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

Clare Valley Podcast - Auburn Library gifting; Neon 2nd construction camp; Interim CEO appointed; Cultural Tourism; Artist profile

September 06, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 33

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

In this episode:

ACDC accepts gifting of the Auburn library
Neon Australia's plans for a second construction camp - will this ease the Valley's housing shortage?
Moves to resurface basketball courts
Event Support Program hold up
The Valley's Lifestyle Centre financial performance
Appointment of Interim CEO Andrew Aitken scheduled for September 24th to replace outgoing CEO Dr Helen Macdonald

Council Employee profile: Cecilia Wang, Cultural Tourism Coordinator
Cecilia is originally from Taiwan and has been in the new role for 2.5 years. She explains her role and why Council wants to encapsulate and preserve the area's history.

SALA Artist Profile: Wendy Pfeiffer, Snowtown
Staying with culture, recently the region's artists showcased their work as part of the SALA or South Australian Living Arts Festival celebrating the thriving visual arts community across the state. Galleries, community centres and town halls were adorned with a rich tapestry of all types of visual arts. Wendy Pfeiffer was one such artist, who has a great deal of knowledge in landscapes and animal portraits with 60 years of oils, graphite and coloured pencil pieces in her portfolio. She is also passionate about mentoring up and coming artists and pushing the boundaries in the art world.

Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council August Minutes:
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/1666942/21-August-2024-PUBLIC-Ordinary-Council-Meeting-Minutes.pdf

Clare and Gilbert Valleys Special Council minutes:
https://www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/1670185/27-August-2024-Special-Council-Meeting-Minutes.pdf

Visual Artist Wendy Pfeiffer: https://www.artscollective.com.au/wendy-pfeiffer