Hello Everyone, Please find attached Council Watch’s latest special report examining the recent City of Victor Harbor Council debate regarding the proposed investigation into shared back-office administrative services across the Fleurieu councils. To view the videos of the deputation and debate use the following links: Alexandrina: https://youtu.be/_r5nWqqAFvE Victor Harbor: https://youtu.be/YkTSQzGel3s The report analyses: The issue has nowContinue reading “Newsletter 66 – Possible Council Savings”
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Carlos Quaremba’s Maiden Speech
In our last newsletter, No 65, Carlos Quaremba’s Maiden Speech in Parliament, which was in script form only, you can now see the video footage by clicking the link below. Happy watching, Council Watch. Weblink – Hon. Carlos Quaremba MLC – First Speech on 21 May 2026 Hon. Carlos Quaremba MLC – First Speech on 21Continue reading “Carlos Quaremba’s Maiden Speech”
CEO Recruitment Process – Governance, Transparency and Public Confidence Concerns
Hello Everyone, One of the most important decisions affecting the future direction of the City of Victor Harbor is now unfolding and many residents may not yet realise just how close the Council is to locking in a new Chief Executive Officer immediately before the 2026 local government elections. Council Watch has now formally raisedContinue reading “CEO Recruitment Process – Governance, Transparency and Public Confidence Concerns”
Special Investigation Newsletter
Welcome to our Newsletter,Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. has released a Special Investigation Newsletter examining the recent deputation by Carlos Quaremba to the City of Victor Harbor Council on 27 April 2026. This edition focuses on the broader implications of Mr Quaremba’s address, particularly his outlined direction for proposed reforms to local government in South Australia.Continue reading “Special Investigation Newsletter”
Special Investigation – Horse Tram Crisis
Hello Everyone, Something is not adding up in Victor Harbor — and ratepayers are the ones footing the bill. After nearly $650,000 in public funds was committed to keep the Horse Tram operating, Council is now being asked for even more — more land, more waivers, and ongoing support — while at the same time refusing to hear directly fromContinue reading “Special Investigation – Horse Tram Crisis”
What happens when a Mayor refuses to listen?
Dear Subscriber, A significant and deeply concerning development has emerged within the City of Victor Harbor—one that goes to the heart of transparency, accountability, and the community’s right to be heard. In this Special Edition of the Council Watch Newsletter, we examine the Mayor’s decision to refuse receipt of Council Watch communications and the seriousContinue reading “What happens when a Mayor refuses to listen?”
Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. Newsletter — April 2026
Dear Members, Please find attached the latest Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. Newsletter — April 2026. This edition provides a detailed examination of the recent City of Victor Harbor Council decision regarding the stamp duty exemption motion, the subsequent attempt to reverse that decision, and the broader governance, legal, and community implications arising from those events.Continue reading “Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. Newsletter — April 2026”
Baby Boomers – When Down sizing Becomes a Disadvantage
COUNCIL WATCH FLEURIEU INC.Accountability with Integrity Special Governance Edition (4-3-2026) Baby Boomers-When Down sizing Becomes a Disadvantage Recent reporting has focused on how Victor Harbor’s request to be excluded from Labor’s proposed stamp-duty exemption for down sizers over 60 may affect incoming retirees. But there is another side to this story — one that directly affectsContinue reading “Baby Boomers – When Down sizing Becomes a Disadvantage”
Community Outrage at Council
Dear Readers Please find our latest newsletter which should be of special interest to our older residents.
Latest Precinct Developments – Special Investigation
Dear Readers Please find our latest newsletter in the pdf attachment. It has extreme financial implications for every ratepayer, so please read the information carefully. Also ask questions of the elected members for the reasons that have guided their voting. Council Watch hopes to remind voters of the important issues that the Councillors have votedContinue reading “Latest Precinct Developments – Special Investigation”
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