Naracoorte Lucindale Council in Naracoorte, South Australia | Government organisation

Naracoorte Lucindale Council

Locality: Naracoorte, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8760 1100

Address: DeGaris Place 5271 Naracoorte, SA, Australia

Website: https://www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au

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24.01.2022 It will soon be Christmas, then New Year are you going to party like it’s 2021? Please don’t forget your woofer is absolutely terrified of random loud noises,... so please bring her in or make sure she’s somewhere she feels safe when it’s noisy, extra windy or thundering or lots of shouty-shout going on. #dogs #noise #party

24.01.2022 NARACOORTE TOWN HALL SURVEY CLOSING SOON There's only a couple of days left until our online survey closes on the Naracoorte Town Hall. If you've got a few minutes to complete it, we'd love to hear from you!... Council wants to understand how the community currently uses the Town Hall and how arts and cultural offerings can be integrated into its future use. Council has a strong commitment to developing an arts and cultural program in tune with the desires of the community and is seeking your input into what kinds of activities you are interested in. Feedback received will be used to develop a framework for the Naracoorte Town Hall to articulate its purpose and define its future direction. The online survey closes on Monday (30 November). You can complete it on our community consultation website at yoursay.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au/love-your-town-hall One from the archives - Naracoorte Town Hall circa 1900.

23.01.2022 LIMESTONE COAST TRANSPORT FORUM Keen to have your say on transport in the Limestone Coast? Come along to the Limestone Coast Leadership Program Transport Consultation Group forum next week! To register for the online forum on the 7th of October, go to: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZcvceusqzMvHNSRRKSqOWZ9MVNE68Dvu... To register for the in-person forum in Mount Gambier on the 8th of October, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lclp-transport-in-the-limes Registrations are essential.

23.01.2022 RURAL ROAD EXPENDITURE Every year Council makes decisions about how to allocate ratepayer funds to the range of services provided - such as roads, footpaths and kerbing, parks and gardens, library and community services, tourism and supporting local events. There are often competing needs and priorities. ... At times a section of the community may believe it is paying more than its fair share of rates for the services received. For example, funds received from rural ratepayers compared to rural road expenditure. Here are a few facts about how rates are allocated: Fact 1 54.8% is the five-year average spend on rural roads as a percentage of gross Council income (rates). This indicates that rates raised from rural areas is largely expended in rural areas. Fact 2 95.8% is the five-year average of rate revenue (generated outside of the Naracoorte Township) spent on rural roads. The chart below shows the five-year summary of rural revenue compared to direct spend on rural roads. This only includes directs costs attributable to roads, and there are other areas of expenditure in rural areas and small townships which will make the rural spend percentage higher than the 95.8% average. Fact 3 We are ONE community, and over time there will most likely be periods where expenditure is higher in one area than another, and this should be balanced over time as we collectively seek to provide good services and infrastructure for the whole of the Council area. Every year from April to June, Council invites the community to have input on the Budget and Annual Business Plan. This is your opportunity to tell us your priorities for the Council area. A copy of the Annual Business Plan is available at www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au//annualbusinessplanandbu

23.01.2022 VAMPIRE BOOKS THAT DON'T BITE Just in time for Halloween, here are Libraries SA's favourite vampire eBooks and audiobooks for young adults and adults. Explore young adult titles here: https://bit.ly/366NgBy ... Explore the full collection here: https://bit.ly/3mPM5MF

22.01.2022 LUCINDALE WORKING GROUP SET TO GET TO WORK The Lucindale Masterplan Centenary Park Working Group is set to meet shortly. Community representatives were recently appointed by the Naracoorte Lucindale Council to the Working Group after a call for nominations attracted strong interest from the Lucindale community.... The Working Group community representatives are Jane Menz, Amanda Carter, Sam Graetz and two Lucindale Area School students Madeline Redden and Hailey Brewster Strickland. They join Mayor Erika Vickery OAM, Cr Trevor Rayner, Cr Monique Crossling and Cr Tom Dennis on the Working Group. The Working Group will assist Council on the implementation of Centenary Park concepts, and also provide advice on Main Street design and signage locations. Following extensive consultation undertaken in 2019, the Lucindale Masterplan was endorsed by Council in February this year. For more information, go to Council’s YourSay website at https://yoursay.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au/lucindale-tow

22.01.2022 BLACKFORD-AVENUE RANGE FIRE RECOVERY Bendigo Bank's Robe & Districts Community Bank is helping the community grow in the wake of the Blackford-Avenue Range fire with a free tree drive! Phone the Robe branch on 8768 1855 to place your order.

21.01.2022 LUCINDALE OFFICE CLOSURE The Lucindale Council offices will be closed from Wednesday 23rd December 2020 and re-open on Tuesday 12th January 2021. For any queries, please phone the Naracoorte offices on 8760 1100.... Lucindale Community News and Events

20.01.2022 GET READY FOR MAD MARCH! The March Events List is out now and it's absolutely chock-a-block! The first two weeks of March feature the opening of the model train display at The Sheep's Back, an open garden and market day featuring Gardening Australia's Sophie Thomson and the Naracoorte Fringe Street Party! ... The second half of the month is just as action-packed with performances at the Naracoorte Town Hall, Welly's Poker Run and Harmony Day celebrations! Check out the images below to put the dates in your calendar now for "Mad March"!

19.01.2022 Council’s Director Operations, Steve Bourne has resigned from Council. Mr Bourne, has worked for the Naracoorte Lucindale Council since July 2011, commencing as the Director of Planning and Community Services and then in April 2015 accepting the position of Director Operations. Some of the major projects that have been completed during Mr Bourne’s nine years with the Naracoorte Lucindale Council are the upgrade of stormwater drainage in the Naracoorte, undergrounding powe...rlines and upgrading the road and streetscape along Robertson Street, developing and implementing masterplans for Memorial Parklands and Market Square, upgrades to the Naracoorte Aerodrome and the construction of the Lucindale Road roundabout which assisted in the development of the adjacent industrial land. Mr Bourne has been a strong advocate for the Naracoorte Regional Livestock Exchange with the many improvements completed, including: installation of the waste water treatment plant and weighbridge, construction of the roof over the cattle selling yards, upgrading the cattle loading ramps, and the upgrade of cattle selling pens. Many of these projects have been partly funded with external government grants. During Mr Bourne’s tenure he has overseen major road reconstructions including Butler Terrace, Old Caves Road, Coles Killanoola Road, Kingston Avenue and the Grubbed Road Bridge construction. Other road reconstructions include Fern Street, Pearson Street, Straun Street, Young Drive, Kowree Court, Globe Street, Flinders Lane, Campbell Street, Barclay Avenue, Platt Crescent, McCoy Street and Fifth and Second Streets, Frances. Under the stewardship of Mr Bourne, the Naracoorte Creek and Creek Walk Masterplan, Naracoorte Aerodrome Masterplan and Naracoorte Caves Trial Plan have recently been adopted by Council and will be implemented over the coming years. On behalf of the Council, I sincerely thank Mr Bourne for his leadership and commitment to the Naracoorte Lucindale Council and community and we wish Mr Bourne every success in his new role as General Manager of the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, CEO Trevor Smart said.

19.01.2022 FALLOW TOUR SET TO BE A SELL-OUT IN NARACOORTE THIS FRIDAY Tickets are almost sold out for this Friday night's performance at the Naracoorte Town Hall by award-winning Australian country artist Fanny Lumsden! Get in quick with last-minute ticket sales by going to www.fannylumsden.net

19.01.2022 NOMINATE FOR REGIONAL SPORTING ACADEMY Nominations have now opened for the 2020-21 Limestone Coast Regional Sporting Academy. Nomination forms and information for all programs can be found on the website at https://lclga.sa.gov.au//limestone-coast-regional/programs... Nominations close on the 30th October.

18.01.2022 FREE AGED CARE SUPPORT DROP-IN SESSION AT NARACOORTE LIBRARY A free COTA SA aged care support drop-in session will be held at the Naracoorte Library on Wednesday 2 December at 10-11am. If you'd like tech savvy assistance to navigate the My Aged Care website, call into the library for a chat with COTA SA Aged Care Volunteer Karyn Baker to help you with this and answer your aged care questions.... Information to take home will be available.

17.01.2022 MAYOR'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE My Christmas message this year is one of gratitude and hope. The events of this year have been challenging and it is with enormous pride that our community has faced these challenges with compassion, generosity, resilience and flexibility.... At the beginning of the year, SA had a number of severe bushfires and the community rallied to assist those who had been affected by supporting the Dollars for Doonas project. Even with the fundraising events being cancelled, the whole community’s generosity was fantastic which enabled the donation of bedding to all South Australians who had lost their homes. The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us all and I say thank you to everyone in our district for the way you have been compliant with the directions given by the State Government and worked together to keep our community safe. Sincere thanks go to all our health workers during these stressful times. Thank you to the police, defence personnel and the border communities who have been most impacted and supported the border personnel. We must be grateful for living in such a wonderful country and district and I hope that next year the Coronavirus will be controlled and we will be able to live our lives without the restrictions that have been so necessary this year. I wish you all a wonderful Christmas, a restful and joyous holiday break and a safe and healthy New Year. Mayor Erika Vickery OAM, Naracoorte Lucindale Council

15.01.2022 LIVING THE GOOD LIFE The first initiative of the Naracoorte Lucindale Wellbeing Program is set to kick off next week. The Good Life Project - a series of free workshops to help improve the health and wellbeing of over 65s in our Council area - will get underway on Thursday 4th March, and you can register for it now by contacting Good Country Physiotherapy on 8762 1515 or email [email protected]... The Naracoorte Lucindale Wellbeing Program is a joint partnership between Naracoorte Lucindale Council and the State Government under the Wellbeing SA Statewide Wellbeing Strategy. Also, check out the online survey on Council's website about the Wellbeing Program, which gives community members the chance to provide feedback on planned activities and events and also put forward ideas for other initiatives. You can complete the survey at https://yoursay.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au/naracoorte-lu

14.01.2022 Job losses, school interruptions, travel restrictions and other life changes have hit many people hard. Here's some tips for supporting those dealing with hardship: https://www.redcross.org.au//support-people-dealing-with-h

14.01.2022 Here are the nominations and pen allocations for sales at the Naracoorte Regional Livestock Exchange (NRLE) today. REMINDER only buyers, agents and their contractors, and staff are permitted for sales at the NRLE. Council and the Naracoorte Combined Agents have collectively agreed to the following to minimise the risk posed by the COVID-19 virus:... Only NRLE staff, agents and their contractors, buyers and transport operators to be on site. Vendors are not be permitted in the yards. All persons entering the yards must do so at the single designated point which will be monitored by security. Before entering the NRLE all persons must register their name and phone number and sign a visitor declaration with sale guidelines. Good hygiene and social distancing practices to be observed, a hand washing station is available at the designated access point to the yards. Following all directions provided by Council staff. With your support, we can maintain this essential service for the agricultural sector and community.

14.01.2022 FLYING THE FLAG FOR NARACOORTE SHOWCASE The Naracoorte P&A Society Show flags are now flying high in Ormerod Street, Naracoorte! Have you decided what you are entering in this year's Naracoorte Showcase yet?... Head on over to the Showday Online website to put in your online entries - it's that simple! Go to https://showday.online//45b6777c-4a7a-44bf-9c67-30b7149d52 Entries will also be taken in person on Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 at the Show office on Sandstone Ave.

13.01.2022 LIMESTONE COAST LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Applications are now open for the 2021 Limestone Coast Leadership Program. The innovative program - delivered throughout the region by the Leaders Institute of SA - is open to individuals who are ready to broaden their leadership capabilities and impact through personal growth, self-empowerment and relationship building.... For more information, go to https://www.lclga.sa.gov.au/limestone-coast-leadership-prog Applications close on 24 December.

13.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for Friday 27 November 2020 in the following Fire Ban Districts: West Coast - Severe Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Severe Lower Ey...re Peninsula - Severe Mid North - Severe Mount Lofty Ranges - Extreme Yorke Peninsula - Severe Lower South East - Severe Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted. The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow. The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan. FIRE DANGER RATING Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire. Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Severe, well prepared and actively defended houses can offer safety during a fire. BUSHFIRE PLAN If you don't have a plan to ensure your survival, leaving early before a fire starts is your safest option. In making your plan, you should be aware that in high fire danger conditions, essential services including mains-fed electricity and water supply may not be available due to the prevailing weather conditions. Landowners are asked to adhere to local harvest codes of practice which are available from your local council. Landowners are also asked to ensure that any burn-off activities conducted today are fully extinguished before midnight tonight. Agencies are advised to activate their Total Fire Ban procedures in preparation for these predicted fire weather conditions. For further information contact the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361 or visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au

13.01.2022 COVID-19 RECOVERY WEBINAR FOR SPORTING AND COMMUNITY GROUPS A recording of the webinar hosted by Norman Waterhouse on behalf of the Local Government Association of SA for sporting clubs and community organisations confronting financial hardship amidst the COVID-19 crisis is now available. This webinar featured a panel of experts experienced in advising sporting clubs and community organisations about their governance responsibilities and financial health.... Presentations were made about regulatory responsibilities for not-for-profit organisations, tips for board members, and advice for organisational restructuring. To check out the webinar, go to https://www.lga.sa.gov.au//webinar-recording-sporting-club

11.01.2022 The closing date for nominations has been extended to Wednesday 2nd December.

11.01.2022 WHAT DO YOU WANT IN YOUR COMMUNITY? Do you have projects or great ideas that you would like Council to consider in its 2021-22 Budget? If you do, Council wants to hear from you!... Now's the time to forward details to Council for consideration in its budget deliberations. Submissions must be in writing (by post or email) and received by Council by Friday, 19 March 2021. Submissions should be sent to the Council and marked "Budget Submissions", PO Box 555, Naracoorte, 5271, or [email protected]

10.01.2022 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO LEASE SWIMMING LAKE KIOSK Expressions of interest are now being sought to operate the Naracoorte Swimming Lake Kiosk. The lease will be for up to five years from 16 November this year. A nominal lease fee will apply.... An information sheet and expression of interest form are available on Council's website at www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au//expressions-of-interest or by contacting the Council Office on 08 8760 1100. An inspection of the kiosk may also be arranged by contacting the Council Office. Expressions of interest must be submitted in writing by 5pm on Friday 23 October.

09.01.2022 CHRISTMAS OFFICE CLOSURE Our offices in DeGaris Place, Naracoorte, will be closed from midday on Thursday 24th December 2020 and re-open at 8.30am on Monday 4th January 2021. *The Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre will be open every day except for Christmas Day and the afternoon of Christmas Eve.

08.01.2022 LIBRARY CHRISTMAS CHEER Naracoorte Library is certainly doing its bit to spread Christmas cheer in our community! The library has set up a fabulously festive Christmas display and staff are thoroughly enjoying seeing children's faces light up when they call in while participating in Naracoorte Lucindale Business and Tourism Association's Kids Christmas Trail.

08.01.2022 RAA Regional Safety Grants are now open! $50,000 is available to help community groups, schools and not-for-profit organisations based in regional South Austral...ia kick start critical safety projects. It’s part of RAA’s commitment to creating a safer state. Applications are open until 30th October. To find out more, please visit www.raa.com.au/safetygrants.

08.01.2022 SPOOKY SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT NARACOORTE LIBRARY Naracoorte Library's first Halloween-themed school holiday activity session last week was all about making mummies, scared cats and origami bats. Nine children thoroughly enjoyed the session, and the second session will be held tomorrow (Wednesday 7th October) at 10am.... Places are still available but bookings are essential as numbers are limited. Phone the Library on 8762 2338 to book or book online at https://www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au//school-holiday- The sessions are suitable for ages 4 and older.

07.01.2022 CORELLA PROGRAM SET TO KICK OFF NEXT WEEK The Council's Corella Monitoring and Management Program will commence on Monday 30th November. Shots may be fired during daylight hours in Naracoorte at, but not limited to, the Swimming Lake, Wortley Oval and Memorial Oval.

05.01.2022 NOVEMBER COUNCIL MEETING TODAY The November Council meeting will be held in the Council Chambers, DeGaris Place, Naracoorte, at 5pm today. The full agenda can be viewed on the website at www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au//2020-11-24-Council-Agen

04.01.2022 FRINGE COMING TO NARACOORTE! The Adelaide Fringe the biggest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere is coming to Naracoorte on Saturday 13 March! The Naracoorte Fringe Street Party will take over the Town Squares from 3-7pm in a free, family-friendly event which will showcase local performers from 3-5pm before the Fringe touring caravan takes centre stage with artists from around Australia from 5-7pm.... Local food vans and community groups will provide a scrummy range of food and non-alcoholic drink options and market stallholders will add to the festival atmosphere. Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery will also extend its opening hours on the day of the Naracoorte Fringe Street Party to hold an exhibition opening for Munda, an indigenous painter from Mount Gambier. The Naracoorte Town Squares will be completely transformed for the Fringe event, with lighting, bunting and an overload of the trademark pink Fringe colour. Supported by Naracoorte Lucindale Council, the Naracoorte Fringe Street Party is designed to be a fun, family friendly celebration of Naracoorte’s creative community. Make sure you don’t miss it!

03.01.2022 COMMUNITY MEMBER SOUGHT FOR BOTANICAL WORKING GROUP A position has become vacant on Council's Botanical Working Group for a community member for a two-year term. The Working Group's purpose is to provide reports to the Council's Strategic Asset & Planning Committee on:... 1) existing streetscapes in all townships with respect to the species, condition and acceptability as Council trees 2) principles and guidelines in relation to Council trees 3) matters relating to vegetation management on Council land, including parks and reserves 4) recommendations on matters relating to trees and Council streetscapes Existing members of the Working Group are Mrs Venita Bator, Mr Andrew Hutchison and Cr Ken Schultz. Nominations close on Friday 16 October and nomination forms are available on the website at www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au//nominate-for-a-botanica Naracoorte Creek Walk - photo credit Janet Haebich

03.01.2022 FREE GRANT SEEKER WORKSHOP FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS The FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal) is holding a free grant seeker workshop for community groups in SA. For more information and to register for the event, go to ... https://events.humanitix.com/frrr-south-australia-grant-see See more

01.01.2022 SWIMMING LAKE WILL OPEN THIS FRIDAY! It's the news you've all been waiting for! The Naracoorte Swimming Lake will open this Friday (27 November) as scheduled! The timing couldn't be more perfect, with the mercury set to hit a scorching 39 degrees!... While enjoying the iconic local attraction, remember that the consumption and possession of alcohol is prohibited at all times at the lake and surrounds. For more information on the lake, go to https://www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au//naracoorte-swim *Council has been advised that the Naracoorte Swimming Lake is excluded from the restrictions in place in regards to swimming pools, but other restrictions in relation to social distancing continue to apply and are accessible via www.covid-19.sa.gov.au

01.01.2022 SPORTS FUNDING ROUND OPENS THIS MONTH This month, a new round of the SA Recreation and Sport's Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program (CRSFP) opens. Now is the time for clubs to start preparing their application:... Discuss your project with local council/State sporting organisations Seek landowner consent Obtain project costings and quotes Draw up plans/designs Source and confirm 50% co-funding for the project Register your interest for the CRSFP here https://bit.ly/3hjoXDb