Coorong District Council in Tailem Bend, South Australia | Government organisation

Coorong District Council

Locality: Tailem Bend, South Australia

Phone: +61 1300 785 277

Address: 95-101 Railway Terrace 5260 Tailem Bend, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.coorong.sa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 UPDATE - - Owner found. Thanks for sharing everyone. Lost Dog This female was found in Meningie today with no microchip. ... If you are the owner, or may know the owner, please contact our General Inspector on 1300 785 277.

25.01.2022 COUNCIL MEETING Join us for our live stream council meeting! Click on the link below or head over to the Coorong District Council YouTube Chanel.

25.01.2022 ATTENTION all Narrung Ferry users The Narrung Ferry service will be temporarily closed from 9am until 3pm Wednesday 25 November, weather permitting. The disruption is due to routine maintenance. Alternate crossing:... Downstream: via Meningie We thank ferry users for their patience.

24.01.2022 || Seeking Feedback - Community Land Management Plan || An amended Community Land Management Plan (CLMP) has been developed for the Old Council Chambers, Meningie. The plan has been drafted including land identified as 14 Princes Highway (Lot 190 & 191, CT 5807/245 and CR 5754/491) Meningie, as Community Land. The proposed amended Community Land Management Plan is available to view on Council's website or by visiting any Council office .... Written submissions addressed to the CEO are invited by 5:00pm, this Thursday (22 October) via email ([email protected]) or by post to PO Box 399, Tailem Bend SA 5260. https://www.coorong.sa.gov.au//seeking-feedback-old-counci

24.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS! Successful Coorong District Council ORSR Active Club Grant Recipients ... Meningie Football Club $ 3,000 Meningie Sailing Club $ 1,430 Meningie Tennis Club $ 1,870 Tailem Bend Bowling Club $ 1,000 Tailem Bend Cricket Club $ 1,870 Tailem Bend Football Club $ 3,000 Tailem Bend Netball Club $ 3,000 Tintinara Golf Club $ 1,700

23.01.2022 We want your feedback - this is Your Community, Your Vision and Your Plan! Council is currently consulting on the Community Vision Plan 2021 - 2025. This document will set the Council's vision and goals over the next four year period. It's important that our community helps guide this document as we look to shape our future. You can do this by completing an online submission ... https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CoorongdistrictcouncilYourPl Submissions and feedback are invited until Friday, 18 December. More information, including upcoming Community Workshops can be found on our website www.coorong.sa.gov.au/yourplan

21.01.2022 COONALPYN COMMUNITY GARDEN OPENING - 11 MARCH Who loves fresh, seasonal, locally grown produce?? We sure do! Council and the Coonalpyn Community Hub have partnered to create the Coonalpyn Community Garden, a fresh food project that received funding through the SA Healthy Towns Challenge.... Garden volunteers have done an amazing job in creating a sustainable community garden that will produce seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs for the Coonalpyn community to enjoy. The community garden will be officially opened next week on Thursday 11 March at 2pm, with special guest Sophie Thomson (ABC Gardening Australia presenter) in attendance. Please contact Council to register your RSVP if you wish to attend. Media release: https://www.coorong.sa.gov.au//coonalpyn-community-garden-

20.01.2022 || Community Drought Outreach Event - Tailem Bend, 16 March || National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency and Rotary Australia Community Outreach Events are coming to Tailem Bend on TUESDAY 16 MARCH to provide support and advice on the drought, flood and challenges like COVID-19. These events bring together all levels of government, charities, not-for-profit and agricultural organisations to support farmers and rural and regional communities li...ving through the immediate and longer-term effects of drought. It is an excellent opportunity for farmers, families and rural communities to grab a bite to eat, catch up with friends and neighbours and find out what support is available during drought and tough times. Come down to the Tailem Bend Town Hall, between 10am 2pm and say hello.

20.01.2022 Meningie folks - Please note that the Meningie Information Hub will be open until 12pm on Monday 19th October, and then closed for the remainder of the day. If you require any assistance in the interim, please contact Council on 1300 785 277.

19.01.2022 On the move ... the mobile skate ramp was re-located to Tailem Bend today! Please remember to respect and area and have fun To find out when it's next in your area view the mobile skate ramp calendar on Council's website.... https://www.coorong.sa.gov.au//outdoor-a/mobile-skate-park

17.01.2022 MOBILE SKATE RAMP ON THE MOVE The skate ramp will move on to Meningie on Friday, 30 October - where it will be located at the old netball courts until 22 December 2020. Thankyou Meningie Netball Club for hosting the skate ramp on a nice flat surface at the old netball courts! ... Don't forget your helmet, and please remember to respect the area and have fun! To find out when the mobile skate ramp may be coming to your area, the full calendar is on our website: https://www.coorong.sa.gov.au//outdoor-a/mobile-skate-park #mobileskateramp #roomtomoveroomtoplay

17.01.2022 You may have noticed some Coorong Council signage located on Granites Road in Tailem Bend. This signage is relating to the Granites Road project that will look to repair the drainage under the road and the damage to the road surface. This has been an ongoing issue for quite some time and Council are investigating options to repair the issues.

14.01.2022 2021 Australia Day Award Nominations Now Open It's time to celebrate our home-grown heroes! Nominations are now open for: Citizen of the Year... Young Citizen of the Year Community Event of the Year Community Project of the Year Nominations close at 5:00pm, Friday 4 December 2020. You can download a nomination form from our website www.coorong.sa.gov.au/australiaday Media Release: https://www.coorong.sa.gov.au//2021-coorong-australia-day-

12.01.2022 Reminder - the Meningie Community Vision Plan workshop is happening on Monday next week - come along and bring your ideas to help us build the 2021 -2025 Plan! If you can't attend, share your ideas by completing an online submission https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CoorongdistrictcouncilYourPl

12.01.2022 2021 Australia Day Award Nominations Closing Soon Help celebrate our home-grown heroes! Nominations are now open for: Citizen of the Year... Young Citizen of the Year Community Event of the Year Community Project of the Year Hurry - nominations close at 5:00pm, Friday 4 December 2020. You can download a nomination form from our website www.coorong.sa.gov.au/australiaday

12.01.2022 || Mayor’s Message || Here's Mayor Simmons with the highlights from the October Council meeting. Congratulations to the clubs and community groups who were successful in receiving funding through Council’s 2020-21 Community Grants Program! ... You can now also watch our Council meetings online: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=6MXVdz6lsXU #sacouncils #partofyoureveryday

11.01.2022 http:// POSITION RE-ADVERTISED // We are recruiting for a Planning Officer - The successful applicant will work in a regional environment that is experiencing growth , still close to the city , and fully transitioned to the new e-planning portal .... Based in Tailem Bend This position will provide statutory planning responsibilities including development assessment, compliance and site inspections, and be a first point of contact for planning enquiries The ideal candidate will have 2 years' experience in a similar role More information is available on our website https://www.coorong.sa.gov.au//planning-officer-re-adverti Applications close at 12 noon on Monday, 22 March 2021 (previous applicants do not need to re-apply).

11.01.2022 WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS - - Important Notice Please note that due to the forecasted extreme heat tomorrow , all Council Waste Transfer Stations (excepting Meningie) will be closed. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

09.01.2022 Please note that tomorrow is a Total Fire Ban day in the Murraylands and Upper South East areas.

06.01.2022 http:// JOB OPPORTUNITY // Are you an expert number cruncher? This may be the position for you! Council is seeking applications for a Finance Officer - Accounting, to provide high level finance support in accordance with accounting standards and legislative responsibilities.... Mid-career opportunity for someone with 2 - 3 years experience in a similar role Based in Tailem Bend An eye for detail and ability to provide broad finance support (especially at EOFY!) Information is available on our website https://www.coorong.sa.gov.au///finance-officer-accounting Hurry, applications close at 5:00pm on Monday 26 October 2020.

06.01.2022 Please join us in watching the January Council Meeting. Click the link below or head to our YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/w5S_nLgtiCQ

04.01.2022 Do you have a COVID-Safe Plan for a Council Facility booking? Community groups may be aware that updates to COVID-Safe Plans were applied automatically last week by SA Health in line with new restrictions. For groups with Council facility bookings, we ask that you familiarise yourselves with the new requirements/obligations - if you have any questions you are welcome to contact Council's Community Development Team on 1300 785 277 to discuss.

04.01.2022 Please be aware that SA Health has issued a Health Alert for SA regions along the River Murray. SA Health maintains a number of surveillance strategies associated with mosquito borne viruses in SA. These include keeping a flock of sentinel chickens near Meningie for regular testing. Council has been made aware that one of the chickens has tested positive to Murray Valley Encephalitis Virus and Kunjin virus and are assisting SA Health with their investigations. We encourag...e residents and visitors to the area to protect against mosquito bites, by wearing long, loose fitting, light coloured clothing and using insect repellent which contains DEET or picaridin. For more information please refer to the post below or the SA Health website: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au//river+murray+mosquito+warn

03.01.2022 Unpacking at the Coorong Gallery The next exhibition is nearly installed! Come along on Friday (16 October) at 2:30pm and join us for a Devonshire afternoon tea and view the finished results.... The opening of the Kapunda Community Gallery's "In the Light" exhibition.

03.01.2022 Travelling the rural roads of the Council district over the coming weeks? Please be aware of our grader operators & construction team in the following areas: Graders: Yumali Road Area Coombe Area... Construction Team: Yumali Road

03.01.2022 Narrung Ferry users, please note the current temporary closure.

02.01.2022 MOBILE SKATE RAMP !! Look what is arriving in Meningie on Friday 30 October 2020! The mobile skate ramp will be located at the old netball courts in Meningie until 22 December 2020. ... Please remember to respect the area and don't forget your helmet. Have fun!

01.01.2022 http:// Coorong to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2020 // Join us in celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at three events to be held across the district in recognition of NAIDOC Week 2020: Monday 9 November - 2pm at Tintinara (flag raising ceremony followed by afternoon tea)... Thursday 12 November - 12pm at Meningie (flag raising ceremony followed by a Community BBQ) Friday 13 November - 10am at Tailem Bend (flag raising ceremony followed by morning tea) Media Release: https://www.coorong.sa.gov.au//coorong-to-celebrate-naidoc