Tag: community

Hacking meeting called

Wattle Range Council is currently meeting behind closed doors at its Millicent chambers to discuss a confidential written staff report on the recent successful...

Extra credit to support students

Penola Primary School has been selected to receive funding through Credit Union SA’s brand-new School Impact Program this year.
The program offers SA schools the...

Housing plan on council agenda

The Mount Gambier City Council endorsed the Local Affordable Housing Plan at its July meeting, representing a step forward in collaborative efforts that seek...

Cattle beef up budget

Mount Gambier and District Saleyards revenue has boomed by more than $500,000 compared to the previous financial year.
Grant District Council acting chief executive Gary...

Contract cut draws criticism

Aretired public servant has used an open forum to rebuke regional health officialdom for their contract dealings with Mount Gambier orthopaedic surgeon Mr Henry...

Runners rally against violence

Run Against Violence (RAV) have an exciting fundraising event coming up in the South East for participants to hit the ground running.
On Saturday, August...

Grants help kick goals

Round one of City of Mount Gambier’s Grants and Sponsorships program is open for applications.
 The newly revised program includes consideration of all grants and...

Call to save Robe icon

Further steps to save the Robe Obelisk are being undertaken by the local council after a well-attended community feedback session.
Over 100 attended the open...

Rehabilitation plan endorsed

The Mount Gambier City Council will engage with residents and key stakeholders surrounding the Crater Lakes precinct after council endorsed a rehabilitation plan for...

High-profile vocalist shares knowledge

The Mount Gambier Eisteddfod is set to welcome singer Jessica Chalmers to adjudicate the Choral and Vocal division of the upcoming competition.
Ms Chalmers’ career...

Banks unite to invest in Limestone Coast community wellbeing

Agenerous local business has donated nearly $12,000 to a charity in need whose demand continues to increase with the rising cost of living.
Community Bank...

Regional funding pulled from annual wine show

Wattle Range Council has come to the rescue of a major annual South East regional event by providing cash grants of up to $7500.
The...

Urgent call for coastal protection

Alack of funding for coastal erosion at Southend had drawn the ire of a local resident.
Sallie Chambers has written to Wattle Range Council and...

Thrilling experience in store at Portland

Lachlan Fox, Alister Gammaldi and Jed Walker are household names to many fans of thriller novels, and their creator is headed to Portland Library...

Festival back on calendar

Adate has been earmarked for the third biennial Beachport Crayfish Festival in 2026.
The March 26 event will showcase the best of the rock lobster...