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Chemist Best Buys - ending soon!

C.F.S. Information

Since the beginning of CFS, and well before, the farm firefighting community has provided a quick response to the early stages of a fire, the active firefighting during blazes, and the continued monitoring after emergency services have handed properties back to their owners.

Regional Capability Community Fund Round 4 (2025-2026)

The Regional Capability Community Fund (RCCF) has been established to improve community safety and capability to respond to fire emergencies. The RCCF will reimburse between $300 to $5,000 (GST inclusive) to farmers and farming businesses to purchase equipment to support the safe use of Farm Fire Units (FFU).

Additionally, in Round 4 the fund will reimburse approved water tank purchases or a portion of a purchase up to $10,000 (including GST). This will allow for the purchase of a minimum 22,000L tank, fire service fittings, and other items such as stands and pipe fittings dedicated to firefighting to support preparedness and resilience in areas where water access for firefighting is currently difficult, and there is a need for more water.

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

What could $5000 do for your community?

Applications are now open for the Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Program.

This program seeks to fund worthy projects in your community. It is open right across rural regional Australia and all regional communities are eligible to apply.

We are funding projects that will benefit the wider community and leave a legacy for the years to come. This may include items and activities such as:

- Community Programs

- Equipment and/or infrastructure material

- Events

For more information head to the website: https://www.nutrienagsolutions.com.au/about-us/nutrien-ag-solutions-community-grants-program

Click for website.

TVFC in the ‘Tiser

Footy’s back!

Echunga vs Torrens Valley - Senior Colts. It was a miserably cold day, but not a bad country footy crowd, with cars lining the edge of the oval.

Red Cross Redi Plan

From time to time we receive information regarding events that are not quite in our district, but that others may find interesting. If you click on the picture above, you will find a link to a file that lists the when and where’s for several upcoming Music Fairs. Second half of 25. Some dates to be confirmed, but if you search for them, you may find more info.

Buy SA!

Also helps you with the MP Loyalty program - see below.

There’s no holding them back!

You might have seen this in The Courier in the 16th July edition. Getting closer!

From the Facebook page: “The momentum is building! Local newspapers are buzzing with the news. We're committed to giving back to our loyal customers and investing in the vibrant community we're proud to call home - Mount Pleasant. Katie and I are fully invested in this vision and excited to see the new shop . PS we don’t have Plan B. This shop is for our loyal customers. Bigger and better and no waiting on the footpath!”

Repair Cafes provide a free meeting space where community members can work with skilled volunteers to repair items that would otherwise go to waste. Our volunteers can tackle mending (clothing, textiles, heavy duty materials such as canvas, denim and leather), small electrical items, vintage HiFi equipment, general repairs (mechanical/woodwork), jewellery, dolls, and simple bike repairs like punctures. Services are provided free of charge but customers can choose to make a small donation to support the service if they wish.

Most attendees get to see a repairer straight away but coffee, tea and cake are provided to keep you occupied if you do need to wait. Click on the link to understand how Repair Cafes work: https://www.gawlerenvironmentcentre.org.au/event-gawler-repair-cafe/

HUGE Recreate SALE!

Check out their Facebook page - there are heaps of new items up for sale. https://www.facebook.com/recreatecommunity

SALA is here!

We collated a small brochure of local-ish SALA events - starting with three in Mt Pleasant! Click on the pictures to print. You can find copies of the SALA programme at the library, or find it online at: https://www.salafestival.com/artfuel/program

Three SALA events in Mount Pleasant. Two in Springton and one in Eden Valley - a grand day out! Palmer and Birdwood are also hosting events.

MP Loyalty - Shop Local and win!

Community Information

For those who care for, or people who are living with Dementia

Click on photo for contact information.

Gumeracha Nurse-Led Clinic update