Council News

Gawler Mayor resigns

Mayor Karen Redman announced her resignation from the Town of Gawler this week, after serving as Mayor for the past 10 years. Ms Redman’s resignation comes after taking an extended leave of absence to concentrate on her health and her family...

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The Leader

11 Jun 2025

Council News

Light Regional Council hold Special Meeting to discuss Ebenezer Road

On June 3, Light Regional Council held a Special Council Meeting, whereby it carried a Motion on Notice regarding funding to seal Ebenezer Road. Moved by Acting Mayor Michael Phillips-Ryder, the motion read: “That Council requests the Chief Executive...

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The Leader

11 Jun 2025

Council News

A field worth working in

A campaign pushing for new Independent Contractors has concluded with an information and networking session that not only attracted a full house, but also inspired people to discover why being and IC is “more than just a job”.In the eight weeks...

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The Leader

04 Jun 2025

Council News

Councillors vote down Drover’s Encounter axing bid

A motion to cease pursuit of the Drover’s Encounter Project was voted down by Elected Members of Light Regional Council on May 27, following a 15 minute suspension of the meeting in which the item was informally discussed in confidence. Councillor...

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The Leader

04 Jun 2025

Council News

Councillor proposes that Light Regional Council “no longer pursue” Drover’s Encounter Project

In a supplementary agenda scheduled for last night’s Light Regional Council meeting, Councillor Peter Kennelly of Light Ward had given notice that he intended to move a motion “That Council no longer pursue the Drover’s Encounter Project.“ No...

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The Leader

28 May 2025

Council News

Light Regional Council meeting agenda

The following items were on the agenda for the Light Regional Council meeting, scheduled to be held last night. Deputations and PresentationsDeputationsCouncillors were expected to receive 10 minute deputations from representatives from RDABGLAP...

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The Leader

28 May 2025

Council News

Mid Murray Grants Program open

Mid Murray community groups and organisations can still apply for grants to help deliver local recreational, cultural, community and environmental activities. The Mid Murray Council’s Community Grants Program opened for applications on May 1...

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The Leader

28 May 2025

Council News

Complaints against Barossa Councillor revealed

The Barossa Council was due to consider five recommendations at its Ordinary Meeting last night, relating to multiple alleged breaches of Council’s Behavioural Standards by one of its Elected Members. The investigation, findings and recommended...

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The Leader

21 May 2025

Council News

Land lost?

Light Regional Council has spoken out on State Government plans to unlock land for thousands of new homes at Roseworthy, following landmark legislation which has passed variations to Environment and Food Production Areas (EFPA). Acting Mayor for...

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The Leader

21 May 2025

Council News

Dust yet to settle on road saga

A local resident and a business owner at Ebenezer have raised concerns about the condition of roads in the area, saying that with growing traffic, action is needed from Light Regional Council. In June 2024, Ebenezer local, Peter Herbert, spoke with...

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Clem Stanley

14 May 2025

Council News

Draft budget released by Light Regional Council

Light Regional Council has released its Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2025/2026, proposing a three per cent rate revenue increase, plus growth, expected primarily from new housing in the Roseworthy and Kapunda developments. According to...

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The Leader

14 May 2025

Council News

LRC Election to proceed

At its April 22 meeting, Light Regional Council resolved to endorse the 2025 Local Government Supplementary Election Light Regional Council Communications Plan. The Plan outlined details surrounding the election process required following the...

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The Leader

07 May 2025

Council News

Truro a focus in Mid Murray Council growth strategy

By Mel JaunayTruro is set to become one of three Mid Murray Council townships to benefit from increased infrastructure and development investment, under the Draft Mid Murray Growth Management and Housing Strategy released for community consultation...

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Mel Jaunay

07 May 2025