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Experienced campaigner’s Mayoral bid 
unsuccessful


One of the nation’s most experienced local government figures has been unsuccessful in his bid to be the next Mayor of Tatiara. After a seven-year...

Grant voters out in force

Grant District voters made their voice heard, with a 61.52% return rate. This was well above the 2018 return of 43.7% and almost double the...

Candidates face voters

The Beachport District Development Association recently staged a successful candidates’ forum ahead of the four-yearly election for Wattle Range Council. The meet-and-greet session lasted 90...

Election update

There has been a significant upswing in votes lodged for the local government elections, after The SE Voice revealed last week that less than...

Residents urged to make votes count

Eligible residents, property and business owners, and renters across the Grant District Council are being encouraged to take action and cast their vote in...

Extra election needed to find mayor

The Kingston District Council is continuing to seek answers and advice in the wake of no mayoral candidates nominating in the current local government...

Council merger discussion

Local ratepayers took the opportunity to voice their concerns on a proposed plebiscite to potentially amalgamate the Mount Gambier City and Grant District councils...

Forum guides candidates

Beachport is set to host a candidates’ forum ahead of the upcoming four-yearly election for Wattle Range Council. Serving councillor Sharon Cox and newcomers Richard...

Busy ballot to fill council vacancies

Two former staff members and two former councillors are among 12 candidates for six positions at the upcoming Robe District Council postal ballot. They have...

Former public servant eyes mayoral role

One of the nation’s most experienced local government figures wants to be the next Mayor of Tatiara. After an eight-year break from public life, John...

Merger shock

Local councils have been blindsided by a State Government announcement that a plebiscite will be undertaken regarding the potential amalgamation of Mount Gambier City...

Councillors show hands

Doctor Kevin McGrath will be stepping down as an elected member of Wattle Range Council when his term of office expires in November. Cr McGrath...

Council chief contract extended

The Robe District Council has extended the contract of its chief executive James Holyman by a further four years. Mr Holyman took up the administrative...

Council contenders emerge

AMayoral contest is on the cards at Grant District Council for this year’s Local Government elections, with a sitting councillor set to challenge incumbent...

Election sign of the time

Local Government elections are coming up in November but advertising signs may stay down as a result of recent legislative changes. It’s a sign of...