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Welcome to our 'Your Council Update' newsletter. Keeping you informed about the Council’s key activities and initiatives that may matter to you.
August 'Council Meeting in Summary'
Your 'Council Meeting in Summary' is aimed at keeping residents informed of Council’s key projects and strategic decisions made at the recent meeting that may affect our local communities. The update includes a summary of community deputations or petitions, key projects and key decisions that were made.
Nominate a Senior who makes Wattle Range a better place
The Wattle Range Council Senior of the Year award celebrates individuals for their tireless dedication to the community.
Council is inviting the community to celebrate these individuals who make Wattle Range a better place and nominate them for the Senior of the Year Award.
Financial Assistance Grants now OPEN
Council is now inviting applications for the following 2025/2026 Financial Assistance Grants:
- Community Infrastructure Grants
- Community Financial Assistance Grants
- Sport & Recreation Financial Assistance Grants
Guidelines and forms are available can be found on Council’s website or at any Council Office.
2025 Wattle Range Photographic Competition now open
Have you captured an image that portrays the essence of our vibrant region? Entries are now open for the 2025 Wattle Range Council Photographic Competition. With an emphasis on capturing Wattle Range through People, Places, Product and Performance.
There are some great prizes offered in a number of categories along with an overall winner and a Mayors Choice award.
Consultation of Ground leases of community land
Council intends to issue ground leases for a term of ten years with a right of renewal for a further ten years, to groups over the community land specified that are under the Council’s care, control and management.
Submissions close Friday 22 August 2025.
Advance Notice | Southern Ports Highway Road Closure
From Monday, 1 September 2025, Southern Ports Highway will be closed for Stage 2 of the road reconstruction between Burks Island Rd and Illuka Rd, Beachport (3.8km). The road between the Southend turn-off and Burks Island Rd will be closed to the public, with a detour in place via Kangaroo Inn.
Local residents and businesses who travel between Southend and Beachport regularly may be eligible for a permit to allow direct access to the road under restricted conditions (25 km/h).
Request for tender | Public Swimming Facilities Management
Council is seeking tenders from qualified parties for the management of our Public Swimming Facilities. This is a great seasonal opportunity that will take place at the Millicent Swimming Lake, Penola Pool and Nangwarry Pool.
Submissions close Thursday 28 August 2025.
Footpath Renewal Underway in Beachport
Complementing the Southern Ports Highway roadworks, Council has allocated $100K in the 25/26 budget to renew the shared bike/footpath from the outlet to the Beachport Surf Beach car park.
Works will begin in early August and are expected to finish alongside Stage One of the Southern Ports Highway upgrades. Temporary disruptions to path access and use are expected, with materials for both projects stockpiled at the Surf Beach car park.
Waste Disposal Vouchers
Wattle Range ratepayers, your 2024/25 Waste Disposal Vouchers remain valid until August 31 this year.
Your 2025/26 vouchers will be included with your rates notice. Keep an eye out over the next few weeks.
Stay informed and get involved with ANTENNO
Antenno is a free mobile app that is very simple and easy to use. You can receive real time notifications on any number of Council related issues including waste collections and road closures, you can also report local issues direct to us.
Download it from the App Store or Google Play.
What's on at the Millicent Library & Art Gallery
The Millicent Library and Gallery is brimming with programs for families, offering a fun and engaging way to connect with your child, meet other families, and explore the joy of learning through play.
The Art Gallery is proud to be part of SALA (South Australian Living Artists Festival) with two captivating exhibitions, The Thumbprint Collective - Limestone Coast and Angela Bevan's Many Variations of Childhood.
UniSA Scholarship recipients announced
Congratulations to Wattle Range Council and UniSA Study Grant recipients for last financial year:
- Olivia Balk from Penola, studying a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
- Lana Shepherd from Beachport, studying a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Through our partnerships with UniSA and Flinders University, Council is committed to supporting young people in achieving their university dreams by helping ease financial pressures and promoting equal access to higher education.
It's time to renew you dog registrations online
Dog registrations are due for payment on August 31. Renewals should have been received by your preferred method (post, email or SMS).
Complete your renewal online at www.dogsandcatsonline.com.au or by visiting your local council office.
Didn't receive your renewal? Having trouble, or got a question? Call us on 8733 0900.
Meet with the Development Team
The Development team are offering you the opportunity to speak with them face-to-face to ask any planning related questions you may have. Simply drop in - No appointments are necessary.
- Penola Visitor Information Centre on Wednesday, 27 August from 9 am to 12 noon
- Beachport Visitor Information Centre on Wednesday, 3 September from 9 am to 12 noon
Wood Collection Permits
Council has begun to issue permits to collect fallen timber from certain roadsides within the Council area. There are a number of roadsides that collection is not permitted. Permits can be obtained from Council offices upon payment of a fee and are available only to residents of the Council area to collect wood for personal household use.
