Wattle Range Council was formed on 1st July, 1997 following an amalgamation between the former District Councils of Beachport, Millicent and Penola. Wattle Range Council stretching from the Coast to the Victorian Border incorporates the seaside towns of Beachport and Southend extending inland to Millicent as the major service centre and easterly across to the historic town of Penola and world renowned wine region of Coonawarra.