Tag: local government

Furner talks rescheduled

Wattle Range Council has rescheduled a public meeting at Furner to discuss priorities for the town’s future.
As part of its Community Vision project, council...

Councillors back staff after complaint

Wattle Range Council considered more than 400 pages about a complaint regarding staff actions on a confidential basis at its January monthly meeting.
The agenda...

What in tarnation?

Tar is proving to be a sticky problem for users of the Millicent Swimming Lake with particles lodging on feet, bathers and aquatic play...

Destination Mount Gambier for experienced planner

The Mount Gambier City Council has welcomed a new general manager for People, Place and Liveability.
Chris White, a qualified town planner from the United...

Petrol station plans re-lodged

Afuel company has had a change of heart and wants to erect a manned service station near the George Street roundabout in Millicent.
The original...

New look seniors month celebration

Seniors Month will be revamped by Wattle Range Council on a trial basis this year following endorsement of a staff report by elected members...

‘Local legends’ inspire

The Wattle Range Council has announced who it will honour as ‘local legends’ in its community this Australia Day with a series of special...

Caravan park management discussion

Matters relating to the management of the council-owned caravan park at Beachport are being kept confidential.
The nationwide company which runs the new Wulanda Convention...

Inclusiveness voice bolstered

Grant District Council’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Panel has seen an increase in membership for its upcoming term.
Despite the departure of three existing members,...

Tradies work through break

There will be no Christmas break for a group of tradies working on the construction of the $10m office in Millicent for Wattle Range...

Trash trial held

Arecent Spring Clean Event has seen enthusiastic participation from the community, resulting in numerous items, including tyres, mattresses and couches, being disposed
 OneFortyOne, in collaboration...

Deputy mayor’s role questioned

Wattle Range Mayor Des Noll has been asked to define the role of a deputy mayor.
The question without notice was posed by Councillor John...

Community in full voice for Christmas

The most wonderful time of year was evident on Sunday with the community coming together for the annual Blue Lake Christmas Carols.
The magical evening...

Brakes put on major upgrade

Neither a roundabout nor traffic signals are justified for the Bay Road and Lake Terrace intersection according to a Department for Infrastructure and Transport...

Beachport oval future debate

The fate of a memorial oval named after noted Beachport cricketer Dick McIntyre will be decided tonight (Tuesday) at the monthly meeting of Wattle...