June 2022
24: Knitting Group, 10 am Burra Community Library
26: What a Wonderful World, 4pm Burra Messy Church
26: Burra RSL AGM, 1pm Commercial Hotel
30: It's Story Time @your library 9.30 am - 10.30 am Burra Community Library
30: Fat Farmers Rural Health Initiative 6pm, Robertstown Oval
July 2022
2. Mid North Theatre Group Meet & Greet & AGM, 2pm 2 Young Street
3: High Tea "Frock & Fur" 2pm, Burra Town Hall
6: Good NeighBurra Project, 10am Burra Bowling Club
7&8: My Life Choices at Yorke Peninsula
8: Accessible Tourism Forum Kadina
9&10: Hardi 24 Hour Trial 11 am Kapunda Harness Racing Club
19: Council Meeting: 1 pm, Burra Council Office
21: Plant Swap, 2 pm Burra Community Library
22: Knitting Group, 10 am Burra Community Library
28: It's Story Time @your library 9.30 am - 10.30 am Burra Community Library
29: Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham 5.30pm, The Barn Wombat Flat
*further information provided below on each event
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Keeping our Community and Staff Safe
The current public health and major emergency related to Covid-19 has impacted all of us.
The Regional Council of Goyder is no different. Because of the current public health and major emergency, it is necessary for Council to make some changes to the way in which it conducts its business.
When visiting Council buildings where there is public access, we require that staff and members of the community observe hygiene and distancing requirements.
We also encourage members of the public, where possible, to arrange appointments for Council services before coming in to the Council offices to ensure that we are meeting current distancing and density requirements.
During these changing times, we are constantly keeping our service delivery under review. We will keep you informed of any further changes.
For important information related to Covid-19 in South Australia visit: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au
You can access most Council services on our website: www.goyder.sa.gov.au
via telephone: 08) 8892 0100
or email: council@goyder.sa.gov.au
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June Council Meeting Debrief
Council endorsed the State Government’s ambition to achieve a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050.
Over the coming 12 months Council will undertake an assessment of its climate change adaptation and governance. It is intended that the assessment will explore how climate change is considered in our corporate documents and will indicate what Council is doing to incorporate climate change adaptation processes and governance into its processes and framework.
The Burra Activity Centre (Yorke & Lower North Health Community Services) have been granted a two-year lease extension.
Councils Annual Budget & Business Plan and Long Term Financial Plan was endorsed and Council received a Deputation from Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North on the DRAFT Northern and Yorke Regional Drought Resilience Plan.
The Northern and Yorke Regional Drought Resilience Plan (NYRDRP) has been developed through a co-design process to capture risks and opportunities to build drought resilience in the Northern and Yorke region.
Over the coming weeks Council will be holding a workshop with Councillors to discuss the relevant strategies needed in Goyder to build economic, social and environmental resilience.
With the Walkerville All Cars Club 2022 Copyworld Walky road closures approved by Council, the Club will once again be holding this successful annual event on the weekend of 13 August 2022. We encourage you to attend.
Additional road upgrades to Iron Mine Road Leighton, Phillip Road and Boxall Road Hansborough have been approved by Council with effected residents providing a 50% contribution towards costs in accordance with Council policy.
In late agenda items Council offered the Friends of Burra Railway Station the opportunity to establish a 10-year CAD loan to finalise the carriage and canopy refurbishment. We wish them every success with their continued restoration to this iconic Heritage Listed Building.
Copies of Council’s minutes can be found https://www.goyder.sa.gov.au/council/meetings/ordinary.
The next ordinary meeting of Council will be held on 19 July 2022 at 1pm in the Burra Council Chambers.
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2022-23 Community Calendar
Congratulations to all the winners of the Council’s annual community photography competition “Capturing Goyder through a Local’s Lens” whose stunning images have been showcased in this year’s calendar.
Copies of The Regional Council of Goyder’s 2022/23 financial year calendar will be available from the Burra and Eudunda Council offices and local town agencies early next week.
Judges Cr Debbie Hibbert, Stephen “Kelvy” Schulz (Goyder Citizen of the Year 2021) and Garry Schutz (Goyder Young Citizen of the Year 2021) had the very difficult decision to choose the 13 winning photos that will be included in this year’s financial year calendar. There were so many stunning photos showcasing our diverse region.
If you would like a copy of the calendar sent directly to you please contact the Burra Council office on 8892 0100 or email council@goyder.sa.gov.au with your postal details.
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Burra RSL AGM
Saturday 25th June 2022 1pm Commercial Hotel
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Mid North Passenger Service
Did you know that there is a Community Essential Shopping Bus?
The Shopping bus travels through these towns on route to Clare.
- Burra
- Manoora
- Saddleworth
- Riverton
- Rhynie
- Auburn
- Leasignham
- Watervale
- Penwortham
- Sevenhill
- Clare
The shopping bus runs on Thursdays and bookings are essential.
To find out more and to book, click the button below!
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SALA Eudunda GALAHS
August 2022
The Regional Council of Goyder invites Artists (Individuals), community groups, farmers and school children to create art works for inclusion in an Art Trail as part of SALA (South Australian Living Artists)
A FOCUS ON LOCAL BIRDS TO CREATE AN EXCITING VARIETY OF ARTWORKS
Prize Money for People’s Choice and More
Display zones will be negotiated across Goyder including exhibition spaces in Eudunda and Terowie.
Eudunda Exhibition Opening Night
Friday 5th August @ Eudunda Town Hall
Further information – Margaret on 0458 900 655 or visit Country Fabrics in the Main Street of Eudunda to catch up with Margaret (during business hours) or
Ali Eckermann on 0429 917 227
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CUSTOMER FEEDBACK TO COUNCIL:
We continue to work on the sprinkler / irrigation system and are very excited for super effective summer watering.
The major upgrade of adding steps to the BBQ area by Council is fantastic. It is a work in progress and will make access to that area so much easier. A real highlight. Am sure we will be planning another ribbon cutting ceremony.
In summary, we are delighted with progress and council works over the last few months. Always a lot to do but very satisfying. We often chat to travellers who are impressed by the area.
Kind regards
Burra Creek Gardeners
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Floodway Construction Works June 2022
Contractor – Metro and Country Civil
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Paxton Square Cottages/Caravan Park Stays
Tourist visitation to the Goyder region has been strong in 2022 with occupancy levels in April of 69% at Paxton Square Cottages and 80% at the Burra Caravan Park.
The many events and activities in the region in 2022 including festivals, field days, group bookings, long weekends and fine autumn weather have helped to contribute to the increasing occupancy.
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Compliance Officer Engagement
Please join us in welcoming new Compliance Officer Cameron to the Goyder team.
Cameron’s role will entail performing duties with particular relevance to Fire Prevention, Dog & Cat Management, Local Nuisance and Litter Control and Customer Service.
Cameron’s experience includes the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board where he was employed as a Landscape Compliance Officer and the National Parks & Wildlife Service where he was employed as a Landscape Ranger. His multiple other roles within the Department for Environment and Water ensure he brings with him a wealth of experience in legislation, regulation, compliance, investigation, and fire management.
Cameron is also a committed Lieutenant of his local fire brigade with the SA Country Fire Service.
Please join us in welcoming Cameron!
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Dog and Cat Registration Renewals
Dog and Cat registration renewals will be sent out early in July and must be renewed by the 31st of August 2022.
If you have recently changed your address / contact details, your dog or cat has passed away or is no longer in your care, please contact the Regional Council of Goyder as soon as possible on 8892 0100 so we can update your details.
Dog Registration Fees remain unchanged from last year
Standard Dog (Microchipped AND de-sexed) $30.00
Non Standard Dog (NOT microchipped and / or NOT de-sexed) $60.00
Standard Dog (Concession) $15.00
Non Standard Dog (Concession) $30.00
Working Dog $20.00
Assistance Dog (Approved by the Dog and Cat Management Board) FREE
Puppy (Dogs aged from 3 – 6 months) $30.00
Puppy (Concession) $15.00
Late Renewal Fee $15.00
Cat registration is FREE
Please note that penalties apply for people who own (or are responsible for) an unregistered dog.
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Mid North Theatre Group Meet & Greet & AGM
Saturday 2 July 2022 2pm, 2 Young Street Burra
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COVID Hotline
Remember to practise social distancing, follow hygiene rules, and get tested at the very first sign of sickness. COVID HOTLINE – 1800 253 787.
COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the changing landscape on restrictions please refer to current information and daily updates: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au
South Australians have all played their part to manage the COVID-19 pandemic in our state.
Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is the next thing we all need to do to protect ourselves and the South Australian community. Find out where you can book your appointment by clicking on the link below.
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COVID-19 Testing Clinic Information
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If you are a close contact, you can access a kit of two free rapid antigen tests
from a RAT Collection Point.
The new collection points are located at the Clare Hospital, Port Pirie Hospital, Central Yorke Peninsula Hospital and Wallaroo Hospital, and all are integrated with the Covid PCR testing sites.
You must register on the SA Health website to collect your kit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDRapidAntigenTesting
Clare opening times: 7 days, 8.30am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm
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Regional Boat Licence Course
Surf Life Saving SA are running a Regional Boat Licence Course on Monday June 27th at the Burra Community School, 11am to 2pm. Don't miss out!
The course is open to the public, click the button below to book!
View Surf Life Saving SA's Facebook page/post: https://www.facebook.com/SurfLifeSA/posts/5932288396787963
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My Life Choices at Yorke Peninsula
7th and 8th July 2022
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SA Regional Accessible Tourism Forum
8 July in Kadina
he Legatus Group with support from the Copper Coast Council and Care in Motion and in partnership with Catalyst Foundation are staging the SA Regional Accessibility Forum in Kadina on Friday 8 July.
The forum will be part of MyLifeChoices at Yorke Peninsula which includes a Regional SA Disability and Ageing Expo on the Thursday with a Dinner and keynote speaker Sarah Boucaut the Director - Neil Sachse Centre. Note all proceeds from the SA Regional Accessibility Forum will go to support research conducted by the Neil Sachse Centre.
Tickets $35 each are available here! https://events.humanitix.com/accessibility-tourism-forum/tickets
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SA Community Achivement Awards
The South Australian Community Achievement Awards began in 2010, and are designed to encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions individuals, communities, and businesses are making throughout the community in South Australia. These awards aim to recognise their success and achievements, which contribute to making South Australia a better place.
Categories Include:
- Carer Achievement Award
- The Loneliness Cure Award
- Community Road Safety Award
- Tackling Ageism Award
- Rural Community Health Award
- Sports in the Community Award
Nominations Close: Thursday 25 August 2022
Judging: Wednesday 19 October 2022
Awards Presentation: Friday 02 December 2022
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The Fred Awards
WHO’S THE FRED IN YOUR WORLD?
Professor Fred Hollows was a great Australian who had great faith in the humanitarian nature of everyday Australians. The Fred Awards recognise this type of everyday humanitarianism that Fred believed in.
The Fred Awards celebrate people who care for others in a decent, practical, and no-nonsense way – just like Fred did.
As part of the Fred Awards The Fred Hollows Foundation are searching Australia-wide for a national Fred Hollows Humanitarian – someone who embodies kindness, compassion and integrity in their everyday lives. Someone who puts others first.
The Fred Hollows Foundation believes every community has a Fred Hollows – the volunteer, the compassionate carer, or the advocate. Someone who goes out of their way to care for others and create a more egalitarian world.
Nominations for the Fred Awards close Friday 22 July.
For more information and to nominate go to https://www.hollows.org/au/fredawards
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Carer Gateway
Connecting Carers to Support Services
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Good NeighBurra Project
First Wednesday of the Month
Burra Bowling Club from 10am till 12.30pm
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Burra Indoor Bowls
Mondays 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
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Shining a spotlight on our regions
Help tell the stories happening in regional South Australia.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is a sponsor of the 2022 Regional Showcase.
The Regional Showcase program runs all year long and celebrates the achievements of individuals, groups and businesses that have made significant contributions to regional South Australia.
The objective of the Regional Showcase program is to put a spotlight on regional South Australia by uncovering, telling and showcasing the stories of success.
These stories are published to a local, national and international audience to grow knowledge of the regions and uncover opportunities for economic investment and growth.
Share your story through the Regional Showcase website until early September.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is a sponsor of the 2022 Regional Showcase. The program runs year long and celebrates the achievements of individuals, groups and businesses that have made significant contributions to regional South Australia.
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Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery
Congratulations on receiving a grant from the Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART) Scheme.
Clickthe button below to read more.
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Save the Date - October 9th 2022
Eudunda Hospital Open Day 11am - 4pm
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Presentation of Findings: Regional Entrepreneurship & Innovation
MONDAY, 27 JUNE 2022, 10AM - A FREE ONLINE EVENT
How do we define Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Barossa, Yorke and Mid North?
Flinders New Venture Institute and The NeuroTech Institute invite you to attend a presentation of findings from the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Research Project.
The presentation will cover the work conducted between April and June 2022, including a regional definition of entrepreneurship and innovation, and how these concepts are understood and applied in the Barossa, Yorke and Mid North region of South Australia.
This research represents an important foundational step in improving the state of entrepreneurship and innovation, and facilitating continuing growth in the BYMN region.
We will be hosting a representative from the Department of Education, Skills and Employment for an update on the delivery of the Entrepreneurship Facilitator Service into the region.
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South Australia Police Officer of the Year 2022
Each year since 1978 there has been a search for the ‘best of the best’ among our police officers. Every day in all sorts of ways officers of the South Australia Police are involved in outstanding acts of courtesy, courage, kindness, understanding, compassion and devotion to duty that goes way beyond the expected.
The SA Police Officer of the Year Award is the Rotary Club of Unley’s way of highlighting on behalf of the wider community the quality of service provided by our Police.
Nominations are received from organisations, service clubs, community groups and individuals across the State of South Australia.
All nominations are considered by the Club and, following consultation with the Commissioner of Police, a recipient is selected.
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Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
CLINICAL SERVICE PLANNING
Have your say!
The network is developing a Clinical Service plan which will identify key priority and areas for improvement in our hospitals and community health services over the next five years.
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Free breast cancer screening in Tanunda – it’s a lifesaver
BreastScreen SA is coming to Tanunda from mid-June – September 2022, to provide free breast cancer screening (breast X-rays) to healthy women aged 50 to 74 years, helping to detect breast changes that are too small to feel.
Each year nearly 100,000 South Australian women book their screening mammogram at BreastScreen SA, but this represents only 59% of women who are eligible.
A woman’s risk of developing breast cancer increases with age (1 in 9 South Australian women will be diagnosed before she turns 75). By finding breast cancer early, more lives can be saved and treatments can be simplified.
? BreastScreen SA’s Mobile Screening Unit will be located at the car park behind the Soldiers Memorial Hall, Basedow Road, Tanunda, from mid-June to September 2022. Appointments are free and can take as little as 10 minutes.
Call BreastScreen SA on 132050 to book or visit www.breastscreen.sa.gov.au to find out more.
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Quick Response Grant - Regional Arts Fund
Quick Response Grants will fund professional development opportunities for artists and arts workers or small project opportunities. The program supports immediate need that arises where the activity is unable to be planned for or supported in other funding rounds, for example taking up professional development, skills development or small project opportunities at short notice.
Up to $3000 for Individuals; Up to $5000 for Organisations/Community Groups
Quick Response Grant rounds run monthly from February to November.
The June Quick Response Grant round is now open and closes 11.29pm, 30 June 2022.
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Bite-sized Grants program
Funding of between $200 and $1000 is available for community groups and not-for-profit organisations for small, short-term projects.
The program is funded through the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board to deliver positive environmental and landscape management outcomes, such as weed control, revegetation projects and pest animal management.
You can now apply for a Bite-sized Grant via the link below. Submissions close at 5:00PM 30 June 2022 (ACST).
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Spirit of Excellence in Agriculture Awards
Spirit of Excellence in Agriculture Awards Applications now open!
Do you know someone in agriculture who is keen to contribute and strengthen their communities?
If so, encourage them to apply for the Spirit of Excellence in Agricultural Awards, which provide a unique opportunity, including valuable financial support to motivated individuals.
The Rural Youth Bursary sponsored by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions is a $5,000 grant for rural young people aged 18-30 working in a rural community.
The Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship for Farmers sponsored by Department of Environment and Water (DEW) is a $10,000 grant for a farmer aged 18-40.
Applications close Wednesday 20 July 2022.
The 2022 Spirit of Excellence in Agriculture Awards dinner will be held on Friday 2 September at The Terrace Function Centre, Evanston.
For more information and to apply visit the AgBureau website.
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Ski for Life Mental Wellbeing &
Suicide Prevention Grants
Each March long weekend we all come together to raise funds and awareness for mental wellbeing and suicide prevention.
But what happens to those funds once donated to Ski for Life? Where does it go?
The answer is GRANTS! We give out a series of grants every year to organisations wanting to do their part towards raising awareness for mental wellbeing and suicide prevention.
If your organisation is looking into a project that aligns with the Ski for Life mission "To use conversations and community engagement to raise awareness of strategies that support good mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention."
Then follow the link below and start the application process.
Round 2 is currently open, closes 31st July 2022
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The 2022 Heywire Youth Innovations Grants program
The FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grant program helps communities take action on ideas generated by young Australians on issues that matter to regional, remote and rural youth. This year the Heywire Project Ideas were developed at the Takeover Shepparton Ideas Lab in May.
The Allies Project
Hands on Learning
Take Care
SPIN: Supporting People In Need
Triple H: Humanity Helping Homelessness
Fusion Festival
Grants of up to $10,000 are available for communities across Australia to adopt, adapt and act on these ideas within their own community.
Closes: 5pm AEST, 18 July 2022
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Looking for funding for a project and don't know where to start?
Council now has a new Grants & Funding Web Page on its website with over 100 web links to opportunities that are available throughout Australia.
The list is overwhelming and includes opportunities for some of the following and many more!
- Arts & Culture
- Research
- Renewable Energy / Green Industries
- Sports / Clubs
- Enterprise
- Business
- Environment & Heritage
- Documentaries
- Social Services
- Human Services
- Education
- Trade & Investment
- Farms
- Youth / Children
- Food / Health
- National Parks & Wildlife
- Indigenous
- Multicultural Affairs
- Corporate
- NDIS
- Tourism / Events
- Volunteers
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Rockin' Rhymes & Boogie Beats!
Every Friday @ 10 am
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It's Story Time @yourlibrary
9.30 am June 30th and July 28th 2022
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My Child and Me
23rd and 30th June 2022 4.00pm - 6.30pm
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The Burra Community Library Knitting Group
July 22nd 2022
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What a Wonderful World
Sunday 26th June 4-6pm
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High Tea "Frock & Fur
Sunday 3rd July 2022 2pm at the Burra Town Hall
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Fat Farmers Rural Health Initiative
30th June & 7th July 6pm Robertstown Oval
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Hardi 24 Hour Trial
July 9th & 10th 2022
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Yorke Peninsula Artists: Tip to Toe
June 16 to 31 July 2022
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Plant Swap
meet.swap.grow@BurraLibrary
Thursday 2-3pm July 21st 2022
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Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham (Waifs)
The Barn Wombat Flat
Friday 29 July 2022 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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