Tag: local government
Council explores rebrand for inner-city gallery
MOUNT Gambier City Council has foreshadowed rebranding the Main Corner, Riddoch Art Gallery and associated facilities in a move the local government body hopes...
City Council seeks representation on national cabinet
MOUNT Gambier City Council has called for a Local Government Association (LGA) representative to be included on the National Cabinet to maintain a strong...
Charity on receiving end of business and council help
COMMUNITY, business and local government support for Lifeline South East was on show this week, following generous help to improve the organisation’s warehouse building.
Solomons...
Bayside refrigeration request given green light
LOCAL Government planning assessors have given the green light for a property owner at Port MacDonnell to house refrigerated containers to store kangaroo carcasses.
The...
Attendance call to be made
MOUNT Gambier City Council has discussed the merits of elected members phoning in to meetings, with the heated debate sparking a stern warning from...
New civic leader joins district council ranks
NEWLY elected Grant District Council elected member has pledged to engage widely, foster transparency and make "common sense" decisions for the community.
Cr Duncan was...
Local Government stalwart’s long-service celebrated
GRANT District elected member Shirley Little has seen the highs and lows of the Tarpeena community.
She can vividly recall the devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires...
Tribute paid to prominent couple at history group meet
AN AFFECTIONATE tribute to his late parents has recently been paid by retired Millicent businessman Roger Smith.
The full lives of Millicent couple Alan and...
Council set to cap district rates
GRANT District Council has mooted capping rates for primary producers amid a 20pc spike in property values in its area.
Releasing its draft 2019-20 budget,...
$30,000 proposal to record meetings fails to attract public attention
A DECISION to live stream Mount Gambier City Council meetings remains up in the air following just 0.2pc of the city's population responding to...
Waste concerns as incorrect disposal leads to soaring management costs
CONCERNS surrounding Mount Gambier's household waste disposal habits have been voiced after it was revealed around 60pc of rubbish is being incorrectly disposed and...
Councillor signs on for aged care role
FURNER farmer Gwenda Lawlor believes her financial acumen and broad experience in local government, health administration and regional development puts her in good stead...