The Communicator - Autumn 2016 by DC Mallala

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Latest News 2016 Supplementary Election of Mayor The District Council of Mallala recently conducted its Supplementary Election for the position of Mayor. Two nominations were received being those of Marcus Strudwicke and Tony Flaherty. Ballot packs were posted to electors between 9 and 15 February 2015. Voting closed at 12 noon on Monday 29 February 2016, and the scrutiny and count commenced at 1:00pm at the Mallala Council Chambers.

At the conclusion of voting, Mr Tony Flaherty received 788 1st preference ballot papers, while Mr Marcus Strudwicke received 620 1st preference ballot papers. Overall, four informal ballot papers were received. 1412 ballot papers were received in total. On 3 March 2016 the formal results were received from the Electoral Commission of South Australia, with Deputy Returning Officer, Leeanne Redpath, declaring that Mr Tony Flaherty has been elected to the position of Mayor of the District Council of Mallala. Mr Tony Flaherty expressed his excitement and aims for the future saying, “It’s a good feeling, and I really want to try and right the damage that has been done”. The newly named Mayor also stated, “My main aim is to develop that mutual respect between everyone.” Council’s Acting CEO, Mr James Miller said, ‘On behalf of Council I warmly welcome Tony Flaherty and look forward to working closely with him over the ensuing period as we continue to lay the foundations that will take the District Council of Mallala forward’.

Autumn 2016

What’s in a name?

The District Council of Mallala has entered into a rebranding process in an effort to better connect the district for the future by proposing to change it’s name to one that is reflective of the whole district. Organisational Branding is one of the Acting Chief Executive Officer, James Miller’s, five key platforms for the period of January – June 2016 and within this plan is a review of Councils name/identity. Through initial community feedback by residents groups and recent media it has highlighted the need to review the Council’s name/identity and to investigate the implications this may have. Council endorsed at its meeting on the 21 March 2016 to initiate public consultation to gather community feedback on changing the name of Council to Adelaide Plains Regional Council. The proposed rebranding will see the current logo remain unchanged but will instead focus on renaming and as a first step, the council will be inviting members of the community to have a say. Mayor Tony Flaherty said “A Council name reflects who we are as a district and as a community, the current name does not do this holistically. The process of changing the Council’s name provides an opportunity to connect communities across the district, to bring a sense of association to the area and to positively promote the corporate and community image. It allows the Council to have a refreshed visual identity that more clearly expresses the council’s status.’’ “I am looking forward to seeing the public getting involved in this process when we open it up to the public for consultation,” Mr Flaherty said. Further information about the renaming process and the 12 week public consultation will be announced in the coming weeks via the local newspapers and website

Your Councillors

Mayor - Tony Flaherty

Australia Day Awards

5 Germantown Rd, Two Wells SA 5501 Tel (08) 8520 3440 Mob 0456 939 376 Email tonyf@mallala.sa.gov.au

Citizen of the Year Awarded to Tony Flaherty for his assistance to ex-servicemen with mental health issues and his work at Central Districts Hospital. With the help of others the Two Wells RSL was re-opened and Tony has been instrumental in the development of the Afghanistan commemorative site at the Two Wells War Memorial.

Lewiston Ward Cr Karen McColl

PO Box 18. Mallala 5502 Mob 0433 222 874 Email karenm@malalla.sa.gov.au

Cr Tom Summerton

1 Aunger Rd, Lewiston 5501 Tel (08) 8524 3385 Email toms@mallala.sa.gov.au

Cr Anne Picard

PO Box 18, Mallala 5502 Tel (08) 8524 3186 Mob 0438 443 186 Email annep@mallala.sa.gov.au

Community Project of the Year

Dublin Ward Cr Marcus Strudwicke - Deputy Mayor

4 Dublin Rd, Mallala 5502 Tel (08) 8527 2046 Mob 0407 392 191

Cr Terry-Anne Keen

PO Box 118, Dublin 5502 Tel (08) 8520 2049 Mob 0407 971 022 Email terry-annk@mallala.sa.gov.au

Cr Steve Jones

C/- Post Office, Lower Light 5501 Mob 0447 947 577 Email stevej@mallala.sa.gov.au

Two Wells Ward

The SA CFS including the Dublin, Mallala and Two Wells CFS groups were awarded Community Group of the Year awards for their outstanding contribution during the recent Pinery Fires. The fires burnt over 32,000 acres within the DCM area including the loss of a number of homes. The awards were presented at the annual Australia Day Breakfast held in the Two Wells Community Centre. An appreciative audience gave a standing ovation to the CFS for their role during the recent Pinery Fires with barely a dry eye in the house.

Community Group of the Year

Cr P M (Joe) Daniele

8 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells 5501 Tel (08) 8520 2233 Email jod@mallala.sa.gov.au

Cr Mel Lawrence

PO Box 634, Two Wells 5501 Mob 0432 939 446 Email melvillel@mallala.sa.gov.au

Cr Eddie Stubing

52 Smith Rd, Middle Beach 5501 Tel (08) 8520 3419 Mob 0428 824 712 Email eddies@mallala.sa.gov.au

Dublin History Group who oversaw the rejuvenation of the ‘Schlodder Shelter’ – the site of the original Dublin CFS brigade. The old shelter was replaced with a new structure with a tiled stone wall showcasing the history of the site. Families and local community groups were invited to contribute tiles for the wall with local artist, Jacqui Barr instrumental in tile design. The project was partnered by Bendigo Bank and the District Council of Mallala. Photographs by Bec O’Brien The Two Wells & Districts Echo

Emergency Management

Pinery Fire Recovery

Fire Prevention

Fire Danger Season: Starts 1 November 2015 till 30 April 2016 Permit Burning: Starts 1 March 2016 till 30 April 2016 Property Inspections: From early October ongoing through out the Fire Danger Season.

Special Fire Permits for Pinery Fire Effected Area

Development Assessment Information Sessions In response to the devastating Pinery Fire of 25 November 2015 Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planning Services Department recently sent information to the owners of all identified fire affected properties outlining reduced fee requirements for development applications. Property owners were also invited to attend any of three information sessions at the Mallala Council Chambers, during which they could seek advice and ask questions relating to the replacement of fire damaged buildings and development approval process. Property owners were also invited to meet with Planning Services staff either on-site or at the Mallala or Two Wells offices to discuss requirements in more detail. In response to this initiative several people attended the information sessions and many more have either contacted Council staff by phone for information, or requested office or on-site meetings. Council planning staff have answered many questions relating to the replacement of fire damaged buildings and the development application and approval process. They have also reinforced the various initiatives and development application fee waivers offered by Council. In particular, property owners have been assured that their applications would be given high priority with respect to their assessment. A number of applications for replacement buildings have already been lodged with and approved by Council staff, highlighting that the recovery effort is well underway. Should anyone have missed the information sessions, please contact the Two Wells Service Centre on 8520 3360 to speak with one of Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning staff members, who are always happy to give advice on development proposals.

Fire Prevention Officers from District Council of Mallala, Wakefield Regional Council, Light Regional Council, Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council , the Country Fire Service (CFS) and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) met with Recovery Coordinator Vince Monterola. This meeting was to confirm what conditions were generally needed for Fire Permits and to maintain some consistency between Councils in their approach to the issue. Fire Permits will be needed to allow farmers to manage the disposing of tree debris by fire from the Pinery Fire Effected area. Farmers need to rid their land of this tree debris to be able to commence their farming operations. Conditions to be placed with Fire Permits were agreed to but with flexibility to allow for most situations. Application for a permit to burn must be made to in our case, to the District Council of Mallala. Applications are available on www.mallala.sa.gov.au or from Two Wells or Mallala Council Offices.

Volunteering Library News

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

This National Volunteer Week we celebrate and acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers. Research shows volunteers live happier and healthier lives. So, enjoy your volunteering and all the benefits that come with it!

Thank you volunteers for helping make Australia the happiest place on earth!

VOLUNTEERINGAUSTRALIA.ORG/NVW

National Volunteer Week 9 - 15 May 2016

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9—15 MAY 2016

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers. With the theme Give Happy, Live Happy, introduced in 2015, we continue in 2016 to celebrate and explore the research that shows volunteers live happier and healthier lives The District Council of Mallala would like to acknowledge and thank our many volunteers who together form a formidable workforce powering many essential community, environmental, sporting and cultural services by offering a

FREE MOVIE!

Gawler Cinema

Tuesday 10 May 2016 10am & 6.30pm

The special screening will include light refreshments Numbers are limited - RSVP essential: Tel 8527 0200 or Email jharding@mallala.sa.gov.au

www.volunteeringaustralia.org Definitions and Principles of Volunteering

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

9—15 MAY 2016

#GiveHappyLiveHappy

• Volunteering benefits the community and the volunteer; • Volunteer work is unpaid; • Volunteering is always a matter of choice; • Volunteering is not compulsorily undertaken to receive pensions or government allowances; • Volunteering is a legitimate way in which citizens can participate in the activities of their community; • Volunteering is a vehicle for individuals or groups to address human, environmental and social needs; • Volunteering is an activity performed in the not for profit sector only; • Volunteering is not a substitute for paid work; • Volunteers do not replace paid workers nor constitute a threat to the job security of paid workers; • Volunteering respects the rights, dignity and culture of others; and • Volunteering promotes human rights and equality

Thank you volunteers for helping make Australia the happiest place on earth!

Principles of Volunteering

VOLUNTEERINGAUSTRALIA.ORG/NVW

Definition of formal volunteering Formal volunteering is an activity which takes place through not for profit organisations or projects and is undertaken: • to be of benefit to the community and the volunteer; • of the volunteer’s own free will and without coercion; • for no financial payment; and • in designated volunteer positions only.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK 9—15 MAY 2016

Thank you volunteers for helping make Australia the happiest place on earth!

VOLUNTEERINGAUSTRALIA.ORG/NVW #GiveHappyLiveHappy

Library Service

LEWISTON

Celebrating 150 Years Two Wells Public Library presents

Book Launch

The Needle in a Haystack

FOR SALE Monday

A History of Lewiston By Anne Porter

Photo courtesy

of Bec O'Brien

Two Wells Ech

16th November 1.30pm at the Two Wells Public Library 61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells rsvp: Tel. 8520 2100 or akirvan@mallala.sa.gov.au

Book available to purchase $15 from the Two Wells Craft Shop or Tel 8524 3382

South Australia's History Festival In 2016, South Australia's History Festival has something for everyone, with all kinds of events â&#x20AC;&#x201C; tours, talks, walks, exhibitions, concerts and more â&#x20AC;&#x201C; about all kinds of history. For the full program visit:

www.historyfestival.sa.gov.au

Youth Events Free Entry for Young People to Camp Out at - Camp Gallipoli Throughout the month of February The District Council of Mallala hosted 3 Outdoor Cinema’s in both Two Wells and Mallala with around 550 people in total attending. The FREE event gave families an opportunity to relax in a deck chair, bean bag or picnic rug and watch a movie with some popcorn, hotdog or lollies. Both the Two Wells and Mallala Cricket Clubs supported this event by providing canteen facilities.

A great family fun night!

Celebrating National Youth Week 2016 with our Schools The District Council of Mallala has been successful in applying for grant funding from The Office for Youth for National Youth Week 2016. Council and The Office for Youth will be presenting the Mallala Primary School and Two Wells Primary School with workshops run by DaKlinic. These workshops and demonstrations use the best and most experienced instructors and performers in South Australia offering our young people a chance to experience and try out: • DJ/Turntablism • MC/Rhyme & Beatbox • Aerosol Art, Live Art & Illustration • Skateboarding, Inline Skating & Scooting • Hip Hop Dance and Breakdance

SA’s young people benefit enormously from connecting with the Anzac legacy and the spirit of mateship. The Government of SA, through the Office for Youth, is proudly sponsoring 500 young people aged 12-25 years to attend Camp Gallipoli 2016. The Adelaide event brings up to 6,000 young people and families together to immerse themselves in a modern experience commemorating Australia’s involvement in World War I. Participants at the Adelaide event will: •camp out for two days and one night •attend a dawn service •participate in an Anzac flame ceremony •engage in learning experiences focusing on Australia’s proud Anzac heritage •become members of the Camp Gallipoli Club which entitles them to 12 months’ access to a World War I and Gallipoli online database, the RSL’s online genealogical resources and a subscription to the club’s news letter. Participants must bring their own bedding (sleeping bags, pillows, foam mattresses), and can either bring their own food or purchase food at the event. Children under 15 years must be supervised by a responsible adult who, if aged over 25 years, will need to purchase a ticket from the Camp Gallipoli website. To participate in this unique opportunity, email sophie@campgallipoli.com.au and quote ‘Office for Youth’. Applications close at 5pm on 23 April 2016, unless tickets sell out earlier. www.campgallipoli.com.au.

Kids stuff LIBRARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

25 Things to do in Autumn 1

Collect coloured autumn leaves and thread them on string to make a necklace, garland or decoration

Find a local orchard and pick your own apples or seasonal fruit/berries

Find dried-out autumn leaves and use them to make leaf stamps (paint one side of the leaf and then press it to paper)

Visit one of our Parks of the Month and try the activities featured in our Nature Play SA blog – Shepherds Hill Recreation Park in March, Lincoln National Park in April, and Mt Remarkable National Park in June.

Stand under a tree on a windy day and look up to watch the falling leaves

Find a tree to climb!

Go on a bug hunt!

Get your family or friends together and try geocaching. If you’ve never tried it, check out our instruction sheet (https://natureplaysa.org.au/wp/wp-content/uploads/ NaturePlay-ThingsToDo-Geocaching.pdf)

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Walk through a pine forest after it’s rained and check out the fungi, moss and lichen growing in and around the trees. Use NRM’s Fungi ID chart and see how many you can find.

and

Slugs

Are you mad about creepy crawlies? Come and join us for some hands on fun!

Tuesday

Go on a nature treasure hunt (https://natureplaysa.org.au/wp/wp-content/uploads/ NaturePlay-SA-Scavanger-Hunt-Artwork.pdf)

Plant your very own vegetable or herb garden (try mint, radishes, silverbeet, parsley)

Create a family ‘nature table’ with all your outdoor treasures

26 April

Go on a colour walk! Take a walk in your neighbourhood or a local natural place, collecting as many different colours as you can, or pick a colour and see how many things you can find in that shade!

1.30-2.30pm

Rake up all the autumn leaves you can find, make the biggest pile to jump in or bury yourself in

Go for a walk in the autumn rain and listen to the birds and insects

Make a leaf rainbow from different coloured leaves you’ve collected.

Send fallen leaves down the creek - race your friends to see whose leaf swims furthest and fastest!

Put on your jacket and boots and play outside in the rain – what does it feel, sound, taste, smell and look like?

Go for a walk in a Botanic Garden and feel and smell the cool, damp air

Go on a camping adventure! From May, you’ll be able to make a campfire. Find the best stick to toast marshmallows. Make sure you check for local fire ban advice.

Make a tree –collect a thick stick to make a trunk, smaller sticks for the branches, and fallen leaves for the foliage

Sit in your backyard for 5 mins with your eyes closed and see if you can count 5 different ‘natural’ sounds. Listen for birds, insects, animals and plants.

Go on a micro-hike. Layout a piece of string 1-2m long. Crawl along the ground following your string trail and see what creatures or things you can find. Now see how many creatures you can find using a magnifying glass

Bugs

Make an autumn picture book with photos you have taken or sketches you have drawn

Make little newspaper pots out of wet newspaper in an egg carton and plant winter vegetable seeds. Pop them straight in the ground (paper and all) when the seedlings have grown too big for their pots!

Two Wells

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Tel 8520 2100 Email library@mallala.sa.gov.au

Remember to get permission if you go out on your own, and take a drink bottle, sunscreen, and a hat!

natureplaysa.org.au LIBRARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Basic First Aid

P R O U D LY S U P P O R T E D B Y

Wednesday 20 April 1.30 - 3.30pm Two Wells

Would you know what to do in an emergency? Come along and learn basic First Aid.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL:

Tel 8520 2100 Email library@mallala.sa.gov.au

Community News Parham Camping Ground Shelter Renewal: This project will involve the demolition of the current shelter, to then be replaced with; • 6m x 6m Skillion roof shelter • 6m x 6m concrete slab • Reinstate BBQ • Seating The upgrade of this shelter has been identified through the Asset Management Plan of the District Council of Mallala, and is one of four projects currently underway as part of this plan for the 2015-16 financial year. Notices will be displayed in Parham before construction begins detailing specific dates.

Dublin Lions Park Shelter Renewal: This project will involve the demolition of the current shelter, to then be replaced with; • 6m x 6m curved roof shelter • 6m x 6m concrete slab • BBQ • Seating The upgrade of this shelter has been identified through the Asset Management Plan of the District Council of Mallala, and is one of four projects currently underway as part of this plan for the 201516 financial year. For project updates and information, please call (08) 8527 0200 during office hours 9am to 4pm weekdays. BELOW: Example Only Shelter Appearance: Colour scheme is not an accurate representation of shelters to be constructed.

We all know mosquitoes can be a nuisance, but some can spread serious diseases when they bite and there is currently NO CURE and NO VACCINE for mosquitoborne disease.

www.sahealth.sa.gov.au

The only way to protect yourself and your family is to avoid being bitten.

Waste & Recycling

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Environmental Community

Emergency Management

Plan - Middle Beach In 2016 the District Council of Mallala will develop a Community Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) for Middle Beach. Development of the CEMP was one of a number of recommendations that resulted from the Coastal Settlements Adaptation Study undertaken in 2013. The prime focus of the 2013 study was to evaluate how rising sea levels will impact on Middle Beach. The study concluded that there are no viable protection options for Middle Beach. The study also concluded that current access and egress from the Middle Beach settlement during times of flood is extremely difficult, and at times, impossible for emergency service vehicles. This will be further exacerbated with the rising sea levels and more frequent storm surge events that are anticipated in the future.

PLACES OF INTEREST •Thompson Beach Walking Trail • Port Wakefield Walking Trail •Parham & Webb Beach • Port Gawler Wharf & Beach •Port Wakefield Historical Town Centre •Boat Ramps - Middle Beach & Port Wakefield - Tidal access to the Gulf •Highway 1 Protest Statues •Clinton Conservation Park •Port Wakefield Historic Town

THINGS TO DO •Fishing & Crabbing • Sky Diving • Birdwatching •Walking Trails • Swimming • Boating & Kayaking

MAJOR SERVICE CENTRES

As a direct result of the now known immediate issues for the Middle Beach settlement Council is pursuing the development and implementation of a Community Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). The CEMP will address the following: 1. Implementation of an appropriate education programme(s) that will assist residents and land owners to develop personal Flood Ready Action Plans. 2. The development of a Community Emergency Management Plan that will Identify and establish appropriate and convenient emergency evacuation routes and a safe emergency evacuation area. 3. Identification and establishment of a central communications network, with back up arrangements, that will facilitate reliable communication with all residents, land owners and visitors of impending flood risk, and provide up to date information during a flood event and post flood management. It is imperative that Council work collaboratively with the Middle Beach Community in the development of the Emergency Management Plan. To facilitate this collaborative approach Council is running a series of workshops. The first workshop was held on 30th January 2016. Subsequent Workshops will be held on 15 March and 19 April at the Middle Beach Caravan Park.

•Dublin (Caravan Dump Point) •Two Wells - Visitor Information Outlet •Port Wakefield

ACCOMMODATION •Port Wakefield Caravan Park •Port Wakefield Motel •Two Wells Motel •Middle Beach Caravan Park •Parham Camping Ground

pest plants Pest plants must be managed because they can have significant impacts on industries and the environment.

Declared pest plants

Pest plants that are a significant threat to agriculture, the natural environment and public health and safety are called declared plants and land owners have a legal responsibility to manage these plants. The Natural Resources Management (NRM) Act 2004 sets out the legal framework for: • banning the sale of declared weeds • controlling the movement of declared weeds • destroying or controlling infestations of declared weeds • notifying authorities when an infestation is detected. All declared (and undeclared) plant policies are available on the Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) website, along with the complete list of declared plants.

Environmental

Grey P lover tracking in Gulf St Vincent, South Australia

The Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board want to find out more about how migratory shorebird species use the Gulf St Vincent during their non-‐breeding season. To address this, a collaborative project between the Board, Friends of Shorebirds South East (FoSSE) and the Victorian Wader Study Group (VWSG) has been supported by funding from the Australian Government and the Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board. Many species of waders use the gulf and at times they number in the thousands. To better protect and manage the habitat the birds use, it is important to know which areas they are and when these areas are used. To this end, satellite transmitters have been applied to Grey Plovers in order to track their movements around the gulf while they are here.

Grey Plover (right) with Bar-‐tailed Godwits. (Rog Standen)

Opportunities to get involved in the development of the bird sanctuary A management plan is currently being developed for the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary. The plan will capture ideas and information gathered through events, forums, workshops and meetings - all focused on the future of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary. Stay up to date with the latest news by subscribing to our monthly e-news. We are also collecting stories from the community. Do you have a story you want to share? We would love to hear from you. Please contact: The Community Involvement and Planning Coordinator, Arkellah Irving on (08) 8463 7131 or arkellah.irving@sa.gov.au

Little is known about the migration of Grey Plover to and from Australia, apart from a limited number of sightings of Australian flagged birds in Japan, the Yellow Sea and Taiwan. Despite this, there is no information to confirm where the Grey Plover from Australia breed. Grey Plover are known to breed on the tundra north of the tree-‐limit in Russia, but where ours breed we don’t know – yet. These satellite-‐carrying birds will hopefully reveal this answer as well as showing what areas of the gulf they use and any stopover sites in-‐between. Interestingly, almost all Grey Plover that come to Australia are females, so presumably their male counterparts stay further north than here for the nonbreeding season. As these birds weigh about 200-‐250g, a 5g transmitter is well within accepted weight ratios for equipping birds with tracking devices. The satellites will be active for 10hours every two days so details of their movements will be able to be monitored on a regular basis. Shorebird banding work at Thompson Beach has been undertaken by experts and volunteers from the VWSG and FoSSE since 2012. Volunteers from Birdlife Australia and Birds SA also monitor local shorebirds and habitat as part of a National Shorebird 2020 programme.

Volunteering Volunteering in the natural environment creates mutual benefits. The bush and our agricultural land, our coasts and seas, and our native animals all benefit greatly from the understanding, advocacy and conservation efforts of volunteers. Volunteers also get many benefits including enjoying nature, healthy activity and feeling good about contributing to a healthy environment. In 2012-13, environmental volunteers in the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges (AMLR) region contributed the equivalent of $5.3 million of in-kind work – a truly remarkable effort!

www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au/adelaidemtloftyranges

Mallala Library

Relocation Mallala Branch Library’s

New Home!

On Friday, 18 March 2016 the Mallala Branch Library opened its door to it’s new home – the Annexe next to the Mallala Principal Office, 2a Wasleys Rd, Mallala. The original furniture and stock were moved over from the former library and have been rehoused – there is now a separate room for a children’s area. With some new furniture planned and a little sprucing the Mallala Library will be transformed into a valuable community asset. Opening hours still remain the same:

Wednesday: 10am to 12 noon COUNCIL OFFICE - MALLALA 2A Wasleys Rd, Mallala SA 5502 PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502 Tel (08) 8527 0200 Fax: (08) 8527 2242

www.mallala.sa.gov.au

Email: info@mallala.sa.gov.au

Friday: 3pm to 5pm