Kimba District Council

18/08/2026

🔥Fire season prep, made a little easier

The Regional Capability Community Fund (RCCF) is open again, offering reimbursement funding to help local farmers and landholders strengthen their firefighting capability, safety and preparedness.

There are three streams to choose from:

▪️ Fire Fighting Unit: up to $5,000 towards a new (not second-hand) unit
▪️ Safety equipment: up to $1,000 for heat shields, woollen fire blankets or a rotating amber beacon
▪️ Other equipment: up to $1,000 for FFU hoses and branches, a water pump, or a UHF/CB radio

One thing worth reading carefully before you apply: you can only claim from ONE stream per application. If items are mixed across streams the application is ruled ineligible, so pick the stream that matters most for your setup.

To be eligible you'll need to:
▪️ Be an individual farmer, farming business or rural landholder
▪️ Be a registered FFU at the time you apply (proof required)
▪️ Not have received RCCF funding in the previous two rounds (2024-25 and 2025-26)

With so many across our district out working the land, this is a practical one for a lot of Kimba families. Have a read of the full guidelines for the complete list of eligible items and how to apply.

👉 https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/plan-prepare/business-farms/farm-fire-units/grants/

13/08/2026

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

Council is asking you to have your say on the following plan:

Updated CWMS Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan 2027-36

Copies of this plan are available from the Administration Office or via Council’s Website. Council seeks your input by:

Providing written comment via letter by 5pm on Friday, 4th September 2026; or
Sending an email to Council at [email protected] by 5pm on Friday, 4th September 2026.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the CEO on 08 8627 2026 between 9am-5pm weekdays.
To read the plan, please click the below link:

Copies of this plan are available from the Administration Office or via Council’s Website. Council seeks your input by:

13/08/2026

Council staff have been speaking with agencies involved in the response and clean up of the site. We would like to advise residents that further work will be completed tomorrow in an effort to make the condition of the site to a suitable standard. This work will be undertaken by Department of Transport contractors and include picking up further waste from the location.

13/08/2026

Have your say!

Community consultation has now opened on the updated District Council of Kimba's Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, which means it’s time for you to have your say on the direction Council has planned for the Kimba Community. Council invites feedback on the draft paper until 12noon Friday, 4th September 2026.

Find all the details here:
https://www.kimba.sa.gov.au/community/latest-news/community-consultation-updated-plan

Council encourages you to get in touch with any of our elected members or the CEO to provide your thoughts on the plan. Submissions can be made via email - [email protected], by post to PO Box 189, KIMBA SA 5641 or dropping them off at the Administration Office located on the corner of Cross Street and West Terrace, KIMBA or via Survey Monkey.

13/08/2026

Chasing funding for your business, community group, or a project close to your heart?

There's grant funding available right across Australia, and finding it just got a whole lot easier. Through the Council, our community has FREE, unlimited access to Grant Finder, a search engine that pulls funding opportunities into one place so you can spend less time hunting and more time getting your idea off the ground.

Whether you're a local business, a club, or an individual with a great idea, there's likely funding out there with your name on it.

👉 Register now at https://www.kimba.sa.gov.au/business/grants-hub and start searching today.

12/08/2026

Incident Update - Kimba vehicle fire The CFS is responding to a truck fire in the township of Kimba on the Upper Eyre Peninsula. 6 CFS trucks with 25 CFS volunteers have assessed the scene for hazardous materials that were believed to be stored within the alight truck and found no at risk materials. SA Police and SA State Emergency Service volunteers have evacuated Railway Terrace and an exclusion zone of 150m has been established. The fire is currently contained to the 2 rear trailers. The front trailer and the prime mover have been saved. The estimated damage amount is $300,000. It is expected that crews will be on scene for several hours. Smoke may be impacting roads in the area. Please avoid where possible, drive to local conditions and follow emergency services directions.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO


For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

10/08/2026

Connecting to ensure regional communities like Kimba continue to thrive

Mayor Dean Johnson and CEO Deb Larwood recently met with Senator Karen Grogan in Adelaide to discuss a range of important issues affecting the Kimba community.

The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to advocate for Kimba and discuss key priorities, including the ongoing provision of medical services for local residents, as well as other matters important to the future of our district.
Council values opportunities to engage with representatives across all levels of government to ensure the needs and priorities of the Kimba community continue to be heard.

"These meetings are invaluable in ensuring Kimba has a voice. They allow us to raise the issues that matter most to our community, build strong working relationships, and advocate for better outcomes for our residents. The more we engage and network with decision-makers, the greater the opportunity to secure positive outcomes for our region." – Mayor Johnson

Council thanks Senator Karen Grogan for taking the time to meet and discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the Kimba community.

10/08/2026

CFS Township Siren Feedback 🚨🔥

The township siren is currently not operational, and at this stage, the cause is unknown.
While there are now a range of ways to receive emergency information, including mobile phones, emergency warning apps and other communication channels, the Brigade recognises that the township siren has long been a familiar part of emergency communications in Kimba. They are keen to understand whether it continues to play an important role for local residents.
As funding is no longer provided for the ongoing maintenance of township sirens, any future work to investigate and repair the system will need to be carefully considered.
The Brigade is encouraging as many residents as possible to complete the short survey below. Your feedback will assist in deciding the best way forward.

Click below to take the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMZM8VR
Paper copies can be collected from the Council Office.

Have your say by 5pm, 10th September 2026

09/08/2026

The Bash is coming to Town!

The SA Variety Bash is set to hit the road, bringing a colourful convoy to communities across South Australia. A total of 231 colourfully costumed entrants, 53 official volunteers and 101 themed vehicles will travel 2,304km while delivering Variety Grants to create a lasting impact for children and families in regional communities.

When: 8-15 August 2026
Head down to the Kimba Bowling Club on Monday, 10th August to see the convoy depart at 8.30am.

Where: Gawler, Quorn, Kimba, Streaky Bay, Wudinna, Port Lincoln, Cleve & Port Pirie