Council News

Pride flag to fly in Mid Murray

Mid Murray Council is using its flagpoles at key reserves as a platform to celebrate and recognise diverse causes and occasions that matter to the community. As part of this commitment, Council welcomes community suggestions for events and dates...

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06 Nov 2024

New Deputy Mayor for Light

Light Regional Council has announced the appointment of Councillor Michael Phillips-Ryder as the new Deputy Mayor. Councillor Phillips-Ryder will work closely with Mayor Bill O’Brien and the Elected Members to support key initiatives and continue...

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30 Oct 2024

Light Regional Council agenda, October 22

Light Regional Council will hold its October meeting next week. Deputations Barossa Vintage Festival representatives, Rebecca Reynolds and Maz MacGann have been invited to make a 10 minute deputation to Council in regards to the 2025 Barossa Vintage...

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16 Oct 2024

“Something is deeply wrong”

Mid Murray Council Mayor, Simone Bailey has made a heartfelt plea for greater financial assistance on behalf of her community and Council ratepayers at a recent public hearing, as part of an ongoing Federal inquiry into local government...

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Mel Jaunay

09 Oct 2024

Safety concerns prompts pine tree removal

The Barossa Council has announced approximately 40 pine trees at Williamstown will be removed as early as this week, after a near-miss involving a fallen tree triggered an independent report. In a statement released this week, Council advised the...

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02 Oct 2024

Barossa’s next Big Project is on the way

Plans are progressing for the new $13.92 million Barossa Creative Industries Centre to be built at Tanunda according to Mayor of The Barossa Council, Bim Lange, who highlighted the benefits of the development when he was guest speaker at BBBfm AGM...

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Tony Robinson

11 Sep 2024

Community feedback highlighted in Issues Paper

By Gretel Mead As part of The Barossa Council’s development of the ‘Barossa Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy’ – urban planning department, URPS, prepared an ‘Issues Paper’ which defined challenges, highlighted opportunities and...

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Gretel Mead

Chris Cowley appointed as Town of Gawler CEO

Town of Gawler has announced the appointment of Chris Cowley as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 18, 2024. According to Council, Mr Cowley brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished track record in local government, most...

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Stockwell silos situation progresses

This week, The Leader contacted The Barossa Council regarding ongoing developments at the Stockwell silos. A Council spokesperson provided the following response: “Council officers recently met with the chair of Stockwell community group, and...

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Barossa Council Agenda

Notice of Motion Recommendation The Barossa Park Council was expected to debate a notice of motion put forward by Councillor Rick Lane to revert two of the new courts at The Barossa Park to specific netball services. At the meeting, Cr Lane planned...

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Plans unveiled for sister city exchange

An international student exchange in 2025 is on the cards following a Grapevine Sister City visit to the Barossa. Paul W. McCallum, Executive Director of the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau, toured the region last week, meeting with local...

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Gretel Mead

14 Aug 2024

Development applications in brief

Roseworthy allotment increase An application to vary development application DA 313/D038/19 (as varied) has been lodged by Hickinbotham Developments Pty Ltd c/- Future Urban to increase the number of allotments at 425 Kangaroo Flat Road, Roseworthy...

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