By Annabelle Homer
The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.
This podcast is supported by the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council.
In this episode, you'll meet Interim Council CEO Andrew Aitken. He's in the role for a few months until the new CEO is appointed. The former Adelaide Hill's Council CEO details his experience in local government and what he wants to achieve while in the Clare and Gilbert Valley. He briefly discusses some of the topics at October's Council meetings including:
Open Garden Event to raise money for the Mercy Ships
Pat Casey has spent the last 50 years of her life on a sheep property outside Peterborough with her husband John, raising 4 children. She moved to Clare full- time a couple of years ago.
I recently met her at SACWA event and heard about her upcoming open garden which she is pulling together to help raise money for the mercy ships. Since meeting Pat, I have asked a lot of people whether they know about the mercy ships? Most people don’t. I didn’t. It’s fascinating. Enjoy her story.
Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council October Agenda:
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/1692322/16-October-2024-PUBLIC-Ordinary-Council-Agenda4.pdf
Mercy Ships:
https://mercyships.org.au/who-we-are/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuvjAz-6viQMVl8w8Ah24XwobEAAYASAAEgLa7PD_BwE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT2qZu6zE5s
This podcast is supported by the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Council news with CEO Dr Helen Macdonald: ( the final recording with the outgoing CEO)
Unprecedented frost events hit paddocks across the Mid North of South Australia
Farmers across most of the state have been dealt with a double slap to the face this growing season with dry weather and now severe frosts decimating wheat, barley and lentil crops.
The Clare and Gilbert Valleys is one region that’s been hit hard with some producers stating it’s the worst dry season in 110 years, doubled with severe frosts of -7 degrees.
The frosts have also affected grape growing regions across the state, the Barossa reporting 30% damage, and the Clare valley reporting 15% affect to vineyards, however it's not as widespread as last year.
In October 2023, Primary Industries and Regions reported 40% of the regions vineyards were impacted by frost.
So far this year, the Polish Hill River Valley region has been hit the hardest.
You'll hear from Michelle Bammann from Ground Up Agronomy who provides a broad overview of the season across the mid north of SA and Robert Jaeschke from Hill River Wines who captures the extent the dry and frosty conditions that have affected his operation.
CGVC September Minutes:
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/1683538/18-September-2024-PUBLIC-Ordinary-Council-Meeting-Minutes.pdf
Ground Up Agronomy: https://www.facebook.com/groundupagronomy/
Hill River Wines: https://hillriverwines.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOoofF08WEKBqpKhW9bQFuEggpHNS_NCe2Tw7yGETbIQnN_FINPNc
Hill River Hay: https://www.hrhay.com.au/
This podcast is brought to you by the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council.
In this episode:
Council Employee profile: Cecilia Wang, Cultural Tourism Coordinator
Cecilia is originally from Taiwan and has been in the new role for 2.5 years. She explains her role and why Council wants to encapsulate and preserve the area's history.
SALA Artist Profile: Wendy Pfeiffer, Snowtown
Staying with culture, recently the region's artists showcased their work as part of the SALA or South Australian Living Arts Festival celebrating the thriving visual arts community across the state. Galleries, community centres and town halls were adorned with a rich tapestry of all types of visual arts. Wendy Pfeiffer was one such artist, who has a great deal of knowledge in landscapes and animal portraits with 60 years of oils, graphite and coloured pencil pieces in her portfolio. She is also passionate about mentoring up and coming artists and pushing the boundaries in the art world.
Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council August Minutes:
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/1666942/21-August-2024-PUBLIC-Ordinary-Council-Meeting-Minutes.pdf
Clare and Gilbert Valleys Special Council minutes:
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/1670185/27-August-2024-Special-Council-Meeting-Minutes.pdf
Visual Artist Wendy Pfeiffer: https://www.artscollective.com.au/wendy-pfeiffer
This podcast is brought to you by the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
In this episode, Council CEO Dr Helen Macdonald explains:
Library profile
How often do you visit your local library? Do you still borrow books or do you use the library for another reason - attending events, participating in computer skills training, or visiting a justice of the peace. The role of libraries has changed markedly over the years, there’s so many services that our libraries offer to the community, that you may not be aware of. You will hear from Clare and Saddleworth Library Manager Catherine Driscoll about the myriad of services it offers.
Dinosaur Olympics
Most of us Aussies are immersed in Olympic fever at the moment with our athletes battling it out over in Paris, so the Clare Valley dabbled in its own Olympic fun over the school holidays, but it was more the prehistoric Olympics.
This story features Imogen and Brodie Wundke, Pop Events, Charles the Librarian.
Links:
Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council Meeting Agenda: July 31st
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/1650082/31-July-2024-Special-Meeting-Agenda.pdf
Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council Meeting Agenda: July 17th
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/1643504/17-July-2024-PUBLIC-Ordinary-Council-Agenda.pdf
Clare and Saddleworth Libraries:
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/library/clarelibrary
Pop Events: https://www.popevents.au/
This podcast is funded by the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Council chat
In this episode Council CEO Dr Helen Macdonald discusses the following topics:
Consultation begins from June 14 until Wednesday 8th July.
Clare Valley Wine and Grape Industry's Hall of Fame Gala Dinner
Congratulations to the newest Hall of Fame Legend inductees that were announced at the Clare Valley’s Wine Hall of Farm Gala Dinner. Held once every decade, this event celebrates the outstanding achievement and innovation in grape growing, wine production, marketing and regional ambassadorship. This year, five legends were inducted:
Roly Birks , Wendouree ( Posthumous recognition)
Peter Barry, Jim Barry Wines
Neil Paulett, Paulett Wines
Andrew Pike, Pike Wines
Stephanie Toole, Mt Horrocks Wines
Navigating the world of being a debut novelist - Mark McAvaney
Have you ever wanted to write your own novel but don’t know how to start? Also, how do you the navigate the publishing world? Mark McAveney is a new Australian author, who grew up in the Clare Valley, who now lives in London and has just published his first book - For Everything a Time . This interview isn’t about the book - it’s all about writing the book, the process, the constant editing and back and forth with publishers. He was recently in Clare as part of his Australian book tour. Enjoy this chat with Mark McAveney who is still coming to terms with his celebrity status.
You can grab his book "For Everything A Time' which has been getting great reviews I might add online or any major book stores and I also believe you can get it from your local library.
Special CVGC Meeting Minitues:
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/1612596/29-May-2024-PUBLIC-Special-Council-Meeting-Minutes.pdf
CVWGA Hall of Fame Gala Dinner:
https://clarevalleywine.com.au/news/clare-valley-legends-honoured-at-hall-of-fame-gala-dinner
Mark McAvaney - Author
https://ultimopress.com.au/products/for-everything-a-time
This podcast is supported by the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council.
It’s budget time! The Clare and Gilbert Valley Council is feverishly working away at the draft Annual Business Plan and Budget for the next financial year. (2024-25)
CGVC CEO Dr Helen Macdonald discusses how they've managed this upcoming budget differently, what the big expenses are, and will there be a rise in rates?
Other topics discussed:
· A new proposal or compromise for the Stanley Flat Code Amendment,
· Proposed upgrades to the Quarry Hill Lookout
· Questions raised about the quality of the materials to re-sheet roads.
· Peak Body review - why is this happening?
· Community Asset Grant - Round 2 - not enough applications in round one?
Council Employee Profile:
Overseeing all the works and infrastructure in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys region is not an easy feat. Dealing with community requests for footpath and road upgrades, managing work orders and meeting with contractors and keeping it all to budget is just a few of the responsibilities of the council work and infrastructure team headed up the director Amy Neubauer.
As its budget time, I squeezed in a brief meeting with Amy to find out more about her and her role within Council, a role she’s held for the last year and a half.
Links:
Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council April 17th Agenda:
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0033/1575357/17-April-2024-Ordinary-Council-Agenda-PUBLIC.pdf
Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council April 17th Special Meeting Agenda:
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/1587313/1-May-2024-Special-Meeting-Agenda.pdf
Stanley Flat Code Amendment Background:
https://plan.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/1245778/Stanley-Flat-Code-Amendment-Fact-Sheet.pdf
This podcast is proudly brought to you by the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council.
In this episode:
Council CEO Dr Helen Macdonald discusses:
Back to Tarlee Disco featuring DJ legend Sparks Disco "Tony Clarke"
Who can remember going to discos during the 70’s, 80’s and even the 90’s? They’re few and far between now, but the community of Tarlee is about to change that as they’re bringing theirs back on April 20th.
Around 300 people are converging on the lower north town to revive the atmosphere that once filled the Tarlee Institute to help raise funds for Tarlee’s Inclusive Playground Project. Heading up the entertainment is the Barossa Aussie Rock cover band, The Barking Ants and DJ legend, the front man of Spark’s Disco, Tony Clarke, a man who has been entertaining crowds on the dance floor for 46 years.
The farmer from Tarlee, is considered an absolute icon, giving back to communities near and far, helping with their fundraising efforts by providing the legendary beats for their event. In this episode, we'll be skipping down memory lane with Tony about the good old disco days.
For more information or glance at the reports from Council's latest meeting check out the latest agenda:
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/1563595/20-March-2024-PUBLIC-Ordinary-Council-Agenda.pdf
Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council catch-up with CEO Dr Helen Macdonald
Tourism Accomodation Shortage
In this episode we delve further into the tourism accommodation shortage in the Clare Valley.
In previous episodes we’ve highlighted the ongoing long term housing shortage where people are struggling to find rentals across the Clare and Gilbert Valleys. Last month, in particular, we reported how this shortage is now branching into tourism accommodation with a number of Air BNB’s pulling out of the tourism market and offering to long term renters. This is partly due to a significant worker infiltration from major projects such as the Goyder Windfarm and Battery project at Blyth. With less tourism accommodation available for tourists, what flow on effect is that having on the local tourism market?
Sally Haynes, Manager, Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre
Ali Paulett, Paulett Wines
Greg Cooley, Greg Cooley Wines
Maggie Gunn, Clare Central Motel
Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council:
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/1550235/21-February-2024-PUBLIC-Ordinary-Council-Meeting-Minutes.pdf
Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre: https://www.clarevalley.com.au/directory/clare-valley-wine-food-and-tourism-centre
Greg Cooley Wines: https://gregcooleywines.com.au/
Paulett Wines: https://www.paulettwines.com.au/
Clare Central Motel: https://www.clarevalley.com.au/directory/clare-central-motel
Welcome back to another year of the Clare Valley Podcast 2024
Coming up in this episode:
With several deferrals finally behind us, the budget review has been passed. We recap on the details surrounding rising operating deficits and capital budget adjustments that affect us all.
The Clare and Gilbert Valley community continues to grapple with the housing rental crunch. Councillor Bartholomeaus has received anecdotal information that 50 per cent of the region's tourism accomodation now caters for long term rentals. The implication of this local issue has never been more significant, particularly as we stare down the potential impact on beloved events like the Clare Gourmet Week.
Plus, Karen Pfitzner, Council Cemetery Administrator, joins us to provide a sensitive yet enlightening look into the evolving practices of cemetery management. From the shift towards cremation to the intricacies of interment rights, we're covering the solemn realities of honoring our departed loved ones.
Remember, our podcast is your shortcut to remaining in the loop without wading through council minutes or attending meetings in person. We value your input, so don't hesitate to share your thoughts and stay connected by following, rating, or reviewing the Clare Valley Podcast. Keep an ear out for our next episode, where we continue to bring the heartbeat of local news straight to you.
Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council minutes:
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/council-documents/clare-and-gilbert-valleys-council-agenda-and-minutes
This podcast is brought to you by the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council.
In Episode 25 CEO Dr Helen Macdonald provides a rundown on all the latest news in Council's latest monthly meeting.
Riverton Christmas Pageant
The community of Riverton converged on the streets of the town for the annual Christmas pageant. Traditionally Riverton celebrates this time of year with a Xmas carnival on the town’s oval, but COVID restrictions forced them to change direction and introduce a pageant that travelled through the back streets of Riverton so residents could sit in their front yards and not miss out on Christmas festivities. Such a great idea! Fast forward to 2023, this sill happens with the 20 odd floats finishing up at Sholz Park where the party continues.
There were clowns on bikes, elves handing out honey biscuits, superheroes on back of utes, a santa travelling in a vintage car, balloons were popping, water bombs were thrown, kids were squealing, music playing, sirens blaring – the streets of Riverton sure did come alive!
This story featured children on the back of the Netball Club ute, Kerry Heinrich, Paige Rowett, Temika Heir, the boys from the Hawks Football Club, Santa and Santa's driver; Cindy Nolan, pageant organiser
Links:
Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council: Latest minutes
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0040/1519879/13-December-2023-DRAFT-Ordinary-Council-Meeting-Minutes.pdf
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