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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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ADELAIDE RIVER LIBRARY Fancy Dress Tea Party
held on Saturday 30th September 2017
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COUNCIL NEWS UPDATE
Clr Andrew Turner appointed President for 4 year term
At the first meeting of the newly elected Council on 18th September 2017, Cr Andrew Turner (Coomalie Rural Ward) was appointed by Councillors as President for the 4 year term.
The Council have by resolution allowed the President a casting vote.
Clr Max Corliss (Adelaide River Ward) was appointed Deputy President for a 4 year term also.
Clr Turner was also President
during the previous term of the
Council.
First Meeting Matters
The first meeting of a new Council is quite a busy meeting with
many decisions required to be made in relation to Statutory
matters from the Local Government Act.
Council was fortunate to have in attendance for the induction of
the Council the Executive Director Local Government, Department
of Housing and Community Development, Ms Lee Williams.
In an informative presentation Ms Williams outlined to the
Councillors responsibilities under the following statutory
requirements.
Code of Conduct for Elected Members
Conflict of Interest requirements
Confidentiality provisions of the Local Government Act.
Council Appointments to Committees, External Organisations
Batchelor Division of the Development Consent Authority –
Clr Turner and Clr Moyle.
(Clr McElwee alternative member)
Local Government Association of NT (LGANT) –
President, (Clr Turner) and Vice President (Clr Corliss)
Council Internal Audit Committee –
Clr Turner and Clr Bulmer.
Coach/Milton Road
Works will
re-commence
shortly on a further
2-3km of road
construction and
sealing on Coach/
Milton Road. This
project has attracted
significant Grant
funding as
previously reported.
Telecommunications Case Studies – Coomalie Council area.
Council has noted the continuing problems that the Adelaide River region has faced over a period of time
with mobile phone and data access.
Council is also aware of problems of access and reliability throughout the Council area.
To support a submission to the Commonwealth Government, Council would greatly appreciate residents,
rural and townships taking the time to provide a one page case study of their own problems with mobile
coverage and data access/bandwidth speeds etc. Please see page 11 of the Stop Press for study survey.
Market Analysis of Seniors
Lifestyle accommodation
Council’s CEO and Jan Jewell
Coomalie Cota recently participated
in a phone hook-up with NT
Government KPMG Survey on
lifestyle accommodation needs for
our region into the future.
It is anticipated that the final report
on lifestyle accommodation needs in
the Top End will be made available
to the NT Government shortly.
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COUNCIL NEWS UPDATE
Council Ordinary General Meeting
Schedule
Council meetings have been scheduled to
be the third Tuesday of each month.
Council if required can vary the schedule
from time to time dependant on seasonal
requirements eg December/January
Controlled pre- Cyclone (Green Waste)
Cleanup Important Dates for placing green
waste on roadside verge
Residents of Batchelor and Adelaide River
are requested to read the information in this
months Stop Press (page 7).
Batchelor residents must have green waste
placed on the roadside verge on Sunday 15th
October
Adelaide River Residents must have green
waste deposited on road verge on Sunday
22nd October.
Batchelor Swimming Pool - grant funded upgrades
NT Government Grant funding has recently allowed for the following much needed projects to be undertaken at the Batchelor Swimming Pool.
- New pumps and equipment, sand filters, chlorinators. - Replace damaged sail shades. - Upgrade of Change-rooms/Bathroom facilities.
General Council Water, Grade and Roll Program – road asset network
Councils period contractor will shortly
commence district roadworks through its
water, grade and roll program.
Review of 2017 Elections by NT Electoral
Commission
Council resolved at its September meeting to direct the CEO to advise the NTEC of the following opinion;
- That any future service agreement for elections in the Coomalie Council must clearly outline the polling booth and date arrangements.
- Council requires a Polling Booth as a minimum to open on official Election Day.
- That due to voter participation rates and some confusion amongst electors with Polling arrangements that Council does not support the imposi-tion of fines for non-voters in relation to the 2017 Elections.
Coomalie Aged Care Network
(Batchelor Primary Health Care Centre Initiative)
Council has continued to work with the Clinic,
interested agencies and community members in
progressing support services for our seniors.
At the previous meeting of the network held on 30th
August 2017 at the Coomalie Council Chambers
Marg Brice, Batchelor Health Clinic presented sum-
maries of survey results to date. This information
will form the background for future funding submis-
sions.
Also present at the meeting were representatives of
NT Government Health Services, Aged Care
Program managers who outlined the types of
Services available from Commonwealth Government
funded programs.
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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
$110.00
SHANNON RECYCLING &
LANDCARE
“Tales From The Tip”
Scrap Steel
The scrap steel collection is significantly, re-ducing landfill and extending the life of our tip, but it doesn't take long to fill a skip bin so the smaller one has now been replaced with a much larger bin, as a trial. A big thanks goes to those who are separating their waste and making use of the disposal bays that are now available.
Gas Bottles
There is a new disposal bay for gas bottles. The scrap metal collector is happy to take them away but has asked for them not to be placed in the scrap steel bin.
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White Goods
Also just a friendly reminder,
please do not leave white goods near the general waste skip bins, it
causes congestion and makes it dangerous for people reversing
vehicles and trailers.
For all white goods, follow the signs along the dirt track heading
towards the green waste.
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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.
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Blue Light Disco
This month’s Blue Light Disco was a smaller turn out than our first initial Blue Light Disco, we had a total attending of 80 children plus parents. We had an amazing time dancing the night away, the best dancer for the evening received a scooter for all their hard earned dancing kindly donated by the Batchelor Institute.
Thank you to the Local Police, Night Patrol and all volunteers who helped out on the evening, your time effort and dedication to the Blue Light Disco is greatly appreciated.
Next month’s Blue Light Disco will be held on Friday the 13th and the theme will be Halloween, I look forward to seeing everyone all dressed up.
(Batchelor Police and Coomalie Council in support of the Blue light Disco)
Basketball
This month I will be down at the Batchelor Basketball courts between 3pm – 6pm every Friday in support of the Batchelor Sport and Rec club.
This activity is provided by the Batchelor Sport and Rec club and is a free event.
I welcome any and all children to come along and shoot some hoops.
Seniors Christmas Lunch
I am excited to announce that we will be holding this Seniors Christmas Lunch at the Rum Jungle Tavern on Wednesday the 13th of December.
I will be distributing invitations this month, so please keep an eye out in your post box for my invitation, I look forward to seeing you all there.
January School Holiday Program
I am in process of finalising the January School
Holiday Program. we have some exciting trips
planned such as a trip to Flip Out, where we will
have lunch in the park first (providing it does not
rain) followed by a trip to King Pin where we will
have fun competing with each other followed by a
game of laser tag. A day at Batchelor Outdoor
Education Centre is also planned where we will be
making some damper and learning to crack whips
followed by an afternoon watching a movie, plus
there will be some arts and craft days planned for
both Adelaide River and Batchelor. Overall the
January School Holiday Program will be a fun filled
two weeks.
I look forward to informing you more next month.
Community Recreation Officer,
Shona Meggs
COMMUNITY RECREATION OFFICER UPDATE
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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 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
Controlled Pre-Cyclone GREEN WASTE
Clean Up
This year Council is conducting a pre-cyclone clean up in the towns of Batchelor and Adelaide River.
Batchelor Town clean up will take place on the 16th of October
BATCHELOR TOWNSHIP PLEASE PLACE ITEMS ON THE VERGE ON THE SUNDAY 15TH OCTOBER
Adelaide River Town clean up will take place on the 23rd of October
ADELAIDE RIVER TOWNSHIP PLEASE PLACE ITEMS ON THE VERGE ON THE SUNDAY 22ND 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
Items able to be picked up by a single person
PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL ITEMS ARE PLACED ON THE VERGE THE DAY BEFORE PICK UP
Any items not acceptable for pick up, or put out after collection will need to be removed by the resident
Any questions please contact the Council on ph 8976 0058.
Items not acceptable for pick up –
White goods Asbestos Tyres Car batteries Paint/ aerosol cans Chemicals
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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
Introducing Gianna Douglas the Batchelor Health Care Centres
Child Health Nurse
Services:
Antenatal Care
Infant & Child Health
Immunisations
Adult Health Checks
Palliative Care
Chronic Disease management
Sexual Health & Family Planning
Nutritionist
“I grew up in Batchelor and went to primary/ secondary school here. I then had a family of three beautiful children whom all grew up here too. I did not start my nursing career until later in life when my children had grown up. I have worked in the following areas; rehabilitation, burns, surgical and trauma. But my passion was always to return to my home town to work locally in Primary Health care. I feel honoured to be able to assist
the people of Batchelor that I have grown up with and have known most of my life, as well as new comers to the town.
I am currently studying for my second degree as a midwife and completing my post graduate diploma in remote health. I am also working as the Child Health Nurse
here in Batchelor. I am responsible for the care plans for healthy children aged between 0-5 years, this includes ensuring immunisations are completed and on time, as well as
checking the growth and nutritional status of these children and other health related checks.
I am your local go to Child Health Nurse at the Batchelor Health Care Centre,
so come in and say hi I would love to see you”
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Tourism Top End is currently looking for Volunteers to assist at the Batchelor Visitor Information Centre.
If you are passionate about the Top End, would like the opportunity to meet new people, and want to share
your enthusiasm about the wonderful things to see and do in and around the Coomalie region, then Tourism
Top End would be very grateful for your help at the Batchelor Visitor Information Centre. Half or full day
shifts available and on the job training provided.
For further information, please contact Prue on 8976 0385
BATCHELOR MUSEUM UPDATE - October 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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Another busy month for the Museum with visitors continuing to find it absorbing and informative. There was a visit from an American caravan group comprising of 26 people. The company organises tours across the world and found plenty to interest them in Batchelor.
Ethical Adventures continue to bring in diverse groups of people several times a week en-route to Litchfield Park. Whilst our Museum is small it deals with areas of great interest and appeals to both Australian and overseas visitors.
The talk from Ted Egan on Monday September 25 was attended by 28 people. I launched Ted’s Book on Gilruth at the Northern Territory Library three weeks previously, and he asked me to repeat that introduction on the Batchelor evening. The Gilruth prize in Veterinary Science is an esteemed award and my talk provided background as to how the recipients have touched all of our lives. During the ten years Ted spent researching the book he made contact with the family both in Scotland-where Gilruth was born- and also in Australia. Two grandchildren, one spouse, and four great grand daughters came to Darwin especially for the launch and the round of activities which followed in that week. They were delightful people and so pleased that the book was giving the alternative side of the story. On Monday Ted spoke about the history of that period (1912-1917) and went on to acknowledge Speedy, who was in the audience, and the McGinness family. Ted spoke of his memories of Alyngdabu – the sole Kungarakan ancestor and then sang the song he had composed about her when she lived in Darwin.
There is a panel about Alyngdabu at the Museum with an image of her as painted by Robert Ingpen - she is a striking lady.
Ted’s book is available for sale at the Museum.
Also in this last month I was contacted by Raoul who had purchased a book titled “Views of the Northern Territory” published in 1913, from a second hand bookshop in Barwon Heads Victoria. What made this copy unique were some comments written below views of Batchelor Farm-several of the same pictures as we have in the display. I cannot help think that the book may well have be-longed to Allan Hood who was a young man who worked at Batchelor Farm and was different in that he was most enthusiastic about it. We feature a letter he wrote to his home town newspaper about successful crops. Allan came from Sale.
Ted told me he has a copy of this book, and Dr Sam Wells tells me NT library have three copies. It is a Federal Government publication and the introduction would not be socially acceptable today.
Raoul has since donated the book to Batchelor Museum and a scanned copy will be available for perusal late next week. Meantime I have not managed to follow Allan Hood after he left Batchelor through the internet, but will see if Sale has a Historical Society and further information.
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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COTA received the below letter from the Northern Territory Government, Top End Health Services advising local residents of the Low Acuity Patient Transport Scheme.
If you have any queries about this scheme please contact your local GP at the Batchelor Health Care Centre on 8976 0011 or the Adelaide River Health Care Centre on 8976 7027
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COOMALIE COUNCIL REGION
TELECOMMUNICATION BLACKSPOTS/PROBLEM AREAS
CASE STUDY
Council is keen to receive written short case studies that highlight problems that residents / businesses / organisations are experiencing in Adelaide River, Batchelor and the wider rural area. The information received will be compiled to inform the Commonwealth Government and telecommunications carriers of the needs and issues in our Top End re-
gion.
1. Your location (street address, towns, rural area location etc.) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Are you a resident or business/organisation?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. What telecommunications services do you currently access/ need …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………
4. What problems at your residential or business or organisations premises are you experiencing in terms of access to:
Mobile phone coverage …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Internet / Data access …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Other telecommunication services …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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5. What actions have you tried to gain better mobile phone coverage or Internet / Data access at your property?
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6. Other Comments / Problems that you wish to identify, e.g. cost issues, business expansion is-sues, OHS issues, Emergency / Volunteer / landholder issues / communication etc.
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7. Please indicate your current satisfaction with Telecommunications received in the Coomalie Area, specifically from your residential / business / organisation address.
□ Extremely satisfied □ satisfied □ Dissatisfied □ Extremely dissatisfied
Please complete the above survey and return to the Council office via email; [email protected], fax; 8976 0293, or alternatively in person at the Council Office; 141 Cameron Road, Batchelor or the
Adelaide River Library Thursday—Friday, 2:30pm-6:00pm Saturdays 9:00am—2:00pm.
If you have any questions or queries please contact the Council Office on 8976 0058.
A copy of the survey can also be found on the Council website; www.coomalie.nt.gov.au
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MONTHLY BUS TRIP TO CASUARINA
Pick up at Batchelor and Adelaide River Stores
Monday 23rd October 2017
Booking Essential—Contact Jan Jewell 8976 0255
MORNING TEA
Rum Jungle Bowls Club Batchelor
Friday 27th October 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
OCTOBER dates to remember
COTA NT (Coomalie Branch) Committee
If you have anything you wish to discuss please contact;
Jan Jewell—8976 0255
The COTA Coomalie Branch new committee
Chair Jan Jewell
Members: Denise Wright
James Wright
Pru King
Renate Heubel
Dick Skinner.
NOTE
THE BUS IN OCTOBER WILL BE ON THE 23RD
THE 4TH MONDAY NOT THE 30TH
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
CONTACT JAN JEWELL 89760255
COTA COOMALIE BRANCH
CENTRELINK FINANCIAL INFORMATION SESSION
PLACE Coomalie Council Chambers
141 Cameron Road Batchelor
DATE Wednesday 18th December 2017.
TIME 9.30 Morning Tea
10.00 Sharp session commences.
Presented by Ms. Jo Moore, Financial Information Officer, North
Australia Face to Face Services, Australian Government Dept. of
Human Services. Ms Moore will give a general talk and answer
general questions.
For personal financial information you will require an
appointment.
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The Library has a large range of picture books to delight and entertain young children.
Come and choose.
Come and discover your Community Library. We offer a range of items to borrow as well as activities for children.
Open Thursday & Friday 2.30 to 6pm Saturday 9am to 2pm.
The Coomalie Council have recently provided improved internet/data access for Library
patrons. This support now allows us to make full use of the universe of knowledge and
community connections available on line. Our Library was never exactly a quiet place, but
these days there is a whole lot more music, singing, laughing and most importantly, sharing
languages other than English. As we all delve into our interests, and share the amazing things we
find on- line, we are also learning more about each other in the process. This is the most
enjoyable and rewarding part of being a true Community Library.
There is a new No School No Library rule in place for Thursdays and Fridays. This is a simple, fair
and effective method of improving school attendance.
Our recent dress up morning tea was the most fun we have had all year, please see our
Coomalie Council facebook page for photo’s from the morning tea. Everyone is welcome to
attend our weekly Saturday Morning Tea held at 10.30 as usual,.
We hope to see you soon Miss Hilary
Find the answer
on page 15 along
with a fun brain
teasing maze!
Kids’ Time in the Library Friday 3.00 – 5.30 pm Sunday 1.00 – 4.30 pm
Adelaide River Library News
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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 course being held on the 4th of November at the Batchelor Pool by Royal Life Saving Australia.
Register your interest via Phone 8976 0058 email [email protected]
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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
Trevor Wardrope
Justice of the Peace
Adelaide River 89 767 213
Patrick Gilmartin
Justice of the Peace
Adelaide River 8976 7003
Andrew Turner
Justice of the Peace
Batchelor 8976 0586
Christine Truarn
Justice of the Peace
Batchelor [email protected]
Paul Rousham
Justice of the Peace
Batchelor 8939 7291
Myra Skinner
Commissioner of Oaths
Batchelor 8976 0271
Melissa Kerr
Commissioner of Oaths
Adelaide River 0428 554 818
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE/COMMISSIONER OF OATHS
Answer to brainteaser on page 13: The letter M
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WHAT WHERE WHEN
Batchelor Markets Batchelor Oval Sunday 8th October
8am—1pm
Batchelor Town Controlled Pre-Cyclone GREEN-WASTE Cleanup
Batchelor Township Monday 16th October
Centrelink Financial Information Session
Coomalie Council Chambers
Wednesday 18th October 9:30am morning tea—10:00am session start
Adelaide River Junior Rodeo
Adelaide River Show Society
Saturday 22nd October
5:00pm-10:00pm
Adelaide River Controlled Pre-Cyclone GREEN-WASTE Cleanup
Adelaide River Township
Monday 23rd October
Batchelor Fun Bus
Play Sessions
Batchelor Oval
Tuesday 24th October
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 13th October 6:30pm—8:30pm
Batchelor Fun Bus
Play Sessions
Batchelor Oval
Tuesday 5th December
9:30am-11:30am
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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 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.
October Meeting: 17/10/17
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