Tag: Wattle Range Council
Joint partnership commended for town square project
THE strong community links which brought Penola's Town Square project to life have been recognised through the SA Local Government Association's outstanding partnership award.
Not-for-profit...
Shadow police minister visits
MILLICENT and district residents have complained about the looming loss of the local detective to Shadow Police Minister Lee Odenwalder during his whistle-stop visit...
Advisory vacancies filled
THERE is a new face on the government committee charged with overseeing health matters in Millicent.
Local resident Graeme Richardson was elected to the Millicent...
Ratepayers calls on candidates to address hefty rate increase
A TANTANOOLA farmer, who was hit with a 23.9pc rate increase this year, has asked Wattle Range Council candidates if they faced similar bills,...
No pollution found
NO evidence of polluted underground water has been found in testing bores at Lake McIntyre. Wattle Range Council engineering services director Peter Halton reported the findings to council's October monthly meeting.[...]
Former chief returns to chamber
FORMER Wattle Range Council chief executive Peter Harriott made a brief and surprise return to the Millicent meeting chamber last week.
Unbeknown to others, Mr...
Freestyle show on case
SKATEBOARDERS, BMX and scooter-riders from across the South East were given the chance to showcase their freestyle skills when a skate park competition ripped...
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...
State Government rejects sports investment ‘cost shifting’ claims
SPORT and Recreation Minister Corey Wingard has rejected claims the State Government's new sporting facilities fund seeks to "cost shift" to local councils.
Mr Wingard...
Minister claims Kalangadoo service decision not his to make
POLICE Minister Corey Wingard says he does not have the authority to direct the Police Commissioner to keep the Kalangadoo Police Station open, contradicting...
Bypass construction schedule set
THE final instalment of the Penola Bypass project will start to take shape in as little as six months according to State Transport and...
Nangwarry pool to reopen as upgrade nears completion
THE Nangwarry Pool will officially reopen next month after a two-year fight by the Save the Nangwarry Pool Committee to save the community asset...