Tag: local government elections
City Council chief executive reflects on achievements ahead of retirement
AFTER more than seven years as chief executive officer, Mark McShane will officially retire from Mount Gambier City Council on Friday.
Mr McShane entered the...
City Council steps up on rec-centre funding
MOUNT Gambier City Council representatives will meet with Premier Steven Marshall today in a bid to secure $15m for the proposed Mount Gambier sport...
New council to decide grant option
GRANT District Council has referred a decision on whether it will apply for federal funding to further upgrade the Glenburnie Saleyards. Elected members last week voted to defer a decision until the new council is[...]
Noll tops poll
WATTLE Range Council's new mayor says his first order of business will include exploring disparities in rates after a convincing win in the Local...
Sage retains role
INCUMBENT mayor Richard Sage has narrowly survived a major challenge to take victory in the Grant District Council Local Government elections.
Mr Sage - who...
City elects first female mayor in 50 years
MOUNT Gambier has elected its first female mayor in more than 50 years, with prominent business leader Lynette Martin OAM unseating incumbent Andrew Lee...
Residents urged to vote
WATTLE Range residents and ratepayers are urged to make their vote count in the local government elections, with many ballots yet to be returned.
As...
Residents and ratepayers encouraged to complete election ballot forms ahead of Friday vote closure
RESIDENTS and ratepayers are encouraged to get their ballots in to the local government elections before voting closes on Friday.
As of 4pm yesterday, 5855...
‘Restrictive’ caretaker policy criticised by city councillor
AN elected member has criticised Mount Gambier City Council's caretaker policy, which restricts the council from making any major decisions ahead of local government...
Yates signals seaside community mayoral intention
FORMER Wattle Range Councillor James Yates wants to be the next Robe mayor.
Mr Yates served multiple terms on the Penola District Council and was...
City Council ballot drawn
A MAJORITY of Mount Gambier City Council candidates turned out to watch the ballot draw at the civic centre yesterday afternoon, with the notable...
Lee on campaign trail
MAYOR Andrew Lee has this week lodged his nomination for the upcoming local government elections, seeking a second term in the mayoral position.
While he...
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REVIEW: Wonderful performance by theatre group
MOUNT Gambier Theatre Group’s latest performance is not for the faint hearted.
This weekend marks the final performance of the critically acclaimed play Dinner....
