Tag: local government
Civic leader makes mark on Mount Gambier
MOUNT Gambier resident John Allen has left an enduring legacy across the Blue Lake city following years of service to local government and the...
Region flourishes
NEW figures show the agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors have an output of nearly $560m in the Grant district, which is closely followed by...
Community elects duo
FORGING a strong bond for the betterment of the Penola and Coonawarra district will be the focus of Wattle Range Council Riddoch Ward representatives...
New faces elected to council chamber
MOUNT Gambier City Council is set for a major shakeup with four new faces elected to the chamber. Elected member positions were tightly contested as vote counting was finalised yesterday, with a number of incumbent[...]
Council election voting under way
THE administrative head of Wattle Range Council has called for voters to act as ballot papers for the 2018 Local Government elections have recently...
Campaign video sparks controversy
A MOUNT Gambier City Council hopeful has defended his promotion of a "how to vote" card after attracting criticism from fellow candidates.
Vying for one...
Recreation centre views shared
THE city's three mayoral contenders have weighed in on the proposed multi-million dollar sports and recreation hub for Mount Gambier, following the announcement of...
Emerging opportunities motivates candidate
INCUMBENT councillor Steven Perryman has cited a number of ongoing community projects as his main motivation for seeking a further term on Mount Gambier City Council[...]
City Council reveals recreation hub costs
THE Mount Gambier Community and Recreation Hub will cost $39.1m to construct and its operational costs will not lead to rate increases for residents,...
Outgoing councillors farewelled
MOUNT Gambier City Council formally farewelled outgoing elected members Penny Richardson, Des Mutton and Mark Lovett at their final monthly meeting on Tuesday night.
Both...
Wattle Range councillor contenders prepare for upcoming election
THE future wants, needs and concerns of the Penola and Coonawarra district will soon be championed by two of the three candidates vying for...
Morello motivated for more
INCUMBENT councillor Frank Morello has labelled "unfinished business" as the key motivator behind his decision to nominate for a second term on Mount Gambier...