Welcome to the March edition of the Tatiara Community e-News.
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Bordertown and surrounding area residents will have the opportunity to observe Council in its decision making process, when Council meets for its April Council Meeting in Bordertown.
Tuesday 14 April 2020
5.00 pm at the Tatiara District Council Chambers
All are welcome to attend as part of the gallery and the opportunity to address the meeting will arise during the public forum section which is held between 5.00pm - 5.30 pm.
To read the minutes from last meeting please click here >>
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COUNCIL UPDATE: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
What an extraordinary few weeks it has been. We have seen our environment change from a somewhat distant virus to something now affecting every state and territory. It is dramatically changing how we live, interact and do business.
The situation is evolving literally by the hour as the virus continues to spread and its impact increases. We have put processes in place to ensure the ongoing delivery of essential Council services. Please read our update below.
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Australian Government Economic Response to the Coronavirus
The Australian Government has announced an economic response totalling $17.6 billion to protect the economy and keep people in jobs. Additional household income and business support will flow through to strengthen the wider economy.
Business support available in response to coronavirus includes:
- Increases to the Instant Asset Write-Off: from $30,000 to $150,000, and expanded access to include businesses with annual turnover less than $500 million until 30 June 2020.
- Backing Business Investment: a time-limited 15 month incentive to support business investment and economic growth over the short-term, by accelerating depreciation deductions.
- Boosting cash flow for employers: provides up to $25,000 back to small and medium-sized eligible businesses (minimum payment $2,000). The payment will provide temporary cash flow support to businesses that employ staff and have an annual turnover below $50 million.
- Supporting apprentices and trainees: businesses that employ an apprentice or trainee may be eligible for a wage subsidy of 50% of their wage paid from 1 January 2020 to 30 September 2020.
- Information regarding employer and business obligations and travelling for work.
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Join the SHOP LIMESTONE COAST Campaign
Join the Facebook page and its associated Instagram page to support retailers and artists in the Limestone Coast of South Australia. #shoplimestonecoast promotes products and stores to the wider public and encourages buying local.
To feature, direct message the page with a 2-3 sentence product description, 1-2 high quality photos and a link to your store/product.
There is no charge associated. Let's all support one another to ensure the Limestone Coast is a vibrant, innovative and prosperous community,
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Walkway Gallery - Vietnam: One in, All in
14 February - April 2020
An exhibition sharing the untold stories of Aboriginal South Australian Veterans of the Vietnam War.
Featuring works by twelve Aboriginal artists, Vietnam: One in, All in captures the personal stories and military history of our Aboriginal veterans – inviting us to pause, reflect, recognise and honour our South Australian Aboriginal veterans. We can learn a lot from their stories, taking a lead from the Australian Army and Navy where it was, and still is, one in, all in.
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YMCA SA Youth Parliament - Applications are open!
YMCA Youth Parliament is a non-partisan program providing a platform for young people aged 15-25 to express their views on issues important to them, build leadership skills, gain parliamentary understanding, and learn about democracy.
A program run by young people for young people, YMCA Youth Parliament is an unmissable opportunity for under 25s to develop confidence, leadership skills and new opportunities, in a safe and supportive environment.
Participants take part in a two (2) day Training Weekend where they learn essential parliamentary and leadership skills to use during a six (6) day Parliament Week in July.
When: March to July 2020
Where: Nunyara Conference Centre &
Parliament House, Adelaide
Who can apply? Youth Parliament is open to anyone in
South Australia aged 15-25 years old
Cost: There is a participant fee of $460 per
person which covers meals,
accommodation and transport during
Parliament Week (sponsorship
assistance available)
Sponsorship: Participants can receive assistance to
seek external sponsorship for participant
fees.
Rural and Regional
Scholarships: Travel Scholarships available.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MARCH
For more information, or to apply, visit sa.ymca.org.au/youth-parliament
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Migrant Swim and Survive Program
Sunday, 9 February 2020, twenty eight participants in the Migrant Swim and Survive Program travelled by bus to Robe. The main focus was on beach safety and they were hosted by the Robe Surf Life Saving Club, who did a tremendous job!
Participants also had a picnic on the beach and did a bit of shopping in the main street of Robe.
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Tree Trimming at Padthaway
We have trimmed overhanging branches and dangerous limbs in Apex Park at Padthaway. Some more tree trimming will be done in the coming months to complete this work.
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Works Undertaken
- Shoulder Widening on Tatiara Road, Ramsay Terrace, Wirrega North Road and Cannawigara Road.
- Roadside Vegetation Clearance - Ramsay Terrace, Cannawigara Road and on Champness Road.
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Images: Shoulder widening on Wirrega North Road, Wirrega; Pavementmaster plant laying new rubble on Tatiara Road, Bordertown.
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Funding & Grant Opportunities
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FRRR - Strengthening Rural Communities Grant/s
Always open
Grants for communities in small, rural, regional and remote locations in Australia. This program has two tiers of funding: Small and Vital supports projects with grants up to $10,000; and Larger Leverage supports projects with grans from $10,001 to $25,000.
Click here for more info >>
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