Former Townsville forward Ben Allen has spent the NBL off-season fine tuning his skills with the Mount Gambier Pioneers in the SEABL.

The 26 year old has recently signed to play the 2013/14 NBL season with the Sydney Kings, under Coach Shane Heal.

I caught up with Ben shortly after the move and started by asking him about the move.

Ben Allen

After two years of negotiations the Victorian Government’s reached a deal with MTAA Superannuation to buy-back the Mildura Base Hospital, returning it to public hands.

I spoke with Health Minister David Davis and started by asking him about the deal.

David Davis

I spoke with Mount Gambier Pioneers coach Richard Hill about the side’s 12 point loss to Dandenong in the SEABL Championship game.

As well as the game, we spoke about the season just gone and what's ahead for the Pioneers.

I started by asking Richard about the loss to the Rangers.

Mount Gambier Pioneers Coach Richard Hill

A week after North Gambier were crowned premiers of the Western Border Football League I caught up with CEO David Heard to speak about the upcoming off-season.

It follows last off-season when three clubs left the competition reducing the WBFL to six clubs.

I started my chat with the CEO by asking him about Millicent's future.

WBFL CEO David Heard

Mildura Development Corporation has announced Chris Crewther will be their new CEO.

As a Liberal candidate Mr Crewther was recently defeated by the National Party at the federal election in the seat of Mallee.

I spoke with MDC Chair, Chris Ellis about Mr Crewther's appointment.

Mildura Development Corporation Chair Chris Ellis

I caught up with Barker MP to discuss recent job losses and gains in the South East of South Australia.

The chat begun with a question about the announcement McCain's will be closing the doors of their Penola processing plant in December.

Barker MP Tony Pasin

On Queen's Birthday 2013, Mildura resident Bill Sauer was recognised for his work in the community with an Order of Australia medal.

Bill is an icon in Mildura, a lift member of both the Sunraysia Cricket Association and the Sunraysia Football league.

He's MC'd more than 300 local events since the mid-1980s, everything from Carols by Candle Light to AFL practice matches.

I caught up with Bill and started by asking what it means to have received the recognition.

Bill Sauer OAM

On Queen’s Birthday 2013, Mount Gambier resident Margaret Richelt was recognised for her work in the community with an Order of Australia Medal.

Margaret has been involved in dancing for over 50 years in Mount Gambier from competing, judging and teaching.

She founded the Margaret Cleves School of dancing and has adjudicated every major dance championship in Australia.

I caught up with Margaret and started by asking her about the honour of receiving the award.

Margaret Reichelt OAM

South East South Australian residents often feel local issues are forgotten in state politics.

It's easy to see why with 26 of 27 Labor members from Adelaide.

Liberal Leader Steven Marshall is in the middle of a two day visit to the South East.

I started by asking him about the reason behind his visit.

South Australian Liberal Leader Steven Marshall

I caught up with coach of the Murray South East side about the weekend's SA Country Footy Championships.

MSE were defeated in the final last year by one goal to Southern Districts and are hungry to claim their first title.

13 players in the squad come from the Western Border FL including playing coach Justin McConnell.

I started my chat with Justin about the selection policy of the squad.

Eddie Summerfield

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