Council News

Mount Barker adopts rate rise

Mount Barker District Council formally approved a general rate increase of 3.5 per cent as part of its 2025/26 Annual Business Plan, Budget and Rating Policy on Monday night. This marks the final year of council’s three-year plan to smooth out...

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Southern Argus

10 Jul 2025

Council News

Code amendment proposed, leases secured for Wharf Precinct

Community feedback is being sought for a proposed code amendment that aims to better reflect the newly upgraded Goolwa Wharf Precinct’s unique character, rich First Nation’s heritage, and its important role in the state’s riverboat and steam...

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Giorgina McKay

26 Jun 2025

Council News

Strathalbyn Town Hall sustains minor water damage

Recent heavy rain caused minor water damage to the Strathalbyn Town Hall. The issue was caused by gutters overflowing due to a build-up of debris, which blocked the water flow, and has been addressed with minor repairs to the internal painting...

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Giorgina McKay

26 Jun 2025

Council News

Macclesfield RV park application withdrawn

Mount Barker District Council has withdrawn its application for a proposed RV park at the Macclesfield oval after failing to gain support for the location. As previously reported in The Southern Argus, council proposed earlier this year to build...

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Giorgina McKay

05 Dec 2024

Council News

A LOT OF MESS: Lot 10 Committee chooses preferred plan

An option for the contentious Lot 10 master plan with an estimated expenditure of $33 million that excludes the Harness Racing Club will be recommended to Alexandrina Council for endorsement by the Steering Group Committee. At last week’s Lot 10...

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Giorgina McKay

05 Dec 2024

Council News

PARKED OFF... Local councillor opposes RV park site for town

A local caravan park would express interest in managing an RV parking facility if it’s established in Strathalbyn, just not at the site currently proposed by Alexandrina Council. RVs are a growing industry in Australia, with the Federal Department...

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Giorgina McKay

28 Aug 2024

Council News

PRICE PINCH: Mt Barker Council proposes 5.3 per cent rate increase...

Ratepayers in the Mount Barker District Council region could be facing a 5.3 per cent rate increase after Monday night’s meeting when councillors endorsed a draft plan which is now put out for public consultation. The proposal outlines that $43.4...

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Tara Nash

06 Jun 2024

Council News

Heritage celebrated at Alexandrina Council awards

Strathalbyn’s Old Angas Mill restoration was the major winner at Alexandrina Council’s Heritage Awards last Thursday night, taking home not only the Mayoral Award but one for Historic Research. Hosted by council’s Heritage Advisory Committee...

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Giorgina McKay

30 May 2024

Council News

Community responds to Alexandrina Council draft budget

Leading the conversation at preliminary budget talks in Strathalbyn last Tuesday was the proposed town dog park, with many wanting to know its progress, while others raised concerns about staffing levels and asset renewal costs. As previously...

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Giorgina McKay

30 May 2024

Strathalbyn

Alexandrina Council throws support behind Strathalbyn Code Amendment

In an “important consideration for the future of Strathalbyn”, Alexandrina Council has provided written support for a proposed Code Amendment, albeit with different rezoning and minor changes to the development’s concept plan. As previously...

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Giorgina McKay

23 May 2024

Strathalbyn

Council to trial extended Strathalbyn pool season

A four-week extension of the next Strathalbyn Swimming Pool season will be trialled after years of advocation from local residents. As previously reported in The Southern Argus, Alexandrina Council received a petition in April 2021 garnering almost...

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Giorgina McKay

23 May 2024

Council News

Cregan lands Cabinet role

Member for Kavel Dan Cregan has accepted a new role as Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services in the state Labor Cabinet, along with the role of Special Minister of State. The acceptance by the Independent and former Speaker follows...

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Deirdre Graham

18 Apr 2024

Council News

Council knuckles down on finances

Alexandrina ratepayers are anticipating an average rate increase next financial year as council looks towards a “slow and steady” approach towards financial stability without having to reduce its level of services. The 2024-25 draft Annual...

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Giorgina McKay

18 Apr 2024