Northern Areas Council

04/09/2026

Good governance isn’t just paperwork — it’s what helps community groups survive and thrive.

Northern Areas Council, in partnership with KPPM Strategy, is offering local community organisations the opportunity to strengthen their governance and committee skills through a practical workshop with Dr Kristine Peters.

Strong governance can help community groups make clearer decisions, reduce volunteer burnout, support smoother committee handovers and build confidence when applying for grants.

The session will cover the practical essentials every committee needs, including:
🔹 Understanding roles and responsibilities
🔹 Managing risk and compliance
🔹 Running effective meetings
🔹 Planning for succession

There will be time to discuss group challenges and identify practical solutions.

Come along, build your governance confidence and help your community group thrive.

03/09/2026

📣 Calling all South Australian artists
Create an original artwork for the Healing Arts South Australia state-wide campaign and, if your artwork is chosen, you’ll receive $5,000.
The artwork must respond to one or more of the program's themes: growing up safe and happy, mental health in a changing world, connection through culture, and ageing well.
📅 Entries close 19 September 2026
Learn more at healingartssouthaustralia.org

02/09/2026

Help Your Community Group Thrive! 🌱

Strong governance is the key to a successful and sustainable community group.

Council is offering practical governance workshops with Dr Kristine Peters from KPPM, covering committee roles, effective meetings, risk management, succession planning and more.

✅ Reduce volunteer burnout
✅ Improve decision-making
✅ Strengthen grant success
✅ Build a more resilient organisation

Whether you're part of a sporting club, community group or volunteer organisation, these workshops will provide practical tools and confidence to support your committee's success.

For more information or to RSVP contact Council on 08 8664 1139 or email [email protected].

02/09/2026

🌾 Primary Producers: Be Locust Aware 🌾

The South Australian Government has announced a $6.5 million plague locust preparedness package to help protect crops and pastures this spring and summer.

Eligible landholders may be able to access the Plague Locust Chemical Rebate Scheme, with rebates of up to $35 per hectare for approved chemical treatments applied between 1 September and 31 December 2026. The rebate scheme will operate until 14 February 2027.

👀 If you spot Australian plague locusts, report them via the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881.

For more information on eligibility, locust management and updates, visit the PIRSA website, https://tinyurl.com/3hzth977.

01/09/2026

In Spalding on Thursday, 3 September 2026 from 9 am to 4 pm.

01/09/2026

The Flinders to Fleurieu Rally has been postponed until 2027. See Facebook post from the organisers below for details.

31/08/2026

Due to staff Illness we are not able to open the Gladstone Council Office until 1pm today

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience, please call 8664 1139 for any urgent matters.

Send a message to learn more

28/08/2026

⚠️ROAD CONDITIONS - PLEASE DRIVE WITH CAUTION⚠️

Residents and road users are advised to take extra care when travelling on Smart Road and Frost Road, Belalie North, following recent road resheeting works.

🌧️Due to wet weather experienced over the past few days, the newly resheeted surface may remain slippery in places.

🚗Please observe the speed limit, slow down and drive to the conditions.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while the road surface settles.

27/08/2026

🛑 It's Scams Awareness Week!
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated, but a little knowledge can go a long way in protecting yourself and those around you.
📖 Download the Little Book of Scams for practical tips on how to spot scams, avoid becoming a victim, and protect your personal information.
Help keep our community safe by sharing this information with your friends and family.
🔗 Download your free copy at https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/little-book-of-scams

26/08/2026

✨ 🗺️Have you told your story yet?

✨ 🗺️Are you a Tourism Operator in the Southern Flinders Ranges and have a story to share? This is exactly what the Story Sprint is about: capturing the local knowledge and stories that bring our destinations to life. 🗺✨

Click on the link below to share your story:
https://launchpad.tourismaccelerator.com.au/story-sprint

Halfway. Celebrate the total so far. If you've started, finish. If you haven't, one hour this week is all it takes.

The tally this morning:

• Clare Valley: 2 entered
• Yorke Peninsula: 29 entered
• Southern Flinders Ranges: 3 entered

Story Sprint tally: 34 entered and climbing, with 2 Days and 8 hours left on the ticker.

Yorke Peninsula has bolted out of the gates, with a huge helping hand from Nicole at Country Getaways, who has been sharing some brilliant stories, places and local gems from across the region.

And some of the stories coming through beautifully capture the people behind our region’s visitor experiences. Alison “Chook” Meaney from - Bukirk Glamping & Luxury Cabins in Clare Valley shared: “The best part for me is welcoming people here, seeing their reaction when they arrive and knowing I’ve created somewhere they genuinely want to come back to.” It’s a simple sentiment, but one that says so much about the warmth, pride and personal connection behind tourism in our region.

Every story is worth telling, nothing is mandatory, and you can submit at any point. Make your story count and tell us something we don’t already know.

Get counted. Get told.
Mim Ward
Please contact me if I can be of any assistance.
[email protected]