The Berri Barmera Council is seeking public consultation on the review of the following by-laws under section 249 of the Local Government Act 1999. • By-law No 1 - Permits and Penalties; • By-law No 2 – Moveable signs • By-law No 3 – Local Government Land; • By-law No 4 – Roads; • By-law No 5 – Dogs; and • By-law No 6 – Cats. A copy of the By-laws is available to be view at 19 Wilson Street Berri or by accessing the Berri Barmera Council website at www.berribarmera.sa.gov.au Submissions and comments on the By-laws are invited and must be received no later than 5.00 p.m. Friday 14 June 2013, with written submissions forwarded to Mr D.L. Beaton, Chief Executive Officer, Berri Barmera Council, PO Box 229, Berri SA 5343 or by email: bbc@berribarmera.sa.gov.au or Fax: (08) 8582 3029 or delivered to the Berri Barmera Council Office, 19 Wilson Street, Berri.

The Local Government Assocaition of SA has launched the Careers in Council website and is running a campaign to raise awareness about the wide range of things SA Councils do for communities and the jobs which support those roles.

Expression of interest for caretaker at Monash Adventure Park The Berri Barmera Council is calling for expressions of interest in the caretaker role at the Monash Adventure Park. The township of Monash is located approximately 6km north-west of Berri on the Sturt Highway. One of the most iconic attractions for this town is the Monash Adventure Park which is well known for the playground and picnic areas that are provided for the enjoyment of visitors and locals. The township of Monash is located centrally within the popular Riverland area and is situated on the Sturt Highway which provides significant exposure to travellers between Adelaide and the Eastern States. The opportunities are as follows: Role of the Caretaker: • Ensure the facility is open to the public during the desired hours; • Provide general maintenance/cleaning to the toilets, equipment and grounds; and • Liaising with council on the management of the site. Opportunities: The caretaker position is not a paid position of council. Opportunities for the business operations at the Monash Adventure Park are to be considered as part of the submission. This includes the potential to utilise the recently upgraded kiosk on site. Expressions of Interest are to be forwarded in writing to Berri Barmera Council and should include a brief description of your proposal for the position and details of any relevant experience. Any enquiries can be made to Gary Brinkworth, Manager of Environmental Services/Major Projects, or Dorothy Freer, Property Officer, on 8582 1922. All Expressions of Interest are to be forwarded and marked ‘Confidential’ to Mr David Beaton, Chief Executive Officer, Berri Barmera Council, PO Box 229, Berri, SA, 5343 and received no later than 5.00pm on 14 June 2013.

A summary of some of the Council works activities currently underway

The Berri Barmera Council hereby invites public submissions on the Annual Business Plan.

The Riverland Council’s are offering to exempt payment of fees for dog registrations between 1 May and 30 June for the current year. Registration will ensure that your dog is identified and can be easily returned to you in the event it wanders. It also assists the Council in providing effective dog management for the benefit of all the community. Please contact your Council should you wish to take advantage of this offer. CHANGE OF DETAILS Please note that failure to inform Council of a change of details relating to your dog registration, including a change of address, change of dog ownership, or the death of your dog, constitutes an offence under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995. If you have the need to update your details then please contact your local Council as soon as possible.

A summary of some of the Council works activities currently underway

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The Berri Barmera Council will be introducing kerbside recycling from January 2013 with a three bin system in the town areas and a two bin system for residences in rural areas of the council district. Council is hoping to divert 50 - 60 per cent of what currently goes to landfill with green waste used to rehabilitate the Monash landfill site. The bins will be delivered to premises during December 2012. A booklet that explains the type of waste that can be placed in each of the bins, collection days and other information will be delivered to residences during December and also available at the Council Office in Berri, the Barmera Library & Customer Service Centre and the Berri Library & Information Centre. A copy of the Information Booklet is available by clicking on the "View Item" link below.

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Berri Barmera Council has recently engaged an engineer to undertake a review of the car parking provided within the Berri Town Centre. The survey was undertaken to assess the usage of the existing car park situation and to identify any strategies that may be useful in helping to alleviate congestion within the town centre. This review has identified that although car parking is an issue, one of the major causes of congestion is the overstay of vehicles in timed car parks and the use of disabled car park spaces by unauthorised people. In order to help combat this issue while further measures continue to be investigated, council will seek to enforce the timed zones as much as practicable. Please take note of the restrictions when parking to avoid receiving an expiation.

Council would like to advise that the 2012-2013 Annual Business Plan was adopted at a meeting of Council held Thursday 12th July 2012.

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Notice for users of river facilities and infrastructure in the Berri Barmera Council District.

The Berri Barmera Council is seeking expressions of interest from persons who wish to undertaken the caretakers role at the Monash Adventure Park.

Australia Day 2012 will be held on the Berri Riverfront, adjacent to the Berri Visitor and Information Centre. The morning will begin At 7.00am with a Celebration Walk and FREE Breakfast with the Ceremony commencing at 8.15am. All are welcome to attend. Free transport is available, with limited seats. Priority will be given to Berri Barmera District Community Transport Scheme Clients. To book transport, please phone 1800 334 882 before 3.00pm, Monday 24th January.

Nominations for the 2012 Australia Day Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Event of the Year and Contribution to the Community Awards are now open.

The Riverland views website www.riverlandviews.com is an initiative of the Berri Barmera Council to showcase the Riverland via web cameras and still images, Tourist and non profit organisations are welcome to contact Council if they wish to contribute images or links showing the natural and cultural diversity of the Riverland, with the aim of lifting the Regional profile and attracting tourists to our Region.

As discussed at the Riverland Tourism Public Meeting held on 7 June 2011, Expressions of Interest are now being sought for positions on the Interim Riverland Tourism Industry Board.

A requirement of the Rural Property Addressing Project was to review the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI) State Roads, which come under the care, control and management of the Commissioner of Highways. We would like to advise that the road naming of the Murray Mallee and Riverland areas of the State of South Australia have been approved by the Commissioner

Notice to users of the river and river facilities/infrastructure in the Berri Barmera Council District.

Round 2 of the Berri Barmera Council's 2010/11 Community Development Grants are now open!

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Attached are the aerail maps of the projected flow inundation from the River Murray for the Berri Barmera District area.

Australia Day 2011 Celebrations will be held on the Lake Bonney Foreshore, commencing with the Celebration Walk along the lakeside path at 6:30am and continuing on with a free BBQ breakfast and the Australia Day ceremony. Later in the morning the Rotary Club of Berri will be holding a morning tea at the Berri Senior Citizens Club. We look forward to celebrating what's great about Australia with you and your family.

Berri Barmera Council, together with the Renmark Paringa and Loxton Waikerie Councils, is investigating the feasibility of a Riverland Regional waste management facility. The proposed site is located in Monash. We have attached an aerial photograph, proposed plans and a report outlining the functions of the proposed facility.

Every occupied rural property in South Australia - homes and business - will soon have a nationally consistent numbered address.

The SA Council Maps working party are pleased to announce the launch of the SA Council Maps Beta website, http://www.sacouncilmaps.sa.gov.au, to the 15 participating Councils (including the Berri Barmera Council). This website enables residents to find answers to questions such as: * When is my rubbish collected? * Where is my Council and how do I contact them? * Where are the nearest parks? * Where is the nearest Council Library? * Where are the Nearest Schools? * How do I get to my destination by public transport? * What is for sale in the area?

The Berri Traders have engaged artists to develop a public art program for the town of Berri through a process of consultation and research. Potential sites and concepts will be identified and the involvement of specific groups in the process identified. The area concerned is between Worman Street to the river, from Vaughan Tce in the east to Crawford Tce and Bookpurnong Rd in the west.

The public toilets currently situated in Vaughan Terrace in Berri's town centre are to be rebuilt. Residents are advised that public toilet facilities are available at the Visitor Information Centre or Town Hall during working hours.