District Council of Robe

10/09/2026

🏀 Basketball High Performance Program – Limestone Coast

In partnership with the Adelaide 36ers, the Connected and Active Communities Program is offering young basketballers aged 13–18 across the Limestone Coast the opportunity to take their game to the next level!

The program includes:
🏀 Weekly high-level training in Mount Gambier
🏀 Regular training sessions across the Limestone Coast, designed by 36ers coaching staff
🏀 Coaching clinics with 36ers players and coaches
🏀 Clinics and carnivals in Adelaide
🏀 36ers matchday experience
🏀 Work experience opportunities
🏀 Monthly sports psychology and nutrition sessions
🏀 Strength & conditioning programs

Training will be delivered locally by Coach Kurt Russell, with support from the Adelaide 36ers coaching team.

Selection and Nomination Criteria:
👉Athletes can be nominated by Local Sporting Association/Club
👉Athletes can be nominated by State Sporting Organisation
👉Athletes can nominate themselves
👉Selection will be also based on Athlete’s attitude and work ethic
👉Athletes must have at least represented their local town and be willing to try out for state championships

To nominate follow this link:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=oXDVZIKCWkqJ4Vhgk7-KvRWFb7bTxvNHv33GEMUpT5hUNDJCUkg4MTBFVVFNRjlRWU1XSU5UNk9YUy4u&route=shorturl

Nominations close on Friday 2nd October 2026 - 5pm

Successful applicants will be required to contribute a starting amount of $200.

For more information please contact Tony Elletson by phone on: 0400 262 738 or via email: [email protected]

Adelaide 36ers Connected and Active Communities - Limestone Coast

09/09/2026

📣 Have your say on the proposed renaming of Long Beach Reserve

Following a request from the Robe Lions Club, Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to rename Long Beach Reserve as Robe Lions Reserve.

The proposed name recognises the Robe Lions Club’s significant contribution to facilities at the reserve, including the Long Beach playground, Rotunda and associated public infrastructure.

🗓️ Community engagement is open until 9:00am Friday 2 October 2026.

Feedback can be provided by completing the online survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/longbeachreserverenaming

For more information, and alternative methods to provide feedback, please visit Council’s public consultation page via https://www.robe.sa.gov.au/community/public-consultation/renaming-of-long-beach-reserve

09/09/2026

Today marks the State Funeral of the former King Harald V of Norway, who passed away on 28 August 2026 at the age of 89.

King Harald served as King of Norway for 35 years and was widely admired by the Norwegian people.

Today, the District Council of Robe is flying the Australian flag at half-mast as a mark of respect for His Majesty King Harald V and for the people of Norway as they mourn the loss of their King.

Our thoughts are with Queen Sonja, the Royal Family and the people of Norway at this time of national mourning.

04/09/2026

✈️Funding boost for Robe Aerodrome✈️

Council has secured $22,435 through Round 11 of the South Australian Supporting Regional Aviation Program.

The funding will help deliver improvements at the Robe Aerodrome, including an all-weather starter extension to Runway 20, upgraded visual runway markers and drainage works.

With aviation fuel now available at the aerodrome, the improvements will provide an additional safety margin for aircraft departing after refuelling and improve year-round usability in wet conditions.

The works will also strengthen the aerodrome’s capacity to accommodate emergency service aircraft if required.

04/09/2026

🌊 CONCERNED ABOUT ROBE’S COASTLINE? HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO GET INVOLVED!

Would you like to become a citizen scientist, contribute to important coastal erosion research and learn how to fly a drone?

The District Council of Robe is seeking community volunteers to participate in an important coastal erosion research project being undertaken by the Flinders University Marine and Coastal Research Consortium.

Volunteers will assist with monitoring selected areas of Robe’s coastline, using a drone to capture visual surveys before and after significant weather events. The information collected will help researchers better understand how our coastline is changing and could contribute to future coastal planning and management.

No previous drone experience is required! Training will be provided as part of the project.

📅 An initial commitment of 12 months is required.

If you’re passionate about Robe’s coastline, we’d love to hear from you.

The Expressions of Interest (EOI) form is available for download on Councils Website via the below link. Completed Expression of Interest forms can be emailed via [email protected], hand delivered to the Council Office (3 Royal Circus) or posted to PO Box 1, Robe SA 5276”

EOI Form: https://www.robe.sa.gov.au/community/public-consultation

⏰ Expressions of Interest close Friday 18 September at 5pm.

03/09/2026

✨ What a fantastic evening at Kingston Community School’s Building Futures Night! ✨

Our team loved meeting students and families, chatting about the many career opportunities available in local government, and sharing our Job Ready Toolkits. 💼

The toolkits are designed to help young people find job vacancies, prepare a strong resume and cover letter, and feel confident heading into an interview.

The smoothie bike was a huge success, with plenty of pedal-powered healthy smoothies made throughout the evening! 🚲🍓

A big thank you to Coorong District Council for generously loaning us the smoothie bike, and to Hansen Design & Print for creating our fantastic selfie frame. 📸

Thank you also to Kingston Community School for organising such a well-run event, bringing together local businesses, services and high school students to explore their future opportunities. 🤝🌟

It was a wonderful evening, enjoyed by all!

02/09/2026

Census night was Tuesday 11 August.

If you haven’t completed your Census you need to complete a Census form for wherever you stayed that night. Let the ABS know if your usual address, holiday home or investment property was vacant on Census night. Reporting a vacant property helps avoid unnecessary follow-up.

Report a vacant property at

What to do if you were away, or no one was home, on Census night.

02/09/2026

Come visit us at the Kingston Community School Building Futures Night, starting 6pm tonight! Be like George and come get a selfie in our selfie frame, printed by the team at Hansen Design & Print.

31/08/2026

📣‘Out of the Frame’ public art proposal🖼

Council has responded to community concerns about the originally proposed Pioneer Park location for the ‘Out of the Frame’ public art project.

The two concept images below show a revised proposal for the entrance to Robe Cemetery:

📷Image 1: Shirley Snook recreating the historic “Woman in Black” image on the cemetery approach side.
📷Image 2: the mysterious “Woman in Black” figure from the historic old Robe Gaol photograph, on the exit side.

Council is now seeking written feedback on the proposed cemetery location and concept before making a final decision.

View the full proposal and provide feedback at https://www.robe.sa.gov.au/community/public-consultation

Feedback closes at 5:00pm on Friday, 11 September 2026.

31/08/2026

🐾 REMINDER: Dog & Cat Registrations Due Today! 🐾

A friendly reminder that annual dog and cat registrations are due for renewal by 31 August 2026.

If you haven’t renewed your furry friend’s registration yet, now’s the time! 🐶🐱

👉 Renew your pet’s registration online through Dogs and Cats Online (DACO):
https://dogsandcatsonline.com.au/

Having trouble accessing DACO or need a hand with your renewal? Our friendly Council Customer Service team is here to help.

📞 Call us on 08 8768 2003
📍 Visit the Council Office at 3 Royal Circus, Robe

Keeping your pet’s registration up to date helps Council reunite lost pets with their owners and supports responsible pet ownership in our community. ❤️

Don’t paws for thought — get it renewed today! 🐾