Clare Valley Podcast

Annabelle Homer•www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au

Do you want to be up-to-date with the latest news in your council area? This monthly podcast brings you the latest news, upcoming projects and issues facing the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council area. You’ll also hear about events and meet people who do a lot their community. The Clare Valley Podcast aims to be informative, relevant and entertaining, by interviewing not just Council representatives but members of the entire community. The podcast is hosted and produced by Annabelle Homer, a former ABC broadcast journalist and a Clare Valley local. The theme music has been produced by Solo Practice and local rural GP, Gerry Considine.

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Episodes

Clare Valley Podcast - Riesling Trail tenure; New Dog impounding fees; Community Peak Bodies; Robert 'Alfie' Hannaford

In this episode: Dr Helen Macdonald runs through the major monthly news out of the Clare and Gilbert Valley's Council: Riesling trail tenure - the State Government has asked Council if it's interested in taking over the lease. Council believes this is an act of cost shifting as some of the land is up for Native Title compensation. New dog impounding fees - $60 per animal Updating Community Land Management Plans Are you interested in running for Council? Elections are in November. COMMUNITY PEAK ...

Jun 26, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Clare Valley Podcast - Business Plan and Budgets; Clare Valley Wine and Wilderness Trail; Gourmet Week wrap up

Hello! Welcome to another jam packed edition of the Clare Valley Podcast bringing you the latest council news, upcoming projects and community events. In this episode: Council has voted to continue with the new lease of the Clare Caravan Park following a lengthy discussion with the Council's lawyer. What's in the Annual Business Plan and the Budget for 2022-2023? Budget and Business Plan out for public consultation from June 1 - June 22nd. Hale River Feedlot update The Clare Valley Wine and Wild...

May 30, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Clare Valley Podcast - Clare Caravan Park's new lease on hold; Hale River Feedlot expansion; The story behind the Clare Oval Redevelopment; Clare Valley Water Project

Highly unlikely a new water park will be built in the Clare Valley by this summer as the new lease for the Clare Caravan Park has been put on hold due to a legal review. There are moves to expand the Hale River Feedlot at Spring Gully Rates Review has been put on ice until the new financial year A behind the scenes look at the Clare Oval Redevelopment. A multi-million dollar sports complex is to be complete by June next year - you'll hear what that means for the town of Clare and the Valley as a...

Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Clare Valley Podcast - Monthly chat with Council CEO, Dr Helen Macdonald; Mid North Community Passenger Network; Clare Women's shed initiative

Council Chat Council responds to Clare Town Hall Committee and Clare's History Group's frustration over Town Hall upgrade uncertainty and future tenure. Council seeking information on a new rates model Bridging finance loan approved by council for the Clare Sports Club redevelopment. Details: ( Council minutes) Website: https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/council-documents/clare-and-gilbert-valleys-council-agenda-and-minutes The Women's Shed - Clare You may have heard of the Men Shed movem...

Mar 28, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Clare Valley Podcast - New Water Park, Riverton Town Hall refurbishment, recognising Cheryl Koglin

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Clare Valley Podcast, keeping you informed on the latest Council news and upcoming projects from the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council. The Clare Discovery Park has secured a 42 year lease, giving it the green light to invest in many long term projects to improve the standard of the park. Apart from accommodation upgrades, there are plans to build a water park by this summer for public use: Designs works to go ahead for the Riverton Town Hall refurbishment Council und...

Feb 27, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Clare Valley Podcast - Clare Sports Club, rezoning land, Tarlee local Peter Dunn, Naidoc celebrations

Welcome to the Clare Valley Podcast brought to you by the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council. A podcast that keeps you informed on the latest council news, upcoming projects and community events in the area. In this episode: *The Clare Sports Club seeking $500,000 loan from council to help assist in the building of the new sports club * Rezoning of residential and rural living land to cater for Clare's population growth * Unsung hero: Tarlee farmer Peter Dunn - over 50 years of service to his com...

Feb 01, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Clare Valley Podcast - Clare Bike Park revamp, The big 'A" sculpture, and Auburn Streetscape Plan

Welcome to the Clare Valley Podcast brought to you by the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, keeping you informed on the latest Council news, upcoming projects and community events in the area. A jam packed episode this month: 1. The Clare Bike Park has been given a major facelift! After 18 months of planning, consultations and design work, there’s bigger jumps, better tricks and the kids couldn’t be happier. 2. An exciting development for the community of Auburn, after 4 years of planning, a ve...

Dec 19, 2021•33 min

Clare Valley Podcast - Clare Library Repair Cafe

Welcome back to the Clare Valley Podcast! In this episode, you'll hear an update from Helen Macdonald, the Chief Executive of the Clare and Gilbert Valley Council about major road projects in the council area and local Councillors are calling for everyone who enters the Council chambers to be COVID double vaccinated. Also bushfire preparation and what regulations are in place to make sure landowners have mowed and cleaned up their blocks ahead of the bushfire season. This bushfire season is goin...

Nov 21, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Clare Valley Podcast - Clare Show

Welcome to the first episode of the Clare Valley Podcast brought to you by the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council. This podcast provides a snapshot on news, views and issues in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council area. It's a great opportunity for Council to inform the community about upcoming projects, community events and recognise people who do a lot for their community. In this episode: 1. Council CEO, Dr Helen Macdonald details upcoming projects Clare Sports Oval million dollar funding boo...

Oct 22, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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