Council heads for $2.9m loss

By Nasik Swami The Tatiara District Council is headed for a $2.9million loss this financial year, thanks to some “extraordinary circumstances”. The loss, which the council administration says is “largely due to grants not received yet,” was discussed at the council’s meeting in Bordertown on June 13. When asked by this newspaper for some clarity on the loss, council chief executive officer Anne Champness said the deficit included carry forwards and that it was important to understand where council revenue came from. “A large part of the projected deficit is related to grant payments, which include both payments received in the previous financial year, the 2021–22 financial year for this current financial year, and grants expected to be paid in this financial year at the time of setting our 2022–23 annual budget but now likely to be received in 2023–24 instead,” Ms Champness said. “Another significant component of the deficit […]

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Fears for Millicent as mill jobs face axe

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Youth conservation crew takes action

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Naracoorte Market report: 29/9/2026

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One foot forward for mental health

October marks the start of Mental Health Month, and with spring in full swing, the Black Dog Institute is calling on Australians to put One Foot Forward for better mental health.

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History of good wine and brandy

Naracoorte Men’s Probus Club members recently heard about the history of vineyards and wineries in the Coonawarra Wine Region.

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