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
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
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
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
Bypass decision deferred again
October 22, 2008
Wattle Range Council’s decision on whether to proceed with acquisition of land to build the Penola bypass has been put on hold until December.
More than 120 people attended a special council meeting at Rymill Hall on Tuesday night to witness council’s discussion on the matter, only to hear the decision would be deferred due to the need for legal advice. Read more
Garden centrepiece unveiled
October 2, 2008
A giant mother, father and infant sculpted from limestone now gaze over the more than 300 roses planted at the new community garden on Penola’s southern entrance.
Installation of the one tonne sculpture “Love Forgets Not”, which stands more than two metres high, marked a major step forward in the project this week. Read more
Vignerons elect new president
September 1, 2008
The Coonawarra Vignerons have announced a new leadership team following their recent annual meeting. Michelle Stehbens is the incoming president with Sue Hodder as the vice-president.
“I am looking forward to continuing the promotion of Coonawarra as one the premier wine producing and tourism friendly regions within Australia,” Ms Stehbens said. Read more
Penola bypass concerns raised
August 13, 2008
Landholders affected by Wattle Range Council’s planned bypasses of Penola and Millicent have been notified they could lose portions of their land under compulsory acquisition moves.
However, the future of the Penola project remains unknown, despite the threat of forced land purchases, as Commonwealth funding has still not been committed for the controversial $17m bypass. Read more
Welcome rain at Coonawarra
August 13, 2008
Coonawarra has received almost as much rain over the first two weeks of August as was recorded for the entire month last year.
Farmers and viticulturists have welcomed the strong downpours, including 13.6mm on August 1 and 10.4mm on Sunday, after the region entered the month almost 100mm below average rainfall for the first half of the year. Read more
Polish pilgrims visit Penola
August 6, 2008
Sydney’s World Youth Day event last month has created some spin-offs for the region, with international pilgrims touring the area while in Australia. Read more
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