Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council

06/09/2026

Learn how to access government services online - your library can help.

Learn how to access government services online with our free Being Digital resources here https://bit.ly/3GXd44u

05/09/2026

Service SA's Mobile Service Centre, Kangaroo Paw II, will be visiting Clare, Balaklava and Auburn from 7 September to 10 September. Service SA staff can help with accessing Medicare and Centrelink services, and information about DVA and NDIS programs and services.

04/09/2026

Small Business Sustainability Program - apply now!

How could adopting sustainability practices support your bottom line? ♻️

Our Small Business Sustainability Support Program, delivered by 2XE, provides practical support to help small businesses to understand your environmental impact, reduce emissions and lower your operating costs.

Find out more ▶️ https://bit.ly/4cRK0v8

04/09/2026

Code Blue Response ❄️ Multiple regions including the Clare Valley.
Due to strong damaging winds, a Code Blue response for people sleeping rough is active in multiple regions until 10am Saturday 5 September 2026.
Call Homeless Connect SA on 1800 003 308 (24 hours, 7 days) to find out what additional support may be available.

Code Blue Response ❄️ Multiple regions

Due to strong damaging winds, a Code Blue response for people sleeping rough is active in multiple regions until 10am Saturday 5 September 2026.

Call Homeless Connect SA on 1800 003 308 (24 hours, 7 days) to find out what additional support may be available.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4gvgRbP

04/09/2026

Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS

Mount Lofty Ranges, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of Flinders and Murraylands districts.

Issued at 9:08 am CST on Friday 4 September 2026

Damaging winds possible for parts of southeast SA from early Saturday morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front is expected to approach southeastern SA tonight and continue to move east during Saturday morning. Strong northwesterly winds are expected to develop ahead of the system tonight, shifting westerly behind the front around sunrise.

For KANGAROO ISLAND and parts of the SOUTHEAST: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from early Saturday morning, most likely in showers and thunderstorms. DAMAGING WINDS are likely to contract to the Lower South East by midday and ease by the late afternoon.

For MOUNT LOFTY and FLINDERS RANGES: DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely from early Saturday morning, easing during the late afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Mount Gambier, Clare, Murray Bridge, Kingscote, Naracoorte and Keith.

Safety advice
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;

* Secure or put away loose items around your property.

* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm Australian Central Standard Time Friday.

04/09/2026

Service SA's Mobile Service Centre, Kangaroo Paw II, will be visiting Clare, Balaklava and Auburn from 7 September to 10 September. Service SA staff can help with accessing Medicare and Centrelink services, and information about DVA and NDIS programs and services. Locations and times in the comments.

03/09/2026

Join the Lifeline Regional SA & Far West NSW Out of the Shadows Walk on World Su***de Prevention Day on September 10.

02/09/2026

CFS Station lease arrangements for eight townships.
In accordance with Sec 202 the Local Government Act 1999 Council proposes to renew the leases at the CFS Stations in the townships of Manoora, Marrabel, Rhynie, Saddleworth, Tarlee Waterloo, Watervale, and Clare to the Minister for Emergency Services.
The proposed period of the leases is 21 years, with a right of renewal for a further 21 years.
Copies of the Proposed Leases can be downloaded from Council’s website.

Written submissions on the proposed lease renewals must be received by 5pm Friday 25 September 2026 and can be lodged:
Online: https://bit.ly/36z0A0o
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Acting Chief Executive Officer, Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council, 4 Gleeson Street, Clare SA
5453
For further information, please contact Council on (08) 8842 6400 or email
[email protected]

31/08/2026

Country Is Our Teacher
Wednesday 2 September 2026
Indigenous Literacy Day 2026 will celebrate the theme Country Is Our Teacher and will be held on Wednesday 2nd September. We ask you to register for the free Film and Livestream that will celebrate First Nations stories, cultures and languages.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3SZy6bY