Did you know you can now have your rates notice sent to you by email instead of a printed notice via post?
Receiving your rates notice electronically will make it easier and more convenient for you to manage your accounts, save paper and reduce waste. Notices are sent directly to your nominated email address and are accessible on any electronic device: phone, tablet, laptop or desktop, as long as you have internet access.

To start receiving your rates notices via email:

Register Now for Ezybill     

*Please note you will need a copy of your current rates notice handy for the assessment number and valuation number.

You will receive your quarterly notices via EzyBill. Overdue Notices and other Council correspondence will only be issued to your postal address, so please ensure you keep your details updated with Council.

Pedestrian Crossing Upgrades 
 

🚧 ADVANCED NOTICE  🚧

Please note upgrades to the pedestrian crossings listed below will commence on February 15 and be completed by March 25;

- Intersection of West Street, Parks Street & Railway Terrace, Burra
- Intersection of Morehead Street and Market Street, Burra

Works will include new kerbing, pram ramps, traffic islands and paving.

                                               

Julia Road Bridge, Hampden 
 

At the Council Meeting held on the 20th of October 2020, members considered options and costings for upgrade works of the Julia Road Bridge in Hampden.
Council agreed that works will include removal of the steel structure and infill of the rail corridor, creating a ‘land bridge’ with funds of $450,000 allocated from general revenue. Design work has been completed and the tender phase under way, with submissions due 3pm 11th February 2021.

                                                          

                                                                            
"The Burra Bowling Cub recently upgraded their canteen from a faulty electric oven to a new gas top electric oven unit. This project could not have been done without the very useful ward funding provided through our Council. Many thanks for this fund. As a result we have just had a very successful tournament for Australia Day. A full house of 24 teams of 4 people from around the state enjoyed a fantastic dinner of weber lamb roast dinner and Pavlova deserts. 
The club aims is to further upgrade our kitchen and seating area with new Carpets and Furniture. This will bring us up to date as a perfect venue for  functions and events.
The club is also actively working with BowlsSA to look at new ventures which we hope will foster community connections"

Trevor Austin, Treasurer, Burra Bowls Inc.

                                                                            

The Bower Hall is receiving an upgrade with new floor tiling in the kitchen.

Star Club
 

Is your Club, Group or Association in need of some basic Risk Assessment knowledge? This webinar will take you through the basic steps your committee can take. Registration Link: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/5666466624902128385
The session will explore the following topics:
 Financial management that eliminates fraud and theft
 Keeping your people safe and happy
 Member protection
Child safety
 Complaints handling 
 Making sure we always have enough players

Contact Samantha on 0429 694 169 or email sfreeman@goyder.sa.gov.au
 

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. Face Masks Face masks are an additional physical barrier and help to stop the spread of COVID-19. At this time in South Australia it is not mandatory for the general community, but it is recommended to wear a mask when out in public if you are unable to physically distance.  Face masks (covering mouth and nose) are mandatory at all times while on an airplane or at any airport during your journey. People present at an airport in South Australia must also wear a face mask. Face masks are available to the community and can be collected from the Council Offices in Burra and Eudunda.                                                                            QR Code tracking QR code tracing has commenced – the COVID-safe check-in will be accessible through the free mySA GOV app. The data will only be available by SA Health for official contact tracing purposes and will be accessible for 28 days. A paper recording log will be available to businesses as a back-up if patrons do not have a mobile phone. You must use COVID-safe check-in at: supermarkets, department stores, hardware stores & general retail stores.

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised person to join our team! Click here for further info 

 

Replace the Waste
 

From March 1, 2021 single-use plastic straws*, stirrers and cutlery will no longer be supplied in South Australia. *Exemptions apply

South Australia’s Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 is the first legislation of its kind in Australia.

It’s a positive step towards avoiding waste and reducing the harm caused to our wildlife, including marine life, through litter and pollution. 

South Australians are committed to protecting the environment. We will lead the rest of the country by avoiding and replacing waste with reusable or recyclable alternatives to ensure the best environmental outcome for our ‘clean and green’ state. This is something we can all get behind and be proud of. 

Eudunda Community Op Shop
 

The old Carer's Link Op Shop at 7 Bruce Street, Eudunda is now going to become the Eudunda Community Op Shop, under the auspices of the Eudunda Community, Business & Tourism Committee (ECBAT). The new shop will be open on Wednesday 17th February 2021.

                                                       

Burra Regional Art Gallery Grant Success

 

Mid North Community Passenger Network

The Mid North Community Passenger is looking for volunteer drivers. This much need community service provides transport for the aged and others in the community access to transport to get to specialist and medical appointments in the Mid North or Adelaide.

The network prides itself on providing a professional and friendly service to those in need. The volunteers drivers are dedicated members of the community which ensure help is given when required.

New volunteers must do a mandatory accreditation which is free of charge and uniforms are supplied at no cost. If you are interested and want to join the network please contact Damien 88421677 for further information.

Northern & Yorke Landscape Board

 

Office for Ageing Well - Community Grants

 

SA Healthy Towns Challenge 

The SA Healthy Towns Challenge is a grants program for regional and rural towns to develop preventive health programs within their community, which will have measurable benefits (over 12 months) to the community’s health and wellbeing. Successful projects aim to increase access or opportunity for the community to make healthier choices or participate in activities with a prevention focus.

Grants of up to $50,000 each will be provided to a minimum of five towns (or groups of towns) each year for four years (until 2021), across the six regional SA Local Health Networks:

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network
• Limestone Coast Local Health Network
• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network
• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

The SA Healthy Towns Challenge is part of the SA government’s Healthy Communities Program, which supports community-wide health and prevention action to help reduce preventable disease and injury and improve health and wellbeing.

At the end of each funding round the SA Healthy Towns Challenge Award will be presented to the town that achieves the most improvements towards healthier living.

Final Round of Healthy Towns Grants Now Open 

 

18/01/2021 | Stephen Wade MLC

Regional and rural communities are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help improve the health and wellbeing of their towns.

Minister for Health and Wellbeing Stephen Wade said through the SA Healthy Towns Challenge, the Marshall Liberal Government has committed $1 million to support regional communities with local initiatives.

“Many of the risk factors for chronic disease can be prevented or reduced through communities working together to support a healthy environment and we encourage communities to participate in SA’s Healthy Towns Challenge,” Minister Wade said.

“Maintaining good health and wellbeing is a shared responsibility between government, individuals and communities more broadly and through the Healthy Towns Challenge we have already invested almost $1 million into projects and community-led organisations across the state.”

As part of the fourth and final round of the program, successful applicants will receive up to $50,000 in June 2021 to develop programs to improve the health and wellbeing of their communities, which will have measurable benefits over 12 months.

Wellbeing SA Chief Executive Lyn Dean said many chronic illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease share the same risk factors and are preventable.

“By actions such as increasing physical activity, eating healthier, quitting smoking and cutting back on alcohol, South Australians can enjoy an improved quality of life,” Ms Dean said.

“Successful Healthy Town Challenge projects in the past have aimed to increase access or create opportunities in the community to make healthier choices and participate in activities that encourage physical activity, healthy eating and positive mental health and wellbeing.

“Funded projects have ranged from community gardens, cooking lessons, walking trails, outdoor gyms and bike programs and I am looking forward to seeing the applications we receive this year.”

Applications close on Friday 26 March 2021. Visit the SA Healthy Towns Challenge website for more information and to apply.  

Heritage Grants - Round 3 is Now Open

If you own a State Heritage Place or a place in a State Heritage Area and are planning a conservation project that will help to conserve or protect significant fabric or heritage values, you may be eligible to receive a SA heritage grant. As well as the urgency and importance of conservation work, other aspects that may be considered when allocating funding includes the extent to which the project contributes to:

• the community - works with ‘public good’ component
• heritage tourism - works that will result in increased visitation of a Place or Area
• heritage trades and training - works that use traditional trades and skills and/or support specialised training
• adaptive reuse - conservation works that support compatible new uses or continued use of a Place
• places at risk - works to prevent further deterioration and conserve fabric at risk
• remote and very remote places - works that support the regions.

Funding is provided on a dollar-for-dollar basis and is available for private owners, companies, local councils & community groups who are owners of State Heritage Places, and owners or businesses within a State Heritage Area. State Heritage Places owned by the State Government are not eligible.

Round 3 will be open from 12 December 2020 until 26 February 2021. No late applications can be considered. Applications must be submitted through the Grant Management System at the following link: gmsportal.environment.sa.gov.au

For further information, visit https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/topics/heritage/heritage-grants

Tourism Industry Development Fund
 

The South Australian Government recognises the huge impact that COVID-19 has had on the tourism sector across regional South Australia.  The Tourism Industry Development Fund is designed to support and stimulate private sector investment in new and improved regional accommodation, and the development of quality tourism product and experiences. It aims to assist in the COVID recovery of regional tourism by encouraging regional operators to improve and diversify so they can attract more visitors and get a higher return on their offering. 
 
Through the South Australian Tourism Commission, the State Government is committing $20 million to the Tourism Industry Development Fund over two years to support regional tourism in South Australia.  Applicants can seek grants from $20,000 to $500,000 (excluding GST) with a maximum of 30 per cent State Government grant of the total project value. 
 
There are two streams in the Tourism Industry Development Fund Regional Infrastructure Project  |  Regional Product and Experience Development Projects 
 
For further information visit: https://tourism.sa.gov.au/support/tourism-industry-development-fund  
 
Applications close 5.00pm, 31st March 2022 OR until all funds have been allocated 
 

Caravan Parks Defibrillator Subsidy 

In 2019, the Federal Government in partnership with Caravan Industry Association of Australia, launched a Caravan Park Defibrillator Subsidy Program for Caravan Parks to encourage operators to install these devices to help save the lives of those people experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest.  The funding of $1 million from the government will match dollar to dollar up to $1000 per unit (excluding GST) purchased by an operator. 
 
Caravan Industry Association of Australia will manage the implementation and the roll out of the program. 
 
For further information visit: https://www.caravanindustry.com.au/defib-subsidy-overview 
 
Applications close June 30th, 2021 
  

Free Disability Support Training - 
Friday 19th February 2021

    

2021 Pancake Day -
16th February 2021 

Robertstown Community Markets -
Sunday 14th March 2021

   

A Migrant's Son Performance -
Monday 22nd March 2021

Tickets on sale February 22. Book online countryarts.org.au or call 7009 4400

   

The theme for this year's Regional Forum is Water Balance in the Region.

Held in the Clare Valley on Friday, 26 March 2021, the forum will focus on:

• Water for Wellbeing and Community Resilience
• Water for the Environment
• Water for the Economy

It will also consider water requirements in a changing climate, including potential socio-economic opportunities.

The Regional Forum is led by the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board with support from its Regional Alliance partners The Legatus Group and Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North.

Follow the link to register To register, click here https://waterbalance.eventbrite.com.au/
Further information will be available in the near future.
 

Vivaldi in the Vines. Don't miss this fundraiser for St Mary's Anglican Church Burra. 
NEW DATES - Adelaide | Sevenhill | Burra
Early bird prices until February 28.

The Easter Concert will feature The Adelaide Baroque Orchestra playing on original instruments and one of Australia’s leading young singers, the Counter Tenor Max Riebl.
Easter usually means many performances of Handels “Messiah” or one of the Bach passions. However these concerts offer a very special magnificent performance of a Haydn masterpiece and a Vivaldi rarity.
Haydn’s “The Seven Last Words of Christ” was commissioned in 1786 for the Good Friday service at the Oratorio de la Santa Cueva in Cadiz, Spain. As a work specifically designed for a specific time it is rarely heard. However such was its popularity at the time that Haydn prepared 3 versions, the original full orchestral version, a choral version and a chamber version for sting quartet. For this rare performance we are pleased to present members of the Adelaide Baroque Orchestra in the latter version.
To compliment and continue the story of the crucifixion the Haydn will be followed by Vivaldi’s sublime setting of the Stabat Mater with Counter Tenor, Max Riebl as soloist. The Stabat Mater is one of the most famous medieval religious poems depicting the anguish of Mary at the foot of the cross. Set by numerous composers over the centuries, the Vivaldi ranks as his only setting of the text and one of the most beautiful.

Book tickets here https://valleyproductions.com.au/index.php/upcoming-events

AGL Rally SA - Rally of the Heartland
8th & 9th May 2021