Council News

Swimming pools’ future in the spotlight for Mid Murray

Mid Murray residents are being ‘strongly encouraged to provide feedback’ and have their say on the future operations of the Mannum and Cambrai swimming pools. Mid Murray Council has reviewed the services offered at the two pools, and the...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

Council News

Light Regional Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda April 23

REPORTS FOR DECISION Community Development Grants Program (CDGP) - Round Two funding submissions received for 2023-2024 Applicant 1: Greenock Institute Management Committee Inc. Project Details: Greenock Heritage Walk Signage. Grant funding amount...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

Council News

Light Council greening the region

For the past 20 plus years Light Regional Council has partnered with volunteer organisations to deliver the annual native plant giveaway day. This event is a celebration of native vegetation, and the role native plants can play in landscaping and...

The Leader

24 Apr 2024

Council News

The Barossa Council Ordinary Meeting Agenda - Tuesday, April 16

Matters for Information – Name Change of Warren and South Para Reservoir Previously, Council authorised Mayor Bim Lange to formally write to the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water, Susan Close MP to recommend the renaming of the Warren...

The Leader

17 Apr 2024

Council News

Rates pain for Mid Murray without change

Mid Murray Council ratepayers could be facing an 8.18 per cent rate increase in 2024/25, if serious savings are not imminently found within Council operations, says Mayor Simone Bailey. The proposed rate hike, which would support operations to...

Mel Jaunay

17 Apr 2024

Council News

Facilities review of Cambrai pool

The future of the Cambrai swimming pool will be considered by Mid Murray Council following a facilities review of both Council’s pools at Cambrai and Mannum. At its ordinary meeting yesterday, Elected Members were asked to endorse a recommendation...

The Leader

17 Apr 2024

Council News

Bim celebrates 50 years in Local Government

The Barossa Council’s Mayor, Michael Lange OAM, or “Bim” as he prefers to be known, in June this year celebrates 50 years in Local Government and for him, it has been an interesting and tremendously rewarding journey. However, this modest man...

Tony Robinson

05 Apr 2024

Council News

Lyndoch Recreation Park upgrade given the green light

It’s official, the Lyndoch Recreation Park will receive a major upgrade – with planning consent granted at a Barossa Assessment Panel Special Meeting on March 26. As part of The Barossa Council’s ‘Big Project’, the improved recreation...

The Leader

03 Apr 2024

Council News

Mid Murray Council Ordinary Meeting Wrap-Up, March 19

Council held its most recent meeting on March 19, at which the following items were discussed or determined: Monthly Financial Reports for February 2024 were received. Infrastructure & Field Services Summary Report – updates (below) were...

The Leader

03 Apr 2024

Council News

Funding shortfall may threaten roundabout

The roundabout planned for the notorious intersection of Samuel, Moppa and Greenock Roads at Nuriootpa was due to form part of a report presented to Elected Members at Light Regional Council meeting last night, detailing a cost shortfall that may...

Mel Jaunay

27 Mar 2024

Council News

Changes afoot for Mid Murray footpaths

The Mid Murray Council is seeking community feedback on its plans to update its Display of Goods on a Footpath Policy and its Outdoor Dining Policy. Changes are proposed to the way traders use footpaths or operate outdoor dining areas in the Mid...

The Leader

20 Mar 2024

Council News

Council drops food fundraiser - Meetings moved, after 25 years, Cambrai Hall Committee has been told its service is no longer required.

eal to Mid Murray Council for the monthly council meetings, Cambrai Hall committee members will need to find a new way to fundraise after the abrupt cessation of its services. As of this month, Mid Murray Council has relocated its regular Council...

Jennifer Minns

20 Mar 2024

Council News

Communications facility approved for Biscay Road

A telecommunications facility including a 30 metre monopole, antennas, equipment cabinets, and fencing at Lot 101 Biscay Road was granted planning consent at a meeting of the Barossa Assessment Panel on March 5. Approval of the application, lodged...

The Leader

13 Mar 2024