Elsie Adamo
AUSTRALIA Day is next week, but locals will be hard pressed to find a public event to attend.
Wattle Range Council breakfasts at Millicent, Beachport, Kalangadooo and Penola have been cancelled by their respective Lions Clubs due to concerns about the potential spread of Covid-19.
“Concerns about the growing number of Covid cases across the region has had an unfortunate but understandable impact on volunteer availability, and the Millicent, Beachport, Penola and Kalangadoo breakfasts have regrettably been cancelled,” Council chief executive Ben Gower said.
“Council both supports and respects the decision to cancel the breakfasts this year, and sincerely thanks all Lions for the wonderful support they provide to our communities.”
Family friendly events in the afternoon by the Southend Progress Association and Tantanoola Progress Association will still be going ahead.
Grant District Council will not be hosting any public events, instead opting for a private event to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their community.
Similarly, Mount Gambier City Council’s Australia Day celebrations have been modified to reduce risk.
“Due to concerns around the spread of Covid, we have cancelled the public breakfast and program of music and will relocate the Australia Day Awards presentation to include a small gathering of invited guests,” City of Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin said.
