Borroloola Matters!!
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February 2013 Borroloolamatters Keeping Borroloola Residents informed of Council Matters because Borroloola Matters!! Every inappropriately restrained child in your vehicle will cost you a Fine of $500 and 3 demerit points per child CHILD RESTRAINT LAWS COMMENCE 1st Feb 2013 New laws governing child restraints in cars will and using an adult seatbelt are not safe. This is because commence in the Northern Territory tomorrow. a normal seat is not appropriately designed to keep the Transport Minister Adam Giles said the new laws are seatbelt in the proper place during a crash for children based on national road rules that the previous Labour of that approximate build. Government signed up to in 2006, but never enacted. Children under 4 years of age will only be allowed to The new regulations would help tackle the Territory’s sit in the front seat of a car that only has one row of road fatality and injury rates which are above the seats (e.g. ute). national average. The penalties imposed on drivers in breach of child Previously only infants under the age of 12 months restraint legislation are $480 and three demerit points had to be in a baby capsule or child restraint. per child not appropriately restrained. It is reported that the period, 2002 - 2011, More information is available at 16 children were killed while travelling in vehicles in www.roadsafety.nt.gov.au or 1800 720 144, the Northern Territory and 178 children under the Kidsafe NT, the Automobile Association of the NT age of 7 years were injured. and other retailers. Children under the age of 7 years will only be allowed to sit in the front seat if there is no back seat or if all Source: www.transport.nt.gov.au/safety/road- the rear seats are occupied by children of a lesser age. safety/for-parents/child-restraints Children under 7 years of age in a normal vehicle seat Borroloola Matters Page 2 Looking for a head start in your career? Mabunji ARAI and the Roper Gulf Shire Council the daily roune, where you will learn new skills (RGSC) have signed off on an agreement to com‐ and essenal work ethics to help you get the job mence CDEP work experience placements within you want. the council’s many services. There are CDEP posions with Youth Services, Sport What this means is, if you are on CDEP wages you & Recreaon, Swimming Pool, Library, Shire Office, have an opportunity to try before you buy. Night Patrol and Municipal Services. Ever been told you don’t have enough experience? Who knows, if you have what it takes you could be Well this is where you start! first in line in geng a rare fullme job in Borroloola. The CDEP Work Experience program will give you an opportunity to gain valuable skills and insight into Also with various mining opportunies developing the daily work acvies of the RGSC. Want to work in our region this could be the pathway you need to at the pool, operate machinery, keep Borroloola build your confidence and skills to gain work in the clean and dy, help people to read, deliver a sports mining industry. program or work in an office? These are just a few For more informaon and to express your interest of the opportunies available. please contact Burto at Mabunji on 8975 6702 or Instead of doing your current services for CDEP, come into the Mabunji office. you can join the RGSC through the CDEP work Your future can start today! experience program where you will team up with an exisng RGSC employee who will assist you in Congratulations Tegan and Brad NOTICE OF MEETING OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE Noce is hereby given in accordance with Secon 59 of the Local Government Act 2008 If you wish to have an issued raised at the next Council meeng please talk to your Council representave by the 20th July. ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 27th February 2013 Enquiries: Stephanie Chan 89729 000 [email protected] Pic Source: AnneƩe B February 2013 Page 3 Borroloola Swimming Pool Opening Hours "Hello everyone". I would like to take this time to introduce myself. My name is Warnita Parkyn and I'm the new Pool Wednesday 11:00am to 7:00pm Supervisor. I've only been on board for 2 weeks but I've Thursday 11:00am to 7:00pm met and gotten to know a lot of wonderful people. Friday 11:00am to 7:00pm It has been great to see a number of parents coming down Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm to the pool with their children, they have been keeping a Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm Pic Source: Candice very diligent eye over their babies. I'm happy to say that Monday Closed everyone has abided by rules and the littering has slowly Tuesday Closed but surely come under control in the pool area. Public Holiday 10:00am to 5:00pm I would also like to thank everyone for making me feel so (excluding Christmas, Boxing & New welcome as well as Kenny and Swayne for working so well Years Days) with me. You guys are doing a great job, keep it up. Please note: Pool will be closed by Lifeguards if deemed unsafe e.g. The pool has recently been converted back to a salt water electrical storm, kaka, early dusk or pool. Thank you to the Council Municipal team for doing the children fighƟng hard lifting and putting 1,500kg of salt in the pool. I look forward to seeing you down at the pool, and please make sure all kids under 10 years old come to pool with mum or dad, or a responsible adult over the age of 16yrs as they need direct supervision to swim in the big pool". Pic Source: Candice ST "Happy swimming"! In consultation with our local Norforce members the Borroloola ANZAC Memorial Stone has been moved at Tamarind Park. The stone now is in a prominent area facing the entrance into the park with a sandstone look pavers at it’s base. Thank you to NLC for the donation of the sand. Labour, plant hire and paver costs are a donation from Roper Gulf Shire. Pic Source: Candice ST Borroloola Clinic Opening Hours Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9am ‐ 4:30pm Thur ‐ 1pm ‐ 4:30pm Source: Borroloola Clinic Source: Mike L Borroloola Matters Page 4 Community NoƟces Pic Source: Candice Source: Julie February 2013 Page 5 Community NoƟces 3 Posions Vacant Library Li ‐ Ardubirri Playgroup Opening Hours Work hours are 8:30am‐ 12:00pm Monday to Friday Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm A driver’s license is preferred If you are interested and think you will be a reliable worker please hand a copy of your resume to Holly Francis at the Mabunji Playgroup Office or ph 0467 609 151 Source: Alison D—Mabunji BEWARE OF CURRENT SCAM! Attention all Australian Phone There is a man targeng indigenous and Mobile Phone users communies and towns who are scamming people out of money. We have had one From the 1st February 2013 all Mobile Phone incident reported in Gapuwiyak already. Numbers Go Public. He is phoning people and telling them he is This also means that all mobile phone numbers are from a bank that he wants to put money being released to telemarketing companies and you into their account and they need to give will start to receive sale calls. him their details and phone and internet YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS banking passwords. If you travel to communies or speak to friends or clients, Australian Communications and Media Authority has please let people know, encourage them to a website that you can do an Online Registration at be extra vigilant and not share their informaon. www.donotcall.gov.au You can list your home, personal mobile or fax number to reduce If they get a phone call and are unsure or telemarketing calls. Registration is free. think it may be a scam, they can go to the police as they are aware of this scam and If you don’t have access to the internet you can also know he is calling from NSW they hope to register easily by calling 1300 792 958. have apprehended the person soon. Source: www.donotcall.gov.au Source: KaƟe OƩosen Abandoned Vehicles Disposal Noce The following vehicles currently abandoned on vacant land behind Gulf Mini Mart will be disposed of if not removed by 28th Feb 2013. The following vehicles are at the Council compound will Silver Commodore Sedan Rego: 952 230 be disposed of if not removed by 28th Feb 2013. Silver Toyota Camry Sedan Rego: 518 827 Green Toyota Prado Rego: 566 863 Blue Holden Commodore Sedan Rego: 526 421 Blue Holden Commodore Rego: CA00ER Green Nissan Serena Van Rego: 751 177 White Holden Commodore Staon wagon Rego: 762 530 Borroloola Matters Page 6 Community NoƟces PREVIOUS NEW ARRANGEMENT Department Chief Minister Department Chief Minister NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment Department of Lands and Planning Department of Transport Department of Resource Management Department of Resources Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries Department of Mines and Energy Department of Legislave Assembly Department of Legislave Assembly NT Treasury Department of Treasury and Finance Department Educaon and Training Department Educaon Department Children and Families Department Families and Children Department of the Aorney‐General and Jusce Department of Jusce Department of Correconal Services Department of Health Department of Health Department Construcon and Infrastructure Department Infrastructure Department of Local Government Department of Housing, Local Government and Regional Services Department of Regional Development and Indigenous Advancement Department of Housing Tourism NT Tourism NT Department of Arts and Museums Natural Resources, Environment, Arts and Sport Department of Sport and Recreaon Parks and Wildlife Department of Business and Employment Department of Business NT Electoral Commission NT Electoral Commission February 2013 Page 7 Community NoƟces NAAJA can help you with your Civil Law Matters BORROLOOLA Civil Law Matters can Include; Government Complaints (Police, CIVIL LAW Health, Prison).