Mayor Kylie Gray - Yorke Peninsula

04/09/2026

Firstly, I’d like to thank Cr Carruthers for his contribution as Deputy Mayor and for the support he has provided to me during my term.

Following the vacancy in the position of Deputy Mayor, the appointment will be brought before Council as a debate item at the 9 September 2026 Council Meeting.

I am taking this opportunity to clarify, strengthen and formalise the process going forward, ensuring the appointment is conducted in accordance with the Local Government Act 1999 and the Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations 2013.

My intention is simple:

☑️ Explain the process to Elected Members ahead of the meeting (emailed prior to this post).
☑️ Provide transparency to the community about the appointment process.
☑️ Provide independent guidance to Elected Members throughout the process.
☑️ Ensure the legislative framework is properly considered and followed.
☑️ Where the Act and Regulations are silent, provide appropriate procedural structure and guidance.

03/09/2026

🌳TREENET Symposium 2026🌳
~Treenet Director Tim Johnson & Councillor Kristin Murdock~

One of the best ways we can strengthen our Council is by recognising and building on the expertise, experience and interests of our elected members and staff as a team.

We each bring different strengths to the table, and I believe we are stronger when we invest in those strengths and create opportunities to build our collective knowledge.

Cr Murdock is currently representing Council at the 2026 TREENET Symposium in Adelaide, while elected members and staff are also attending the LGA Roads and Works Conference in Tanunda.

Its about building capability, sharing knowledge and bringing new ideas back to Council for the benefit of our community.

When we build on our team’s strengths, we build a stronger Council.

03/09/2026

Okay community, anyone want to help out YPCT with which road this actually is?

31/08/2026

Just a wattle? Or a symbol of something far greater?

Well over a decade ago, we started from scratch with a small parcel of land, a dream and a lot of hard work.

Cameron and I are firmly in the hobby farm category. Our first tractor, which we still use today, was a 24hp Kubota. You have to start somewhere, and that old girl built just about everything. It was slow but she got the job done.

My family were farmers at Nunjikompita (anyone know where that is?) and Cameron’s family farmed in the Riverland.

Neither family is in the game anymore, and we know how hard it is.

The early mornings. The long days. The machinery that always needs fixing. The weather you can’t control. The stress of caring for livestock. The holidays you sacrifice. The new toys you don’t buy because fencing is expensive! While maintaining day jobs to keep the dream alive.

Behind every farm is a family, a lifetime of hard work and often, a dream that started with nothing more than a patch of land and a belief that you could make something grow.

It’s not for everyone, and not everyone will understand why we do it. Here on Yorkes, we’re among friends who understand, who get it, and who are building their own dream too 🌱

29/08/2026

🐾 Dog & Cat Registration Renewals Due 31 August 🔖

Your renewal notice includes details on how to create an account with DACO – Dogs and Cats Online.

It’s the quickest and easiest way to:

🏡 Update your contact details
📧 Switch to email renewals
🐶🐱 Update your pet’s details
🐾 Add the newest member of your family

https://dogsandcatsonline.com.au

28/08/2026

Any guesses on how this happened? 👀

It doesn’t make sense for Council crews to be out driving around looking for maintenance issues when there’s already a long list of jobs waiting to be done.

So, we need your help! 🙌🏼

📱 Download the My Local app and report issues directly to Council.

You can:
📍 Send the exact location
📸 Add photos
📝 Include a description
🔔 Request updates on your report

I use it myself, and this photo is just one of many reports I’ve sent through the My Local app to give our crews a heads-up on what needs attention.

The quicker we know about an issue, the quicker we can get it on the list 👍🏼

26/08/2026

Ah, canola… such visual beauty, such an awful aroma! Tell me it’s not just me 😅

Can you smell it? So many people tell me they have absolutely no idea what I’m talking about! 😂
For the record, I love coriander 🌿

25/08/2026

Underwater pieces are my absolute favourite 🤩🌊

There are so many incredible murals and artworks scattered across Yorkes 🎨

A mural, a beautiful coastline, and one happy mural painter. 💙🌊

It was such a pleasure bringing a little more of Stansbury’s underwater world to life and even better doing it together.

Thanks again to everyone who made us feel so welcome. We hope this one brings a few smiles, sparks a little curiosity, and reminds people of the incredible life beneath the surface. 🦀🦑🧜🏼‍♀️

24/08/2026

🔖 Rates notices are never the most welcome, but taking the time to understand your notice and the options available can make all the difference.

📧 Want to receive your notice via email? Easy done, just head to Council’s website and tap ‘Rates/Tax Invoices via Email’

23/08/2026

🗞️Local information, direct from the source🤳
~You may have noticed, we’re doing things a little different~

I’ve been working closely with our media team to strengthen how we communicate, share information more proactively and, most importantly, make communication a two-way street.

Our regional community is what makes us strong. Small communities with shared interests and concerns come together, supported by local publications that residents know and trust.

We’re establishing a distribution list for editors and contacts responsible for local community newsletters, Progress Association publications, school newsletters and other community-based communications.

Editors will receive timely information for consideration, along with a direct way to request information relevant to their local community through our dedicated media inbox.

Need a media release or news alert from us? No problem! Send us an email, and we’ll get it to you as soon as possible.

📧 Email [email protected]

📢 Together, we can help make sure local information reaches the people who need it.