Tumby Bay District Council Podcast: Community News, Projects, and Celebrations

Join us for the latest Tumby Bay District Council Podcast, where we delve into all the current news, events, and updates shaping our wonderful community! In this episode, we begin with Councillor Ross Hudson’s recent resignation and the swearing-in of Robert Randall as his replacement. The Mayor also shares insights from his attendance at the Senate Inquiry into the Algal Bloom, reassuring that locally caught fish is safe if it’s lively upon catch. We wrap up this section by congratulating our local sporting teams on their Grand Final victories. From the CEO’s desk, learn about ongoing discussions aimed at securing new childcare options in Tumby Bay. Meanwhile, community groups are encouraged to collect any old records stored with Council. A newly adopted Volunteer Management Policy will soon launch pilot projects, emphasizing the vital role volunteers play in the district. We also highlight Small Business Week events, including a hands-on smartphone photography workshop with Steve Davis, designed to help local enterprises enhance their online presence. On the operational front, the transition to a new enterprise software system promises greater efficiency for Council activities. Moving on to larger projects, the Foreshore Alignment Project is in a new round of community engagement, focusing on the placement of the rock revetment wall, improved beach access, and the prospects for new pathways and green spaces. Council has also opened applications for a new Community Partnerships Officer position, aimed at promoting collaboration and empowerment. We recap a spirited “Shark Tank” event at Tumby Bay Area School, highlighting students’ innovative business pitches. Congratulations go to trainee Breanna Anesbury, who completed her Certificate III in Business while finishing Year 12. Council’s quarterly meetings continue this year and into next, with sessions scheduled on December 10, March 11, and June 10. In our ongoing Coastal Protection Alignment Study and Detailed Design process, Stage 2 has seen enthusiastic community participation. Anyone who missed the recent drop-in sessions can still complete the online survey. We remind business owners to take advantage of up to three free mentoring sessions through the Small Business Fundamentals Program; more details can be found on the RDAEP website. Local churches welcome everyone to join their services. On October 14, the Zonta Club of Lower Eyre hosts a Women’s Wellness and Wellbeing Day in Cummins, featuring a variety of health-focused topics plus complimentary morning tea and lunch. The Hospital Auxiliary celebrates the near completion of the Tumby Bay Hospital bathroom upgrade, while the RSL shares meeting dates and news of its new generator, successfully tested during a recent power interruption. We invite you to share your stories and photos with Council at [email protected]. Submissions are due by the second Thursday of each month for inclusion in the following month’s edition. This is the perfect opportunity to showcase proud sporting moments or favorite snaps—don’t hesitate to send them in! In our special commendation, we recognize Lieutenant Colonel Olive Ada Kestel, whose distinguished nursing career included World War Two service in the Middle East and New Guinea. Her portr