COUNCIL WATCH FLEURIEU INC.Accountability with Integrity Publication Date: Monday 19 January 2026 Dear Premier and Minister, Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. writes to formally raise serious concerns regarding the governance, transparency, and sequencing of decisions associated with the proposed Victor Harbor Regional Community, Sport and Recreation Precinct on Lot 202, Armstrong Road, Victor Harbor. Following detailedContinue reading “Letter to the Premier Regarding Concerns Over Community Land Revocation”
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Accountability with Integrity
Crozier Hill / Stock Road Floodplain – Governance Concerns, Public Safety, and the Need for Independent Oversight. 1. Public Safety is Paramount Flood risks associated with Crozier Hill / Stock Road are real, documented, and publicly acknowledged by Council. Residents were at one point contacted due to “risk of isolation during storm and flood events”, confirmingContinue reading “Accountability with Integrity”
Accountability with Integrity
Victor Harbor The Price of Paradise. Now Among South Australia’s Least Affordable Regional Towns Feature Story Affordability strikes at the very heart of where people can afford to live, and the data now tell a confronting story for Victor Harbor. Recent property statistics from CoreLogic and the SA Valuer-General show the median house price in Victor Harbor has reached approximately $725 000,Continue reading “Accountability with Integrity”
Council Watch Fleurieu Inc Newsletter Feature – November 2025
The Town That Forgot the Law. In a small coastal city, not unlike Victor Harbor, there stood a proud building of steel and glass, the Council Chambers. Inside, the air was thick with ceremony and self-importance. The councillors spoke of “good governance” and “community outcomes,” while the people outside spoke of broken trust. The Local Government Act was meant to be theirContinue reading “Council Watch Fleurieu Inc Newsletter Feature – November 2025”
COUNCIL WATCH CALLS FOR MINISTERIAL INQUIRY.
Council Watch Fleurieu Inc. has formally written to the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Joe Szakacs MP, demanding an investigation into the refusal of a local resident’s deputation on a critical public health issue by the Mayor of Victor Harbor, Dr. Moira Jenkins. Resident Mr Keith Climpson was denied the opportunity to address Council on the possible link betweenContinue reading “COUNCIL WATCH CALLS FOR MINISTERIAL INQUIRY.”
Of vital importance to all Victor Harbor residents!
Dear Website readers – below is an email sent to the Minister for Local Government so that hopefully he will take some action. The new CEO contract initially was being kept in confidence (secrecy may be a more appropriate word). Documents were only released after inquiries were made by Council Watch. We feel it demonstrates the lackContinue reading “Of vital importance to all Victor Harbor residents!”
Questions that financially effect the residents of Victor Harbor
Questions from the Gallery for Council Meeting 26 May 2025 Submitted by: Terry AndrewsOn behalf of: Council Watch Fleurieu Inc.Subject: Flagship Sports Precinct – Full Disclosure Required on Financial Commitments, Levy Use, Developer Dealings, and Stakeholder Influence After years of planning, consultant engagement, and budget decisions related to the Sport and Recreation Precinct, the City of Victor Harbor has yetContinue reading “Questions that financially effect the residents of Victor Harbor”
PROBLEMS AT MT. BRECKAN
It is important that residents of Victor Harbor are aware of what is happening with building development around our iconic landmark building – Mt. Breckan. Council Watch Chairman, Terry Andrews, tried to ask pertinent Questions from the Gallery at the last Council General Meeting and his preamble was abruptly terminated by Mayor Jenkins. A rulingContinue reading “PROBLEMS AT MT. BRECKAN”
Measure twice and cut once to reduce rates
At the March 2025 Council Meeting, Elected Members voted to support Director Rokicinski’s 17-page Proposal to significantly increase funding for the Corporate Systems Replacement Project (CSRP); raising it to a $8.8m, 8 year project expected to be finished in 2028. If past implementation performance is any guide, the Project will likely cost at least $10m.Continue reading “Measure twice and cut once to reduce rates”
To: CEO Victoria MacKirdy, Mayor Moira Jenkins, Members of Victor Harbor Council, and Members of the Public
I write today as both a concerned member of the public and a recipient of a “Defamation Concerns Notice” issued by an interstate law firm. This notice appears to be part of an ongoing attempt to stifle free speech through the use of litigation. While I have no issue with an individual potentially pursuing legal action against me forContinue reading “To: CEO Victoria MacKirdy, Mayor Moira Jenkins, Members of Victor Harbor Council, and Members of the Public”
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