How recycling properly could save $20m a year
Incorrect use of our kerbside bins continues to present widespread problems, costing ratepayers an extra $20 million a year, say industry leaders.
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Ribbon finally to be cut at $14.2m centre
It has been a difficult and costly project — from the council having to abandon a tendering process because of leaks to the financial collapse of its main contractor — but Port Lincoln’s upgraded leisure centre finally is having its official opening.
Watchdog wants council to review charges
A northeastern council has been urged by a government watchdog to review the fees it charges for almost 4700 ratepayers connected to septic tanks.
Mining company fails to stop $30m winery upgrade
A mining company fighting to reopen a gold mine has failed to stop one of the Adelaide Hills’ best-known wineries from going ahead with its neighbouring $30 million redevelopment.
Playford Council spent millions secretly buying land
South Australia’s most indebted council secretly spent millions buying land in Adelaide’s north for capital works projects — many of which have not come to fruition.
Millionaire pastoralist Tom Brinkworth dies
Tom Brinkworth – one of South Australia’s richest men and the owner of one million hectares of land across the nation – has died aged 83.
Hopes to save yacht sunk for good
Wild weather has claimed a yacht which was stranded at North Haven for a month, smashing it into a mooring and causing irreparable damage.
Missing a trampoline? It’s in Lauren’s backyard
A mother is looking for the owners of a large trampoline that landed in her backyard during the wild weather on Tuesday night – and none of her neighbours know where it came from.
Brewery, accommodation in winery’s $8.5m expanded proposal
One of South Australia’s oldest companies has lodged revised plans for a $8.5m development at a winery it owns at McLaren Flat — with accommodation now included. SEE THE DESIGNS
Why not rebuild this boardwalk with our own recycled plastic?
If councils are serious about creating a “circular economy”, then they need to start using more local products made from recycling. Marion could start with rebuilding the Hallett Cove Boardwalk with plastic.
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