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2021 CDRC Election Results
The 2021 Local Government Elections for the Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) were held in August and the results are now out.
Northern Tanami
There were only two nominations for two positions, so no election necessary. These were Andrew Johnson and Cyril Tasman.
Southern Tanami
There were four nominations for four positions, all by returning councillors. These are Warren Williams, April Martin, Fred Williams and Jacob Spencer.
Anmatjere
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Still Time to Complete Census
It's not too late. There is still time to complete your Census.
Visit www.census.abs.gov.au for more information.
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Central Desert News August 2021
The August 2021 edition of the Central Desert News is out now! You can view it by opening the attachment below.
In this edition:
- CDRC Win Management Challenge
- Local Government Elections
- Community Safety Started in Nyirripi
- Opening of MacDonnell Building
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Rates and Charges Declaration
Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) gives notice in accordance to section 158 of the Local Government Act (2008) that the following rates and charges were declared to apply to the financial year ending 30 June 2022 at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Friday 30 May 2021. Rates Declaration for 2021-22 is available on our website at Rates Declaration 2021-22 or at our Council Offices in community as well as at 1 Bagot Street, Alice Springs.
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CDP Careers Expo
As part of its reengagement strategy with clients, Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) Community Development Program (CDP) was on the road to deliver its Careers Expo. Over 13 and 14 July, three teams crisscrossed the region with a single objective: to bring together job seekers and employers in the region.
The themes of this year’s event were:
- Continuing conversations with job seekers on the latest changes to mutual obligations by Government.
- Surveying job seekers to capture their input on CDP servicing.
- Providing a pop-up jobs expo space for employers in the region to exhibit jobs and services to clients.
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Recruitment Training in Communities
The Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) People and Culture Recruitment Team have been busy over April and May running recruitment training in communities. This was the first time the team had been to most communities so it was a great opportunity for them to get to know more of the staff.
The training was aligned to the Recruitment and Selection Standard Operating Procedure with an aim to increase the accuracy and compliance of recruitment paperwork received as well as compliance to the procedure, policy and Local Government Act requirements.
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CDP Jobseekers Gain Car Licence
In June 2021, the Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) Community Development Program (CDP) collaborated with DriveSafe to deliver remote licencing to jobseekers and residents in Yuelamu, Yuendumu, Laramba, Willowra and Anmatjere. Participants across these communities accessed theory classes and road safety education lessons towards their Learner and Provisional licences, and practical driving assessments.
A total of 137 people attended the training. 73 people gained their Learner licences, 12 obtained Provisional licences and 5 participants obtained full licences.
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Another Prime Mover Driver for CDRC
Cyril Kunoth (Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) Yuendumu Roads Team Leader) passed his Heavy Combination (HC) driver licence training on Wednesday 23 June. He can now drive the CDRC prime mover and trailer which is used to cart heavy machinery between sites.
This is usually a tough test which includes a theory part and a three hour practical test, including everything from controlling the truck to coupling/uncoupling the trailer and securing loads. He didn’t make it in his first attempt which shows just how tough it is, but he did pass his second attempt.
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Reconciliation Week
Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May until 3 June every year. These dates commemorate the 27 May 1967 referendum and the 3 June 1992 High Court Mabo decision. Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
To commemorate this Reconciliation Week, after four years after it came out, here is the ‘Uluru Statement from the Heart’ as spoken by Pat Anderson, Stan Grant, Adam Goodes, Ursula Yovich and Troy Cassar-Daley, with music by Midnight Oil.
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Library for Yuelamu Complete
The Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) Community Development Program (CDP) in Yuendumu designed and made bookshelves as part of the Drought Relief funding. The bookshelves are to be sent to other CDRC communities where they will be decorated and put into the Council offices as a small library.
Yuelamu have received theirs and the Yuelamu CDP have already decorated it. Expect to see the new library in the Yuelamu office soon.
Photo: The decorated bookshelf for the Yuelamu small library.