Tag: Ben Gower
Council office protest
TWO Millicent residents have formed a lobby group opposing the proposed construction of a new $6m Wattle Range Council office.
The Nicole LoobyMcRostie (pictured) and...
Gower returns to council duties
WATTLE Range Council chief executive Ben Gower returned to duty from sick leave yesterday after what he calls a miraculous recovery from a stroke.
A...
Wattle Range waste voucher system praise
WATTLE Range Council has praised the community's uptake of its waste disposal voucher system, which has seen incidents of illegal dumping almost eliminated across...
Wattle Range Council to flag economic opportunities at high-level inquiry
AN increase in the region's domestic timber production capabilities would provide a significant boost to Penola's economy, Wattle Range Council chief executive Ben Gower...
Bypass work to begin
EARTHWORKS for the second stage of the Penola bypass will start in just a matter of months, according to Wattle Range Council chief executive...
Millicent Swimming Lake security upgrade
KICKING down fences, throwing glass bottles, setting mattresses alight and spilling drums of oil.
Prominent Millicent landmarks have been subjected to a number of destructive...
Businesses face challenge to keep Penola on the map
BUSINESS operators have called for greater promotion of Penola's tourism credentials to ensure potential visitors do not bypass the town when a heavy vehicle...
Vandals damage welcome sign
MILLICENT police officers are seeking information from the public in their quest to identify the vandals who recently damaged the "Welcome to Millicent" sign...
Drowning scare at Millicent Swimming Lake
A WOMAN was saved from drowning in the Millicent Swimming Lake on Tuesday afternoon due to the prompt actions of an off-duty police officer,...
Vandals damage swimming lake
POLICE action will be sought by Wattle Range Council against the culprits responsible for the latest acts of vandalism at the Millicent Swimming Lake.
Council...