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PRESS SEPTEMBER 2017 EDITION

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BATCHELOR TOWNSHIP WARD

Deborah Moyle Christian McElwee

COOMALIE RURAL WARD

Sue Bulmer Andrew Turner

COOMALIE COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT COUNCIL

CONGRATULATES AND WELCOMES THE

NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS

ADELAIDE RIVER WARD

Max Corliss Sharon Beswick

http://www.coomalie.nt.gov.au/



COUNCIL NEWS UPDATE

(This is issued from the CEO in light of caretaker period due to the 2017 local government elections.)

The Coomalie Council 2017/2018 budget was endorsed by Council at its meeting held on 20th June 2017 and reflects the Councils’ ongoing commit-ment to deliver to the community a service that is comparable with other Local Governments of a similar size, population and revenue base. The rate increase was only 1%, which was the minimal rate increase that Council could impose to maintain a service to its ratepayers whilst considering the CPI and Local Government Cost Index.

Council continues to review and improve services and will be reviewing the Strategic Plan in the forth-coming financial year after the Local Government Elections held in August.

The budget consists of $3 million in operating expenditure plus a Capital Expenditure Program of $1 million. The Capital Works Program includes the following:

Fencing AR Transfer Station $ 15,000 Upgrade Plant & Equipment $ 75,000 Seal Milton Coach Road $922,000 The Coomalie Community Government Council is highly dependent on grant funding to cover its operational and capital expenditure. In excess of 50% of the Shire’s income is now generated through grant funding. Please feel free to contact Council Office should you wish to discuss any part of Council’s 2017/2018 budget or our plans moving forward.

Rates and Charges 2017/2018

Town 0.517% of UCV or Minimum $ 948 Rural 0.190% of UCV or Minimum $ 799 Garbage Domestic 240L $ 425 Commercial 240L $ 875 Waste Management Levy $ 200 Commercial 660L $ 2300

Dog Registrations 2017/2018 Town Dogs Registered July – June $ 30 Registered January – June $ 20 Concessions ½ price Two dogs per household restriction in town Rural Dogs Registration is free, no dog number restrictions Impoundment Fees Registered Dog $ 90 Unregistered Dog $165 Sustenance Fee for each day in pound $ 60 If dog is unregistered, it must be registered before the dog is released. Unregistered dogs are kept impounded for 2 days; registered dogs are kept for 3 days.

REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Budget 2017/2018

Maintenance Grading $183,315

Seal Maintenance and Repair $149,185

Emergency Repairs $ 20,500

Resheeting $ 50,000

Seal Milton Coach Road $922,000

Roadside Slashing and Spraying $20,000

REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Budget 2017/2018

Buildings $26,800

Office Equipment $3,600

Adelaide River Surrounds $33,000

Batchelor Surrounds $33,000

Rum Jungle Lake $3,600

Rum Jungle Bowls Club $1,500

Adelaide River Oval $11,000

Batchelor Oval $14,000

Vehicles $53,700

Plant and Equipment $7,100



COUNCIL NEWS UPDATE

Controlled Pre-Cyclone Green Waste Clean Up This year Council is conducting a pre-cyclone clean up in the townships of Batchelor and Adelaide River.

Batchelor Town clean up will take place the week of the 16th of October.

Adelaide River Town clean up will take place week of the 23rd of October.

Council is limiting pick up to the equivalent of a 2 metre x 1.5 metre trailer size with a height of 1metre, per house hold. Green waste to be placed on the verge of the road and not obstruct the road way.

The Council reserves the right due to Occupational Health and Safety regulations NOT to pick up items which is deemed by the staff to be unsafe, hazardous or too large for manual handling. Unacceptable items will need to be removed by the resident.

Items ACCEPTABLE for pick up -

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

Any unacceptable items put out for pick up or put out after collection will need to be removed by the resident at the household within 24 hours of notification.

Any questions please contact the Council on ph 8976 0058

or email [email protected]

Items NOT ACCEPTABLE for pick up –

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

Councillor Allowances 2017/2018

That Council adopt a Base Allowance for Council Members other than the President and Deputy Presi-dent that shall be set at the rate of $450 per calendar month payable in arrears applicable from 1st July 2017, subject to Ministerial Guidelines and any Council Policy adopted on or after 1st July 2017.

The Base Allowance for the President shall be set at the rate of $1,500 per calendar month payable in arrears applicable from 1st July 2017, subject to Ministerial Guidelines and any Council Policy adopted on or after 1st July 2017.

The Base Allowance for the Deputy President shall be set at the rate of $850 per calendar month payable in arrears applicable from 1st July 2017, subject to Ministerial Guidelines and any Council Policy adopted on or after 1st July 2017.

2017/2018 INCOME BY SOURCE

2017/2018 EXPENDITURE BY CATEGORY



2017/18 RATES

Rate Notices were issued in late August with the due date being the last Friday of September (29th Septem-ber 2017). Amounts outstanding after the due day 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 the charge over the land

unless suitable repayment arrangements are entered into.

Acknowledgement of former Councillors Service

The council would like to acknowledge the service of former Councillors,

Bruce Jones, Dave Gray and Ewan Crook

Bruce Jones served on the inaugural Council in 1991 up until August, 2017. A total of 26 years which is a significant period to serve the Community and Council extend their best wishes and

thankyou to Bruce and his wife Ros. Dave Gray and Ewan Crook were elected to Council in 2012 – 2017 a significant period that also involved extension of the sitting period for Councils across

the NT.

Council will mark their contributions to the community in the coming months.

(from left to right former Councillor Dave Gray, former Councillor Bruce Jones, and former Councillor Ewan Crook)

COUNCIL NEWS UPDATE

Coomalie Aged Care Network

At the lead of the Batchelor Health Clinic, Council have been advised by Maya Murphy, Common-wealth Government , Department of Health, that Maya and another colleague are happy to come to Batchelor for a meeting with our Coomalie Aged Care Network. The meeting will be held on Wednes-day 4th October, 2017 9am – 10.30am and will be held at the Coomalie Council Chambers.

Maya works in the High Care Package area, and her other colleague works in the Home Support Pro-gram. They will explain the available programs and services that will assist in our learning and decision making as a Community, as we try to access the range of services needed by our residents over 60 years of age.

This meeting covers the needs of Coomalie Council area and the Adelaide River, Batchelor and Lake Bennett town and rural areas.



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

$110.00

SHANNON RECYCLING &

LANDCARE

“Tales From The Tip”

New Disposal Bay

Old lawn mowers and bicycles can be recycled so an area has been set up near the

exit gate for easy and convenient disposal of these items.

Freebies

Look out for the “Free” sign.

Recently there were pallets, most of them are now gone but there is often useful items put aside and if they are mark free, they are free to take, if they are not, they are not.

REMINDER: Please do not climb into the skip bins. What goes in, stays in.

Please contact the Coomalie Council if you have any questions or concerns on 08 8976 0058 or in person at the Council Office, 141 Cameron Road, Batchelor.



Blue Light Disco

Coomalie Council has been supporting the Blue Light Disco Committee, after many meetings and careful organising, the first Blue Light Disco was held in August. The turnout was fantastic, the local Police and Night patrol were on scene to ensure we had a safe and fun Disco.

The attendees had a wonderful night filled with dancing, disco lights, pop up photo booth and a yummy sausage sizzle.

Community Recognition Award

Nominations

Nominations for the Community Recognition Award are now being sought. Council have extended the date until the end of September. If you know anyone who you would like to nominate for making a difference in our community, you can nominate at the Coomalie Council Office or alternatively you can email:

[email protected] or post to P.O Box 20, Batchelor NT,0845.

Bronze Medallion

Coomalie Council is now calling for an expression of interest, for the Bronze Medallion refresher and full courses. If you or anyone you know may be interested, you can provide your details to Coomalie Council via phone (Ph: 89 760 058) Email: ([email protected]) or alternatively stop by the Coomalie Council Office.

Coomalie Community Cricket Cup & Kids Cricket Cup

The Coomalie Community Cricket Day was a fun day, we did not receive the Team members required to play the game of super 8’s, however there were 11 kids and adults that were ready to play and we enjoyed a fun, no scoring match where even the

littlies were getting in on the action. The kids enjoyed the yummy sausage sizzle donated by Eva Valley Meats. We will be working closely with NT cricket in the future and I look forward to the next cricket event.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the match and thank you to the Blue Light Disco, the Rum Jungle Tavern and Eva Valley Meats for all your assistance, efforts and donations.

Seniors Month

Our Seniors had a fabulous time on our first trip into Crocosaurus Cove; where everyone enjoyed walking around Crocosaurus Cove learning about the natural wildlife found in all parts of Australia, as well as watching some fearless locals go into the cage of death with some monstrous crocodiles. After this we headed down to Darwin Trailer Boat Club where we all enjoyed a delicious lunch and a surprise birthday cake for one of the attending seniors.

On our second trip we headed into Cmax cinema where we watched the movie Homestead, followed by a mouth-watering Dinner from the Palmerston Sports Club.

I had an amazing time getting to know some of the Seniors in the Coomalie Region, thank you to all the Seniors for being a part of the program, it was lovely to meet you all and I look forward to seeing you all again for the Seniors Christmas function.

January School Holiday Program

Coomalie Council will be placing a suggestion sheet

out on local notice boards across the Coomalie

Shire. If you have any ideas or suggestions that you

would like to see be a part of the Coomalie Council

January School Holiday Program, please feel free to

leave any information on the Suggestion sheets, any

information provided will help me greatly when

planning the next School Holiday Program for the

kids in the Coomalie Shire.

Community Recreation Officer, Shona Meggs

COMMUNITY RECREATION OFFICER UPDATE

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY RECREATION PHOTOS

SENIORS MONTH—CROCOSAURUS COVE TRIP

BATCHELOR BLUELIGHT DISCO



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

Jane Angliss—Registered Midwife / Nurse

Sheryl Patullo—Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Chris Ross—Registered Nurse 4

Gianna Douglas— Registered Nurse 2

Maureen Barnes—AO2 Receptionist

Alistair Brice—Driver

Tina Cragan—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.

Congratulations

to Stony River for receiving an award for the Best Edible Garden from the Department of Housing

and Community Development

The competition is an opportunity for tenants to showcase their gardens and have their enthusiasm

and hard work recognised.

To view all the winners for each category please visit;

https://dhcd.nt.gov.au/our-services/housing-programs/public-housing-garden-competition



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 - September 2017

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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You may have noticed that the Museum has had a few trees cut down. We had intended removing a mahogany before it got any bigger plus the Malaena- of which part was dead. We were able to get a Community Benefit Fund Grant to complete these works. Over the Wet Season one of the native trees close to Block B died, and was a possibility to fall onto the roof-plus a danger to people. Then after the solar power systems were in place it was advisable to trim back the ironwood tree .In the interests of safety and economy we made up the extra amount to include the work whilst the contractors were on site.

With the new exterior paint the Museum looks very trim so we are pleased with all out-comes. Now the screens will go back on and these help to keep the rooms cleaner.

There have been good numbers of visitors to the Museum over the past two months so that is pleasing. We are grateful for the caretaking role that Greg and Kim have contributed for the past five months. They have enjoyed engaging in various activities in Batchelor, as well as spending some days enjoying the tourist interests in Darwin and Litchfield, Kakadu etc Another couple are coming to care take and there will be a brief overlap over next week-end.

I received some interesting enquiries via the Museum website and they come mostly by email; however phone and post also. A letter from a gentleman now living in Perth asks me to take a photograph of the memorial sign to the Royal Dutch Airforce KNIL 18th squadron- Mitchell B-25 bombers- who were based in Batchelor 1943-44. A friend told him it was at the entrance to the airfield and he had read it from his vehicle. I looked all around the area for this, and there is a cement support which has had a plate attached, alongside the roadway. However no one I have asked can assist me in locating the plaque. If anyone can provide information please would you advise one of us – Greg at the Museum, Denise, James or myself when in Batchelor. The older brother of my correspondent served in that squadron, and his daughter is writing a family history. They wanted to include the memori-al picture, so if you can assist with information it would help considerably.

The Museum will continue to open daily for September.

On Monday September 25th at 7:30pm Ted Egan will give a talk at the Museum about his new book on Gilruth - a great veterinarian and the first Administrator of the NT, and he was involved with Batchelor Farm. Guaranteed to be an entertaining night. Ask one of us for more details; see flyer on the notice board.

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.



MONTHLY BUS TRIP TO CASUARINA

Pick up at Batchelor and Adelaide River Stores

Monday 25th September 2017

Booking Essential—Contact Jan Jewell 8976 0255

MORNING TEA

Rum Jungle Bowls Club Batchelor

Friday 28th September 2017 at 9.30am

Contact Jan Jewell 8976 0255

MENS 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

First Saturday of each month Starting 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

SEPTEMBER dates to remember

COTA NT (Coomalie Branch) Committee

If you have anything you wish to discuss please contact;

Jan Jewell—8976 0255 Darryl Butter—8976 0160

COTA COOMALIE AGM

SUNDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER

4.00P.M. RUM JUNGLE BOWLS CLUB

ALL WELCOME

NOMINATIONS FOR COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

ARE SOUGHT FROM INTERESTED PEOPLE

TO HELP TAKE COOMALIE BRANCH

FORWARD

Are you interested in completing a refresher or full Bronze Medallion course?

If you or anyone you know is interested please let Council know and we will add

your details to the expression of interest list for a possible upcoming course to be

held at the Batchelor Pool by Surf Life Saving Australia.

Register your interest via Phone 8976 0058 email [email protected]



Kids’ Time in the Library Friday 3.00 – 5.30 pm Sunday 1.00 – 4.30 pm

Fathers’ Day is on Sunday 3rd of September. Come to the library to make a card or find a magazine,

DVD or book for Dad.

Come and discover your Community Library. We offer a range of items to borrow as well as activities for children.

Seniors Of Excellence 2017

Award Recipients

Seniors Of Excellence NT Inc was established in

2014. Their mission is to Recognise, Acknowledge

and Celebrate Senior Territorians aged 65+ who

have given and in many instances still give, a sub-

stantial part of their lives, voluntarily, to charities,

community service groups and clubs within our NT

community, who in turn deliver services to support

and assist those aged, infirm and in need within the

community.

Coomalie Council would like to acknowledge and

congratulate the award recipients from the Coomalie

Shire.

Darryl Butler , Batchelor

“Darryl is a great

asset to the Coomalie

Community”

Myra Skinner , Batchelor

“Myra is the most

community minded

person I have ever

met”

Adelaide River Library News

Open Thursday & Friday 2.30 to 6pm Saturday 9am to 2pm.

A big thank you to Kristie Smith for being our new relief Library Lady, it is wonderful to have such

a bright spark helping out, especially someone local who knows us all,.

Thanks also to Coomalie Council who have again supported the Community Members Group

with a grant. We have been able to choose a mountain of new adult fiction books, and buy a

Nintendo Switch for our skilful young Gamers.

Our Library is always a safe, fun and interesting place to be, and we are very proud of it.

Everyone is welcome. Saturday Morning Tea is on at 10.30 as usual.

We hope to see you soon Miss Hilary



Dogs in the Coomalie Shire 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 household 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



WHAT WHERE WHEN

Rell Week Skydive Territory Batchelor Airstrip

Saturday 2nd September —Saturday 9th September

Adelaide River Junior Rodeo

Adelaide River Show Society

Saturday 9th September

5:00pm-10:00pm

Batchelor Markets Batchelor Oval Sunday 10th September

8am—1pm

Batchelor Fun Bus

Play Sessions

Batchelor Oval

Tuesday 12th September

9:30am-11:30am

Batchelor Playgroup Pre School Grounds Batchelor Area School

Every Friday during School Term

9.30am - 11.30am

Social Bowls Rum Jungle Bowls Club

Every Tuesday from 6pm

Every Thursday from 5pm

Exercise Peer Group Adelaide River School Library

Every Wednesday

3.30pm-4.15pm

Karaoke Rum Jungle Tavern Every Friday Night

B3 Exercise Group BIITE Research

Building

Every Tuesday—5pm

Batchelor Op Shop St Francis of Assisi Anglican Church,

Mardango Crescent

First Saturday of month

Blue Light Disco Batchelor School Hall Friday 22nd September 6:30pm—8:30pm

Teg Egan, Author of Gilruth

Batchelor Museum Monday 25th September

7:30pm start

Batchelor Fun Bus

Play Sessions

Batchelor Oval

Tuesday 5th December

9:30am-11:30am



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 Jim O’Gara

St Francis Anglican Church

When: Sunday 9am, children welcome

Venue: 25 Mardango Crescent

Contact: Rev’d Phil Zamagias

8983 1841

St John Volunteers

When: Wednesday 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: Ken Cunningham

0407 995 304

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.

September Meeting: 18/09/17

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

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