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...

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...

Giorgina McKay

18 Apr 2024

Community News

Pressure builds on Neutrog odour issues

Mount Barker District Council will contact the State Government to intervene on the stench and dust from the Neutrog site impacting surrounding residents. Neutrog began manufacturing pelletised fertiliser of decomposed chicken manure on the...

Tara Nash

28 Mar 2024

Council News

Alexandrina Council depreciation increases following asset revaluation

An asset condition revaluation performed by Alexandrina Council has revealed a significant increase in depreciation, which could potentially have an impact on upcoming rates. Council undertook the revaluation of a several critical asset classes in...

Giorgina McKay

21 Mar 2024

Council News

Council responds to biodiversity act

Addressing issues around vegetation clearance is part of Mount Barker District Council’s submission to the Biodiversity Act for South Australia’s discussion paper. The Department of Environment and Water (DEW) is seeking feedback on the new...

Tara Nash

15 Feb 2024

Council News

Revocation proposed for ‘Whittams Transport Land’

In the first step towards making well-known ‘Whittam’s Land’ suitable for residential purposes, Alexandrina Council is seeking feedback on a proposal to revoke the community land classification on three inaccessible parcels. The proposal...

Southern Argus

25 Jan 2024

Council News

Council review to investigate potential speed reductions

A speed limit review is planned for Strathalbyn over the coming months to determine the merits of lowering speed limits and signage to 40km/h at town entry points after a local councillor expressed fears over pedestrian safety. As previously...

Giorgina McKay

20 Dec 2023

Council News

Town services named as much-needed commodities at Milang

Maintaining and upgrading town assets such as the road network, local environment and jetty, and additional medical services were recurring ideas suggested and supported by local residents at Alexandrina Council’s Milang Village Conversation last...

Giorgina McKay

07 Dec 2023

Council News

Infrastructure and growth hot topics at Strathalbyn Village Conversation

An extension of pool hours, a traffic management plan, and more events and festivals to encourage more people to visit town were among the ideas floated at Alexandrina Council’s Strathalbyn, Ashbourne and Finniss Village Conversation last...

Giorgina McKay

16 Nov 2023

Council News

Council tours North Ward

Alexandrina councillors and staff members toured the region’s North Ward on Monday. The full-day itinerary was a chance to visit important council sites and the region’s landmarks, including Strathalbyn Caravan Park, which recently received...

Tara Nash

02 Nov 2023

Council News

BUDGET BLOW-OUT: New contract signed for Goolwa Wharf Project

Increased labour and material costs have caused Alexandrina Council’s contentious Goolwa Wharf Precinct Revitalisation Project to blow-out by almost $3 million. Council was originally set to negotiate and sign a contract with the preferred...

Giorgina McKay

28 Sep 2023

Council News

Milang plan draws community criticism

‘Thoroughly dissatisfied’ residents have hit back at proposed plans for Milang by signing a petition delivered to Alexandrina Council in early August. As previously reported in The Southern Argus, council developed its draft master plan for the...

Giorgina McKay

21 Sep 2023

Council News

Strathalbyn High Street businesses face more roadworks

After works just months ago, some footpaths and road intersections of High Street in Strathalbyn will have “remedial works” from next month. Alexandrina Council confirmed the works on Stage 3 of the Strathalbyn Streetscape Revitalisation Project...

Tara Nash

21 Sep 2023