Waikerie & District News

22/08/2024

22/08/2024

Dorothy ANGOVE, wife, mother, family patriarch, school principal and innovator.

22/08/2024

How good are country businesses 😍
Guys like Nigel, he’s been making AWARD WINNING smallgoods in the Riverland for 30 years!!!! And don’t just take my word for it he’s the SAUSAGE KING OF THE RIVERLAND 🥓
Rollbusch Quality Meats
They’ve got two shops, one in Barmera and one in Waikerie!!!
Guys like Nigel and his son Alex are the lifeblood of regional towns so get around small family owned businesses and support them wherever and whenever you can!!!
👍👍❤️❤️

20/08/2024

📣A wide range of infrastructure works has been completed within Mid Murray Council this month, including:

⚒ Line marking has been completed for the DDA Carpark at the Old Oval Playground and the Blanchetown Chemist (pictured).

🚽New taps have been installed within the Caloote public toilets.

🌳Tree trimming has been undertaken within the township of Caloote.

💧Riverfront active reserve maintenance has commenced.

⛈ Storm damage clean up undertaken in the township of Tungkillo.

🛑 Replacement street signs have been installed in Bowhill, Tungkillo and Swan Reach.

🌱Mowing of the Community Wastewater Management System irrigation sites has been completed.

😊 Council workers appreciate your patience and cooperation while construction, maintenance and recovery is undertaken at various locations.

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17/08/2024

August 25th
Fun day at Cadell Bowling Club
10.30 for a 11.00 am roll off
$5.00 TO PLAY
LUNCH
MEMBERS DRAW

17/08/2024

Ford Dealers and Basketball Australia are supporting basketball across the country. To further this mission, Ford Dealers created a mobile hoop that allows b...

17/08/2024

Art enthusiasts are invited to a Hans Heysen inspired watercolour and pastel workshop in Waikerie led by Diana Bradshaw on Friday 23 August 2024.

Bookings are essential - please contact Rain Moth Gallery on 0435 648 282 before Tuesday 20 August to secure your spot.

17/08/2024

🌟 Unleash Your Leadership Potential! 🌟

We're thrilled to partner with Play like a Girl Australia to offer a fully funded scholarship to the 'Empowered to Lead' program, designed to inspire and empower women and girls right here in Mid Murray! 🤩

Applications are now open for women and girls (15 years and above) involved in any sport—players, coaches, administrators, and volunteers.

Key Dates:
🌟 Deadline: 30 August 2024
🌟 Offers Announced: 02 September 2024
🌟 Program Start: 09 September 2024
🌟 Program End: 21 October 2024

Program Details Highlights:
🌟 Online via zoom you'll learn alongside 30 incredible women in sports.
🌟 Enjoy 12 months of Play Like A Girl Community membership, including ongoing mentoring, guest speaker events, and networking opportunities.

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your skills and leadership in sports! Apply now and take the next step in your journey.
🔗 For more details and how to apply, visit https://playlikeagirlaustralia.com/scholarship/

📌 This scholarship is made possible through Council’s partnership with IMPAC (Integrated Murraylands Physical Activity Committee). Women and girls from the Mid Murray Council, Coorong District Council, Rural City of Murray Bridge, District Council of Karoonda East Murray and Southern Mallee District Council are encouraged to apply.

Only one recipient will be selected from each council region. 🧡

15/08/2024

Another exciting event for our Riverland community. Note the new start time (11am).

09/08/2024

Here is the latest ACU newsletter "Torch and Sword".
See what Army Cadets can offer you!

08/08/2024

08/08/2024

Vietnam Veterans Day – 18 August
We will be holding a short service at the RSL at 12 Midday on Sunday 18 August to remember those who served in the Vietnam conflict. This will be outside (weather permitting) and the club will be open after the service.

08/08/2024

📢 APPLICATIONS CLOSE THIS MONDAY!!//

🌾 Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture?
🎯 Or want to make a difference in your rural community?

🔑 Unlock your potential with the 2024 Spirit of Excellence in Agriculture Awards

📚 Rural Youth Bursary: If you're aged 18-30 and currently employed in a South Australian rural community, you can apply for a $5000 grant to support further study, a study tour, or fund a special project that makes a difference in your chosen career and benefits your community. Sponsored by Department of Primary Industries and Regions

🌾 Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship: If you are a South Australian farmer aged 18-45, you can apply for $10,000 to boost your skills, invest in sustainable practices, fund a project or take a study tour and make your sustainable farming vision a reality. Sponsored by Environment SA News

Applications close: Monday 12 August at 5pm
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity. Your journey to excellence starts now.
https://www.agbureau.com.au/awards-and-scholarships


Environment SA News | Department of Primary Industries and Regions

01/08/2024

It's another edition full of news from around the district.
Grab a copy and catch up on the latest! 🤩📰

01/08/2024

Attention Blanchetown Community!
Please see flier advising of an office closure at the Blanchetown Community Hub due to an SA Power Network power outage.

01/08/2024

📣 Position Vacancy due a staff member resignation

📍 Community Hubs Officer
📍 Part-time (0.4 FTE), one (1) year fixed term contract
📍 Position based from the Morgan Office

👉 Applications closing at 12:00 noon on Thursday, 15 August 2024.

For further information, visit: https://www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au/council/employment/community-hubs-officer

30/07/2024

Australians may get the chance to catch a spectacular aurora if they turn their heads skywards tonight.

A rare geomagnetic storm has been forecast by meteorologists, set to be strongest and most visible on Tuesday evening.

The storm will be most visible across south-east Australia, with people in southern Victoria and Tasmania having the best chance at seeing the rare weather event if conditions are right.

Residents across southern parts of South Australia and Western Australia are also in with a chance at seeing the colourful splendour.

24/07/2024

My final bit of net rashing... The creating characters and first page workshop this Sunday...Bookings close tomorrow. (I am preparing the handouts). I write under various names (depends on the genre), but for 25 years I have published under the name of Astrid Cooper...sadly I lost all my media platforms, so I can't direct you to a website (new one is under construction), but I can supply publishing credits if you PM me. Have a good day everyone.

23/07/2024

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Membership for the Recreational Trails and Footpath Working Group

Council is seeking nominations to fill positions on the Recreational Trails and Footpath Working Group from community members who are passionate about making a positive difference in the community.

The objective of the newly formed working group is to:
- engage with community stakeholders to gather input and feedback,
- identify areas needing new footpaths or upgrades to existing infrastructure,
- assess current conditions of footpaths and walking tracks,
- develop a prioritised action plan for construction, maintenance, and enhancement of high-use footpaths and walking tracks,
- ensure all developments are compliant with relevant safety, accessibility, and environmental standards, and
- promote the use of footpaths and walking tracks through community events and awareness campaigns.

Nomination forms and a Terms of Reference relating to the purpose, objectives and membership of the working group is available on Council’s website, https://www.lwdc.sa.gov.au/notice-board/expressions-of-interest

Nominations close 5pm Friday 9 August 2024, and can be submitted:
- by email at [email protected], or
- by post to PO Box 409, Loxton SA 5333, or
- in person, in writing, at the Council’s offices at 35 Bookpurnong Road, Loxton or Strangman Road, Waikerie.

For further information please contact Council on 8584 8000 or by email at [email protected].

22/07/2024

Message for the Mid Murray Community,

The Mid Murray Community has been lucky enough to get a donation of fruit trees for the flood affected community via Sophie Thomson. 🍏🍎🍑 🍒
Trees are available for collection from Blanchetown on one day only. Sophie has advised that trees will need to go in the ground in the next couple of weeks.

Trees will be available Saturday 27th at the Blanchetown Community Garden, South Terrace ( behind the Playground).
10:30am till 2pm.
Maximum 4 trees per property
This will be the only time the Blanchetown Community Garden will be open for collection.
Photos will be required on the day to send to our generous donators.
Available trees Apple, Almond, Apricot, Peach, Nectarine, Cherry, Plum and Ornamentals.
These will be available on a first in best dressed.
If you are not ready for trees yet, please wait as we may get a donation next season.
Please respond so we have an idea about attendance numbers.

If you have any issues or wish to discuss, please contact Shelley Rose Wellbeing Officer via email [email protected].

NOTE: Please do not contact Mid Murray Council customer service as this is not a council project.