WITNESSES of a blaze in Southend claim to have seen “large fireballs” during an inferno that caused more than $300,000 worth of damage. Country Fire Service […]
Fire rips through property
Wattle Range residents spread festive cheer
WATTLE Range communities are proving ’tis the season to be jolly as residents continue to spread the festive cheer in the lead-up to Chritstmas Day. Around […]
Council awarded top ‘climate leader’ prize
WATTLE Range Council has been awarded the top prize at the SA Climate Leaders Awards with Environment Minister David Spiers heralding its community engagement as a […]
Major restoration project leaves farmland unrecognisable
FROM an old grazing paddock at Southend to the lush native grounds of Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park, the South East Natural Resources Management Board’s Recovering Habitats […]
Regional development minister addresses South East fishermen
PRIMARY Industries and Regional Development Minister Tim Whetstone expects to tell the 181 Southern Zone professional lobster fishing licence holders about their quota for the 2018/19 […]
Launch fees rock boat
PROFESSIONAL fishermen launching off the Beachport Boat Ramp will see a 232pc increase in launch fees under Wattle Range Council’s draft budget.[…]
Wetland transformed
A MAJOR wetland between Southend and Beachport is being transformed with 18 rare tussock grasses planted recently. The plants were transplanted 140km from Taratap to the […]
South East star launches new album
FROM Southend to the big stage, a local country music icon is continuing to make her mark on the industry. Kasey Chambers alongside her band The […]
Sailing: Southend hosts high level event
SOUTHEND will be awash with catamaran sailing boats this weekend as Rivoli Bay Sailing Club hosts the Taipan States Title. The two-day regatta will attract sailing […]
Holiday safety plea
HOLIDAYMAKERS at Beachport and Southend are urged to slow down this festive season particularly around children. Wattle Range Mayor Peter Gandolfi said with the influx of […]