Potential for postal votes to delay election result
March 18, 2010
A RECORD number of postal votes have been issued for the State Election.
By the close of business last Friday, the Electoral Commission had processed almost 80,000 applications for postal votes.
In the 2006 state election, a total of 66,000 postal votes were received. Read more
Conference proves good for business
March 5, 2010
“New dollars” flooded Mount Gambier this week when 380 aged care industry delegates descended on the city for a three-day conference.
The delegates from across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales gathered in marquees outside the Civic Centre and the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre for the 19th annual tri-state aged care conference, which was held from Sunday to Tuesday. Read more
Weekend library hours extended
February 23, 2010
Mount Gambier City Council will extend the library’s opening hours on weekends, despite some concerns raised over the cost and the impact on resources.
At council’s February meeting, councillors agreed to open the library on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 4pm. Read more
Mixed views on ambulance station push
February 21, 2010
Mount Gambier City Council’s push for a new ambulance station has sparked a mix reaction from the field of candidates running in next month’s state election.
While the Labor and Liberal candidates appear to be supporting the move, an independent candidate has questioned whether it’s among the city’s most urgent priorities. Read more
Function centre idea divides council
February 19, 2010
The multi-million-dollar main corner development has again spiralled into controversy with one councillor speaking out against the building becoming a function centre. Read more
Hard waste collection on council agenda
February 16, 2010
Mount Gambier city councillors have flagged they will consider supporting a kerbside hard waste collection service, despite a senior officer warning the proposal would come at a significant environmental and financial cost.
It has been more than 10 years since council picked up hard waste on kerbsides across the city. Read more
Have your say on boundary changes
February 11, 2010
Mount Gambier City Council has begun a formal community consultation process on the boundary adjustment proposal and encourages comments from ratepayers.
“While there has already been significant media coverage of the issue, both councils are required to consult with their respective communities and consider any submissions that are received prior to a final submission to the State Government Boundary Adjustment Facilitation Panel,” deputy mayor Byron Harfield said. Read more
New bus depot planned for Lady Nelson
February 11, 2010
Mount Gambier City Council members have flagged the Lady Nelson Visitor and Discovery Centre site could become the permanent location for a new undercover bus shelter.
At a major committee meeting on Tuesday night, councillors threw their support behind a proposal to build a new bus depot facility at the Jubilee Highway East site. Read more
Perryman takes leave as city mayor
January 28, 2010
Mount Gambier mayor Steve Perryman will take a leave of absence from his role for nearly two months to concentrate on his election campaign, but will not stand down from the city’s top civic position.
If Mr Perryman loses his campaign to become the Liberal MP for Mount Gambier, he revealed yesterday he intended to return to his mayoral position. Read more
Council plans program to beat heat
January 19, 2010
Mount Gambier City Council will explore identifying public places and implementing programs to help its residents escape the heat during summer.
In partnership with community agencies, council is keen to identify whether there are a number of people who cannot find refuge from the stifling heat. Read more
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