October 2022
14: 2022 Council Election Ballot Packs on their way!
14: Public Meeting 7pm, Burra Town Hall
15: Brad Butcher at The Barn 5.30pm, Wombat Flat
15&16: Goyder Gardens Weekend 10am
15: Levi Creek Revegetation 2pm, Intersection Frankton Road and North East Hills Road, Frankton
16: Clare Valley Wine and Wilderness Trail's Stage 5 Opening 9am
18: Council Meeting: 1 pm, Burra Council Office
20: It's Story Time @your library 9.30 am - 10.30 am
20: Re-Purpose Re-Make Your Jewellery 2pm, Burra Community Library
20: Burra Mobile COVID-19 Clinic 10am - 2.00pm, Burra Hospital
20: Jewellery Re-Purpose & Papercraft Activities 2pm, Burra Community Library
21: Knitting Group 10 am, Burra Community Library
23: Decorative Vegetable Gardening Workshop, Hallett Community Hub
23: Robertstown Community Market 10.30am, Robertstown Peace Hall
24: Staying Safe Online 9.30am, Burra community Library
24: Clare Valley Community Kitchen 11.45pm, Barbara J Long Function Room
27: Goyder Business Breakfast 7am, Burra Town Hall
28: Terowie's Halloween Quiz Night 6.30pm, Terowie Institute Hall
29: Trick or Treat Halloween Party 6pm Eudunda Centenary Gardens
30: Farrell Flat Sustainable Market & Junk Arts Festival
30: Government House Open Day 10am - 4pm, Government House
November 2022
2: Burra Hospital Auxiliary Melbourne Cup Lunch 11am, Burra Town Hall
2: Good NeighBurra Project 10am. Burra Bowling Club
2: Anxiety in Your Child 6pm - 8pm
3: It's Story Time @your library 9.30 am - 10.30 am, Burra Community Library
5: Eudunda Trash & Treasure Produce Market 8.30am, Council Depot Eudunda
6: Art of the Flower and Garden Closes 4pm, Burra Regional Art Gallery
8: Clare Valley Community Kitchen 11.45pm, Barbara J Long Function Room
9: Read Between the Lines 11am, Burra Community Library
10: Ballot Papers should have been returned by mail using the self addressed envelope in your ballot pack
12: Car Boot Sale (Trash ‘n Treasure) 10.00am, Burra St Marys Anglican Church
17: It's Story Time @your library 9.30 am - 10.30 am, Burra Community Library
17: Re-Purpose Re-Make Your Jewellery 2pm, Burra Community Library
18: Citizen of the Year Awards close
21: Clare Valley Community Kitchen 11.45pm, Barbara J Long Function Room
24: Plant Swap 2pm, Burra Community Library
25: Knitting Group 10 am, Burra Community Library
*further information provided below on each event
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2022 Council Elections - Live Local. Vote Local.
This October, vote for what affects you in your local council elections – watch out for your ballot pack in your mail and vote local.
Meet your candidates by going to https://result.ecsa.sa.gov.au/lgeresults?council=GOY where you can read about each of the candidates for each Ward in the Goyder region.
Find out more about the 2022 Elections at www.councilelections.sa.gov.au
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Australia Day Awards 2023
Each year the Regional Council of Goyder seeks nominations from the Goyder community for the following 4 categories in each of the 4 Council wards-
1.Citizen of the Year Award-
Presented to someone in your community making an extraordinary contribution to the community
2.Young Citizen of the Year Award-
Presented to an emerging leader who is making a difference in the community
3.Community Event of the Year Award-
Presented to a person or group who has staged the most outstanding event for their community
4.Active Citizenship (new award for 2022)-
Presented to a person or group delivering outstanding work on an event or project during the past calendar year.
Successful applicants will then be put forward for the “Goyder Australia Day Awards”-
1.Goyder Citizen of the Year
2.Goyder Young Citizen of the Year
3.Goyder Community Event of the Year
Nominations are open for community members, and groups, to nominate someone who makes a real difference in your town, and to give them the opportunity to be rewarded and recognised for their important contribution.
Outstanding contribution and community service includes areas such as; education, health, fund-raising, charitable and voluntary services, business, sport, arts, the environment, or any other area that contributes to the advancement and wellbeing of a community.
Click on the link below to nominate online or hard copy nominations forms will be available at the Eudunda and Burra Council offices. You can also nominate online directly at citizenoftheyear.com.au
Nominations close 18th of November 2022.
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👻 Halloween in the Gardens 👻
Put the date in your diary (phone) and start organising your costume!
Goyder YAC has been working really hard to put together another fun and FREE event for the Community.
Saturday 29th October 2022. 6 pm onwards Eudunda Centenary Gardens
We hope to see your there.🎃
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Market Street Footpath and Carpark Works
Denco Civil carrying out footpath and carpark works for Council.
Footing of new path poured, commencement of concrete retaining wall.
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Allen Street Stormwater works
Completion of concrete drain along Allen Street to manage stormwater run off.
Further kerbing works scheduled for Allen St and Lower Thames St early 2023.
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WARD FUNDING UPDATED
Due to the upcoming elections and Council being in caretaker mode from the 6th of September, the September Ward Funding Period will be postponed until November 2022.
Opening Date- Tuesday 1 November 2022
Closing Date- Wednesday 30 November 2022 5pm.
Applications will then be considered at the December 2022 Council Meeting.
Applications forms are available on the Council website or for more information contact Council on 8892 0100.
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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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Goyder Business Breakfast
Thursday 27th October 2022 Burra Town Hall 7am
Goyder Business Breakfast with guest speakers: Jeremy Carn, AusIndustry; Cathie Brown, Leaders Institute of SA & Emily Riggs, Iris & Wool.
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Whyte Yarcowie Wind Farm Community Drop-in Sessions
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Opening of Stage 5 Clare Valley Wine & Wilderness Trail
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Salinity levels impact subsoil on Goyder's Line farms
Wrapping up this month is the Goyder’s Line project, a busy, one-year Australian Government-funded project which helped our region’s most vulnerable farmers adapt to changing climatic conditions.
As part of the project, Northern and Yorke Landscape Board worked with 12 landholders in the vicinity of Goyder’s Line to take soil samples.
Landscape Project Officer Libby Duncan and PIRSA Principal Consultant Brian Hughes used a hydraulic soil corer to investigate the soil profile between 10cm and 40cm. They found that reduced ground cover and limited harvest opportunities had caused inherent salinity levels to rise and impact the critical 20-40cm subsoil where crop roots grow in some situations. Deep testing also provided information on availability of major nutrients such as nitrogen and sulphur down the profile and other subsoil issues such as toxic boron.
It showed the farmers involved how important soil testing is to pinpoint corrective treatments. As Libby said, “With fertiliser prices and transport costs at all-time highs, critically looking at what soil nutrients are needed before ordering has saved landholders considerable money this season”. A new DGT Phosphorus test which measures plant available P was demonstrated with participants and highlighted some paddocks have very high P levels with surplus supply for multiple crops while others are still responding significantly.
The Goyder’s Line project was supported by the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
Did you know the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board has a full-time soil officer? Geoff Kew brings decades of soil experience to our team to help primary producers navigate soil health and improve productivity. Call us on 8841 3444.
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Soil testing as part of the Goyder's Line Project. Image: Libby Duncan
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Calling all young photographers!
'What’s in your backyard?’ photo competition with Costa and Junior Landcare is now open!
Joining forces with Junior Landcare, host of Gardening Australia and Landcare champion Costa Georgiadis is calling on Aussie kids to take part in the ‘What’s in your backyard?’ photo competition and share with him why their backyard is important to them.
With great prizes up for grabs including a visit from Costa for the wining school or youth group, get outside and take some photos of the fauna and flora and then jump on the website and tell Costa why they are so important to you!
competition closes 31 October so get snapping!
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Small Business Financial Counselling
Rural Business Support's (RBS) team of Business Financial Counsellors are available to support eligible small business owners who are in financial distress.
What is the RBS Small Business Financial Counselling Program?
The Small Business Financial Counselling (SBFC) program provides FREE practical support to eligible small business owners in rural and regional areas who are currently in financial distress due to the ongoing impact of COVID, drought or recent bushfires.
Why should I work with a Business Financial Counsellor?
Business Financial Counsellors are skilled at identifying opportunities and threats to businesses. But more importantly, they can help you to proactively map a way forward by helping you to develop a strategy to help ease some of your financial pressures.
Your team at RBS will support you to:
• Identify how COVID restrictions are impacting your cash flow and what financial support might be available to alleviate some of your financial distress
• Develop plans to manage your cash flow and creditor payments moving forwards
• Prepare for talks with lenders, major service providers and insurance companies
• Access dispute resolution services
• Connect with broader professional advice and support
• Identify opportunities for you to apply for government and community grants, programs or schemes
Is my business eligible to access the SBFC program?
To be eligible to receive financial counselling, a small business must:
• Have 19 employees or less
• Be experiencing, or at risk of, financial hardship due to COVID, drought or bushfire
• Be located in an area classified as rural (i.e. outside of the greater Adelaide metropolitan area)
• Our services are free, confidential and independent.
Our Business Financial Counsellors live and work in rural and regional communities, so they understand well the challenges that local business owners are facing.
If you are a small business owner in financial distress, or you work with small business owners who could benefit from a chat with one of our Business Financial Counsellors, please refer them to RBS on FREECALL 1800 836 211.
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Eudunda & Robertstown School Community Library
School Holiday Opening Hours
Library Open:
Monday 3rd Oct – Closed
Tuesday 4th Oct – 10:00 – 12:00, and 13:00 (1pm) – 17:00 (5pm)
Wednesday 5th Oct – 10:00 – 12:00, and 13:00 (1pm) – 18:00 (6pm)
Thursday 6th Oct – 10:00 – 12:00, and 13:00 (1pm) – 17:00 (5pm)
Friday 7th Oct – 10:00 – 12:00, and 13:00 (1pm) – 17:00 (5pm)
Monday 10th Oct – Closed
Tuesday 11th Oct – 10:00 – 12:00, and 13:00 (1pm) – 17:00 (5pm)
Wednesday 12th Oct – 10:00 – 12:00, and 13:00 (1pm) – 18:00 (6pm)
Thursday 13th Oct – 10:00 – 12:00, and 13:00 (1pm) – 17:00 (5pm)
Friday 14th Oct – 10:00 – 12:00, and 13:00 (1pm) – 17:00 (5pm)
Games in the Library Starts:
Wednesday 5th Oct – 14:00 (2pm)
Wednesday 12th Oct – 14:00 (2pm)
Library Back To Normal Times From 17th Oct 2022
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Burra Community Library School Holiday Opening Hours
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what does the Census tell us about how we work and study
On Wednesday 12 October 2022, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) published the second release of 2021 Census data.
The data answers key questions about:
• What new occupations are emerging across Australia?
• What have people been studying?
• How many people were working from home?
• How did people travel to work?
The data is available on the Australian Bureau of Statistics website. Click the link below.
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Landscape SA Northern and Yorke - Spring Walk and Talk
Learn from a local expert about how to protect and restore native habitat in your community.
Wednesday, 28 September
Gawler River Riparian Restoration project
Anne Marie and Graham Brookman
9.30am – 11.30am
80 Clifford Rd, Hillier
Friday, 7 October
Ardrossan Grasslands Restoration
Adrian Shackley
2pm - 4pm
Corner of Park Terrace and Esplanade, Ardrossan
Tuesday, 11 October
Tarcowie Landcare Group Biolinks Corridors Revegetation project
June Jenkins and Chris Grabczewski
1pm – 3pm ‘Parkland’s’ Corner of Tarcowie Road and Clarke Road, Tarcowie
Friday, 14 October
Snowtown Park Lands Revegetation program
Anne Brown and Bruce Michael
1pm - 3pm
Windfarm Road, Barunga Gap
Saturday, 15 October
Levi Creek Revegetation
Donna Lehman, Adrian Shackley & Rebecca Agius
2pm - 4pm
Intersection of Frankton Road and North East Hills Road, Frankton
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Government House Open Day
Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC and Mr Rod Bunten are inviting members of the public to pack a picnic and join in the fun at the Government House Open Day on Sunday, October 30.
Held in conjunction with Children’s Week, the Open Day will feature a range of activities for both the young and young at heart, including a life-sized replica of a Royal Flying Doctor Service plane, giant games courtesy of the Girl Guides South Australia, a cupcake decorating competition, quizzes, and live music.
Gates open from 10am to 4pm, with members of the public welcome to explore the public rooms, take a tour of the Vice Regal residence, and view a special display celebrating the life of Her Majesty The Queen.
Refreshments, including freshly baked scones made by the South Australian Country Women’s Association, will be available for purchase.
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DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT SESSION
- BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Wednesday 2nd November 2022 6pm - 8pm
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Notification of Planned Activity for Airborne Gravity Survey
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Inspiring South Australian Women's Award
If you know of an inspiring woman in SA, why not pay her the ultimate compliment and nominate her for the Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award.
Let’s recognise the outstanding and impactful contribution to the community by amazing women and show them what they do makes a difference.
Nominate them for the 2023 Inspiring SA Women’s Award.
Nominations close on 31 October 2022 and there’s just a handful of questions on line to answer and show a South Australian woman how truly appreciated she is.
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Eligible organisations can now apply for funding through the Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program (CRSFP).
The objective of CRSFP is to provide access to funding for the development of sustainable, functional, inclusive and fit-for-purpose active recreation and sport facilities that meet the current and future needs of the South Australian community.
CRSFP will assist eligible organisations to develop infrastructure that directly addresses demonstrated need and supports participation through the rational development of good quality projects.
CRSFP is aligned with the ORSR 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, which has an ambitious set of goals to get South Australians moving. One of the priorities of the Strategic Plan is the development of places and spaces that encourage and support movement, play and performance, and are accessible to all.
In 2022-23, $5,524,000 in funding is available.
Applications close midday on Friday 9 December 2022.
Direct any enquiries to Heidi Hodge on 8892 0100
or email sro@goyder.sa.gov.au
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RAA has once again committed $70,000 in funding to be awarded to community groups, schools, and not-for-profit organisations to help fund safety projects in regional SA.
Applicants can apply for funding between $500 and $10,000 to fund their safety project, program or activity.
Who can apply for funding?
Groups that are eligible to apply for funding must be regional* and include:
- not-for-profit organisations
- schools
- community groups
Applications close on 31 October.
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2022-23 Bite-sized Grants
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 SmartyGrants online portal.
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Reconciliation Education Activities Grants
Reconciliation SA will provide grants that range from $500 -$2000 to South Australian Schools, Kindergartens and early childhood settings with the aim to broaden and deepen the education sectors’ engagement and participation in reconciliation activities and collaborating with First Nation peoples through designing student learning opportunities.
Applications through this fund can be submitted until November 2022, or until funds have been disbursed.
Please ensure that you have contacted Reconciliation SA prior to completing the form to check that funds are still available at the time of application.
Please note that to be eligible for this grant you need to have a Reconciliation Action Plan in your site or be taking steps to implement a RAP.
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Strengthening Rural Communities Small & Vital
Round 15 Now Open!
Applications close 5pm AEST 29 November 2022
Announced late March 2023
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Applications close 5pm AEST 29 November 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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Burra Regional Art Gallery
ART OF THE FLOWER AND GARDEN 2022
Finders Keepers
Main Gallery Room
Sponsored by Adchem Burra
Framing Nature: Botanic Gardens Art Group
Bence Room
22 September to 6 November 2022
Image Credit: Silver princess, Sandra Johnston
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Brad Butcher with special guest Jodi Martin
Saturday 15th October 2022 Gates open 5.30pm Music 7pm
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Goyder Gardens Weekend
October 15 & 16 2022
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Join us in the Garden at 2 Morehead Street (Wandillah)
Super Saturday hours extended to 6pm. Music continues by Tamarisque.
Food and Clare Valley Refreshments available.
Sunday wind down at Wandillah. Finish off a garden filled weekend with Caitlin Drew and the Little Tinnie Roaming Retro Bar.
$16.50 includes entrance to all gardens both days.
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Jewellery Re-Purpose & Papercraft Activities
2pm October 20th
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It's Story Time @yourlibrary
9.30 am October 20th & November 3rd & 17th 2022
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Decorative Vegetable Gardening Workshop
Sunday October 23rd Hallett Community Hub
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The Burra Community Library Knitting Group
10 am October 21st and November 25th 2022
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Robertstown Community Market
Sunday 23rd October 2022
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Staying Safe Online
Monday 24th October 9.30am
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Clare Valley Community Kitchen
24th October 2022 11.45pm - 2pm
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Terowie's Halloween Quiz Night
Friday 28th October 2022 6.30pm
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Edunda Trick or Treat Halloween Party
6pm Saturday 29th October 2022
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Farrell Flat Sustainable Market & Junk Arts Festival
30th October 2022
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Burra Hospital Auxiliary Melbourne Cup Lunch
11am Tuesday November 1st 2022 Burra Town Hall
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Good NeighBurra Project
First Wednesday of the Month
"Lifeline"
November 2nd 2022
Burra Bowling Club from 10am till 12.30pm
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Eudunda Community Hub & Shed Trash
& Treasure Produce Market
5th November 2022
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Read Between The Lines - Book Discussion Group
Burra Community Library
11am November 9th 2022
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Car Boot Sale St. Mary's Anglican Church
Saturday November 12th 2022 10 - 2pm
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Plant Swap
meet.swap.grow@BurraLibrary
Thursday 2-3pm November 24th 2022
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