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Bulky Waste Trial wraps up
08 January 2021

​The City of Mount Gambier bulky waste trial has concluded with Council considering a report at the December 2020 meeting summarising the results of the introductory initiative. As part of Council’s ‘Our City, Our Response’ COVID-19 initiatives each residential property was invited to access one free bulky waste collection by appointment between the period of July and December 2020. Read full article

Mayor's Christmas Message
21 December 2020

2020 has been a challenging year for us all with many separated from friends and family. As Mayor of the City of Mount Gambier, I sincerely hope that you enjoy the festive season given the uncertain environment we are living in due to COVID-19. Read full article

2020 Christmas and New Year hours and services
17 December 2020

Throughout the 2020 Christmas and New Year period, Council's hours of operation and services are as follows. Read full article

Christmas Cheer Program 2020
16 December 2020

The Salvation Army is busy distributing vouchers, hampers and toys to 450 local people as part of the Christmas Cheer program. Read full article

Council adopts Unreasonable Conduct Policy
16 December 2020

​To ensure efficient and effective use of Council’s administrative resources, City of Mount Gambier has adopted an Unreasonable Conduct Policy to manage the disproportionate diversion of resources when dealing with customers who display unreasonable conduct. Read full article

Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre
16 December 2020

​The Community and Recreation Hub will now officially be known as Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre after Council endorsed the name for the facility being built at Olympic Park at its monthly meeting last night. Read full article

Community and Recreation Hub Project Update
14 December 2020

The Aquatic Centre building at Olympic Park on Margaret Street is being demolished to make way for the construction of the Mount Gambier Community and Recreation Hub. Read full article

Commerce Arcade Mural - Creative Arts Fund
11 December 2020

The public art landscape within Mount Gambier continues to expand as artist Scott Coleman, otherwise known as KAB101, transforms the blank 20 metre space in Commerce Arcade into a mural as part of the City of Mount Gambier Creative Arts Fund program. Read full article

COVID-19 restrictions revision assists local business
09 December 2020

​City of Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin commends the State Government for its decision to ease density restrictions for hospitality venues. Read full article

JamFactory touring exhibition to open at The Riddoch
09 December 2020

​The Riddoch Art Gallery will host a JamFactory national touring exhibition by visual artist Angela Valamanesh. Opening on Friday 18 December at 6:00pm, the exhibition celebrates the achievements of one of South Australia’s most influential artists working in craft-based media. Read full article