Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal a decrease in local retail trade and building approvals.

Retail turnover in South Australia for February 2010 was 1.7 per cent lower (seasonally adjusted) than the previous month's figures.

This compares to the national retail turnover which had s 1.4 per cent decreas during the same month.

Local building approval figures followed the national trend with a decrease in February 2010.

Data revealed that South Australian building approval decreased by a seasonally adjusted 23.3 per cent in February. This was in line with the national trend which saw a decrease of 3.3 per cent.

Approvals for private housing in South Australia decreased by 5.9 per cent, while national figures saw a 0.9 per cent decrease.

The Island Resort Motel

The Island Resort Motel is situated on beautiful Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island is Australias third largest island off Australia and known as the &quotjewel in South Australias crown&quot. The Island Resort Motel is located in Kingscote, Kangaroo Islands largest town. The motel has 28 rooms, which makes it the largest motel in Kingscote.All of the rooms are ground level, and set within grounds that have big shady gum trees, this making it suitable to all age groups. In the main original building a licensed restaurant is situated.The motel enjoys visitors from all over the world, but concern traits mainly on the Australian market. Currently the motel is run by a couple plus staff. The motel is set on over 2 acres of land, which allows room for further development as seen fit in the future.

Padthaway Block 1

Padthaway Block 1 wines are hand-crafted by the proprietor Steve Thompson together with a team of Australias top winemakers. Initially all the grapes are picked, crushed and processed locally in Padthaway to ensure the process from vineyard to winery is efficient and the fruit arrives cool and fresh. The wine is then finished by the winemakers of OLeary Walker in the Clare Valley wine region. David OLeary and Nick Walker who are the winemakers and propreiters of OLeary Walker Wines are highly experienced and awarded winemakers. Together they have won more than 300 medals and 60 trophies including Australias coveted Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy and twice International Red Winemaker of the Year.Contact121 Greenhill Road, Unley SA 5061Steve Thompson Telephone +618 8357 0655Cell Phone +61 419 888 037enquiries@pb1.net.au