Northern Living magazine/issue 172/October 2022

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To make it easy, Northern Living has outlined the Who, When and Where of voting, with profiles of some of the candidates who have selected to talk to you via the magazine. See pages 8-13.

Now it’s over to you to have your say. Voting in council elections is done by post. A ballot pack will be mailed to you between 14-20 October with instructions.

This month, from local matters to advanced technology, Northern Living brings you a story of how virtual and automated technologies are being used to present a case for the Flinders Rangers to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a fascinating project and it’s happening right here. Take a look on page 5.

Remember to vote!

Linda Vining

EDITOR

‘Living Legend’, City of Salisbury

Rotary Award for Community Achievement

on the COVER

Professor Tom Raimondo using virtual and augmented technologies to document the Flinders Ranges for World Heritage Status. Photo: UniSA.

If you are interested in your local community you have the chance to elect your Council Representatives and the Mayor in the 2022 council elections which come up every 4 years.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

Shop trading hours

I come from Sydney where I can go to the supermarket at any time of day or night. Shopping is so restrictive in SA. I would like to see all shop trading restrictions removed, penalty rates reduced, customer convenience considered and shop owners able to decide when they want to open.

Erica Ridley

Megan Markle debacle

What a joke Megan Markle has become. She grabbed the prince, the tiara and the title and then fled the UK for the US to escape the family, the paparazzi and the media. Now she has built herself another showy stage. No wonder the public booed her when she returned to England for a UK charity function recently.

Dom Loyd

No post office

Well, we certainly won’t be getting a post office in Mawson Lakes now. Australia Post, a governmentowned business, is planning on closing 30 branches across the country as the work-from-home trend and the rapid growth of online services has led to a significant decline in customer visits to post offices. We tried.

Mark Chelshaw

email: office@northernliving.info

Salt invasion

We live in Shoalhaven and our house faces west opposite the salt lakes. Since development started there we have been invaded with salt when the winds blow and this has resulted in health problems. My eyelashes are covered in salt, my sinus is crying, my throat is strained from coughing. The salt gets into everything, so my wardrobe and drawers have a layer of salt, the air conditioner had to be cleaned, the garden is struggling and you can imagine our windows. I contacted the Council who gave me the run-around so I spoke to the Department of Lands and the Environment Protection Authority. It is a pity that Salisbury Council is more interested in development and not the wellbeing of its residents. Cherie Hicks, Mawson Lakes

Dogs Day Out

My husky and I went along to Dogs Day Out. We saw it in Northern Living Magazine. What a wonderful event. I’ve never seen so many dogs. The indoor/outdoor venue was perfect and there were demonstrations, competitions and lots of giveaways. We came for an hour and stayed all day. Events like this bring the community together. Thank you to Beau and Lauren Brug, The Lions Club and Rotary. DDO was a huge success. Nalene, Elizabeth Downs

SA Water

Maybe things will get better at SA Water following a huge number of complaints about customer service (NL/August). A senior public servant, Allan Holmes, the former chief executive of the Environment Department, has been brought out of retirement as the new chairman of SA Water. Marie Garza, Greenfields

Train alert

Now that trains are running again on the Northern Line I have to remind myself at the crossings to be alert for trains. At least they go by faster than the old models. Nicole, Gawler

Healthcare vs Teaching

I work in the demanding health profession where we believe teachers have it much easier than us. We work longer hours, do overtime, wear uncomfortable protective clothing, often don’t get proper meal breaks, suffer abuse from frustrated patients, and certainly don’t get 12 weeks holidays. Indeed many of my colleagues have left healthcare and gone into teaching for an easier life.

Documenting Flinders Ranges for World Heritage Status

The grandeur and diversity of the Flinders Ranges is being illustrated in a virtual tour that will define the 600-million-year-old Flinders Ranges as a world-class geology and palaeontology site worthy of World Heritage Status.

Using an immersive virtual tour, UniSA geologist

Professor Tom Raimondo, Director of UniSA STEM’s Project LIVE, said that the University’s expertise in virtual and augmented reality technologies enables his team to take viewers using headphones on a journey through geological time documenting the ancient landscape and reconstructing its unique past environments.

“We want to reveal the history and significance of the Flinders Ranges in an engaging, entertaining and educational way,” he said at the University’s Open Day at the Mawson Lakes campus last month.

Prof Raimondo says the 360-degree virtual tour will take viewers through deep geological time, illustrating why this ancient landscape has captured the world’s attention, not only for scientific reasons, but also for its rich cultural and mining heritage.

“The story of life began in the Flinders Ranges in its rocks, which are full of fossils. It’s like the pages of history are there for us to read,” he declares.

The scale and grandeur of this ancient landscape will be revealed by 3D fly-throughs and drone imagery that will allow users to get a bird’s-eye view of Wilpena Pound and surrounds, discovering how it was formed by massive geological forces of seismic upheaval, asteroids and glaciers.

The virtual reality project is in its initial phase with the first outputs expected in October 2022 and a fully complete tour by 2024, meeting the deadline that UNESCO has given the SA Government to support its claim for the Flinders Ranges to be listed on the World Heritage Roster, alongside other sites such as Yosemite National Park and the Galapagos Islands. ED

To see more on this project go to www.projectlive.org.au/360-flinders-ranges

Photos: UniSA

SALISBURY BUSINESS SHOWCASE 2022

This annual event is part of ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTH by Rotary International. A range of activities will show the diversity and vibrancy of businesses across the Salisbury City Centre & the wider City of Salisbury.

The annual Business Showcase is on again this year, focusing on local businesses through social media, hosted networking events, workshops and 1-on-1 business sessions across October. This year’s program will include:

• Women in Business Networking Dinner with Tracey Tito

• Business Development Workshops

• October Northern Business Breakfast presents AFTER DARK - Salisbury Business Showcase Cocktail Event

• Daily social media spotlight on local businesses

• Workplace Safety Month resources

Salisbury Business Showcase Month is a collaboration between the Salisbury Business Association, The Polaris Centre, City of Salisbury, SA Small Business Commissioner and the Rotary Club of Salisbury and was developed to celebrate, support and showcase the wonderful array of businesses we have across the City of Salisbury. See ad on the back cover.

Facebook.com/SalisburyBusinessShowcaseMonth

SALISBURY CITY CENTRE BUSINESS AWARDS

The Salisbury City Centre Business Awards recognise exceptional customer service from traders and local businesses across the Salisbury City Centre precinct and allow us to showcase everything great in Salisbury.

Almost 10,000 votes were received in 2022 and the winners are featured below. Thank you for voting for your favourite local businesses, they truly appreciate and value your support.

The City of Salisbury is divided into 7 wards (see map). Each ward has 2 elected members referred to as “Councillors”.

Every 4 years, council elections are held and this is your chance to vote for the Mayor and your two Council Representatives who will carry your concerns and voice to council. Voting in council elections is by post. A ballot pack will be mailed to you with a voting sheet to vote for two representatives for your ward, and a separate ballot paper to vote for the Mayor.

This year there are 4 candidates for Mayor. Ballot papers will start arriving in your letterbox by Australia Post from 14 October 2022.

To vote, please fill in the boxes on the ballot paper and mail back in the reply-paid envelope or drop off at the council office before 10 November.

For more information and a list of all candidates running in our City of Salisbury elections, go to the Electoral Commission of SA www.ecsa.sa.gov.au

Views expressed in Northern Living magazine are not necessarily endorsed by the publisher/editor.

1 Emily Williams for west ward

Emily Williams is a community activist looking at local government. She cares about well-being, community and elevating your voice. She is interested to hear and learn about our community and neighbourhood so can be reached on 0438339898

MUNHEMUL

STANDING UP FOR NORTH WARD

Munhemul Khan is a committed and passionate local advocate of fairness, equality, diversity, multiculturalism, community safety and development.

Having lived in this ward for many years, he knows the issues he needs to work on to make this ward a better place for everyone.

As a councillor, he will be active, approachable and understanding.

LOCAL COUNCIL

WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?

immigration, defence. State government that looks at state issues such as public transport, schools and highways. Local council is the level of government that is closest to the people, so council members make decisions on matters such as town planning, your street maintenance and rubbish collection.

Now, have you have voted in your Local Council Elections?

Democracy means to rule by the people. In Australia we have a representative democracy which means citizens (like you) choose representatives to make decisions on your behalf.

Local Council sits as one of the three levels of government; There’s federal government that looks at policies and laws for Australia as a whole, such as

To exercise our rights as citizens we should stay informed, attend local events and contact decision makers with our opinions.

However, the biggest way you can influence democracy is to vote!

Written by Emily Williams B.Psych, Master of Arts student (Gender Studies), Candidate for West Ward. Authorised by E. Williams, 7/29 Victoria Parade, Mawson Lakes 5095, Kaurna Land.

SHARON MCKELL - YOUR LOCAL VOICE FOR WEST WARD

MY NAME IS SHARON MCKELL AND I AM YOUR LOCAL CANDIDATE FOR WEST WARD.

I AM SEEKING YOUR SUPPORT FOR ELECTION TO SALISBURY COUNCIL IN OCTOBER 2022.

I am a long time local, and having recently retired, I have more time so I have put my hand up for Council. I am very active in our community through Neighbourhood Watch, Clean Up Days and much more. I am independent and not a member of any political party. sharon4westward@gmail.com

Have you gone to the playground? Visited your local library? Used a hard rubbish pick up? Walked along a pathway on your street?

Authorised by Sharon McKell, PO Box 98, Pooraka, SA, 5098

Introducing Graham Reynolds – Candidate

Introducing Graham Reynolds – Candidate for Mayor

I was born in Salisbury, and have lived here for most of the last 30 years. old, married with two adult children, and I have served for over 33 years in the RAAF. I have served on Council since 2014, and I am actively involved local community groups, including the Salisbury RSL, Salisbury Business NAWMA.

I was born in Salisbury, and have lived here for most of the last 30 years. I am 52 years old, married with two adult children, and I have served for over 33 years as an Engineer in the RAAF. I have served on Council since 2014, and I am actively involved with many local community groups, including the Salisbury RSL, Salisbury Business Association and NAWMA.

I am passionate about Salisbury realising its’ full potential, and being a better work and play. If elected, I commit to working towards:

I am passionate about Salisbury realising its’ full potential, and being a better place to live, work and play. If elected, I commit to working towards:

• Making sure Council gets the basics of roads, rates and rubbish right in a financially responsible way.

• Making sure Council gets the basics of roads, rates and rubbish right in a financially responsible way.

• Balancing development between housing, the environment and wider community needs.

• Enhancing our parks, playgrounds, sporting and community facilities.

• Enhancing our parks, playgrounds, sporting and community facilities.

• Making our streets safer.

• Making our streets safer.

• Balancing development between environment and wider community

• Advocating with State and Federal to ensure we get our fair share improve local infrastructure, supporting business opportunities and jobs

• Advocating with State and Federal Governments to ensure we get our fair share of funding to improve local infrastructure, supporting local business opportunities and jobs growth.

I will bring my energy, drive and real-life experience to provide fresh leadership for our community.

I will bring my energy, drive and real-life experience to provide fresh leadership for our community.

Fresh leadership for our community.

Authorised

Fresh leadership for our community.

Authorised by G. Reynolds,

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Burton (part of), Direk, Edinburgh, Elizabeth Vale (part of), Salisbury, Salisbury North

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BURMILLAS by Nigella

Fred and Ginger are two handsome, aristocratic Burmilla cats (that is, a mix of Burmese and Chinchilla). They live near me in a house designed for them, full of feline furniture and cat comforts, and they have human staff to care for their every need. This month the brother and sister have a birthday. Fred writes. . .

I am a senior cat, as is my twin sister, Ginger. We turn 15 in October.

As with humans there are some advantages to ageing, such as a measure of respect from others in reverence to our vast knowledge and skills. There are also some disadvantages.

My sister and I both have arthritis in our joints. It takes a little longer to get up from a sleeping position, especially in winter. Our heated mats offer some relief on cold days. Unfortunately one of our heated mats stopped working recently and we had a tense few weeks before the staff realised this and purchased a replacement!

We also visit the V.E.T. (the staff spell out this word thinking we cannot spell) every three months for an injection which helps. Of course we find it onerous that we have to go in the car and we kick up a fuss. Why can’t the V.E.T. make house calls? The staff have also imposed a cruel diet on me. I have the option of a foul smelling wet dish or a barely palatable dry biscuit. Ginger has no such restrictions and

whenever I try a sample of her menu I get shooed away.

It really is too cruel, though I accept my lot and know the staff have the best intentions. They are only operating on the advice of the V.E.T. who said something about renal inefficiency. It may seem indelicate to mention the "water works" but I do so to out the issues of men’s health because the renal thing is apparently more prevalent in males.

As for weight loss, I am doing very well and look fitter than ever. My sister is ageing well too and though we may have gone grey, you’d never know it as we were always a beautiful silvery white. FRED

golden passionfruit

Karl says the Panama Gold variety is having a top-class season this winter and hundreds of large plump passionfruit are hanging on the vine. Instead of purple, the fruit is ready when it’s yellow and has fallen to the ground. Karl gave me a bag full of his fruit and I turned the pulp into a delicious Passionfruit Slice. Recipe is below. ED

Passionfruit Slice

Base

1 cup self raising flour

1 cup sugar

1 cup coconut

125g unsalted butter melted

Base Method

Mix ingredients together and flatten into a lined slice tin. Cook in moderate oven for approx 15 until lightly brown.

Topping

1 can condensed milk

Pulp of about 4 or 5 fresh passionfruit or a can of passionfruit pulp.

Topping Method

Pour over cooked base while warm and return to oven for 15 minutes.

When cool cut into slices with a clean hot knife

Karl Underwood tends to his passionfruit vine

KAURNA WETLANDS

is a 48-hectare hidden bushland haven of winding paths and boardwalks just across the way from Springbank Plaza Shopping Centre in Burton on Waterloo Corner Road.

With widespread treeplanting over the years, the wetlands area has been reinvigorated with a range of tree, shrub and groundcover species and developed into a variety of gentle water channels with a growing native flora and wildlife population.

The wetland includes the Tapa Wardlipari trail (‘tapa’ meaning trail and ‘wardlipari’ meaning ‘milky way’), a historically sacred area for the Kaurna people who found it to be an important resource of economic and spiritual wealth.

A short and easy 1km circuit will take you past shallow billabongs and native trees that now teem with birdlife. Up to 116 species of birds have been sighted and 21 of these are known to breed here.

The 15 minute stroll is both relaxing and educational and ideal for families who will see all manner of plants of significance to the Kaurna people. It is a mostly wheelfriendly trail meaning it can easily accommodate prams or wheelchairs.

If you’re after a bit of a run, you also have the option of the Kaurna Wetlands Loop, which is a 2.85km clay and gravel track around the wetlands that fitter folk can complete in about 20 minutes.

The impressive innovation of this wetland is that recycled wastewater from the wetlands is used to irrigate ovals and other park areas around Salisbury.

Please note that the lower ends of the walking loop may not be accessible after heavy rains. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed (max 2m leash) between 8 am and 6:30 pm. Toilet facilities can be found at the nearby shopping complex or community centre.

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BONES OF LIFE

“To succeed in life you need 3 things - a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone!”

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