Tag: City Council

Groups share council funds

Almost $240,000 in cash and more than $40,000 in-kind assistance will be distributed to 28 events, projects and programs across nine funding streams in...

Centre exceeds expectations

Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre has exceeded expectations following its first full year of operation, according to the Mount Gambier City Council.
Wulanda’s first annual...

Academy hits final note

The final chapter is being written about the former James Morrison Jazz Music Academy in Mount Gambier.
Headed by the prominent jazz musician, the academy...

Council sponsorship sought

City Council will seek further information from four community groups seeking financial sponsorship.
Council received eight submissions for the first round of 2024/25 Corporate Sponsorship...

Power price spike

The Mount Gambier City Council had to more than double the operating budget for Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre to cater for soaring electricity...

Help for emerging athletes

Local athletes Kai Arbery and Bree Ridding have been recognised as joint winners of the Junior Sports Assistance Fund - Commercial Club Exceptional Junior...

Countdown on to Christmas (parade)

Entries are now open for this year’s Mount Gambier Christmas Parade, sponsored by AAM Timber.
The parade will be held on Saturday, November 16 at...

Actions speak louder than words in city vision

The Mount Gambier and District Residents and Ratepayers Association has received a copy of the “Mount Gambier - 2035 - A community vision for...

Railway Lands revamp for new generation

Community feedback is being sought on draft concept plans for the Mount Gambier Railway Lands playspace and youth activity hub.
Mount Gambier City Council City...

Council pushes for urgent road review

The Mount Gambier City Council is seeking an urgent formal review into the intersection of Bay Road and Lake Terrace following an elected member’s...

Parking exclusions to accommodate bus zones

Three bus stops in the vicinity of Mount Gambier’s Wehl Street will be converted into bus zones to remedy safety and accessibility concerns.
Following a...

Three year trial takes bite out of food waste

AMount Gambier food waste trial conducted in partnership with 19 local businesses has diverted more than 200 tonnes of organic waste from landfill during...

City intersection safety in spotlight

ACity Council elected member is demanding action to improve the safety around an intersection in Mount Gambier notorious for traffic accidents.
The Bay Road/Lake Terrace...

Delays to public bus system draw criticism

The Opposition has blasted the State Government over delays to Mount Gambier’s public bus system.
 Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Vincent Tarzia said regional...