Cost of new Granite Island causeway rises to $31m
The estimated cost of a new concrete causeway between Victor Harbor and Granite Island has increased to $31.1 million, with locals angry about a call for tenders.
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Trots club president officially reprimanded
South Australia’s peak harness racing club has been ordered to cancel a meeting called by its president to stop moves to put it into voluntary administration over debts of $3.1 million.
Council executive quits over relationship
South Australia’s most indebted council is embroiled in a new controversy, with its finance manager resigning over a relationship with its married chief executive.
Broke trots club forks out thousands on consultant
The state’s peak harness racing club has paid a consultant $6000 a month to secure a loan of $2 million – despite already owing $3.1 million and facing insolvency.
TAB closures change Saturdays
The great Australian tradition of punting on a Saturday has changed irrevocably with the temporary closure of race tracks, front bars and — now — suburban TAB outlets.
Northern mayor faces challenge from critic
A frequent critic of Playford Mayor Glenn Docherty has announced he will challenge him at the next election — two months after he was threatened with defamation.
Neighbour’s giant rainwater fight tanks
A Magill man who came home from a holiday to find a giant rainwater tank next to his house has lost his six-month battle to have it moved.
Council does deal to share super school
A northern council has struck a landmark deal to share a new $104 million super school with the Education Department by using its facilities for sport and community events.
Virus forces councils to meet online
Special laws have been rushed through State Parliament to allow councils to meet online during the coronavirus pandemic.
Trotting club comes under scrutiny
South Australia’s peak harness racing club — which owes millions of dollars in overdue loans — is under official investigation over internal probity and governance issues.
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