDATE - 2.35pm: SA Power Networks has restored power to the Wattle Range area. **************** POWER OUTAGES: Thousands of customers are currently affected by power outages across the Limestone Coast, including more than 7000 in the Millicent area.... SA Power Networks has listed an estimated restoration time of 1.30am tomorrow for customers in the Wattle Range district.
