NEW FORESTRY INITIATIVE PROMISES SIGNIFCANT GROWTH IN LOCAL TIMBER INDUSTRY The Green Triangle forestry industry of South Australia and Victoria has been boosted by Australian Government backing to drive investment and grow jobs. Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries, Senator Jonathon Duniam, and Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the Green Triangle strategic plan—launched last week in Mount Gambier—would protect and grow the Green Triangle’s vital forestry industry. “Australia’s forestry sector is vital to our regional communities, directly employing around 52,000 people and many thousands indirectly,” Assistant
Minister Duniam said. “We want the sector to continue to grow, and the strategic plan being launched today will help to identify the key priorities for the Green Triangle Regional Forestry Hub. “The assessments that come out of the Forestry Hub will provide the industry with data not currently available, which will then assist in removing barriers affecting the productivity and efficiency of the sector. “This in turn will lead to more investment and create jobs, which is great news for the region and the
regional economy.” Mr Pasin said the Australian Government was providing $1.1 million to support the work of the Green Triangle Regional Forestry Hub. “With 329,000 hectares in total plantation area and a forestry workforce of more than 2,300 people, the Green Triangle’s contribution to Australian forestry is significant,” Mr Pasin said. “Local communities, growers, processors, transport and training providers—and the Forest Industry Advisory Council of South Australia— will be working together on the issues and opportunities for forestry in our region. “The result will be better returns to business, more investment, and greater economic security to major timber processing communities in my electorate like Mount Gambier, Tarpeena and Millicent.” Left (from left) - Green Triangle Forest Products managing director Laurie Hein; NF McDonnell & Sons’ Ian McDonnell, who is also vice chair of the Green Triangle Forestry Hub; OneFortyOne’s Linda Sewell, who is also chair of the Greent Triangle Forestry Hub; Timberlink CEO Ian Tyson; Member for Barker Tony Pasin & Australian Bluegum Plantations CEO Russ Hughes.
GET A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE The Innovation Lab is set to be run at Mount Gambier Library for the fourth time next month. The Innovation Lab is a collaboration between the Mount Gambier Library and local businesses and organisations and will showcase the latest cool technologies for the community to explore, see, share, touch and play. This free family friendly event will combine the real and virtual worlds, including augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D printing, STEM kits, innovation and creative thinking activities, and a variety of eResources. The Innovation Lab runs from 10am to 1pm at the Mount Gambier Library on November 2 and is a free event. Above - Mount Gambier Library Trainee Cassidy Farrar tests out the Virtual Reality Rollercoaster ahead of the 2018 Innovation Lab.
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ANCIENT ROME The Mount Gambier Library and The Riddoch & Main Corner Complex have teamed up for the upcoming school holidays to deliver a roman themed program of activities to complement the Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World exhibition currently on display at the Riddoch Art Gallery. Kicking off this week the program
runs for the duration of the school holidays and features a variety of hands-on activities to keep children of all ages busy. “The Ancient Rome Exhibition has presented an ideal occasion to collaborate with the team at the Library to deliver this program, particularly as we are the only gallery in South Australia to have the opportunity host the amazing exhibition,” the Riddoch & Main Corner complex coordinator Talie Teakle said. Bookings for the school holiday program are now open and should be made through the respective venues. If you’re looking for something unique and fun to keep the children entertained these holidays Council is coordinating a host of activities where children can learn through play,” team leader library programs Kristi Leamey said.
“Whether you like making pizzas or colosseums, playing gladiator games or craft activities, there’ll be something that will spark your creativity and awaken the Roman in you.” Many of the activities are free however bookings are essential as sessions are expected to fill up quickly. Download a copy of the program from the Library or Riddoch website or collect one from the venues. The Ancient Rome exhibition features more than 200 exhibits including artefacts, catapults, frescoes, armour, weapons and busts reconstructed from Ancient Roman records and is on display at the Riddoch Art Gallery until November 10. For further information about the exhibition including the full program of events including Italian cooking classes, life drawing sessions, virtual reality activities and more visit www. riddochartgallery.org.au Left - Stella and Astrid check out the Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World exhibition in readiness for the School Holiday Program at the Mount Gambier Library and The Riddoch & Main Corner Complex.
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‘‘ALL CARs AND BIKES WELCOME!’’ Please donate a toy for children aged up to 17 years old. Cash donations are also gratefully accepted. Leaves Market place car park at 12:30pm to arrive at Rail lands at 1pm. Live bands, entertainment, market stalls and Show & Shine.