City of Mount Gambier

03/09/2026

City of Mount Gambier is seeking a suitably qualified and motivated candidate to take on the role of Coordinator – Building and Asset Maintenance.

Leading the day-to-day operations of the Building and Asset Maintenance Team, the successful applicant will oversee the maintenance of Council buildings, facilities and assets, while coordinating Council cleaners and specialist contractors to ensure high-quality service delivery across the organisation.

Applications close: Friday 18 September 2026 at 5:00pm.

For more information visit www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au/careers

01/09/2026

🎄 The countdown to Christmas is on!

Entries are now open for the 2026 Mount Gambier Christmas Parade, proudly sponsored by AAM Timber.

Join local businesses, schools, clubs, community groups and performers as Commercial Street comes alive with festive spirit on Saturday 21 November 2026 at 11:00am.

With more than $3,000 in prize money across a range of categories, there's never been a better time to get involved. Whether you're planning a float, or creative walking entry, we'd love to see you there.

✅ Free to enter
🏆 Multiple award categories
📅 Entries close Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 5:00pm.

Read more in Council's Newsroom 👇

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, with entries now open for the 2026 Mount Gambier Christmas Parade, proudly sponsored by AAM Timber.

31/08/2026

The CBD Master Plan project team is back in our shopfront on Commercial Street West today and tomorrow to discuss six emerging 'Big Ideas' to develop the heart of our city.

How can you get involved?

✅ Review the Big Ideas and provide feedback online via Have Your Say Mount Gambier.
✅ Visit the consultation space at 24 Commercial Street West (formerly Youngs the Mans Shop) between 9:00am and 7:00pm, Tuesday 1 September to Wednesday 2 September 2026.
✅ Attend a focused discussion session on a topic that interests you.

Find out more, view the Big Ideas, download the program and share your feedback at:
🔗 https://www.haveyoursaymountgambier.com.au/cbdmasterplan

31/08/2026

We're now sharing six emerging Big Ideas and inviting the community to help refine them.

Council's project team, together with leading experts from across Australia, are back in our shopfront in Commercial Street West from Monday 31 August to Wednesday 2 September 2026 to continue the conversation.

How can you get involved?

✅ Review the Big Ideas and provide feedback online via Have Your Say Mount Gambier.
✅ Visit the consultation space at 24 Commercial Street West (formerly Youngs the Mans Shop) between 9.00am and 7.00pm, Monday 31 August to Wednesday 2 September 2026.
✅ Attend a focused discussion session on a topic that interests you.

Find out more, view the Big Ideas, download the program and share your feedback at:
🔗 https://www.haveyoursaymountgambier.com.au/cbdmasterplan

31/08/2026

📆A friendly reminder first quarter rates instalments are due this Friday 4 September 2026.

If you have not received your notice or have any queries relating to your rates, please call us on 📞08 8721 2555, or submit your enquiry online at 🖱www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au/council/rates/rates-enquiry-form

You can pay your rates via our online portal here:
💳www.mountgambier-sa.altitudelg.com/e-services

28/08/2026

Building on extensive community consultation undertaken in March 2026, we're now sharing six emerging Big Ideas and inviting the community to help refine them.

Council's project team, together with leading experts from across Australia, will be back in our shopfront in Commercial Street West from Monday 31 August to Wednesday 2 September 2026 to continue the conversation.

How can you get involved?

✅ Review the Big Ideas and provide feedback online via Have Your Say Mount Gambier.
✅ Visit the consultation space at 24 Commercial Street West (formerly Youngs the Mans Shop) between 9:00am and 7:00pm, Monday 31 August to Wednesday 2 September 2026.
✅ Attend a focused discussion session on a topic that interests you.

Find out more, view the Big Ideas, download the program and share your feedback at:
🔗 https://www.haveyoursaymountgambier.com.au/cbdmasterplan

27/08/2026

We're sharing our six emerging Big Ideas for the Mount Gambier CBD Master Plan!

City Living Strategy - Making the CBD a place where people want to live, play and stay. It will guide opportunities for new housing and accommodation development in the CBD; encouraging diverse building types while embracing Mount Gambier's unique heritage and identity.

We're keen to hear your thoughts:

✅ Where could more homes or accommodation be built in the CBD?
✅ What sort of mix of housing types do you think we could encourage? What could they look like?
✅ Is there anything important that we need to consider as we approach a City Living Strategy?

Find out more and share your ideas, photos and feedback here: 🔗https://www.haveyoursaymountgambier.com.au/cbdmasterplan/brainstormers/city-housing

📍 Drop in at 24 Commercial Street West (formerly Youngs The Man's Shop) from 31 August to 2 September 2026, 9:00am to 7:00pm.

26/08/2026

Earlier this week, Mayor Lynette Martin welcomed Year 5 students from Tenison Woods College Mount Gambier to the Civic Centre Council Chambers, where they learned about local government, democracy and the important role Council plays in shaping our community. Students had the opportunity to ask questions, explore how decisions are made and discover how their voices can help create positive change.

It was fantastic to see such thoughtful engagement from our future community leaders. Thank you for visiting us!

26/08/2026

We're sharing our six emerging Big Ideas for the Mount Gambier CBD Master Plan!

City Creative Economy Strategy - Integrating public art, events, creative activations and cultural programming into a framework that strengthens Mount Gambier’s identity, supports economic growth, attracts entrepreneurs, and creates a more vibrant and engaging CBD for residents and visitors.

We're keen to hear your thoughts:

✅ If you could activate one vacant building, laneway or public space in the CBD tomorrow, what would you do and why?
✅ When you think of cultural places, events, organisations or creative activities in the CBD that you love, what do you think of, and what makes it great?
✅ Is there anything important that we’ve missed?

Find out more and share your ideas, photos and feedback here: 🔗https://www.haveyoursaymountgambier.com.au/cbdmasterplan/brainstormers/creative-economy

📍 Drop in at 24 Commercial Street West (formerly Youngs The Man's Shop) from 31 August to 2 September 2026, 9:00am to 7:00pm.

26/08/2026

Council advises the following road works are scheduled to commence on Monday 31 August 2026.

🚧North Terrace - Between Kennedy Avenue and Gardiner Terrace
Pedestrian crossing construction
Timeframe: approximately three weeks, subject to weather and site conditions.

🚧Lake Terrace East - From Schinkel Street to Eucalypt Drive
Road reconstruction works
Timeframe: approximately 10 weeks, subject to weather and site conditions.

During these works there may be temporary parking restrictions, altered traffic conditions and changes to pedestrian access. Pedestrians and motorists are requested to observe all traffic management and directional signage and exercise caution when approaching these work sites.

We thank you for your cooperation and apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.