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Portraits of our Elders is set to open at the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre this month, offering an intimate glimpse into the lives, stories, and enduring spirit of Aboriginal Elders from the South East. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier Council meetings will now be held at City Hall, instead of the Council Chambers due to ongoing maintenance delays to the Civic Centre lift. Read full article

The City of Mount Gambier has released its draft 2025/2026 Annual Business Plan and Budget for public consultation. The $52.2 million draft plan outlines Council’s key priorities, strategic projects and the continued delivery of essential services for the coming financial year. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier celebrated National Volunteers Week with a morning tea for volunteers from across the organisation. Council extends our heartfelt thanks to each and every volunteer who contributes to life in our city. Read full article

Mount Gambier Library will host a National Simultaneous Storytime event later this month, celebrating the book The Truck Cat written by Deborah Frenkel and illustrated by Danny Snell. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier Chief Executive Officer Sarah Philpott will retire later this year after almost 30 years of public service within local government. Read full article

A total of $57,453 cash plus in-kind support to the value of $10,462 has been endorsed for distribution for round two of the City of Mount Gambier 2024/2025 Grants and Sponsorship Program. Read full article

A rehoming partnership agreement between City of Mount Gambier and South East Animal Welfare League (SEAWL) has been extended until 31 March 2029. Read full article

City of Mount Gambier is seeking community feedback on its proposed By-Laws - the powers enacted via the Local Government Act 1999 to set certain rules about the activities permitted, activities that require permission, and activities that are prohibited in the city. Read full article

On Tuesday afternoon 15 April 2025 Council was advised of the resignation of Councillor Kate Amoroso, effective immediately. Kate was elected to Council in November 2018. We thank her for her contribution to Council for the past six and a half years and we wish her the best for the future. Council will not be required to fill the casual vacancy the resignation creates, as the current circumstances meet the relevant criteria under the Supplementary Elections Policy adopted in accordance with section 6(2)(b) of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999. Read full article