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GULLY
GRAPEVINE
WINTER 2018 | EDITION 83
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Golden Fields Reserve will receive a new park fitness workout area and path lighting in the next 12 months.
BUILDING A BRIGHT FUTURE
Residents are set to benefit from a continued focus by Tea Tree Gully Council on building the
local economy, attracting investment, growing the business sector and creating new jobs.
This will largely be achieved through This will ensure we have the capacity legislative changes and the need
providing quality infrastructure and to undertake capital works, maintain to manage, maintain and improve
support services to make our City an roads, streets and buildings, and community infrastructure.
even better place to live, work, deliver other core services well into
play and learn. the future. This investment will be I’d like to thank everyone who had
partially offset by the sale of our their say on our budget during
This year, we’ll continue to invest in community consultation, as well as
current depot site at St Agnes.
our commercial heart, with more new the staff and Elected Members who
footpaths and trees on the way, as At the same time, we will focus on contributed.
well as improvements to parks and improving community wellbeing,
reserves, roundabouts, streetscapes funding major events, activities and
and median strips. much-needed support programs for
the elderly, people with disabilities,
Citywide, we plan to roll out a
families and young people, as well as Kevin Knight
further 6 km of footpaths and
sports and recreation programs for all. Mayor
upgrade more playgrounds and
reserves, while continuing to deliver Our plans will be funded through a
core services, such as stormwater, $92 million operating budget
dog management, library and approved by Council in June this 2018–2019
immunisation, as well as health and year, following consultation with the capital projects
planning services. community.
This year a total of $39 million will
Residents will also benefit from To fund this a general rate increase be invested in capital works. The
the completion of $1.8 million in of 2.5% for the 2018–2019 financial map (right) shows some of the
community-led projects funded by the year has been adopted, excluding
major projects to be delivered. For a
state government. increases due to growth.
complete list of works, please see the
In 2018–2019, we will finalise and In setting rates for the year, long-term link below.
complete the refurbishment and fit- strategies and plans were considered,
out of a new service centre. as well as the economic climate, cttg.sa.gov.au/abp
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Illyarrie Reserve barbecue
and toilet facilities upgrade
$210,000
Roads to Recovery:
Council service One Tree Hill Road
centre refurbishment $238,000
$14,900,000
Golden Grove Recreation and
Arts Centre building upgrades Little Para
Reservoir
$440,000 Tea Tree Gully
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Tea Tree Plaza
$365,000 reserve upgrade
Recreation Park
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playground and upgrade (Reservoir Road to
Reservoir Turramurra
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Modbury Sporting Club
refurbishment of changeroom
and toilet facilities
$150,000
O-Bahn footpath
replacement (Malcolm
Tea Tree Gully Reserve to Lyons Road) New clubrooms for
Library upgrade $200,000 Modbury Vista Soccer Club
$833,000 $1,724,000
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DRIVE CONTINUES ON
IMPROVING ROADS & FOOTPATHS
Road and footpath works totalling $4.8 million will be rolled out across the City this year.
With 590 km of sealed roads in the A $238,000 federal government grant Footpaths
City of Tea Tree Gully, it’s little wonder will cover the cost of patching and In the next 12 months, a further 6 km
roads are once again a big ticket item resurfacing One Tree Hill Road (Gould of new footpaths will be constructed
in the 2018–2019 annual budget. Creek) through the Roads to Recovery
at various locations at a cost of
Program.
The scheduled works are part of a $1 million.
long-term Council commitment to
2017–2018 roadworks completed This means that by July 2019, we will
improve road safety for both drivers
and pedestrians. This year’s roadworks program follows have installed more than 36 km of
a $1.6 million investment in road footpaths in just three years, thanks
Road reconstruction reconstruction projects and a $1 to a jointly funded $6 million initiative
A total of $1.8 million will be invested million spend on road resealing in the with the state government.
in reconstructing roads that are no 2017–2018 financial year.
longer suitable to be repaired that This funding agreement comes to a
Six roads were reconstructed, close at the end of this financial year.
have developed structural faults.
including Newcombe Drive (Gilles
The road sections listed for Plains), Ballard Close (Greenwith) and However, we will continue with our
reconstruction include: Melrose Street (Modbury Heights). plans to eventually build a footpath
• Taurus Crescent (Modbury Heights) down one side of every street in the
About 30 streets were also resealed in
• Barton Court (St Agnes) the past year, with most located in the majority of the City of Tea Tree Gully.
• Alicante Avenue (Wynn Vale) Holden Hill area. The benefits to our community are
• Graham Avenue (Holden Hill) clear, with improved accessibility and
Find out more
• Mercedes Drive (Holden Hill). road safety.
Visit our website for a list of
Road resealing scheduled roadworks. Some $450,000 will also be invested in
An additional $1.2 million will be unsealed footpaths over the next
cttg.sa.gov.au/roadworks 12 months.
spent over the next 12 months on
resealing roads to extend their life
and improve safety and viability. Find out more
These works will be concentrated in Visit our website for where new
Highbury and Hope Valley. footpaths will go.
cttg.sa.gov.au/footpaths
Cover photo: Local parkrun
participants Karen, Lyn and Wendy. See
page 20 for more details on parkrun.
Left: One of our truck drivers
Enzo on a roadworks site.
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Local businesswoman Mona Khizam.
HELPING BUSINESSES
GET DIGITAL SAVVY
Mona Khizam currently runs two businesses from her home in Council joins
Surrey Downs: Slice of Life Community Filmmaking and a sister Northern Economic
venture, SAGA: Adelaide International Women’s Film Festival. Leaders
Around 12 months ago, Mona was “I’m yet to meet someone who has Local economic growth has gained
seeking local business expertise and engaged with Polaris who hasn’t more momentum thanks to
came across Polaris Business and found the advice valuable and helpful our new alliance with local business
Enterprise Centre online. for their business,” she said. leaders’ network, Northern Economic
“I’d managed my own businesses for Leaders (NEL).
Mona also notes that “another
quite some time, but I was looking for one of the benefits that can’t be The alliance aims to make it easier for
further support regarding maximising underestimated from dealing with local businesses to engage with
my social media channels and digital
Polaris is the business networking and Council, giving them a collective
presence,” said Mona.
connections that they provide”. voice to lobby for key business
Polaris’s digital mentors now help opportunities and issues in our region.
Tea Tree Gully Council provides
look after Mona’s goals and her
funding to Polaris to give support and Industry development will be a big
businesses.
advice to local business owners and focus for NEL within the key northern
“Polaris has given me some really entrepreneurs. Adelaide sectors of health,
valuable mentoring. It’s world class. agriculture, small business, innovation
They’re really experienced,” said Visit the website below for more
and defence.
Mona. information on Polaris’s low-cost
and free events, workshops and Tap into the collective knowledge of
Mona’s advice for other businesses mentoring. local business leaders by joining NEL.
thinking about engaging with Polaris
is to reach out and just “go for it”. polariscentre.com.au nel.org.au
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GET THE LOW-DOWN ON
NEW DOG AND CAT LAWS
South Australian laws
affecting dog and cat
owners, breeders and sellers
have changed.
The changes are designed to simplify
the dog registration process; make it
easier to reunite lost dogs and cats
with their owners; help identify and
put a stop to puppy farms; and reduce
euthanasia rates.
The new state laws, include:
• Mandatory microchipping of all
dogs and cats
• Mandatory desexing of dogs and
cats born after 1 July 2018
• New rules for breeders who sell Take the lead and visit your local dog park
dogs and cats
Dogs are social creatures and need Can’t make it? The City of Tea Tree
• Introduction of a statewide
a healthy dose of personal attention Gully’s vast network of parks, reserves
database called Dogs and Cats
and affection. and walking trails means you’re
Online.
never too far from a pleasant place to
They also require exercise, which in
There are Council registration rebates exercise your dog.
many cases can reduce behavioural
for a dog that is both desexed and
issues. It’s also important to keep our
microchipped.
community spaces clean by picking
If you want to walk your dog in a safe
If you move house or change your up after your pet.
and enclosed off-leash area, try one of
contact details please update your
our three dog-friendly parks. Dog litter bags are available at parks
details at Dogs and Cats Online so we
and reserves across our city.
can easily find you if your pet gets lost. They are great places for your dog to
explore and socialise with other dogs. cttg.sa.gov.au/woof
dogsandcatsonline.com.au
Having trouble
with your hearing?
Hearing solutions for
pensioners, veterans and
private clients.
HEARING CHECKS AVAILABLE
Call 1300 432 776 to learn more and book your appointment.
1240 North East Road
smarthearingsolutions.com.au (Unit 4 Benbowie St), St Agnes
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86%
83%
76%
The Barden and Wiering families at Hargrave Reserve.
THE Increase in satisfaction with the
2% Tea Tree Gully Council in 2018
RESULTS 74% Overall
SA council
71% satisfaction benchmark
ARE IN satisfaction with
Council National council
51% satisfaction benchmark
Our residents are a satisfied
bunch, according to the 2018
What you were most satisfied with
Community Survey.
The Community Survey gave residents
the chance to rate their satisfaction
across a range of Council services,
facilities and programs. 92%Waste
87%
Library
87%
Parks, reserves
86%
Major
The survey results will now be used collection services & playing fields events
to help set priorities and guide future
Council decisions.
Where you said we improved the most
This year we saw a significant increase
Percentage increase in satisfaction:
in satisfaction with footpaths and
verges. Provision Control of litter Condition
of footpaths and rubbish of main roads
However, we understand there’s still 59% overall 75% overall 59% overall
room for improvement.
10% 9% 8%
Thank you to the 400 residents, Increase Increase Increase
randomly selected by an independent Maintenance Appearance Maintenance
research company for completing the of footpaths of roadside verges of street trees
telephone and online survey – as well 53% overall 52% overall 59% overall
as to our Community Panel members
who provided their feedback.
Community wellbeing
See the link below for the full report.
cttg.sa.gov.au/communitysurvey 79.4
Overall community
79.0 80.2 78.1 77.9 79.4
wellbeing score 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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COUNCIL’S
DIGITAL
FRONT
DOOR
Too tired to wait in a queue?
Can’t make it in between 8.45am
and 5pm because of work or other
commitments?
Why not go online and send your
request to Council in your own
home, in your own time, on your own
device?
Our website is open for
business 24/7. Online, you
can log requests for more
than 60 different services,
such as reporting fallen tree Redwood Park resident Tenille reports a fallen tree branch using our website.
branches, illegal dumping,
Over the past five years, we’ve seen a be assured they are given the same
graffiti, broken playground significant shift in the way customers priority as all other requests.
equipment, booking a hard contact us.
This also applies to requests logged
waste delivery and more. Face-to-face visits and telephone calls through our social media channels
When you log a request using our have dropped by 25%, while website like Facebook and Twitter.
website, it goes directly to the person requests have increased by 35%.
Of course, you’re always welcome to
responsible for the task, streamlining
We receive 1,170 to 2,600 online call us on 8397 7444.
service provision and saving money
service requests a month and you can
in the process. cttg.sa.gov.au/report
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Gardening expert Sophie Thomson (fifth from left) with community volunteers in front of the Native Bee BnB.
MAKING A BEELINE FOR NEW HOTEL
Native bees have five-star The locals also planted nectar and Tea Tree Gully Council invested $3,500
accommodation along the pollen food plants for the native bees, in the project, with the remaining
which play a vital role in pollinating $16,000 funded by the other
River Torrens Linear Park
native plants in the Australian bush participating councils and the AMLR
thanks to the community- NRM.
and in our own backyards.
built Native Bee BnB.
The Native Bee Project is a team The Native Bee Project is part of
Last month, as part of the Native the River Torrens Recovery Project,
effort between the eight councils that
Bee Project, about 60 locals, guided which is focused on improving the
by Sophie Thomson of ABC TV’s manage the River Torrens Linear Park
ecosystem and water quality along
Gardening Australia, built a Bee BnB and the Adelaide and Mount Lofty
the river from Athelstone to the sea.
at Highbury from natural materials, Ranges Natural Resources Board
including bamboo and mud blocks. (AMLR NRM). cttg.sa.gov.au/bee
Tree trails to adventure
Explore our tree trails at Civic Park (Modbury) and
Balmoral Reserve (Dernancourt) to find out just how cool our
trees are.
You’ll see large swing tags hanging from the trees on the
trails, with key information such as the species, age and how
much shade and oxygen each tree provides annually.
The aim is to help people understand how important trees
are to our wellbeing. Besides providing oxygen, trees give
shelter for animals and insects, and they help make suburbs
cooler and more liveable in hot weather.
Council invests about $2.5 million a year in planting and
caring for trees in streets, parks and reserves, plus staff
and equipment.
cttg.sa.gov.au/treetrail
Greenwith children Tyler, Tahlia and Josh on the tree trail.
10PUT YOUR KITCHEN
WASTE TO GOOD USE
More than 700 tonnes of food
scraps are being diverted
from landfill annually in the
City of Tea Tree Gully. That’s
the weight of about 460 family
cars. This is largely due to
residents’ usage of the Mini
Muncher kitchen caddy, first
introduced here in 2014.
About 8,500 households now
have a Mini Muncher so they can
collect kitchen waste for their green
organics bin.
Once this waste has been collected
by our trucks, our contractor, Jeffries,
processes the contents of the green
organics bins into nutrient-rich
compost in just eight weeks.
The composting process helps close Tyla, Blake and Brooklyn, of Vista, show off the Mini Muncher and sticker pack.
the environmental loop for residents
by returning valuable nutrients back
to the soil on their behalf.
However, we’ve still got more work to
do, with food scraps accounting for
about 35% of the contents of people’s Food scraps Hair
red-lidded rubbish bins.
We’re encouraging everyone,
including children, to get involved in
recycling food scraps – so much so
Fruit & vegetables Seafood Cheese & yoghurt Egg & oyster shells
that we’re giving away monster sticker
sets with every Mini Muncher.
Your free Mini Muncher comes with a
year supply of compostable bags. Free
replacement bags are also available
Peels Meat & bones Cake & bread Takeaway foods
to residents.
You can collect your free Mini
Muncher from Tea Tree Gully Library
or Turramurra or Golden Grove
recreation centres. Tea bags & Paper towels Tissues Shredded paper
coffee grounds
cttg.sa.gov.au/muncher
11Library regular Calvin in the updated children’s area of the library.
A CHILD’S PARADISE Highbury student to
help lead Japanese
Airy, spacious and colourful – what a joy it is to be delegation tour
in the children’s area of Tea Tree Gully Library!
In late July this year, Council will
New low-level shelving and seating ambulant facilities and a fully welcome delegates from Asakuchi,
have replaced older shelving units, accessible unisex toilet. our Japanese sister city, with whom
bringing more natural light into the we share 21 years of friendship.
The funding also covered the
space and making it easier for little The week-long trip will include a tour
addition of a new parenting room,
hands to find and choose their of the City of Tea Tree Gully, attending
located separately to the toilets.
own books. local schools and staying with local
This includes a comfy armchair, a families to experience Australian life.
The $90,000 upgrade was completed
microwave and generous changing
in February this year, partially Helping guide the group will
facilities.
funded from the proceeds of the be Highbury high school
library’s second-hand book sales. To make it easier for customers student Brittany Wojta
when it comes to borrowing and (pictured), who’s been a
Since then, the amount of children’s member of Tea Tree Gully
paying library fines, barcode
picture books borrowed each week Library’s Japanese Culture
scanners and EFTPOS machines
has increased, which is good news Group since 2016.
were recently installed on the self-
for children’s literacy and for us.
checkout kiosks. The Year 12 student says her
In June this year, a $150,000 interest in Japan started from
Visit our website for more
toilet upgrade was completed for the age of six.
information on library services.
library customers. This features
water-efficient taps and plumbing, cttg.sa.gov.au/library
12Sarah, with children Hayley and Thomas and their grandmother Sharon Bassham.
PROTECT YOURSELF
AND YOUR CHILDREN
If you’re in contact with that everyone in the family from
aunties and uncles through to great
babies, it’s time to consider
grandparents get immunised.
immunising yourself against
whooping cough. “I just didn’t want them to get sick,”
said Sarah. “I try to protect my kids
“While children are at the greatest as much as possible.”
“Attending the Japanese risk from this dangerous and
Culture Group has given me sometimes fatal disease, it’s adults Sarah, her baby Hayley and son
the opportunity to meet other who are the most common source of Thomas, along with other family
people interested in Japan.” whooping cough infection in young members, were immunised at
In 2019, Brittany heads to babies,” said Council immunisation Council’s Immunisation Clinic at the
Asakuchi on a school exchange. nurse Anne Kenny. Civic Centre, Modbury.
“I can’t wait to try new foods, Parents, grandparents and carers of “Everyone’s lovely… anything I need
explore new places and babies should be immunised every to ask I can just ask,” said Sarah.
experience life in Asakuchi as a 10 years against whooping cough.
The clinic offers the whooping cough
local,” she said. Those planning a family should vaccine free to pregnant women
cttg.sa.gov.au/asakuchi be aware that pregnant women and children up to 19 years of age
need to be immunised during each through the National Immunisation
pregnancy from 28 weeks to help Program. It is also available to the
protect their babies during the first public for $50.
weeks of life.
The clinic also offers the range of
Babies do not have adequate vaccinations outlined for children on
protection from whooping cough the National Immunisation Program.
until they have had their third dose
of the vaccine at six months of age. No appointment is needed. Please
bring immunisation records and your
Surrey Downs mother Sarah Medicare card every time you visit.
Maynard was on the ball when it See the link below for clinic hours.
came to protecting her young family
from whooping cough, insisting cttg.sa.gov.au/immunise
13Jan Monks, Max Stayer and Catherine Watkins in the Off The Couch Art Studio.
IT REALLY PAYS TO APPLY FOR
COMMUNITY GRANTS FUNDING
Thirty-five community Off The Couch Art Studio members A wide range of community groups
recently benefited from a $3,000 and organisations benefit annually
groups have shared the grant that enabled them to buy a from community grants, including
$80,000 of Tea Tree Gully specialised printing press for their service and sporting clubs, schools,
Council community grants Modbury-based studio. social groups and churches.
in the past year. “We applied for the grant to purchase See the link below for more
a printer, not only to support our information about applying for
The good news is grants of up
members, but we thought it would a community grant or to join our
to $10,000 can be applied for by
be a wonderful community resource mailing list.
community groups and not-for-profit
for our area,” said club president
organisations later this financial year. cttg.sa.gov.au/comgrants
Catherine Watkins.
All aboard the community bus
Our community bus service was expanded earlier this year to
eight routes, giving more residents low-cost access to major
destinations within our City, including the library and several
community facilities.
Five of the bus routes connect to Westfield Tea Tree Plaza
and three routes connect at Golden Grove Village.
The community bus service is available to all residents.
We will be seeking feedback on the service in coming
months.
Visit our website to see the new community bus routes and
timetables.
Community bus volunteers Mike and Dennis with bus user Margaret. cttg.sa.gov.au/communitybusYOUR
ELECTED Mayor Kevin Knight
MEMBERS
0414 723 009
kevin.knight@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Matthew Harbinson Cr Paul Barbaro
Drumminor Ward Hillcott Ward
0410 443 879 8251 6430
matthew.harbinson@cttg.sa.gov.au paul.barbaro@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Damian Wyld Cr Sandy Keane
Drumminor Ward Hillcott Ward
0402 751 889 0419 850 779
damian.wyld@cttg.sa.gov.au sandy.keane@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Lucas Jones JP Cr Robin Coleman
Steventon Ward Water Gully Ward
0425 411 618 0412 139 773
lucas.jones@cttg.sa.gov.au robin.coleman@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Chris McLafferty Cr Peter Field
Steventon Ward Water Gully Ward
8263 7677 0430 515 032
chris.mclafferty@cttg.sa.gov.au peter.field@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Stuart Headland Cr Bernie Keane
Balmoral Ward Pedare Ward
0405 230 007 8251 2256
stuart.headland@cttg.sa.gov.au bernie.keane@cttg.sa.gov.au
Cr Mary Kasperski Position vacant
Balmoral Ward Pedare Ward
0435 784 597
mary.kasperski@cttg.sa.gov.auELECTED Steventon
Cr Lucas Jones JP
MEMBERS’ Cr Chris McLafferty
It’s been a busy few months in
VIEWS
Steventon Ward, with lots of work
happening around our area.
The Street Renewal Program is
Ward map continuing to roll out across streets
in Tea Tree Gully, Vista, Banksia Park,
Fairview Park and Surrey Downs. It’s
2 about time our area gets its fair share of
footpaths.
Funding for the upgrade of the
1 roundabout at the corner of Grenfell
and Hancock roads was recently
secured and we’re delighted to see this
project is now complete.
A number of playgrounds throughout
Steventon Ward will be upgraded this
financial year, including the playground
at either Marsha or Oleander reserve
3 (Banksia Park).
When Council passed its budget for
4 the forthcoming year, Cr Lucas Jones
proposed spending $100,000 on
1 Pedare landscaping and city beautification in
2 Steventon Ward (core council services).
Steventon
5 This was supported by the whole of the
3 Hillcott Council. Work on this project will begin
4
shortly.
Drumminor
6 If you need any assistance please don’t
5 Balmoral hesitate to contact one of us.
6 Water Gully
Enrolment Standing for Council
You’re automatically registered to Want to help make decisions
vote if you vote in SA Government about community assets such as
elections. However, if you’ve parks, playgrounds and roads on
changed address or name, visit behalf of the community? Consider
ecsa.sa.gov.au to update your details nominating for election this year.
by 10 August 2018.
Most people eligible to vote can
Non-Australian citizens, non-resident also nominate to stand for election.
landlords and businesses can also Candidate nominations can be
vote, but you will need to enrol by lodged between 4 and 18 September
10 August 2018 – even if you have 2018.
voted in previous council elections.
Candidate briefing sessions will be
This is due to legal requirements,
held in August and September 2018.
as names are not retained on the
Council voters roll. cttg.sa.gov.au/election
16Hillcott Water Gully Pedare
Cr Sandy Keane Cr Robin Coleman Cr Bernie Keane JP
As the winter rainy season is upon us Cr Peter Field Congratulations to my former co-
please drive carefully on the wet roads There has been an overall average Councillor Paula Luethen for her
and be cautious around school zones. increase in satisfaction with key Council successful campaign in the state seat of
services of 9% in our Community Survey King.
Many months of work have been put
results for 2018 (see story on page 8 for
into the 2018–2019 budget and Annual Paula will represent our residents with
more information).
Business Plan. enthusiasm and commitment.
We’re aware of the costs of essential
I am pleased to see works planned for Blair Boyer is our new State Member
services in SA, so we were determined
Hillcott Ward, such as local roads, street
to keep Council rates around the CPI for Wright and I am sure he will be a
rectification and car park resurfacing.
index for Adelaide and a 2.5% increase tremendous influence in helping our
Jubliee Reserve will receive a much- was approved. City go forward into the future.
needed playground upgrade, barbecues This will provide for the relocation of the Many thanks to Mark Konecny and our
and a public toilet. works depot to Golden Grove. road working team for their efforts in
You can keep up to date with Council Other projects in this year’s budget for resealing no-through roads in Elmwood,
news and events via facebook.com/ our ward include: Pinehurst and Pineridge courts.
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• Installation of solar panels and
Cr Paul Barbaro new box gutters at Turramurra Drumminor
Hillcott Ward residents and those Recreation Centre (Highbury)
surrounding our valuable Richardson • Beautification of Namatjira Reserve Cr Damian Wyld
Reserve, Wynn Vale would be well aware (Hope Valley) and Almerta Reserve This year’s budget funds some good
of a proposed purchase offer by a giant (Highbury) projects for our area including several
international retail group. • Playground equipment for new playgrounds and improvements to
Pantowora Reserve (Hope Valley). our reserves.
Many residents have demonstrated and
expressed opinions about the proposal There is also $400,000 for upgrades in There are also significant upgrades
by engaging with Council, stating their the River Torrens Linear Park. planned for Modbury Sporting Club (the
positions loud and clear. Hawks) and Modbury Soccer Club (the
The reactivation of the closed Holden
Jets).
The resolution of this proposal should Hill courthouse is a work in progress.
occur at a Council meeting set for Readers can be assured that during
We trust this will be remedied by the
14 August at 7pm. the budget process I expressed
Courts Administration Authority so
residents’ feelings on rate rises at every
Sincere thanks for having trust and sections of SAPOL that have already
opportunity.
confidence in me to assist with your left the Holden Hill Police Station
enquiries about this and other matters can be returned to our north-eastern Please don’t hesitate to contact me if I
affecting our community. community. can be of assistance on any issue.
Authorised by John Moyle, 571 Montague Road, Modbury SA 5092
17Your state MPs
Florey
Frances Bedford MP
florey@parliament.sa.gov.au
King
Fountain grass Gazanias Paula Luethen MP
king@parliament.sa.gov.au
PEST PLANTS
ERADICATION Morialta
John Gardner MP
Natural Resources Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges has morialta@parliament.sa.gov.au
declared two new pest plants that are found throughout
the City of Tea Tree Gully.
The plants are fountain grass (Cenchrus setaceus) and
gazania (Gazania spp.).
Newland
Dr Richard Harvey MP
Both plants are considered a threat to local native newland@parliament.sa.gov.au
vegetation due to how quickly they grow and the amount
of seeds they produce.
We are removing these plants from public areas across
the City, including parks and reserves, verges and
Torrens
Dana Wortley MP
roundabouts.
torrens@parliament.sa.gov.au
Once these pest plants have been eradicated,
non-invasive species will replace them.
If you find these plants on your property, we encourage
you to remove them as soon as possible and place them
Wright
Blair Boyer MP
in your green organic waste bin.
wright@parliament.sa.gov.au
cttg.sa.gov.au/pestplants
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18WHAT’S
ON?
TOUCH-A-TRUCK
Calling all kids! Get up close and
personal with our fleet of trucks
and heavy machinery, including a 9.30–11am
monster waste-collection truck. Sensory-friendly
zone for children
12 October with special
9.30am–2.30pm needs
Civic Park, Modbury
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19Off and running at parkrun: Karen, Brenton, Lyn, Mae, Wendy and Rosie the dog.
PARKRUN HERE FOR LONG RUN
parkrun has arrived in our City! Jubilee Way The event starts at the Jubilee Community Centre and is
parkrun is a free, weekly, timed 5 km run, jog an out-and-back course, taking in the picturesque views of
the dam and creek. Participants are encouraged to register
or walk around the Wynn Vale Dam.
before their first parkrun and bring along a copy of their
Every Saturday morning at 8am, everyone is invited to registration barcode each week to receive access to their
lace up their shoes, come along and enjoy this community statistics and personal bests.
event. We encourage people of all abilities to take part.
Dogs on a leash and prams are also welcome. cttg.sa.gov.au/parkrun
IT’S TIME TO
REJUVENATE
Get your zen on with Modfit – Rejuvenate at the
Golden Grove Recreation Centre.
Join our relaxed low-impact exercise class that includes
yoga, pilates, tai chi, chi ball and meditation.
The sessions are aimed at improving the wellbeing of
your mind and body, rather than aerobic activity.
A 10-week term pass costs $63.
Sessions are held on Fridays at 5.30pm at the Golden
Grove Recreation Centre.
cttg.sa.gov.au/rejuvenate
20The Colours
of My Life
Rachael Leahcar invites you on a
journey down memory lane, singing
songs that have stood the test of time.
A finalist on The Voice, Rachael has
performed with Andrea Bocelli’s
orchestra, appeared on television in
Italy and released three top-10 ARIA
charting albums.
This intimate show features photos
and video from the past, as well as a
special guest.
You can catch the show at 2pm on
13 September at the Golden Grove
Arts Centre, with tickets selling for $18.
cttg.sa.gov.au/arts
Rachael Leahcar
Active ageing
Helping people stay
active, independent,
healthy and happy.
Council offers a number of social
programs for anyone aged over
65 years, Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people aged 18
years and over, and people with
a disability.
Our programs include centre-
Get rid of old paint the sustainable way based activities, local outings
and activities, as well as cultural
It’s time to start cleaning out in sealed cans of up to 20 litres.
experiences.
the shed ready for our next All collected paint cans are recycled,
Programs are co-designed
Paintback event. while solvent paint is used as an
with participants to ensure
energy source.
Paintback is a great way to dispose of all involved enjoy themselves
unwanted paint and paint cans in an Water is separated from acrylic paint and are given opportunities to
environmentally responsible way. and recycled to reduce the amount connect with the community and
that goes to landfill. interact with others.
We’re expecting tonnes of paint to
be dropped off, given we’ve already Our next Paintback events will be at St For more information, please call
received 40 tonnes of paint since our Agnes Recreational Park:
the Active Ageing team
first Paintback event in mid-2017. • 5 August, 10am–2pm on 8397 7444 or visit our website.
Trade painters and households can • 18 November, 10am–2pm.
cttg.sa.gov.au/activeageing
bring up to 100 litres of paint per visit cttg.sa.gov.au/paintback
21AUGUST Katherine’s Web:
Book launch with Maureen Mitson
Author talk: Madilla by Ian Boyd
Join author Ian Boyd as he launches
Drawing upon...(Live) Come along to the launch of the third his contemporary fantasy novel
The dynamic and persistent nature of book in Maureen’s acclaimed Beatrice Madilla.
drawing is explored through 10 artists’ trilogy, which follows the history of
5 September, 6.30pm,
practice. Curated by Melanie Fulton, women’s suffrage in SA.
Tea Tree Gully Library
artists include Nina Rupena, Laura
29 August, 6.30–7.30pm 571 Montuague Road, Modbury
Wills, Mawarini, Patricia Wozniak,
Tea Tree Gully Library
John Foubister, Peter Elliot, Kathleen cttg.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
571 Montague Road, Modbury
Munn, Suzy Fagan, Melanie Fulton and
Gone fishing
Stephanie Radok. Opens 5 August. cttg.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
Do you enjoy fishing or would you
8 August–22 September Book club for 8–12 year olds like to learn how to fish? Join three
From noon–5pm,
A book group covering new and experienced fishermen for a day of
Wednesday to Saturday
popular books, plus movies, comics, fishing. Bring your rod and tackle box,
Gallery 1855
podcasts and more. Bring a snack and and wear warm clothing. Bait and
2 Haines Road, Tea Tree Gully
a drink, and chat to other members. lunch supplied and spare fishing rods
cttg.sa.gov.au/gallery1855 available.
29 August, 4.30–6pm
A tribute to Elton John Tea Tree Gully Library 10 September, 11am–3pm
Join the Flaming Sambucas as 571 Montague Road, Modbury Holden Hill Community Centre
they take you on a 50-year journey, 82 Valiant Road, Holden Hill
cttg.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
performing Elton John classics. Cost: $5
The performance will be laced with cttg.sa.gov.au/fishing
beautiful costumes, humour, a grand SEPTEMBER
piano and a mix of vocals.
16 August, 2pm
Projected history:
In the park after dark
OCTOBER
Golden Grove Arts Centre Cathy Frawley: Recent work
Ever wondered what Civic Park was
The Golden Way, Golden Grove
like 20, 50, 100 and 125 years ago? Drawing upon the landscape, Cathy
Cost: $18
Join us after dark as we bring images has produced a collection of abstract
cttg.sa.gov.au/arts and stories of the park’s past to life paintings. Opens 30 September, 2pm.
using a state-of-the art hand-held
Trove newspaper database training 3 October– 3 November
projector. Weather permitting.
Learn tips and tricks to get the most From noon–5pm,
out of the National Library’s Trove 5 September, 6.30–7.30pm Wednesday to Saturday
newspaper archive. Book today. Civic Park Gallery 1855
North East Road, Modbury 2 Haines Road, Tea Tree Gully
20 August, 10–11am Cost: $10, includes a take-home torch
Tea Tree Gully Library cttg.sa.gov.au/gallery1855
571 Montague Road, Modbury cttg.sa.gov.au/libraryevents
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22It’s a man’s world or is it? Aussie Backyard Tea Tree Gully township:
Join Trish Hart, her two back-up Bird Count Terrible tales
vocalists and the Jus-Fa-Fun band for Help us for the third year running to Witches, ghosts and mysterious
a fun and zany afternoon packed with identify birds in local parks or your beasts, the Tea Tree Gully township
hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s. This backyard. We’re beginning to get a has seen them all. Join us on Friday
event is guaranteed to satisfy young great picture of what birds live where. the 13th for an evening walking tour
and old alike, with songs from artists No bird ID knowledge required. Just of the township’s spookiest spots.
such as Dusty Springfield, ABBA, upload the Aussie Backyard Bird For ages 12+.
Donna Summers and Cilla Black. Count app from your app store and
31 October, 7–8pm
it will walk you through how to get
11 October, 2–4pm Meet at Gallery 1855
involved and what to do.
Golden Grove Arts Centre 2 Haines Road, Tea Tree Gully
The Golden Way, Golden Grove 22–28 October 2018 Cost: $10, includes a take-home torch
Cost: $18
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Introduction to Ancestry
library edition MORE INFORMATION OR FOR BOOKINGS:
Hands-on training in the library Visit cttg.sa.gov.au/events to see our full events calendar or call us on
version of the Ancestry database. 8397 7444 for more information or to book.
15 October, 5–6pm
Tea Tree Gully Library
571 Montague Road, Modbury Community noticeboard
cttg.sa.gov.au/libraryevents YOGA AND TEA KEKE ORIENTIAL DANCE
Book launch: Loose Lips Adult feel-good yoga class followed Beginners and elementary-level
by a cup of cleansing tea at St belly-dance classes at Turramurra
Local author Ray Clift launches his
latest book Loose Lips at this special Agnes Community Hall at 9.30am Recreation Centre from 8–9pm on
event. Book today. on Saturdays (school terms). Wednesdays. Contact Keke on 0425
Contact billiecookmovement@ 459 266 or keke.raqs@gmail.com
17 October, 6.30–7.30pm
gmail.com or visit facebook.com/
Tea Tree Gully Library DANCE FLOW
billiecookmovement
571 Montague Road, Modbury A fun adult dance class to enjoy
cttg.sa.gov.au/libraryevents MY AGED CARE COMMUNITY rhythm and the joy of moving at
INFORMATION SEMINAR St Agnes Community Hall at 11am
Garage sale trail
Free seminar on how to utilise on Saturdays (school terms).
Be part of Australia’s biggest supports from My Aged Care from Contact billiecookmovement@
community reuse event. Plan a
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garage sale or have some fun
Tree Gully Library. Contact Northern billiecookmovement
searching for a bargain.
Carers Network on 8284 0388 or
20–21 October Submit an entry:
deidre@ncnw.org.au
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