Council News

Light Regional Council Agenda

April 22, 2025This is a selection of agenda items scheduled to be discussed at last night’s meeting. Infrastructure and Sustainability ReportsNo roads were re-sheeted during March. The remaining road (Heintze) within the capital program will be...

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Calling all photographers

The Barossa Photographic Calendar competition is back, with both serious photographers and passionate hobbyists invited to capture the essence of the region with a click. Now in its second decade, 13 images will be selected for the 2026 calendar...

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Goyder’s green waste initiative

Forget FOMO, The Regional Council of Goyder is making sure that residents don’t miss out on a new additional bin service called FOGO - Food Organics Green Organics (green waste bin).From July 1, 2025, the second week of the fortnightly collection...

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Koalas, green thumbs and free native plants

The Barossa Council is continuing its mission to build biodiversity in backyards by giving away more native plants to local property owners. Residents can bring their rates notice to Barossa Bushgardens between April 29 and June 30 to access five...

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A joyous welcome to new citizens

Ten new citizens were officially welcomed to the community at a joyous ceremony hosted by Light Regional Council at the Kapunda Council Chambers on Harmony Day, 21 March 21. The ceremony celebrated both the individuals’ journey to Australian...

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03 Apr 2025

New Ward Councillor for Mid Murray

A supplementary election has been held to fill a vacancy for a Councillor in the Shearer Ward, following the resignation of Cr Kelly Gladigau, with Georga Warhurst from Mannum being elected. Voting in the supplementary election closed on March 18...

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03 Apr 2025

Stockwell dam and doggy day care on panel agenda

The Barossa Assessment Panel (BAP) was yesterday due to receive a report providing details of a decision handed down in January by the Environment Resources and Development (ERD) Court, in relation to a proposed 160ML irrigation dam at Lot 4...

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03 Apr 2025

It’s time again to declutter and save

The Barossa Council is again offering a kerbside collection service or waste voucher to eligible residents, with the return of its popular “Declutter and Save”initiative this Autumn. Mayor Bim Lange encourages people to get rid of their rubbish...

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19 Mar 2025

Mayor Bill applauded in State Parliament

Light Regional Council Mayor Bill O’Brien’s legacy has been applauded in State Parliament after announcing his retirement following more than 14 years of dedicated service. Mayor O’Brien is set to step down on the 18th of this month, with Deputy...

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12 Mar 2025

Barossa Park handed back to Council for now

The Barossa Park site has been officially handed over to The Barossa Council from the managing contractor, marking the completion of major building works on the site prior to the scheduled Gather Round on April 12 to13. Speaking to The Leader, The...

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12 Mar 2025

Mayor Bill resigns

After 14 years of dedicated service, Bill O’Brien will step down as Mayor of Light Regional Council, as of March 18. Since making the announcement last Wednesday, Mayor Bill has been flooded with well-wishes – take a walk along the main street...

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Mel Jaunay

12 Mar 2025

Gawler’s Community Grants Program opens for 2024-25

The Town of Gawler has announced that applications for the 2024-25 Community Grants Program are now open. Eligible groups, organisations and individuals are encouraged to apply for assistance with the implementation of community-focused...

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