JUNE 2021
11: Quiz Night, 6.30pm Farrell Flat Hall
12: Campfire Yarns, 7.30pm Burra Bowling Club
15: Council Meeting, 1pm Burra Council Office
20: June Mid North Muay Thai, 12pm Farrell Flat Town Hall
23: ECBaT Business Breakfast, 7am-9am Eudunda RSL
JULY 2021
10&11: Hardi 24 Hour Trial, 11am Kapaunda Harness Racing Complex
11: Burra - Morgan Run, 8am Commercial Street Burra
20: Council Meeting, 1pm Burra Council Office
22&23: Clare Valley Come and Try, The Valley's Lifestyle Centre
August 2021
14: Copyworld Walky 100 Eudunda Oval
17: Council Meeting, 1pm Burra Council Office
21: Burra Market,10am - 2pm
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Changes to Waste Collection on Queen's Birthday Public Holiday
Due to the public holiday on Monday June 13th, if your wet waste is usually collected on Mondays it will now be collected on Tuesday June 14th 2021. To ensure pickup on that day, please remember to have your bins out the night before.
The new waste and recycle calendar 2021 - 2022 is now available at the Burra and Eudunda Council Offices.
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Will you join the Challenge?
Plastic Free July helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution - so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities by choosing to refuse single-use plastics. The campaign provides resources and ideas to help people reduce unnecessary plastic waste every day - at home, work school and in the community.
Whether you're new to Plastic Free July, or have already been involved in promoting the challenge impact reporting shows that more and more people are ready to make change, and together we can make plastic-free living the norm in our communities.
Will you take the challenge?
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Don't forget rates are due tomorrow Friday 11th June 2021.
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SA Power Networks will be in the BURRA area in May and June completing aerial inspections by helicopter of our infrastructure as part of an essential preparation program for th e2021 bushfire season. Where necessary, ground patrols will be completed by asset inspectors: they will carry photo ID so you know who they are. Where our infrastructure is in paddocks, this may involve access to private land using our easement. If you have any concerns, please call SA Power Networks on 13 12 61 in business hours. You can also search the SA Power Networks website for all sorts of information.
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Dog and Cat Registration Renewals
Dog and Cat Renewals will be sent out in early July.
Did you know that your registration renewal can be sent via SMS, email or mail?
If you need to update your contact details or you wish to alter how you receive your renewal,
please contact Council on 8892 0100
or
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Please find below link for an array of upcoming workshops and information
for your clubs, groups and associations:
CLUBMAP presented by TD Solutions. Register free for all 12 FREE webinars here:
Club Development STARCLUB Online Program - Club committee - governance support.
Volunteer-ability - Volunteer SA has a new program. Learn how to make your club more inclusive.
Sport SA - Ongoing training for meeting club requirements
2021 Club Check-In - Regional Council of Goyder
Play by the Rule - Template Policies - Child Safe Environments
WWCC Working with Children Checks - DHS
SASMA- SA Sports medicine Australia - Level 1 trainers course + Strapping + Others
GAMEON-Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing. Need to get your club-Grants Ready? Read the strategy.
Good Sports-Creating a great culture at your club around Drugs and Alcohol consumption-learn more.
'Helping each other and the community'
Click Below for More Information
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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
If someone in South Australia tests positive to COVID-19, the COVID SAfe Check-In enables SA Health to quickly contact others who may have been exposed to the virus and stop the spread of COVID-19.
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 14/05/21
Thank you for playing your part in keeping SA COVID Safe.
The COVID SAfe Check-In is one of the most important tools we have in tracing the potential spread of COVID-19 during an exposure or outbreak. When an outbreak occurs, if everyone has been checking in consistently, we are less likely to need measures like widespread requirements for isolation, lockdowns and border closures.
Launch of Operation Trace
SA Police have launched Operation ‘Trace’ today, using plain clothes police officers to ensure that people are checking in and providing their contact details when they enter a business or attend a public activity.
Police officers will also be ensuring businesses have QR codes displayed, are providing a secure hard copy check-in option and are ensuring as far as possible that customers and patrons are checking in.
Full details and requirements in relation to using the COVID SAfe Check-In system are in the Emergency Management (Public Activities No 24) (COVID-19) Direction 2021.
Keeping physical contact tracing records secure
Following an incident of a person misusing information taken from physical contact tracing records at a business, we would like to help you ensure your physical contact tracing records are kept secure.
Contact tracing records must be kept in a way that reduces the risk of them being copied, photographed, taken or used by another person (other than an authorised officer). Here are some ideas to help you reduce the risk of your customer’s details being copied:
- Place paper-based contact tracing records where they can be supervised by a staff member as well as regularly removed and replaced with a new contact tracing record sheet.
- Provide customers with individual check-in sheets that customers can fill in and put into a secure box. Individual check-in sheet templates are available at www.sa.gov.au/checkin.
- Store records in a safe location at the end of each day. After 28 days they should be disposed of securely. If your business does not have bins specifically for confidential documents, please shred or rip the records into small pieces before disposing.
- You can scan the records and keep them electronically instead of retaining all paper records for 28 days. If you do this, please ensure your system is secure and the electronic records are fully deleted/disposed of securely after 28 days.
For more information and resources, visit www.sa.gov.au/checkin.
Public Activities Direction Update
The Public Activities Direction has been updated in South Australia and came into effect on Friday 7 May 2021. The Direction amendment prohibits interference with COVID SAfe Check-In QR codes.
This means a person who interferes with or removes a sign containing a dedicated COVID SAfe Check-In QR code without authorisation is in breach of the Direction and may receive an expiation notice under the Emergency Management Act 2004.
More Information
For more information please visit www.covid-19.sa.gov.au or call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between 9am to 5pm, 7 days per week.
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Congratulations to the Eudunda Bowling Club
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Congratulations to the Eudunda Bowling Club who were successful in receiving funding to install two new synthetic greens.
Eudunda Bowls has Gone Green with the news they were successful in winning $190,000 from the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing's Round #1 Infrastructure Grant Program GRASSROOTS FACILITIES PROGRAM.
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RENEWABLES PROJECTS UPDATE REPORT - 1 JUNE 2021
BY MEL ZERNER
ELECTRANET PROJECT ENERGY CONNECT – INTERCONNECTOR
Electranet have announced on 31 May 2021 that the Australian Energy Regulator has approved the expenditure of $2.28 billion to deliver the project from Robertstown to Wagga Wagga in NSW. This includes $457 million for Electranet to construct the South Australian section of the project. Transgrid has made an investment decision to proceed with the NSW section of the project & the Electranet Board will consider its final investment decision in the first week of June. I have been in contact with the management of the two contractors that are tendering for the position of Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) of the Interconnector project. These companies are Downer Utilities and UGL and they are very keen to use local accommodation, businesses & labour as part of their tender. I have prepared & provided a proposal for costing of a local accommodation for approximately 130 workers being housed for 12 months in furnished residential housing as well as the standard tourist type accommodation including motels, hotels, caravan parks, cottages & bed & breakfast facilities. I understand that the tenders have to be lodged by July & then an appointment of the contractor will be made soon after. The project is planned to commence at the end of the year or early 2022. Given that the South Australian section of the project is located in Robertstown to the border east of Renmark, the contractors have also asked whether the accommodation model developed for the Goyder region can be simulated in the region from Morgan to Paringa. I am in the process of making preliminary enquiries through Regional Development Australia – Murraylands & Riverland, to engage the four local councils to assist with this accommodation exercise. These are the Mid-Murray Council, District Council of Loxton & Waikerie, Berri & Barmera Council & Renmark & Paringa Council.
NEOEN – GOYDER RENEWABLES ZONE
I met with local Community Coordinator, Hannah Wilson in early May & had a productive discussion regarding the use of local accommodation, businesses & labour for up to 300 workers on the project. CEO David Stevenson & Cr. Bill Gebhardt from the Regional Council of Goyder met with Neoen senior management on 31 May 2021 to discuss ongoing progress of the project. Neoen are in the process of appointing an EPC contractor, as well as the continuation of soil testing. Construction is and light civil construction work has a planned commencement at the end of 2021.
EPS ENERGY – ROBERTSTOWN SOLAR
EPS Energy announced on 4 May 2021 the selection of Amp Energy as the successful development partner to progress the EPS Solar & Storage facility at Robertstown. EPS Energy will now be progressing the project through to the pre-construction phase with the initial works including geotechnical investigations, further biodiversity assessment & the completion of heritage studies. Amp Energy stated that it expects the project to commence “stage energisation” in late 2022, which suggests construction will have commence late 2021 or this year or early 2022.
OTHER INFORMATION
I will obtain further updates from the management of May Bros - Solar River Project, Green Gold Energy - Australia Plains Project and the RES - Twin Creek project for my next full report in August 2021. The Robertstown Power Sub Station project is now winding down & is expected to be completed by June/July 2021. As the commencement dates of the various projects comes closer, further community advertisements will be circulated to refresh & enlarge the accommodation register that I am maintaining & also to register interest from local residents of the Goyder region as workers on the projects.
Prepared by Mel Zerner
Mobile 0418 852 353
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Navigate Together, a live online course to learn practical skills to manage the ongoing pressures of farming life is kicking off this Thursday 10th of June. Developed by Goyder local, Stephanie Schmidt, the Navigate Together program combines Steph's knowledge as a psychologist with her lived experience and understanding of farming life. Steph has developed the course and program, ACT for Ag, as the 2020 SA AgriFutures Rural Women's Award Winner. The course will involve 4 x 1 hour weekly sessions run over zoom, as well as additional videos, exercises and the ACT for Ag handbook - a practical tool full of simple tips and strategies to manage stress and do what matters most, even when it's tough.
The program kicks off on Thursday 10th June at 1pm, with registration open. If you are unable to attend the initial workshop session, the recordings will be available after for those who have registered for the course. Join in to learn skills to unhook from the tricky stuff that shows up, explore your personal values, and take steps towards what matters most to you.
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Aged 16-22 and from regional Australia?
Share your story with the Heywire Competition. Up to 40 winners
will have their story featured on ABC TV and radio.
Winners will also have the opportunity to come together to discuss
how life could be improved for young people in their communities.
Entries Close 16th September
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Infrastructure Projects Grant Programs 2021-22
Eligible sport and recreation groups can now apply for their share in $20.6 million through our Infrastructure Projects grant programs, consisting of:
 Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program
Grassroots Facilities Program
Regional and Districts Facilities Program
These programs will assist organisations to develop infrastructure that will enable greater opportunity for participation in active recreation and sport for all South Australians.
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Community Grants Program
Australia Post’s 2021 Community Grants program funding locally-led and delivered mental health and wellbeing projects is now accepting applications.
Not-for-profit organisations can apply for up to $10,000 for projects that “help build connections between individuals and their community and that encourage open and positive conversations around mental health”.
Applications close on 4 July and all applicants will be notified of the outcome in September 2021.
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Regional Growth Fund 2021 -2022
This year $15 million has been allocated for the Regional Growth Fund
The 2021 - 22 Fund will support:
1. Up to $5 million for the Regional Growth Fund Competitive Grants - applications are Now Open
and will close 12 noon on Monday 12 July 2021
2. $10 million for the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development to commit to strategic regional growth projects - open year round for applications
Applicants can seek grants form $50,000 up to $2 million.
Competitive Round Applications - Now Open Before you apply please read the:
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Applications will close 12 noon Monday 12th July 2021
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Applications now open for Future Drought Fund’s Networks to Build Drought Resilience program
Community organisations and networks can access a share of $4.5 million under the Networks to Build Drought Resilience program, with grants on offer to drive action on drought resilience. The program will be delivered by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR).
Through the Networks to Build Resilience program, the Australian Government’s investment of $3.375m, together with a $1.125m contribution from FRRR, will enable $4.5 million to be available for on-ground community capacity building projects, across two funding rounds.
The Networks to Build Drought Resilience program will support the community organisations, networks and infrastructure that help people and communities prepare for, and live through, times of drought. The program will fund events, activities, training and small-scale infrastructure that assist communities to build their capacity.
FRRR CEO Natalie Egleton said local community networks are the foundation of resilient communities.
“Through this program we’re helping to invest in the future of agriculture-dependent regions by enabling them to prepare now for periods of ongoing dryness,” Ms Egleton said.
“A key element of this program will be to build stronger networks, and to encourage greater sharing of learnings and more collaboration within and across networks.”
Applications are now open and close at 5pm AEST, 5 July 2021. Grant recipients will be announced October 2021.
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Building Pastoral Sustainability Grants
The Building Pastoral Sustainability (BPS) project is designed to build on the capacity and resilience of pastoral businesses in the SA Arid Lands. The BPS project are grants for pastoral businesses to trial management practices and technologies that will help them better adapt to varying climates and markets and improve the sustainability of businesses in the SAAL region.
Round 2 of the Pastoral Sustainability Grants will offer between $10,000 and $30,000 (ex GST) with a total funding pool of up to $90,000.
Applications close Tuesday, 15 June 2021 at 1:00pm
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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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6.30pm Tonight Quiz Night at Farrell Flat Hall. Don't be late!
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The Burra Bowling Club Presents Campfire Yarns
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Mid North Muay Thai Meet and Greet
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Guest Speaker: Mathew Petherick - Rural Business Support
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Get Your Kids Moving
with Clare Valley Come and Try
Free Sessions for Kids
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Grazing Naturally - Introductory Field Day
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Don't Miss the Burra - Morgan Run A weekend of Motoring Nostalgia & Adventure
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July 10 - 11 Hardi 24 Hour Trial Australia's Ultimate Reliblility Test
The Trial starts with the first rider leaving from the Kapunda Harness Racing Club complex on Hancock Road
at 11am on the 10th July and if all went well the first riders will return again at 11am on the 11th July 2021.
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Don't miss out on this exciting event.
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Save the Date for the Copyworld Walky 100!!
2021 supplementary Regulations and entries launching soon.
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The Burra Market will be on Saturday 21st August 2021, 10-2pm.
If you are interested in being a Stall Holder
please contact Jodie Quinn on 0417 992 809.
Hope to see you there!
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Eudunda Community Hub & Shed Trash & Treasure Market
Saturday 4th September
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