BALAKLAVA’S Meals on Wheels service will mark a special milestone when it celebrates its 40th anniversary this afternoon at Balaklava Senior Citizens’ hall. The local group’s secretary Jenny Stewart said a number of dignitaries would be present for the celebratory afternoon tea, including Meals on Wheels SA chief executive officer Sharyn Broer and Mayor James […]
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‘Stop it’ – Mayor warns against ‘disruptive’ behaviour
The conduct of some councillors and members of the public gallery at council meetings has been described as “disrespectful” and “disruptive” by Wakefield Regional Council mayor, James Maitland. The message comes after another fiery council meeting at Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) last Wednesday night, where members of the public and some councillors allegedly acted “inappropriately” […]
Vote blocks Two Wells shop plan
‘Community not consulted enough,’ says Joe – but others claim the opposite In a major setback for development plans in Two Wells, a proposed shopping centre will be delayed after a motion by local councillor Joe Daniele was approved on Monday night by District Council of Mallala. The 6-5 vote means council must immediately stop […]
Water wise feature: rebates will save water – and dollars
The maximum rebate on water efficient garden products has been doubled to $200 as part of changes to the State government’s H2OME Rebate scheme. Minister for Water, Paul Caica, said from today (Wednesday, December 1) the rebate on garden goods will be increased to allow gardeners who spend a minimum of $100 on eligible water […]
Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council: Nedd named deputy mayor
SEVENHILL publican Nedd Golding was voted in as deputy mayor at the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council (CGVC) meeting late last month. Mr Golding takes on the role after serving his first term on council over the past four years. He will also represent council on the Clare Town Hall Committee. Auburn’s Janet Kench was […]
Know your councillors: support for small communities
John seeks more council recognition Newly-elected Northern ward councillor John Wood, has big plans for the small towns in the district. A Kybunga resident, Councillor Wood said all too often “most of the emphasis is put on Balaklava” and the smaller towns in the Wakefield Regional Council area were neglected. Towns like Blyth, Brinkworth, Snowtown […]
New pastors named at Balaklava churches
Pastor Errol Meaney has been appointed Minister at Balaklava Uniting Church for the next three years. He has been involved in church ministry since 1994. Pastor Errol arrived in Balaklava in April as an interim minister and has since spoken at several youth camps. He was also a Pastor in Aldinga for seven years. Born […]
Research on Wakefield whale
An autopsy has been carried out on the dead humpback whale floating in Gulf St Vincent, about 1km off Port Wakefield. Scientists from the South Australian Museum have been investigating the cause of death since the six metre whale was found by a local fisherman early last week. It was tied to a channel marker […]