Council and Politics

Council, public told to settle differences

Peramangk woman Courtney Hunter-Hebberman has told the Adelaide Hills Council and local residents to set aside their differences and “heal together”, as tensions continue over the council’s controversial January 26 events policy. Ms...

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Joseph Moore

30 Oct 2024

Council and Politics

Former councillor John Kemp remembered

OBITUARY: John Kemp – February 9, 1954 – September 30, 2024 Former Adelaide Hills Councillor John Kemp has been remembered for his intelligence, wit, keen eye for detail and tireless dedication to his community and the natural environment. John...

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The Courier

23 Oct 2024

Council and Politics

Council culture probe

The Adelaide Hills Council has been rocked by allegations of “bullying” and a “culture of intimidation”, prompting the Australian Services Union (ASU) to refer it to the State’s work, health and safety regulator. SafeWork SA will...

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Joseph Moore

23 Oct 2024

Council and Politics

$5m town square gets funding boost

The new Mt Barker city centre’s town square will cost at least $5m to develop, with the State Government to co-fund the project. It follows the decision by project leads, the Mt Barker Council and Burke Urban Investments, to revise plans for a new...

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Louis Mayfield

16 Oct 2024

Council and Politics

No Auditor-General review despite $5m discrepancy

The State’s Auditor-General will not review the Adelaide Hills Council’s finances after it reported a $4.8m operating budget deficit for the last financial year. It follows the council’s decision to refer itself to the Auditor-General over...

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Joseph Moore

09 Oct 2024

Council and Politics

Redistribution to balance representation

The Adelaide Hills Council could divide its electoral wards into three and evenly split the number of councillors elected from each, in a bid to address the “perception” that its more populated south-western townships currently have more voting...

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Joseph Moore

02 Oct 2024

Council and Politics

Adelaide Hills Mayor refuses to admit wrongdoing

Adelaide Hills Mayor Jan-Claire Wisdom has rejected a secretive inquiry’s adverse findings against her over legal advice that she sought at ratepayers’ expense, defying the council’s demand that she admit wrongdoing. Dr Wisdom told the chamber...

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By ABK

02 Oct 2024

Council and Politics

Proposed plans for Stirling library precinct revealed

The concept design for a $2.5m redevelopment of the Stirling Coventry Library lawns has been revealed by the Adelaide Hills Council, as part of a community-led draft master plan. It comes after years of investigations and multiple rounds of...

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Joseph Moore

11 Sep 2024

Council and Politics

Liberal Party names Mayo candidate

Former construction worker and current Liberal Party staffer Zane Basic has been named as the party’s candidate for Mayo at the next Federal election. Central to Mr Basic’s political belief is “valuing the importance” of the family unit, the...

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Fin Dunford

04 Sep 2024

Council and Politics

Harry’s legacy: motorbike training rules set to change

The pain of losing her son is still fresh for Mt Barker resident Anne-marie Taplin, almost four years on from the motorcycle accident that claimed his life. Prior to his crash at Nairne in 2020, 19-year-old Harry Taplin-Barton was only required to...

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Louis Mayfield

04 Sep 2024

Council and Politics

Council chaos: Mayor stripped of powers over secretive legal advice

The Adelaide Hills Council has stripped its Mayor of key powers in a stunning rebuke over secretive ratepayer-funded legal advice she sought about the council’s new chief executive. Mayor Jan-Claire Wisdom, pictured, has been removed as the...

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Joseph Moore

04 Sep 2024

Council and Politics

Mayors call for more Government funding

The Mitcham Mayor and representatives from other local councils are advocating for increased State and Federal untied funding as the local government sector aims to remain financially sustainable. Local councils acquire most of their money from...

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Fin Dunford

28 Aug 2024

Council and Politics

Council to gauge support for speed restrictions

The Alexandrina Council will gauge community support for a speed limit reduction throughout Strathalbyn’s town centre following an investigation that highlighted the benefits of introducing a 40km/h precinct. During last year’s December council...

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Scott Murphy

21 Aug 2024