Tag: Wattle Range Council
Artist gets skates on to finish park art
KITT Bennett, the noted Melbourne artist behind the Millicent Skate Park mural, believes the giant squid artwork turned out "better than anything I had...
Women attacked by stray dogs in Millicent
A MILLICENT woman sustained scratching and bruising after she was recently attacked by roaming dogs, prompting Wattle Range Council to remind residents to lock...
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...
Councils urged to sign on with coalition to protect region
THE Limestone Coast Protection Alliance remains committed to a campaign against new gas exploration permits being issued in the Otway and Cooper basins, despite...
School holiday fun enjoyed at Millicent library
THE Millicent Public Library has been abuzz this holiday break with a range of interactive activities as part of its popular school holiday program.
Children...
Public pool privatisation explored
WATTLE Range Council has formally started plans to privatise the Penola Swimming Pool after calling for expressions of interest for its lease.
Following recent upgrades...
Millicent Domain area gets revamp grant
WATTLE Range Council has received a $267,000 from the State Government to develop the Millicent Domain area.
The area is one of three sporting and...
Seniors event gains statewide attention
A YEARLY program staged in Millicent has received praise from the upper echelons of the State Government.
Wattle Range Council was highly commended in the...
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...
Council projects to reach $1.3m
WATTLE Range Council will spend almost $1.3m on projects in the Penola Coonawarra district over the upcoming financial year, including $94,000 on the installation...
Glencoe residents angered over new council model
GLENCOE residents are "disgusted" by Wattle Range Council's proposed change to the settlement's rating model, which will see residential rates brought in line with...
Funding struggle puts brakes on cycling network progress
FUNDING remains the biggest hurdle in the expansion of the South East's rail trail network, with the 12km stretch linking Penola and Coonawarra estimated...