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Key outcomes from April's council meeting
Catch up on the latest outcomes including major projects, progress updates, community deputations and important decisions that affect you.
BBQ and Chat with Council and Elected Members in Penola
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 | Penola Coonawarra RSL | Free BBQ from 6pm
This is your chance to have your say on matters that affect you. Share your views on Telstra Towers, town centre footpath works, the Rail Trail, and other Penola priorities directly with Council and Elected Members.
Enjoy a free BBQ and help shape the future of your community.
Beachport Coastal Adaptation Strategy Information Sessions
Council is inviting the Beachport community to learn about the proposed Coastal Adaptation Strategy and share feedback on managing coastal risks like erosion and inundation.
Choose your session:
In-person session
Thursday, 30 April from 6pm
Beachport Recreation Centre
Online session
Wednesday, 6 May from 10am
Join via Microsoft Teams
Your input will help shape how we protect our coastline for future generations.
Community Mulch Days are back in May
Wattle Range Council provide a number of free mulch collection days throughout the year to all residents and ratepayers. Held at Penola and Millicent, garden mulch is loaded into trailers at no cost. A Council loader is available onsite to move the mulch material.
The first community mulch day will be held in Millicent on Sunday, 17 May from 10 am to 2pm.
Wattle Range welcomes twelve new citizens
On Friday, 17 April, Wattle Range Council welcomed twelve new Australian citizens from six countries including the Philippines, Wales, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Thailand, Russian Federation, and Malaysia.
The ceremony was presided over by Mayor Des Noll and attended by Cr John Drew and Cr Richard Cassidy at the Millicent Council Service Centre.
We're proud to welcome these new Australians to our community and celebrate the diversity they bring to Wattle Range.
Community collaboration on show at Lions Park
Unity Housing, the Millicent Lions Club and Wattle Range Council were proud to come together this month to celebrate recent upgrades at Lions Park, including the official unveiling of new accessible public toilet facilities.
These improvements build on the much‑loved playground, community veggie garden, fruit trees and sporting goal posts. Locals came along to enjoy the celebration, with children from Gladys Smith Early Learning Centre joining the ribbon cutting and a sausage sizzle kindly cooked by the Millicent Lions Club.
Lions Park continues to be a great example of what can be achieved when passionate local groups work together for the Millicent community
Have Your Say. Proposed new road name - 'Euro Road', Beachport
The community is invited to comment on the proposed assigning of a new name, 'Euro Road' to an unnamed road leading from the corner of Ringwood Drive and Admella Drive through to Burks Island Road, Beachport.
Expression of Interest open for lease of Council land known as the Millicent Rotary Club Shed
Council invites Expressions of Interest from local community service groups to enter into a ground lease for the land known as the “Millicent Rotary Club Shed” located off Fifth Street, Millicent.
Tender open for Road resealing in Wattle Range Council area
Council currently has a tender open for road resealing in the Wattle Range Council area.
ANZAC Day Road Closures
The annual march to honour the fallen will again be held in both Penola & Millicent on ANZAC Day, Saturday 25 April 2026.
𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗮 (𝟳𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺)
Church Street (from Bowden Street to Riddoch Street) and Young Street (from Queen Street to Church Street).
𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝟭𝟬.𝟭𝟱𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟭.𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺)
George Street (from Short Street to the Ridge Terrace roundabout), Glen Street (on both sides of the George Street intersection) and North Terrace (from Davenport Street to the eastern side of the intersection of George Street).
𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩
Southern Ports Highway Roadworks and Road Closures
Works on the Southern Ports Highway between
the Southend turn-off and Robe turn-off continue.
A detour is in place via Hatherleigh when crews are working between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. The road is open to all road users outside construction hours from 5pm to 7am weekdays, weekends and public holidays.
Penola Queen Street and Arthur Street Intersection works
Council’s Maintenance team will be undertaking stormwater rectification works at the intersection of Queen Street and Arthur Street from Monday 20 April to Friday 24 April.
These works will include excavations across the road to install pipes, which will result in a short road closure mid‑week. Local access will be maintained where possible.
Motorists are advised to drive to conditions and follow all traffic management signage in place.
Southend and Kalangadoo Septic Tank Maintenance
Council’s contractor will be in Southend and Kalangadoo to desludge septic tanks as part of the maintenance schedule to ensure the town's wastewater system is operating effectively.
Southend (27 April to 1 May)
Bonney, Dashwood, Eliza, Evelyn, Eyre, Giles, Leake, & MacDonald Streets
Kalangadoo (4 to 8 May)
Adelaide, Ann, Eliza, George and John Streets, Crouch Lane and Railway Terrace.
If your property is in this area, keep an eye on your post for a notice or call the contractor on (08) 8563 9190 if you have not received one.
Grass and Stubble Burning in Wattle Range
Council continues to issue permits to rural landholders for the burning of grass and stubble. Landholders are reminded that they must pre-register their properties in order to obtain a permit. Pre-registration forms are available at the Council Office.
In November 2026, Wattle Range Council electors will vote on whether to abolish Millicent’s Proclaimed Shopping District — also known as deregulating shop trading hours.
Antenno App reporting
A minor system bug recently prevented some Antenno reports from reaching Council. The issue has now been fixed. The app remains an important tool for reporting non‑urgent issues and supporting efficient responses. If you didn’t receive follow‑up, please contact Council.
Planning and development drop-in sessions in Beachport and Penola
Have a planning question? Come and see our Development Team in Penola or Beachport for a face‑to‑face chat. No bookings needed!
Beachport Visitor Information Centre on Wednesday, 22 April from 9am to 12 noon.
Penola Visitor Information Centre on Wednesday, 6 May from 9am to 12 noon.
What's on at the Millicent Library and Gallery
From the school holiday activities, the Unfolding Nature exhibition, Planning for the Geltwood Festival and new books to the shelf, there is always something on at the Millicent Library and Gallery.
What's on in Wattle Range
What’s On in Wattle Range is a monthly update that highlights and celebrates community events across Wattle Range.
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Full Throttle in Wattle School Holiday Program
The popular Full Throttle in Wattle School Holiday Program is here. What’s on the way:
• Disc Golf in Penola
• Fun library activities for all ages
• Wacky Wednesdays at the Penola and Beachport Visitor Information Centres
