Tag: Robe District Council

Long-term lease deal for bowls club

Aseaside sporting club is one step away from securing an unprecedented 40-year lease of its current coastal playing arena.
The Robe Bowling Club has long...

District council faces hefty cost for historic building upkeep

De-rendering of the historic Robe Institute and other remedial works would come at a hefty price tag.
The building dates back to the 1860s and...

Offroaders on the right track

Offroad enthusiasts are being encouraged to stick to designated tracks during the summer season as authorities unite to protect the Limestone Coast’s coastline.
With the...

Vaccination risk information tabled

Around 40 pages of medical information about vaccinations was included in the November monthly meeting of the Robe District Council.
The action came at the...

Ratepayers back spending

There has been strong community survey support for a proposal to use almost $800,000 of ratepayer funds towards building a new $2.3m headquarters for...

Council takes meeting behind closed doors

The Robe District Council met for almost three hours for its last monthly meeting and around two thirds of the time was spent on...

Coastal car park feedback sought

Feedback is to be sought from the community regarding a proposal to use almost $800,000 of ratepayer funds towards building a new $2.3m headquarters...

Seaside sport upgrade plan

Abold $10m expansion of the Robe Oval has been touted with a larger football/cricket arena, deluxe spectator facilities and new netball courts.
The land is...

Robe obelisk action sought

Member for MacKillop Nick McBride has called on State Government to fund the preservation of the iconic Robe obelisk.
“Since it was built in 1855,...

Sustainability behind rate rise

The Robe District Council is looking to increase its rate revenue by 6.5% in the coming financial year.
It has invited public comment on its...

Council motions passed

There were 100 motions passed during the 48-minute-long private portion of the March monthly meeting of the Robe District Council.
That equates to an average...

Robe Council financial concern

AState Government agency has painted a bleak financial outlook for the Robe District Council.
The Essential Services Commission has found the seaside council’s short-term financial...

Landmark lights out after 50 years

An essential navigation light for Guichen Bay at Robe is set to be removed after 50 years and its replacement is recommended to be...

Beach makes splash

Robe’s Long Beach has been listed in eighth place in a recently published list of Australia’s Top 10 beaches.
The online listing is published each...

Vandals make mark

Numerous acts of graffiti have recently occurred to public and private property at Robe.
The Robe District Council is dismayed that vandals have attacked signs...