Bypass affirmed, subject to court

December 10, 2009

The Penola bypass could finally become a reality after Wattle Range Council decided at a special meeting on Tuesday night to move forward with plans for a western route.

Councillors passed the motion, which is subject to the outcome of the Supreme Court action taken against the council by the Penola and District Residents and Ratepayers Association, 10 – 1 after it was moved by Cr Rob Dycer at the special meeting in Penola. Read more

Nelson at serious risk from fire

August 20, 2009

Nelson fire meeting

Nelson Fire Safety Planning Group member Trena Mullan (second from left) pictured at the Department of Sustainability and Environment information session on Tuesday with DSE staff Rebecca Sullivan, Bernadette Hoare and Sheree Mirtschin and local residents Marg Tentye and Ally McLeod.

Nelson is “a sitter for a disaster” if action is not taken to address fire concerns, according to resident Trena Mullan. Read more

Penola bypass back on agenda

August 7, 2009

Wattle Range Council will hold a special council meeting in Penola this month to consider a report on the various options for a Penola bypass.

Chief executive Frank Brennan has prepared the report after council decided to back away from its previous plans to divert trucks from the town’s main street when the development was challenged in the Supreme Court. Read more

Victorian ban could boost Mount Gambier

January 7, 2009

Controversial plans by the Victorian Racing industry to close Casterton’s training facilities could boost the number of thoroughbred trainers at the Allan Scott Glenburnie Racecourse.

This was the message from Mount Gambier Racing Club manager Ben Faulkner yesterday, following the recent announcement that up to half of Victoria’s training tracks — mostly in small country areas — could close under a major restructure. Read more

Bloodbath at Penola pool

January 6, 2009

Several children with bleeding and wounded feet climbed out of Penola’s pool on Monday, alarming their parents and Wattle Range Council.

But it is not the first time.

Other children showed scars on their feet from cuts which had bled freely prior to this week. Read more

Bypass talks precede council meeting

December 2, 2008

An invitation-only meeting between Wattle Range councillors, senior staff, business delegates, residents and affected landowners was held in Penola last Friday to discuss the proposed bypass.

Held at Pipers of Penola, the meeting was intended to enable discussion in a less formal environment. Read more

2009 start advised for pulp mill works

November 21, 2008

Forestry Minister Rory McEwen would grant an extension to approvals for Protavia to build the Penola Pulp Mill if the developer needs more time to secure the $1.5b investment for the region.

Limestone Coast Regional Development Board chief executive Grant King told City Council on Tuesday night Protavia had informed the board works would begin at the site early next year. Read more

Kingston reviews electoral options

November 12, 2008

Kingston District Council residents and ratepayers have been invited to have their say on the future composition of the Council.

As required under the Local Government Act, Council is currently conducting an Elector Representation Review to determine if the community would benefit from an alteration to its composition, ward structure or the structure of council itself. Read more

Penola students stage exhibition

October 30, 2008

An exhibition of work by four Penola High School Year 12 students will open on Sunday.

The display at Penola’s Local Images Gallery in Church Street will feature works by Kristin Moore, Emma Schulz, Shaya Mercer and Sarah Gartner. Read more

Public transport first for Nelson

October 27, 2008

Nelson bus launch

Nelson has public transport for the first time.

Nelson residents celebrated the launch of a new community bus service between Mount Gambier and Portland on Friday. Read more

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