District Council of Franklin Harbour

14/08/2026

August Franklin Tide Available now
https://www.franklinharbour.sa.gov.au/community/newsletter

02/08/2026

31/07/2026

SA POWER are carrying out insulator replacements along the 33kv power line that connects Cowell to Cleve on the 2/8 through to the 5/8.

Our crews will be entering and exiting properties along the Birdseye Highway during those days.

30/07/2026

You can request a paper form to complete the Census.

17/07/2026

15/07/2026

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
EASTERN EYRE HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL INC (EEHAC)
Tuesday 21st July 2026 11am – 12.30pm
In front of Foodland, Main Street Cowell

EEHAC members, Sue Chase and Kim Baum will be in front of Cowell Foodland to hear Community feedback on our health services.

They are looking for community input on what health services community members would like to see offered in the Cowell, Kimba and Cleve regions, and receive both positive feedback and opportunities for improvement. They will then inform Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) of the community’s views.

Please call in and talk to them on 21st July 2026 anytime between 11am and 12.30pm.

14/07/2026

July's Newsletter Now Available:
https://www.franklinharbour.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/2013379/July-2026-FINAL-The-Franklin-Tide.pdf

Welcome to the first edition of our new community newsletter, The Franklin Tide. Created by local volunteers with support from the Cowell School Community Library and the District Council of Franklin Harbour. This monthly publication aims to bring our community together in one shared space. Here you’ll find local news, upcoming events, committee updates, sporting highlights, and opportunities for businesses and residents to advertise.

14/07/2026

Message from SA Power Networks

Eyre Peninsula residents: insulator pollution remediation works are planned for our region.

SA Power Networks has published the first locations and dates for upcoming insulator pollution remediation works on the Eyre Peninsula.

These works will replace powerline insulators impacted by pollution last summer to improve the reliability of the electricity network.

Customers subscribed to SA Power Networks' SMS and email outage notifications will be kept informed if a planned outage affects their property. If you're not already subscribed, you can sign up on the SA Power Networks website.

Our website will continue to be updated as further works are scheduled. Check if works are planned in your area, view the latest schedule via the link below

https://www.sapowernetworks.com.au/maintenance/outages-due-to-insulator-pollution/planned-work/

09/07/2026

The election timetable for the rescheduled Local Government Elections has been updated.

View the updated election timetable, including the close of voting on 7 April 2027. Visit https://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/enrolment/council-voters-roll

🟡 Close of rolls - 5:00pm on Monday 4th of January 2027
🟡 Nominations open - Tuesday 26 January 2027
🟡 Nominations close - 12:00 pm Tuesday 9 February 2027
🟡 Ballot packs mail-out period - 11 March - 17 March 2027
🟡 Voting close (polling day) - 5:00 pm Wednesday 7 April 2027

Local Government Association of South Australia