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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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ANZAC DAY Dawn Service
Adelaide River War Cemetery
25th April 2018
Lest We Forget
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Presidents’ message to ratepayers
COOMALIE AND BELYUEN COUNCILLORS’ COMBINED WORKING GROUP MEET WITH MINISTER FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE.
On the 30th April, 2018, the Combined Working Group tasked with the development of a proposal to join the Belyuen and Coomalie Councils (including Litchfield National Park) met with the Minister for Housing and Community Development, Hon Gerry McCarthy, MLA at Parliament House.
The meeting was held for Councillors of both Councils to jointly brief the Minister on progress towards the development of a formal proposal towards the amalgamation of the two Councils.
At the time of Stop Press going to print the following matters were the subject of the briefing and discussion with the Minister.
The Combined Working Group is represented by:
Belyuen Council – President Zoe Singh, Deputy President Rex Edmunds and Councillors John Moreen and Cecilia Lewis
Coomalie Council – President Andrew Turner, Councillors Sue Bulmer, Deb Moyle and
Sharon Beswick (Proxy)
Cathy Winsley (Belyuen CEO) and Paul McInerney (Coomalie CEO) attend in support of the Working Group and to undertake required work.
Meetings conducted since the Combined Working Group was established:
1st December, 2017 Coomalie
19th January, 2018 Belyuen
23rd February, 2018 Coomalie
23rd March, 2018 Meeting scheduled Belyuen but cancelled due to Cyclone Marcus impacts.
30th April, 2018 Combined Working Group meeting and briefing with the Minister, Hon Gerry McCarthy, MLA at Parliament House, Darwin
8th June 2018 Next Scheduled meeting at Belyuen pending Asset Due Diligence Review being completed and presentation by Core Business Australia.
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Progress from the first meeting in December 2017 – April 2018.
Focus areas established:
The working group of Belyuen and Coomalie Councils recognised at its first meeting the need to identify the following key focus areas to guide development of a joining proposal of the two Councils:
• Governance and Administration
• Finance and Assets review (short and long term)
• Services, Works and Operations
• Our Communities
“Building Awareness and Trust” Tours of each Council area;
Field Tours of each Council area have been undertaken in December and January. (Focus areas - Services, Works and Operations and Our Communities)
The Coomalie tour with Belyuen Councillors visited major community assets being the administration and depot, Batchelor town assets such as the Swimming Pool and Sports precinct, Community Centre, Waste Management Facilities, Airport, Health Clinic, Area School and Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, major district road sealing projects and the extensive road network and rural holdings and agribusinesses, Adelaide River assets, Primary School, Australian War Cemetery, tourism related businesses and Show Society assets as well as Waste Transfer Stations.
Coomalie Legacy issues explained were; unmade roads, paper roads, non-contiguous roads across Crown and other tenure lands, from decisions made by Federal and NT Governments in the past. Economic development is needed for the towns of Batchelor and Adelaide River and northern road corridor linking to Greater Darwin growth. Investment of cross agency support and infrastructure funding is required to rapidly solve road connectivity issues.
The Belyuen tour with Coomalie Councillors consisted of visiting the General Community Store and fuel outlet, the Administration and Training Facility, The Women’s Cultural Centre, water recreation reserve, Mechanics Depot, Aged Care and Community Centre, sports facilities, Area School and solar street lighting project. Of great note was Belyuen’s efforts in seeking employment creation for the local unemployed and underemployed community members. This is recognised through the General Store being the hub for the community and retail activities and provides services to aged citizens. Recognised was the keenness to secure a range of government contracts and other utility contracts to underpin local employment.
The inability for Belyuen to access Government and Utility contracts as these are packaged as larger NT or Greater Darwin contracts was seen as a legacy issue.
Due Diligence - Asset Condition Review of both Councils. (Focus area Finance Modelling and Assets)
The Working Group identified in January, 2018 that much work is needed to inform the proposal and financial modelling both short and long term. To this end, and with the Departments’ financial support, Core Business Australia was identified as the consultant body to work with the two Councils to undertake an Asset Condition Review and asset financial model. This model will inform future long term planning and provide a strong measurement of the condition of assets pre-amalgamation.
The Asset Condition Review commenced on April 9th and 11th, 2018 with 2 day workshops for management, finance and operational staff of both Councils. The consultant was also taken on a familiarisation tour of Council roads and built assets, and also a desktop exercise with plant and equipment was undertaken. Work by staff will continue over the next month on source data being obtained for inclusion in the model for use by the individual Councils, and importantly that of a combined Council.
Once the Asset Condition Due Diligence Review is undertaken, this will feed into the financial modelling.
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Evidence based costings on a proposed merger
Work is also continuing on identifying the wide range of costs associated with startup and longer term running of a new Council, including Legacy issues.
Staff have been progressively working on obtaining quotations or solid estimates to provide backing to the financial model. This is a time consuming process.
Organisational Structure is nearing completion and has also involved discussion and comparisons/ranges to Councils in the Top End. The structure needed is one that is robust and resilient considering the first part of the merger process of Belyuen and Coomalie is the most problematic logistically due to lack of community wealth, geographic dislocation and differences in makeup and core service provision.
The structure being established will importantly allow for the resourcing necessary for neighbouring communities to voluntarily join in without major organisational structural adjustment or upheaval.
In relation to evidence based costings being undertaken at present Coomalie Council had adopted a position in October 2017 that stated that participation to the proposal stage would rely on an agreement for the Minister to support funding the process sufficiently, so that there is no financial liability incurred by Coomalie ratepayers in relation to the creation of a larger, expanded Council. (The range of costs to be considered include but are not limited to staffing, vehicles, consultation, travel and related expenses, new corporate, strategic or operational and financial staff and systems, defraying unanticipated costs of the merger.)
Governance And Administration – focus area.
At the next meeting in June 2018, the Combined Working Group will analyse a research paper on the best governance arrangements for the new Council that will reflect best representation of the joining Councils and potential later expansion partners. The Regional Council model and Shire Council model will be assessed.
Community Consultation
Both Councils have been informing their citizens in ways that reflect each of the communities’ most appropriate communication methods.
Belyuen have hosted a Community BBQ and were able to take the opportunity to introduce the joining together proposal being developed by both Councils. 75 Community members were present.
Coomalie Council has been informing the community via media statements in its Stop Press monthly newsletter and regular monthly updates in the Council minutes that are available on the Council website.
A position paper is being prepared at present and is being added to as more information is finalised. The key component is the financial and asset modelling work being undertaken which will inform the final position paper. This will likely constitute the consultation paper that will be provided to rate payers, residents and stakeholders in Coomalie and Belyuen.
A Frequently Asked Questions paper is being developed as a handout to assist those people who may not wish to read the total proposal. A series of subject brochures/handouts will also be developed for distribution.
Comments, questions or Concerns
Council and Councillors would welcome any feedback or questions from ratepayers and residents on progress to date and for Council to consider within its work on the combined Working Group over the next three months.
President Andrew Turner
Coomalie Community Government Council
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MONSOONAL RAIN DAMAGE TO ROAD NETWORK - CLAIM $600K
Council is still awaiting a decision through the NT Government and Natural Disaster funding agencies of its claim for $600K for damage sustained to the road network and associated infrastructure.
This funding is vital to the speedy repair of the road network.
PLANNING TIME TABLE FOR 2018/19 ANNUAL PLAN AND BUDGET
Time Status
Early March Newsletter,
Website, Facebook
Invite community comments on existing
Long Term and Annual plan
Comments closed
6 April 2018
17th April 2018 Council meeting Consideration of community comments
and direction to staff to prepare Annual
Plan and Budget.
Completed and
referred to Council
Audit Committee
in first week May,
2018
15th May 2018 Council meeting Presentation to Council of draft Annual
Plan, Budget and Rates Declaration
Presented and
endorsed for public
comment
22nd May 2018 NT News, website,
Newsletter, Facebook
Advertisement Inviting comment on Annu-
al plan, Budget and Rates Declaration.
Comments close
13th June 2018
15th June 2018 Optional Workshop To discuss Annual Plan and Budget if re-
quired
19th June 2018 Council Meeting Consideration of the Annual Plan, Budget
and comments received
20th June 2018 Newspaper Advertise Rates Declaration
31st July 2018 DLG Provide copy of Annual Plan and Budget
GAMBA ACTION PROGRAM NOW FINISHED
The Department of Environment and Natural resources have been running the
2017/2018 Gamba Action program.
This program has now come to an end for this year.
Poison is available for purchase from the Council office at a cost of $120 per drum.
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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
SHANNON RECYCLING & LANDCARE
“Tales From The Tip”
What’s happening at the tip
Food Waste
Food waste is a significant contributor to landfill.
When organic waste such as food scraps is dumped in landfill it undergoes anaerobic decomposition (because of the lack of oxygen) and generates methane gas. When released into the atmosphere, methane is 25 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.
A compost pile, on the other hand undergoes aerobic decomposition because it is exposed to oxygen, either by turning it or through the use of worms and other living organisms and compost is great for your garden. It's worth considering.
Wooden Pallets
There are still a few wooden pallets available, please feel free to help yourself to these.
Green Waste
Every now and then items such as plastic, glass, aluminium cans etc are disposed of with the green waste and sometimes green waste is disposed of in the skip bins for general household waste. Please ensure to sort your waste before your visit to the tip. Your help will be much appreciated.
ANNUAL POOL CLOSING
JULY to SEPTEMBER
The Batchelor Swimming pool will be closed for repairs and maintenance from:
Tuesday 3rd July
to
Thursday 6th September 2018.
Please contact Council for any enquiries on 8976 0058
All residents with pool passes covered by this period will have this period credited to
their pass - please come into the Council office to arrange this credit.
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Youth Week On Tuesday the 16th and 17th of April I went down to the Batchelor area school with some local children and we cleaned up the garden. While we were down there we decided to plant some herbs and vegetables to assist the Batchelor area school. Thank you to everyone who came down and volunteered their time to assist me with this pro-ject, your time and assistance is greatly appreciat-ed.
Active Family Fun Day On April the 11th of April Coomalie Council had Royal Lifesaving come down to the Batchelor Pool for the Active Fami-ly Fun Day, this was to congratulate the children graduating to the next swimming level. This event was open to the public and we all had a blast playing games and winning prizes. We all finished up our big swimming adventure by having a fantas-tic sausage sizzle for dinner.
After School Sports
This term the Adelaide River Primary school will be holding AFL footy practise sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays form the 24th of April until the 24th of May. These practise sessions start at 2.45pm and finish at 3.45pm. I will be down there on there on both Tuesdays and Thursdays to Support the Adelaide River Primary School, I look forward to seeing you all there.
Youth Week Council ran a Youth Week event with guest DJ and hip hop artists from Skinnyfish Music .The Be True 2 U Dance Party and workshop was an opportunity to learn some new music skills, get inspired and show off some inspiring dance moves .Thank you to our sponsors Territory Families, Adelaide River Primary School and Ringers Western. A big highlight of the event was having a great crew of very talented Batchelor kids visiting Adelaide River.
COMMUNITY RECREATION OFFICER UPDATE
Youth week photos by Ursula Knuth
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ANZAC Day Dawn Service
25th April 2018
Coomalie Community Government Council once again held the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Adelaide River War Cemetery. A crowd of 2800 people attended this year. The setting was visual-ly stunning with the Waler horses and their riders in WW1 uniform, solemnly standing guard at the entrance. They set the tone for a dignified, moving and respectful commemorative service. The Cemetery grounds were meticulously presented, and many visitors lingered after the service to pay their respects. A small group of dedicated staff and volunteers were responsible for the safe and seamless running of this special event and were all proud to be associated with the most significant event in the Coomalie Council year. It is encouraging to see the increasing num-bers of young people respectfully volunteering and attending the service, keeping the signifi-cance of the day alive for generations to come. The 2018 Anzac Day Dawn Service was a very suc-cessful event, with the attendees passing on many appreciative comments. An RAAF flyover; the traditional gun fire breakfast, some lively two up, and professional displays by the Waler Society and the Arms Collectors Association kept a crowd of about 1000 people fed and entertained at the Adelaide River Showgrounds after the service.
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Coomalie Community Government Council would like to thank the following people and organisations for their assistance with the 2018
Anzac Day Dawn Service:
Wing Commander Darryl Porter, Commanding Officer 452 Squadron
RAAF 452 Squadron Tindal Catafalque Party
Chaplain Flight Lieutenant Thomas Killingbeck
No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Base Tindal NT – Fly past
Leader of the Opposition – Gary Higgins
Master of Ceremonies – Paul Tolley
Office of Australian War Graves
Northern Territory Government
Adelaide River Police
Adelaide River Primary School
Adelaide River Primary School Student Angus Crosbie
Adelaide River Fire Emergency Rescue Group
AdEvents – Audio, Visual and Lighting
Anne and Richard Smith
Bushfires NT
Coomalie Council Staff and Volunteers
Girl Guides – NT
Kennards Hire
Miss Lyla Wills
RSL SA Sub Branch
Scouts Australia – NT Branch
St Johns Ambulance Volunteers
Therese Balanzategui
Ursula Knuth
Waler Horse Society of Australia – NT Branch
Will Siviour – Trumpeter
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Sunday, 13th May
What better way to spoil your mum than to bring her to the
Batchelor Markets for a treat.
So much to see and do, new stalls, beautiful plants, jams and
relishes, jewellery, arts and crafts, food stalls, coffee and cakes,
sausage sizzle, and so much more…
Something for EVERYONE,
Especially MUM
Batchelor Oval 8am till 1pm
For further information, please contact: Denise
On 8976 7117 or 0488 195 430 or
Email: [email protected]
Batchelor Museum and Barking Owls Gift & Coffee Shop
OPEN
Exciting news for Batchelor residents and visitors alike. Batchelor Museum, including the Barking Owls Gift & Coffee Shop is OPENING on Thursday 29th March. Opening hours are from 9am till 4pm daily. Barking Owls open most days. Come along and support "your Museum", the Batchelor Museum. So, spread the word with your friends and family. Come and see the history of YOUR TOWN and the surrounding region. See you there. Denise Grecian-Wright
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Smile-A-Mile Fun Bus
March to June 2018
Batchelor Oval
5th June
9.30am - 11.30am
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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 - May 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 Museum opened over Easter, as did the café. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen problems we have had to close temporarily. However, from Friday April 20 we are up and running again.
Usually we have the help from Grey Nomads who stay on site and assist with open-ing the Museum. Denise handles the advertising for this, and this year we asked people to stay two months only and had several couples coming. Then our first couple cancelled so we are reliant on our Batchelor volunteers only.
We would very much appreciate assistance from those people who could supervise for a morning or afternoon session. It is not an arduous task, and it is easy to learn what needs to be said to introduce our visitors to the Museum. Denise will be around most days and is happy to advise any newcomer, so if you can help please call by and discuss it.
The café will operate on five days, not Wednesdays and Thursdays and offers light refreshments, usual drinks, hot and cold, and of course Streets ice creams and ice-blocks. We did have some umbrellas but the large colourful umbrellas have come from Streets and as we had always envisaged having umbrellas so it is a win all round!
The Garden Club members have donated pot plants to add to the few we had around the café area, so it is now much more attractive. On Sunday May 6 at 11 am the garden club will hold its monthly meeting at the Museum café.
At the present Denise is using a small coffee machine for the café. We are hoping to purchase a “two group” machine in the near future. Meantime, during March, Den-ise attended a Barista training course in Darwin, which she thoroughly enjoyed.
As yet there have not been a lot of tourists around, but know they will increase from now on and for the next few months. Hopefully our visitor numbers will con-tinue to grow for this season.
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 CASUARINA
Pick up at Batchelor and Adelaide River Stores
Monday 28th April 2018
Booking Essential—Contact Jan Jewell 8976 0255
MORNING TEA
Rum Jungle Bowls Club Batchelor
Friday 25th May 2018 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
Saturday 5th May 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
May dates to remember
COTA NT (Coomalie Branch) Committee
If you have anything you wish to discuss please contact
Jan Jewell—8976 0255
QUIZ NIGHT We are back at the bowls Club
Opening at 7.00p.m. with Quizzing starting at 7.30p.m.
Welcome back and enjoy
Christine Johnstone will be this year’s coordinator for Adelaide River Craft Market
New stall holders are invited. Anyone is now welcome to apply.
Markets will be held each Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday after the 31st March 2018.
Phone 0459 082 084 and leave a message or email [email protected]
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Mothers’ Day
Mothers’ Day is on the Sunday the 13th of May and there is nothing better than relaxing with a book or
magazine. The Library has range of fiction and non-fiction books and magazines including a copy of the
award winning ‘Tracker’, and ‘The Guernsey literary and …’ (a new film). Come along and choose some-
thing to inform and entertain.
Kids’ Time in the Library
Friday 3.00 – 5.30 pm
Sunday 1.00 – 4.30 pm
Thursday & Friday 2.30 to 6pm & Saturday 9am to 2pm.
In April we held a really fun and interesting Youth Week event at the Library. Artists from
Skinnyfish music came to work with us over two days and there was a great dance party
at the end of it.
We had a great bunch of students visiting from Batchelor Area School who were all
smart, polite and very talented. We hope they come and spend more time over our
way.
There were some real stars amongst the performers and dancers. We learnt so much,
gained some confidence, were inspired to do new things and made some friends.
Thank you to Coomalie Council, Adelaide River Primary School, the Northern Territory
Government for their assistance, and Ringers Western who donated
the very popular bandanas.
Extra special thanks to Mr G, Lucinda, Therese, Emma, Jeremy and
Melissa who helped with driving, decorating and keeping everything
running we could not have done it without you.
Thank You Miss Hilary and Kristie
Batchelor Library News
Adelaide River Library News
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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 Ade-
laide 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 cre-
ates 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.
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/
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NAME LOCATION CONTACT NUMBER
Sharon Beswick
Justice of the Peace
Adelaide River 8976 7020
Jan Hills
Justice of the Peace
Adelaide River 8976 7006
Andrew Turner
Justice of the Peace
Batchelor 8976 0586
Paul Rousham
Justice of the Peace
Batchelor 8939 7291
Lissa Herrmann
Commissioner of Oaths
Batchelor 8976 0080
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
Christine Platell
Commissioner of Oaths
Batchelor 8988 2114
John Whatley
Commissioner of Oaths
Batchelor 8976 0098
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE/COMMISSIONER OF OATHS
BATCHELOR POOL HOURS
Monday 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Friday 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Saturday 1.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Sunday 12.00 pm to 6.00 pm
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WHAT WHERE WHEN
Adelaide River Markets
Glen Huitson Park Recommencing on Saturday 31st March 2018
Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed
8am -12pm
Adelaide River
Railway Market
Railway Precinct
Dorat Rd
Adelaide River
Recommencing 5 May
Every day 8am - 1pm
Major Stallholders - Sat/Sun
Batchelor Markets Batchelor Oval Sunday 13th May
8am - 1pm
Swimming Lessons and WETS Aqua
Batchelor Swimming Pool
Until 16th May
See poster on page 11 for details
Smile-a-mile Fun Bus Batchelor Oval 5th June
9.30am - 11.30am
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.
May Meeting: 15/05/18
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
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