Tag: Wattle Range Council

Office tenders close

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Tenders closed on Thursday (February 28) for Wattle Range Council’s proposed new multi-million-dollar Millicent office.
A request was made by this newspaper to council for...

Tender process extended

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The closing date for tenders for Wattle Range Council’s proposed new multi-million-dollar Millicent office was extended by 13 days to February 
28.
The tender was...

‘Beef’ shared over saleyard upgrades

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Sharp differences in opinion about the use of the Millicent Saleyards as a stock transit facility were aired at the February monthly meeting of...

Leaders consult on doctor shortage

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There is no “silver bullet” to solve a doctor shortage in Millicent according to past health administrator David Walshaw.
He is a former Millicent...

Lake to lose beach section

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The Millicent swimming lake is set to lose its sandy beach on its western side. Wattle Range Council is looking to undertake a major reconstruction...

Farmers ‘move on’ from saleyards saga

Fred Smith -
There appears to be little interest among the local farming community in retaining the Millicent Saleyards as a stock transit facility with just 12...

Community leading lights awarded

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Corcoran Ward
 2024 Citizen of the Year - Chris Hollingsworth
 Chris has been an extremely active member of the Millicent community for many years and is...

Council candidates step forward

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Retired Millicent High School principal John Shelton has nominated to replace Councillor Moira Neagle as the Corcoran Ward representative on Wattle Range Council.
He ended...

Competition heats up

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Millicent High School looks set to stage its annual swimming carnival at the Millicent Swimming Lake on February 9.
The lake was originally scheduled to...

Newest citizens call Australia home

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Aspecial ceremony took place on Australia Day in Penola as part of the celebrations.
The Cabarrubias family of Penola, Catherine, Andres, Kiana and Kenzo, from...

Penola pride on show

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Penola and district residents assembled at the Penola War Memorial Park on Australia Day for a special awards ceremony and celebration. The Penola Lions Club’s...

Colourful school holiday fun

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The recent Colour Run in Millicent proved to be one of the most popular events staged by Wattle Range Council over the summer holiday...

Museum plan delay

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Aplan to keep the Millicent National Trust Museum open on public holidays has stalled.
A bid had been made by Councillor John Drew who is...

Early dip keeps water lilies fresh

Fred Smith -
Adecision to extend the Millicent Swimming Lake season by up to six weeks has been welcomed by a group of older local women dubbed...

Bowling club funds roll in

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Further financial support is being provided to the Beachport Bowling Club by Wattle Range Council.
The January monthly council meeting endorsed a staff recommendation to...