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P AGE 1 P RESS OCTOBER 2018 EDITION Get Stop Press in full colour online from the NEWS tab at www.coomalie.nt.gov.au or get on the mailing list email [email protected] and ask to be included. STOP PRESS Published by Coomalie Community Government Council PO Box 20 Batchelor NT 0845 PH: (08) 8976 0058 Fax: (08) 89760 293 Web: www.coomalie.nt.gov.au Email: [email protected] Find us on facebook Controlled Pre-Cyclone Clean Up With thanks to the positive response from 2017 cyclone clean up, Council has decided to conduct a 2018 cyclone clean up in Batchelor and Adelaide River. Batchelor Town clean up will take place the week of the 15 th of October (BATCHELOR - please ensure all item are place on the verge on Sunday 14th October) Adelaide River Town clean up will take place the week of the 22 nd of October (ADELAIDE RIVER - please ensure all item are place on the verge on Sunday 21st October) Council is limiting pick up to a 6x4 trailer size with a height of a 1m per house hold. Pick up from the front verge which will be in a manageable pile. Due to Occupational Health and Safety requirements, Council reserve the right to not pick up items which are deemed by the staff to be unsafe, hazardous or too large for manual handling. Any items put out not acceptable will need to be removed by the resident. Any items put out not acceptable for pick up or put out after collection will need to be removed by the resident at the household. This clean up is still on a trial basis and requires the co-operation of residents in complying with the rules above. Any questions please contact the Council on ph 8976 0058. Items acceptable for pick up - - Green waste (palm fronds, branches etc) - Small items which may become a projectile during a cyclone - Items able to be picked up by a single person Items not acceptable for pick up – - White goods - Asbestos - Tyres - Car batteries - Paint/ aerosol cans - Chemicals - Medical waste/ sharps - Car bodies

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STOP PRESS Published by Coomalie Community Government Council

PO Box 20 Batchelor NT 0845 PH: (08) 8976 0058 Fax: (08) 89760 293

Web: www.coomalie.nt.gov.au Email: [email protected]

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Controlled Pre-Cyclone Clean Up

With thanks to the positive response from 2017 cyclone clean up, Council has decided to conduct a 2018 cyclone clean up in Batchelor and Adelaide River.

Batchelor Town clean up will take place the week of the 15th of October

(BATCHELOR - please ensure all item are place on the verge on Sunday 14th October)

Adelaide River Town clean up will take place the week of the 22nd of October

(ADELAIDE RIVER - please ensure all item are place on the verge on Sunday 21st October)

Council is limiting pick up to a 6x4 trailer size with a height of a 1m per house hold. Pick up from the front verge which will be in a manageable pile.

Due to Occupational Health and Safety requirements, Council reserve the right to not pick up items which are deemed by the staff to be unsafe, hazardous or too large for manual handling. Any items put out not acceptable will need to be removed by the resident.

Any items put out not acceptable for pick up or put out after collection will need to be removed by the resident at the household.

This clean up is still on a trial basis and requires the co-operation of residents in complying with the rules above.

Any questions please contact the Council on ph 8976 0058.

Items acceptable for pick up -

- Green waste (palm fronds, branches etc) - Small items which may become a projectile during a cyclone - Items able to be picked up by a single person

Items not acceptable for pick up –

- White goods - Asbestos - Tyres - Car batteries - Paint/ aerosol cans - Chemicals - Medical waste/ sharps - Car bodies

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2018/19 RATES

Rate Notices were issued in late August with the due date being the last Friday of September (28th September 2018). Amounts outstanding after the due date will be charged interest of 18% per annum, calculated on a daily basis.

All landowners should be aware that Council has resolved to strictly enforce the provisions of the Local Government Act which allows Council to request the Lands Title Office to register an overriding statutory charge over the land unless suitable payment arrangement

plans are entered into.

Please contact Council if you have not yet paid your rates.

Special Purpose Grant – Asbestos Removal Project.

Asbestos Removal Specialists were contracted recently to undertake removal of asbestos from some Council buildings and facilities namely the Batchelor Swimming Pool filter room and toilets, the former Batchelor Playgroup Building ceiling and the Rum Jungle Bowls Club meter box.

The Asbestos was originally identified by consultants in 2013 and an asbestos register had been maintained by Council.

An NT Government Special Purposes Grant has allowed for total removal of asbestos identified in the register and allowed for reinstatement of the buildings/facilities.

Council is extremely grateful for the funding from the NT Govern-

ment to complete this important project.

Operations Report

The Swimming Pool was reopened in early September after extensive maintenance works and asbestos removal funded mainly through grants from the NT Government. It is hoped that the pool will be now used by our local community for health, recreation and learn to Swim Programs during the season.

Mahogany tree sapling removal continues to occur through out parks and reserves.

Significant works are being undertaken at Adelaide River

Waste Transfer Site to control impacts from deliberately

lit fires over the last couple of months. Fencing of the

perimeter site will take place in the coming months that

will lead to better control opportunities for the sites.

CCTV cameras are planned for the area as well to

monitor behaviour at the site and particularly illegal

dumping of material. An operational plan will be

developed. EPA staff recently met with Council

Operations Manager and CEO at the site to discuss cur-

rent and future management approaches.

Dog Education and Compliance Awareness Program.

As part of a shared service arrangement, animal management officers from Litchfield Council and Coomalie Council animal management officer will be conducting further doorknocks of many residential properties in the township of Batchelor following up on the first visit on the 23rd August.

Many properties have unregistered dogs and in the first instance have

been provided with information and advised to ensure their dogs are

registered with Council and controlled.

Registration assists when a dog is found wandering at large and has an

identification tag, meaning that it can be returned to the owner,

rather than be put in Councils dog pound where costly holding fees

apply.

Upcoming round of Special Purpose Grants from the NT Government.

Council has submitted 3 applications for funding to the Department for Housing and Community Development for their assessment in the upcoming round.

- Adelaide River Bush Cemetery Public Toilets – conversion to flushomatic/septic tank installation system.

- Solar Panels for Council Office at Batchelor and the

Batchelor Swimming Pool as these 2 assets are Councils major electricity consumer sites.

- Road Asset Condition and Digital Imaging Software

– to assist with the pre wet seasons and after wet season assessment of road asset conditions. This will also assist in meeting Local Government Disaster Funding requirements and evidence as well as the development of Councils long term asset management systems.

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Financial Assistance Grants to Local Government - 1 percent plus partnership

program

Council is strongly supporting the Local Government Association of NT proposal that would see the annual Financial Assistance Grants to local governments Australia wide be restored to the 1% of Commonwealth taxation revenue that existed in 1996. Currently local government is only receiving 0.55%.

These grants are distributed by the NT Grants

Commission to all Councils in the NT are vital to

delivering core local government services.

Coomalie relies strongly on these allocations.

Tourism Development Projects in principle support provided by Council

At the September meeting of Council did receive notification from 2 organisations looking at developing 2 separate but complimentary projects at Adelaide River.

The Amangal Community have advised Council of their vision to redevelop and refurbish the Snake Creek Armaments Depot Facility with a view to establishing a tourist destination that includes WW2 themed tours as well as the establishment of a museum, Art Centre and Cafeteria.

Council has supported in principle this project vision and has encouraged the Community to look at accessing wider larger funding opportunities from NT and Commonwealth sources to develop the project further.

The Friends of the North Australia Railway also received in

principle support from Council for its vision and proposal to

reinstate the road/rail crossing on Coach Road that would

then allow for the future development of the 4km track from

Adelaide River to Snake Creek. Council will try to also assist

with identification of a “pro bono” engineer to assist in a

design and specifications for the said works in association with

the Friends of the North Australia Railway.

Community Volunteer Recognition Event

It was decided at the September Ordinary General Council Meeting that this years annual Community Volunteer Recognition Event will be held at the Bruce Jones Centre on Monday 5th November from 3:00pm - 5:00pm.

Council looks forward to recognising communities volunteers for their efforts, act of selflessness and make community spirit. Further details will be provided closer to the event.

If you wish to recognise anyone within the community for their contributions to our community please contact the Council on 89760058 or via email at [email protected]

Telecommunication Blackspots issues in Coomalie

(Adelaide River, Batchelor, Lake Bennett and the rural areas)

Over many months Council has been receiving information from the Public about poor mobile phone services, data or other issues in their location within the Council area. This is the last call for submissions as Council will be finalising its submission for the National Mobile Black Spot Database over the coming week

The information will be used by the mobile Network Operations when developing funding proposals for Round 4 of the Commonwealth Mobile Black Spot Program.

The questionnaire is available on Councils website. www.commalie.nt.gov.au

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CONGRATULATIONS TO MR PAUL TOLLEY

This year our very own Mr Paul Tolley was nominated and recognised for his volunteer work within the Coomalie Community. Mr Tolley was nominated for his volunteer work

overseeing and managing the community’s communications infrastructure (TV); ensuring that it experiences minimal down time, as well as being the Master of Ceremonies for the

past two Anzac Day Ceremonies.

Well done to Paul and all of the 2018 nominees who were recognised for their contributions through this wonderful program.

The Nomination Process

Anyone can nominate a Senior Citizen whom you believe is worthy of a Seniors Of Excellence NT Inc Award in recognition for the things they have done or are still doing voluntarily within your community.

The criteria is simple. Your Nominee must be at least 65 years old and the contributions to the community, must be voluntary. Services to the community could include Charities, Community Service Organisations, Schools, Sporting Clubs, Hospitals or with whomever, wherever help or assistance is given.

Your nomination must include an in-depth biography of their work and have a contactable Referee.

All nominations are assessed by a selection committee and their decisions are regarded as final.

All nominations and the information they contain, are treated in the strictest of confidence.

Please note that nominees who receive payment for any service/s delivered, are not eligible for nomination

Please see the Seniors of Excellence web site for further information on nominating and

to see all past award winders and upcoming events - www.seniorsofexcellence.com

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Community Basketball

This month the Community Recreation Officer will be at the Batchelor Basketball courts from 12pm to 4pm on Fridays during the School Holidays. The Community Recreation Officer will be at Adelaide River on Mondays from 12pm – 4pm at the Adelaide River Basketball Courts during the School Holidays.

All families and ages are welcome to come down and participate in the free Community Basketball games. We will be learning drills and skills throughout the Month of October. If you are interested in participating, please contact Coomalie Council to place your name on the list or just come down on the day and sign the waiver form and come and join in on all the fun. Please note if you are under the age of 18 you will need your parents to sign the form on your behalf. If you are under the age of 6 you will need your parent with you to play basketball.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU BRING A HAT, WATER BOTTLE AND LUNCH

Pool Fun Program

During the School Holidays the Community Recreation Officer will be conducting the Pool Fun Program from 1pm – 4pm on Tuesdays only. All families and ages are welcome to come down and participate in the free Pool Fun Program. (please note if you are under the age of 18 you will need your parents to sign the form on your behalf. If you are under the age of 6 you will need your parent with you to swim).

PLEASE ENSURE YOU BRING A HAT, WATER BOTTLE AND LUNCH

Remembrance Day

The Coomalie Council will be assisting the National Servicemen’s Association with the Remembrance Day Service held at the Adelaide River War Graves on November the 11th at 10.30 am.

This year is the 100th anniversary of Remembrance Day. Everyone is welcome to come down to the service and pay their respects.

Please note the Adelaide River War Graves entrance will be blocked off during the service.

Afterschool Sports

Next term commencing on the 23rd October 2018 the Community Recreation officer will be conducting afterschool sports in Adelaide River on Monday afternoons from 2.35pm to 4pm and at Batchelor on Thursday afternoons from 2.45pm to 4pm. This Term’s theme will be soccer, if you have a participation form already filled out please come along and join in on the fun. If you do not have a participation form, please see the Community Recreation Officer for the forms on the specified days above.

Community Soccer

The Community Recreation Officer will be holding

Community Soccer in Adelaide River on Mondays

from 4pm – 5pm commencing on the 23rd of Oc-

tober 2018. Batchelor on Tuesdays from 3pm to

5pm commencing on October 23rd 2018. All

families and ages are welcome to come down and

participate in the free Community soccer. We will

be learning drills and skills throughout the Month of

October. If you are interested in participating,

please contact Coomalie Council to place your name

on the list or just come down on the day and sign the

waiver form and come and join in on all the fun.

Please note if you are under the age of 18 you will

need your parents to sign the form on your behalf. If

you are under the age of 6 you will need your parent

with you to play soccer.

FROM THE COMMUNITY RECREATION OFFICER

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Batchelor Area School Playgroup

Commencing on Friday 3/08/2018 8 am to 12noon

Playgroup is available for children 0-4 years of age there will be activities for the children and the parent/guardian to participate in. Morning tea will be provided for children and parents at

10AMChildren cannot be left unattended by Parent/Guardian. A bus service will be provided by the school between 8:30-9:00 and drop off home when play group finishes. For Bus bookings and

any enquires please ring 89760077

Batchelor Primary Health Care Centre

27 Pinaroo CRESCENT, BATCHELOR 0845 - 08 8976 0011

Opening times:

Monday:8:45am - 4:00pm

Tuesday:8:45am - 4:00pm

Wednesday:8:45am -

12:00noon

Thursday:9:00am - 4:00pm

Friday:8:45am - 4:00pm

Closed from 12:00 –1:00pm

daily

Services:

Antenatal Care

Infant & Child Health

Immunisations

Adult Health Checks

Palliative Care

Chronic Disease management

Sexual Health & Family Planning

Nutritionist

STAFF

Dr Lucy Hurlstone—General Practitioner

Dr Russell Carter—General Practitioner

Margaret Brice—Clinic Manager / Registered Midwife / Nurse

Cheryl Patullo—Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Raymond Da Costa - Male Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Chris Ross—Remote Area Nurse

Sue McMillan— Remote Area Nurse

Liam Nancarrow - Remote Area Nurse

Maureen Barnes—AO2 Receptionist

Alistair Brice - BSO/Driver

Derrick Scanlan—Driver

Jay Topp—Driver

Nicholas Cunningham - Driver

David George - Driver

You are welcome to ring the Health Centre for advice and information relating to your care. Calls may not be able to be taken by the requested person at the time, however

staff will return your call as soon as practicable.

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Batchelor Waste Station Hours

Monday 6.00 am to 6.00 pm

Tuesday 6.00 am to 6.00 pm

Wednesday Closed

Thursday Closed

Friday 6.00 am to 6.00 pm

Saturday 6.00 am to 6.00 pm

Sunday 6.00 am to 6.00 pm

Coomalie Council has Wheelie Bins for sale

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Smile-A-Mile Fun Bus

July to November 2018

Batchelor Oval

9.30am - 11.30am

AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER

28 25 23

Children’s Week

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CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS PRESENTATION

Friday 19th October,2018 at the Coomalie Council Chambers.

Morning tea at 9.30am presentation starting at 10. 00a.m

Department of Corporate and Information Service (DCIS) (an NT Government Department) is holding a Cyber Security Awareness Presentation.

The most recent advice from NT Police is that the incidence of cybercrime is significantly increasing each year, both for companies and individuals. Many of the individuals being targeted are seniors therefore the focus of this presentation will be on seniors, but everybody is welcomed to attend.

For any further information please contact Jan Jewell, Chair COTA Coomalie Branch on 89760255.

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Tourism Top End is currently looking for Volunteers to assist at the Batchelor Visitor Information Centre.

If you are passionate about the Top End, would like the opportunity to meet new people, and want to share

your enthusiasm about the wonderful things to see and do in and around the Coomalie region, then Tourism

Top End would be very grateful for your help at the Batchelor Visitor Information Centre. Half or full day

shifts available and on the job training provided.

For further information, please contact

Prue on 8976 0385

BATCHELOR MUSEUM UPDATE - October 2018

Batchelor Museum is open everyday from 10am—4pm

Located on the Corner of Tarkarri Road & Kirra crescent, Batchelor

Contact: Jan Hills 08 8976 7006

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The Tourism season has wound down and the Museum will close on the 30th September apart from our regular tour group from Ethical Adventures, plus any visitor who makes a request to view. We always do our best to assist with requests from off-season visitors. Ethical Adventures will finish for their programme for the year in a few weeks.

Our current caretakers, Terri and Bob, will be around next week whilst they wind up their visit to the Top End. The Museum committee is very grateful to them for their help in this past month. Bob has enjoyed attending the bowls club, and they have been able to visit friends in Darwin.

The year has had its challenges with running the café component, but the service has been popular with visitors, and also a number of locals. It also provides an appropriate outlet for our small range of merchandise.

A change to the veranda area will enable us to accommodate the Ethical Adventures group for their lunch table without compromising the main café room. Essentially this will be an improvement to the insect proofing and better access.

We could have AAT Kings visit the Museum and cafe, but would need to be available daily on a year-round basis, and we cannot commit to that with our small group of volunteers.

Hopefully we will get other regular tour groups next year. There are still many people in Darwin who are unaware of the Museum.

Recently I attended a NT Tourism workshop facilitated by Deloitte. Our table was a lively lot of small operators and we contributed some good ideas, particularly noting the extensive WWII history of the Top End. I pointed out that there has been insufficient promotion of the Batchelor-Adelaide River area, and this was noted.

A WWII tourism route up the Track, and a regular Concert are just a couple of ideas that will ensue. The promotion will cover the period from February 19 through to April 25 each year.

Some people may recall the War-time concert that was developed for the 60th anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin in 2002. It was a great success, and this theme will be expanded.

A good look for our future.

President, Jan Hills

DONATIONS to BATCHELOR

MUSEUM

Whilst the Batchelor Museum is primarily an interpretive one, we have been given some wonderful display items. When you visit you will see the name on the ob-ject and the person who has donated it- some of the notices are yet to be done.

Items must be given permanently to the Museum and there is a form which we will have available- the format given to us from the Military Museum in Darwin, please be aware this is a common policy of museums.

Be proud of the Museum – it will showcase the unique town of Batchelor and will be a valuable resource to bring visitors from all over.

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MONTHLY BUS TRIP TO COOLALINGA AND GATEWAY

Pick up at Batchelor and Adelaide River Stores

Monday 22nd October 2018

Booking Essential—Contact Jan Jewell 8976 0255

MORNING TEA

Rum Jungle Bowls Club Batchelor

Friday 26th October 2018

Contact Jan Jewell 8976 0255

COOMALIE COMMUNITY SHED

Cutler Place Batchelor

Every Tuesday 9.00a.m. to 2.00p.m.

Contact James Wright 0488 195 410

QUIZ NIGHT

Rum Jungle Bowls Club

Saturday 6th October 2018 at 7.00pm

Bring a plate to share and BYO drinks. Make up a table of 6 or join on any table. Winning table per round enjoys a

trip to the fridge for the goodies.

Entry fee for all players is now $5.00

Contact Graeme on 8976 0160 or Jan Jewell

on 8976 0255

October dates to remember

COTA NT (Coomalie Branch) Committee

If you have anything you wish to discuss please contact

Jan Jewell—8976 0255

ATTENTION

It is very important that all people wishing to travel to Palmerston on the bus contact

Jan Jewell on 89760255.

We will shortly have our own bus which is only a fourteen seater including the driver. If I leave room for walkers and wheelchairs this limits the

number of passengers to 10.

Bookings are essential, I will keep a list of people who miss out to contact them in case of a

cancellation.

Christine Johnstone is this year’s coordinator for Adelaide River Craft Market

New stall holders are invited. Anyone is now welcome to apply.

Markets are held each Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday through the Dry Season.

Phone 0459 082 084 and leave a message or email [email protected]

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Home Fire, an exciting new novel by the British author Kamila Shamsie, deals with the clash in

modern Britain between society, families, and faith. By telling the story through various char-

acters, the author tells a convincing story that leads to the eventual tragic outcome.

The reader may also gain a greater understanding of the challenges faced by Muslims in Brit-

ain and the Western world.

Kids’ Time in the Library

Friday 3.00 – 5.30 pm

Sunday 1.00 – 4.30 pm

Community Opening Hours

Thursday and Friday 2.30 to 6pm Saturday 9.00am to 2pm

The No School No Library rule remains in place for Thursdays and Fridays for primary and

secondary school students.

We make Saturday mornings from 10 until 12 “playgroup friendly” and welcome anyone

with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to join us for morning tea and safe play. We will

be working with Playgroup Australia to improve our services to this age group over the

coming months.

See Miss Hilary at the Library 89767069 or the Council Office 89760058 for more details.

Hope to see you soon.

Miss H and Breda

Batchelor Library News

Adelaide River Library News

Home Fire

by Kamila Shamsie

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Dogs in the Coomalie Shire

REGISTRATIONS DUE NOW

All dogs within the Coomalie Region over 3 months of age must be registered. You can register your dog at the Coomalie Council Office in Batchelor or

Adelaide River or via email.

Dogs must be on a leash at all times in any public area otherwise they will be impounded.

Fees apply if your dog has been put in the pound. Impoundment fees are initially $90.00 for registered dogs and $165.00 for unregistered dogs, then $60.00 per day kept in Pound. Registered dogs are

kept for 3 days and unregistered dogs kept for 2 days. Unregistered dogs must be registered before being released from the pound.

Registration Fees Town Dogs - A limit of 2 dogs per house-hold applies Registered July-June (1 year) $30.00 Registered January—June (6 months)$20.00 Concessions

1/2 price

Rural Dogs - Registration is free and no limits apply

HOW ARE YOU AT SHARING?

The Bushfires NT Facebook page continues to grow, with our following more than doubling over the last 9 months. Since March, Bushfires NT has published well over 300 social media posts (Facebook and Twitter). This is on average more than 1 per day.

There is still a lot to be done in this space to increase public awareness of Bushfires NT.

In fact, there is something very simple that you can do to help. If you haven’t already, get

on to www.facebook.com/BushfiresNT and like or share some of posts. By sharing our

information/stories on your newsfeed, it creates more exposure for Bushfires NT. This

provides us with a greater opportunity to access more of the community, and keep people

up-to-date with important bushfire safety information.

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NAME LOCATION CONTACT NUMBER

Sharon Beswick

Justice of the Peace

Adelaide River 8976 7020

[email protected]

Jan Hills

Justice of the Peace

Adelaide River 8976 7006

[email protected]

Andrew Turner

Justice of the Peace

Batchelor 8976 0586

[email protected]

Paul Rousham

Justice of the Peace

Batchelor 8939 7291

[email protected]

Lissa Herrmann

Commissioner of Oaths

Batchelor 8976 0080

[email protected]

Jennifer Hutson

Commissioner of Oaths

Batchelor 8965 1140

Myra Skinner

Commissioner of Oaths

Batchelor 8976 0271

Melissa Kerr

Commissioner of Oaths

Batchelor 0428 554 818

[email protected]

Christine Platell

Commissioner of Oaths

Batchelor 8988 2114

[email protected]

John Whatley

Commissioner of Oaths

Batchelor 8976 0098

[email protected]

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE/COMMISSIONER OF OATHS

Coomalie Community Government Council

Facebook Page

For updates on community events, lost dogs, and much more find us on Facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/CCGCbatchelor/

Answer to brainteaser on page 10 is “she has 3 cats”

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WHAT WHERE WHEN

Batchelor Markets Batchelor Oval Sunday 14th October 2018

8am - 1pm

Children’s Week

Celebrations

Batchelor oval Tuesday 23rd October 2018

Coomalie Gardening Group

Barking Owls café and gift shop

Batchelor

First Sunday of the month

11am

Adelaide River Markets Glen Huitson Park Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed

8am -12pm

Adelaide River

Railway Market

Railway Precinct

Dorat Rd, Adelaide River

Every day 8am - 1pm

Major Stallholders - Wed, Sat & Sun

Grey Panthers Dance Classes

Rum Jungle Tavern Every Tuesday

1.30pm - 3pm

Batchelor Playgroup Pre School Grounds Batchelor Area School

Bus Provided

Every Friday during School Term

8.30am - 12pm

Social Bowls Rum Jungle Bowls Club Every Tuesday from 6pm

Every Thursday from 5pm

Agemoves Adelaide River School Library

Every Wednesday

3.30pm-4.15pm

Agemoves BIITE Research Building Every Tuesday 5pm

Karaoke Rum Jungle Tavern Every Friday night

Batchelor Op Shop St Francis of Assisi Anglican Church,

Mardango Crescent

1st & 3rd Saturday of month

Also open on food bank days

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ORGANISATION ACTIVITIES

Church Seventh Day Adventist

When: Saturday - Worship 11am

Venue: Seventh Day Adventist Church Mardango Crescent

Contact: Ros Jones 8948 5720

Church of the Resurrection

When: Every 2nd and last Sunday of the month 11am Venue: Memorial Terrace Adelaide

River

Contact: Father Peter Huan

St Francis Anglican Church

When: Sunday 9am, children welcome

Venue: 25 Mardango Crescent

Contact: Rev’d Phil Zamagias

8983 1841

St John Volunteers

When: Monday 5pm - 7pm

Venue: Ambulance Shed or Batchelor Health Centre Contact: Jan Powick on 8976 0360 Ages: 18 plus

Batchelor Fire & Emergency Response Group

When: Every 2nd & 4th Thursday @ 6pm $2 BBQ to follow Venue: Fire Shed

Contact: Steve Austin

0428 965 870

Council Meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of each month and are open to the public, but are closed

for any confidential sessions.

October Meeting: 16/10/18

Council’s Complaints Process

If you choose to raise concerns to (or compliment) Council you are requested to write to the Chief Executive Officer outlining the details. There are two (2) forms on the Coomalie Council website www.coomalie.nt.gov.au/ under Forms and Services; one is for complaints about dogs (Dog Complaint Letter) and the other is for general complaints (General Complaint Letter).

Adelaide River Council Office operates from Adelaide River Library.

Thursday & Friday 2:30pm - 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Meals

When: Wed-Sun from 6pm Dry Season Venue: Adelaide River Show Society (ARRS Club)

Contact: ARRS Club 8976 7041

Printed and supported by Gary Higgins MLA Member for Daly