Clare Valley Podcast

Do you want to be up-to-date with the latest news in your council area? This monthly podcast brings you the latest news, upcoming projects and issues facing the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council area. You’ll also hear about events and meet people who do a lot their community. The Clare Valley Podcast aims to be informative, relevant and entertaining, by interviewing not just Council representatives but members of the entire community. The podcast is hosted and produced by Annabelle Homer, a former ABC broadcast journalist and a Clare Valley local. The theme music has been produced by Solo Practice and local rural GP, Gerry Considine.

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Clare Valley Podcast - Forensic audit; increase funding submission for CVWFT centre; DJ Sparkie 'Tony Clarke'

April 02, 2024 • Annabelle Homer • Season 1 • Episode 29

This podcast is proudly brought to you by the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council.

In this episode:

Council CEO Dr Helen Macdonald discusses:

ESCOSA glances at Council's financials
Extension of lease and funding for the Clare Valley Wine, Food and Tourism Centre
Update on the Clare Stormwater Management Plan
Forensic audit to go ahead on Council's procurement activities
Council accepts Buchanan St portion price of $32,000
Calls to extend 50km/hr zone along Horrocks Highway
Skywhales Tour to hit Clare Valley in 2026

Back to Tarlee Disco featuring DJ legend Sparks Disco "Tony Clarke"

Who can remember going to discos during the 70’s, 80’s and even the 90’s? They’re few and far between now, but the community of Tarlee is about to change that as they’re bringing theirs back on April 20th.

Around 300 people are converging on the lower north town to revive the atmosphere that once filled the Tarlee Institute to help raise funds for Tarlee’s Inclusive Playground Project. Heading up the entertainment is the Barossa Aussie Rock cover band, The Barking Ants and DJ legend, the front man of Spark’s Disco, Tony Clarke, a man who has been entertaining crowds on the dance floor for 46 years.

The farmer from Tarlee, is considered an absolute icon, giving back to communities near and far, helping with their fundraising efforts by providing the legendary beats for their event. In this episode, we'll be skipping down memory lane with Tony about the good old disco days.

For more information or glance at the reports from Council's latest meeting check out the latest agenda:
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/1563595/20-March-2024-PUBLIC-Ordinary-Council-Agenda.pdf