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AUTUMN 10
Unley’s inspiring
young people
Johnstone Terrace upgrade
Where Business Meets Art
Gourmet Gala success

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YoUNG people Are The fUTUre of oUr coMMUNiTies
I have long been involved
with chess and am a great
supporter and coach of junior
players, so it was a pleasure
in December to provide and
present a Mayor’s cup for
Parkside Primary School’s
chess champions.
The winners were determined by a
tournament in which thirty students
participated. Stuart Nicholls was the
clear winner of the boy’s competition
for the third year running, and Zoe
Fisher the girl’s champion.
One of South Australia’s
best juniors, Stuart competed
in the Australian Junior Chess
Championships, finishing equal 8th in
the under twelves (U12 Tournament).
He has enrolled in the Australian Junior
Elite Training Squad (JETS) which
will conduct a chess training camp
in Sydney this July.
It is a pleasure to award these
Mayor’s chess cups each year - I
UNleY life is pUBlisheD QUArTerlY BY The ciTY of UNleY.
city of Unley
181 Unley Road
Unley SA 5061
PO Box 1
Unley SA 5061
Phone 8372 5111
Fax 8271 4886
congratulate Stuart and Zoe, and
commend the great organising of
teacher Nan Van Dissel.
I also recently presented a
number of awards on Australia
Day to outstanding members
of our community.
Timothy Braund is a very
motivated and passionate young person;
an inspiration to us all with his capacity
to assist vulnerable young people.
He was recognised in Unley with the
Australia Day Young Citizen Award, and
he also received the South Australian
Young Citizen of the Year Award.
Our young people are the future
of our communities, and Councils
need to continue finding ways to engage,
support, and educate them. By doing so
we are helping to shape the future that
will lie in their hands.
It is important for our young
people to have an understanding of the
role of local government in their lives.
This year I am offering a Mayoral
visit to all primary schools within the
City of Unley to help children understand
what local government does and how it
works. Schools are also welcome to visit
Council offices and facilities to observe
our organisation at work.
pobox1@unley.sa.gov.au
unley.sa.gov.au
Mayor Richard Thorne
with Stuart Nicholls and Zoe Fisher
Unley Council is leading our
community by applying some of the
latest science and technology to inform
innovative solutions for management and
maintenance of our resources. We are
committed to sustainable development
of our City through initiatives such as
the use of recycled water, stormwater
harvesting, solar energy and policies
to protect and preserve the heritage
in our built environment.
Mayor Richard Thorne
UNleY coMMUNiTY AcTiVelY helpiNG To sAVe sTreeT Trees
Four months after the City of Unley’s
innovative Adopt a Tree program was
launched, it has exceeded expectations
thanks to the community’s support.
By mid March, Unley had over
170 registered tree adopters, over
three times the program’s target of 50
adopters by the end of June.
The Council launched Adopt a
Tree on 28 October 2009, asking the
community to help save Unley’s 23 000
street trees from the effects of drought
and extreme heat. The program is
unique in Australia – no other program
involves such a strong partnership
between community and Council.
Adopt a Tree patron, Professor
Chris Daniels* said residents who
are protecting and caring for street
trees are actively doing their bit to
conserve habitat, reduce the City’s
contribution to climate change,
and ultimately making a better
place for us all to live.
For further information, or to
register as a tree adopter, please email
adoptatree@unley.sa.gov.au,
ph 8372 5111 or go to the Council’s website.
Unley Mayor Richard Thorne will present
a Mayoral Award to the three streets
with the highest proportion of trees
adopted by 30 June † . A separate Award of
Merit will recognise special effort by an
individual or a group of tree adopters.
* Chris Daniels is Professor of Urban Ecology
at the University of South Australia
† This date has changed - previously 29 April
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Perspective landscape
design of Johnstone Terrace
upgrade, looking South
to Hamilton Boulevard
A
Native tree plantings
A Some healthy existing
street trees will be retained.
29 new trees will be planted,
continuing the Showgrounds’
landscaping theme.
D B
sTreeT UpGrADe To coMpleMeNT
shoWGroUNDs eNTrANce
Johnstone Terrace in
Wayville will be transformed
this year in an upgrade to
match the high standard
of recent redevelopments
at Adelaide Showgrounds.
While the decision to reconstruct
Johnstone Terrace was partly driven by
the need to replace ageing assets such
as its footpaths and road surface, it was
also recognised as a great opportunity
to revamp this major entry to the
Adelaide Showgrounds.
Once completed, the street will
exemplify the City of Unley’s commitments
to incorporating environmentally
sustainable initiatives in its
infrastructure works where possible,
and to working with the community
to optimise project outcomes.
Key features of Johnstone Terrace’s
transformation (as pictured above)
include wider footpaths, shared use
paths for pedestrian and bicycle traffic,
undergrounding of power, new trees
and garden bed plantings.
footpaths and shared cycle path
B 3 130mm wide footpath on
the eastern side for pedestrians,
which can be extended to
5 800mm during show season
(utilising paved carparking space).
c 3 500mm wide shared
path on western side for
pedestrians and cyclists. The
path connects to Keswick
Shared Path via Rose Terrace.
The design incorporates innovative
Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD)
features including stormwater capture
and underground storage tanks. The
storage system will be linked into
the existing rainwater capture (from
the roof of the Goyder Pavilion) and
underground storage facility at
Adelaide Showgrounds. A combination
of water harvested from both sources
will then be purified through natural
bio filtration beds and pumped
through irrigation systems utilising
solar power.
The new system will provide
sufficient amounts of water to service
all street trees and plantings along Rose
Terrace and Johnstone Terrace, and
also to water trees in Greenhill Road’s
median strip between Anzac Highway
and Goodwood Road.
Throughout the design phase of
Johnstone Terrace’s upgrade, Council
has undertaken extensive consultation
with the Royal Adelaide Showgrounds,
residents and local businesses. Council
considered comments received via the
consultation process, most of which
were favourable, prior to approving
the design for construction.
e
f
Bollards
D Assist parking
traffic and vehicles
entering driveways.
e Define the swale area.
c
swales
f With mass sedge
and grass plantings,
passively irrigated by
naturally filtered water
from road runoff.
Johnstone Terrace’s upgrade is
included in the Council’s Alternative
Water Supply Plan for Unley, which aims
to achieve a vision of water self-sufficiency
for the City’s reserves and open spaces.
The vision involves finding alternative
and sustainable sources of water, and
returning Unley’s parks to the same
standard as they were before water
restrictions were introduced in 2005.
Council has started to implement
a range of initiatives to realise its
vision, including securing recycled
water from the GAP scheme (please
see page 8), incorporating WSUD
methods in infrastructure projects,
and investigating stormwater harvest,
storage and recovery.
Stormwater filtration and storage
features for Johnstone Terrace’s
redevelopment were one of seven Unley
projects to secure 50% funding from the
Commonwealth Government’s Stormwater
Funding Initiative. The undergrounding
of power lines will be two thirds funded
by the Power Lines Environmental
Committee, with the remainder of the
cost being met by the Council.
Work on Johnstone Terrace will
begin after the 2010 Adelaide Royal Show.
UNLEYLIFE 03

UNleY’s iNspiriNG YoUNG people
Timothy Braund, Unley’s Young Citizen of the Year and South Australian Young Citizen of the Year
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Members of the Unley Youth Advisory Committee (uYAC)

On one level he is a fairly
typical teenager, with a love
of Monty Python, burgers,
pavlova, and PlayStation.
But Timothy Braund’s
involvement and experience
in youth affairs within the
community is inspiring to
teenagers and adults alike.
Passionate and dedicated to helping
young people in the community, the
Wayville teenager’s outstanding
contribution was recognised on Australia
Day when he received Unley’s Australia
Day Young Citizen of the Year Award.
Timothy is also South Australia’s
Young Citizen of the Year.
Personal experience of the
challenges faced by young people
who live with and support others with
mental health issues led Timothy on a
pathway dedicated to assisting others.
He is passionate about the need for
greater support for disenfranchised and
vulnerable parts of the community and
has worked extensively with the Mental
Illness Fellowship of South Australia to
de-stigmatise mental illness amongst
young people.
A strong advocate for young
people, Timothy uses his broadcasts on
Youth FM radio as a forum for raising
awareness and promoting new issues to
a young audience. He was also involved
in the 2009 Youth Parliament Program,
which provided an opportunity to
debate issues and formulate policy for
submission to the state government.
Timothy actively contributes to
improving local government’s planning
of youth services, as a member of the
Unley Youth Advisory Committee
(uYAC) and by participating in youth
initiatives across Adelaide.
Timothy says the benefits of
getting involved in the community
are substantial.
“Youth participation creates a more
inclusive and cohesive community that
empowers young people and allows
them the opportunity to contribute and
influence services that are important
to them. It promotes resilience and
encourages young people to make
connections and draw support from
the community”, he says.
National Youth Week 2010
As part of National Youth Week, the
City of Unley provided an opportunity
for 50 students to join 200 other young
people at ‘Get the Drift’. The event was
organised in partnership with the Adelaide
Festival Centre, several youth services
providers and five other Councils.
More Youth Week events will
be happening from 10 to 18 April.
For further details please go to
www.youthweek.com
Young Writers’ Groups
(12-16 and 17-25 year olds)
Unley’s young writers’ groups
enable young people of all writing
abilities, experience and genres to share
their writing, listen to the work of
others and be a part of a unique network
of enthusiastic young writers.
To find out more, please contact
Sascha Hutchinson on ph 8372 5161.
Unley Youth Advisory committee (uYAc)
Young people in Unley (aged 12-25)
are invited to join the Unley Youth
Advisory Committee (uYAC).
Members of the group get to:
• Identify important issues
for young people
• Plan and organise projects/ events
• Get some training and develop skills
• Receive SACE credits for
contributing to uYAC
• Promote a positive image of young
people in our community
• Encourage other young people to
participate in uYAC programs
• Meet other young people
and have FUN!
The uYAC meets on the first Wednesday
of each month. To find out more,
please contact Sandra Robinson, Youth
Development Officer, ph 8372 5114, or
email srobinson@unley.sa.gov.au
sponsorship and grants for youth
Young people can apply for Council
funding through the following two
programs:
• The Youth Sponsorship Scheme assists
young people who have excelled in a
sport, cultural or recreational activity,
and have been chosen to represent at
State or higher level competitions.
• The Small Sponsorship and Donations
Scheme assists with projects,
programs or activities which benefit
the community.
For further information please
go to the Council website.
When it hits the fan
This card provides young people
with information on a range of
services available to them, in a
handy pocket-sized document. It
helps to raise awareness among
young people of what support
they can receive when times
get tough. The card is available
through schools, Council offices and
libraries, and can be downloaded
from the Council website.
UNLEYLIFE 05

06
John (left) and Randal Tomich
ADelAiDe hills WiNerY esTABlisheD oN KiNG WilliAM roAD
It’s unusual to discover an
award-winning winemaker
in the heart of a city
suburb but, for seven
years now, Tomich Wines
has been proud to call
their King William Road
establishment home.
With a 320-acre vineyard in the
Adelaide Hills, the winery’s Unley office
oversees administration and provides
the opportunity for wine tasting and
The City of Unley is calling
on local businesses to
register so they can vote and
participate in this year’s
Local Government Elections.
Where business ratepayers were
automatically on the Council Voters’
Roll for the Local Government Elections
in 2006, this is now no longer the case
Unley Business and economic
Development committee
Phone 8372 5431
www.unley.sa.gov.au
structured wine education classes in
its recently refurbished tasting room.
The garden surrounding the
refurbished early 20th century villa
is fittingly planted in mature vines,
presenting a selection of grape
varieties grown in Tomich Wines’
Woodside vineyard.
Well established within the Unley
business community, the winery often
collaborates with local restaurants
and retailers to cater for and organise
exclusive events, store openings and
wine tastings. Tomich Wines was a
sponsor of the Unley Gourmet Gala
in 2009 and 2010.
Visitors are welcome -
individuals, organisations and
as, from January 1 this year, only
people on the House of Assembly Roll
are automatically registered to vote in
the Local Government Elections 2010.
However, business property
owners and tenants can easily register
to have their say at the November
election. It is as simple as filling out
an application form to get your name
on the Council Voters’ Roll.
The closing date for
applications to the Council Voters’
Roll is Friday 13 August 2010.
Unley road
Association
Phone 0418 845 761
www.unleyroad.com.au
businesses are invited in to sample
Tomich Wines’ renowned cool climate
wines, or to book wine education
classes. Their tasting room is open
weekdays (9am-6pm) and weekends.
Works by local artists will also be on
display in the tasting room.
“We pride ourselves on offering a
warm welcome and unique experience
that, unusually, is on the city’s
doorstep. We’re always delighted to
host tasting sessions or education
evenings for people interested in
wine and the art of winemaking”
says Randal Tomich who along
with John and Sam Tomich is at
the helm of this third generation
family business.
BUsiNesses UrGeD To reGisTer for VoTiNG iN coUNcil elecTioNs
Council will distribute
information and application
forms to the Main Street Trader
Associations to disseminate via
their networks. Information and
application forms can also be
obtained from the City of Unley
Customer Service Centre,
181 Unley Road, or by
telephoning 8372 5111.
For other key dates relating
to Local Government Elections
2010 please see page 12.
Goodwood central Traders
and services Association
Phone 8556 4883
www.goodwoodalive.com.au

GoUrMeT GAlA’s GreAT resUlT
This year’s Unley Gourmet Gala
was given the thumbs up by
attendees and traders who
responded to an independent
evaluation survey.
Visitors spent more and stayed longer at
the event in 2010, contributing almost
$650 000 in revenue to the local economy,
40% more than last year.
Approximately 90 Unley businesses
were directly involved through
sponsorship, food and wine stalls,
retailing after hours, or participating
in the event’s fashion parades, cooking
demonstrations or art workshops.
According to the survey, 80% of
King William Road traders support the
event and almost half thought it was
better than previous years.
Where BUsiNess MeeTs ArT
Local shops, cafes and
restaurants are transforming
into cultural canvases as part
of Unley Council’s Where
Business Meets Art program.
Now in its third year, the successful
program connects local businesses
with artists, including visual artists,
performers, dancers, writers and
musicians, to showcase their original
work. So far, more than 80 businesses
and 100 artists have participated.
The initiative is a “win-win”
situation for artists, businesses and
the community. It enables locals and
visitors to experience art in an informal
context - for example while enjoying
a coffee or shopping.
Where Business Meets Art has
run during the last two annual South
Australian Living Artists’ festivals
(SALA), and in the 2009 Feast! festival.
It was also incorporated into the
Council’s Unley Gourmet Gala event.
Council is continuing to work
closely with interested businesses in
Unley to build the program and to
King William road
Traders Association
Phone 0418 891 901
www.kingwilliamroad.com.au
The City of Unley’s Business and
Economic Development Manager,
Matt Grant said the Unley Gourmet
Gala provides economic stimulation
by generating revenue and attracting
visitors to Unley, and it is a popular
community event.
Kelly Male of Victoria Flowers of Hyde Park (left), with artist, Judith Klavins
help artists and businesses develop
sustainable relationships.
As part of a holistic approach
to connect artists with businesses, a
two-day workshop in August will be
available to artists to help them develop
their business skills. Artists will be able
to learn about marketing, sponsorship
and business plans. The workshop will
fullarton road south
Traders Association
Phone 8338 2444
www.goroad.com.au
hyde park boutique
best dressed for TDU
Fashion house Liza Emanuele went all
out for this year’s Santos Tour Down
Under, earning the Santos Best Dressed
Town award for Commercial Property.
The boutique scored top points
for its display of mannequins depicting
Lance Armstrong, TDU hostesses and
models dressed in national flags, and
original artwork by Liza. Re-used flags
and bicycle wheels earned points for
incorporating environmental initiatives.
Liza said that her team was
chuffed to win the award.
“We wanted to create a fashioninspired
tribute to Lance Armstrong. The
display received a really positive reaction
from many people supporting our “SA
loves Lance” window”, said Liza.
be provided in conjunction with the
Australian Business Arts Foundation.
Unley’s successful Where
Business Meets Art program will
next run during this year’s SALA
Festival (30 July – 22 August).
For further information please contact
Matthew Ives at the City of Unley on
ph 8372 5134 or email mives@unley.sa.gov.au
Glen osmond road
precinct Association
Phone 0418 845 761
www.goroad.com.au
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08
BUlleTiN BoArD
Signing the GAP agreement (left to right) Minister for the River Murray
and Minister for Water Security, the Honourable Karlene Maywald,
Unley Mayor Richard Thorne and SA Water Chief Operating Officer, John Ringham
sUsTAiNABle WATer
soUrce locKeD iN
for UNleY’s pArKs
AND reserVes
The City of Unley has secured a
sustainable source of irrigation water
by signing a supply agreement with the
State Government to source recycled
water from the Glenelg to Adelaide Park
Lands Recycled Water Project (GAP).
The long-term agreement will
provide Unley Council with 50 million
litres of high quality recycled water to
irrigate Goodwood and Unley ovals,
Forestville Reserve, Orphanage Park
and several smaller local parks.
Construction of a new pipeline to
tap into the GAP system will take place
this year. It is hoped that the water will
be available for use next summer.
The GAP agreement is one
element of the Council’s overall water
sustainability strategy which aims to
achieve water self-sufficiency for the
City’s reserves and open spaces by
finding alternative and sustainable
sources of water.
NeW coMMUNiTY
sUsTAiNABiliTY
ADVisorY GroUp
A new Advisory Group will contribute
towards enhancing the environmental
sustainability performance of the
City of Unley and improving the
sustainability of the local community.
The Community Sustainability
Advisory Group, which met for the first
time last month, consists of Elected
Members, resident representatives,
community group representatives
and Council staff members.
Community groups represented
include Fern Avenue Community
Garden, Sustainable Communities
Unley and Clarence Park Food Co-op.
The Advisory Group will provide a
forum for community participation and
input into the Council’s environment
strategy and related projects. It
will also play an important role in
two-way communication between
the community and Council over
sustainability and environmental issues.
For more information about
the new Advisory Group, or to view
the meeting notes, please go to the
Council website.
NeW AUsTrAliAN ciTiZeNs
48 Unley residents became citizens
on Australia Day. Unley Mayor Richard
Thorne officiated the ceremony and
welcomed the new citizens who came
to Australia from many countries.
Cyclist commuting through Unley
NeW liNeAr pArK
To proViDe roUTe
BeTWeeN ciTY AND
GleNelG
Unley Council has joined forces with
the State Government and four other
councils to develop an Adelaide to
Glenelg shared-use pathway.
Once complete, Tramway Park
will be a 9.8 kilometre linear park
along the tram corridor, offering a
route for cyclists and pedestrians
which is safer, easier to navigate,
and provides a greener and more
pleasant cycling and walking
environment. It will link to adjoining
paths, tram stops and local destinations.
The Tramway Park concept was
coordinated and prepared by Planning
SA, with each council undertaking work
in its area.
Unley’s section of Tramway Park
is 3.5 kilometres from Greenhill Road
to South Road. Construction, due for
completion by the end of June this
year, includes laying new surface, line
markings and signage, and new or
upgraded lighting.
DoG Microchip AMNesTY
On Sunday 18 April, dogs can be
microchipped at a reduced rate of $25.
Micro-chipping is the most effective
form of permanent dog identification.
To be held at the Village Green.
Bookings are essential, ph 8372 5111.

Australia Day Award recipients with Mayor
Richard Thorne (left to right) Mary Morris,
Timothy Braund and David Corkindale
TANK reBATe eNDs
As NeW WATer
iNiTiATiVes coMe
To The fore
The City of Unley’s innovative rainwater
tank rebate scheme came to an end on
16 March, after a highly successful yearlong
campaign resulting in 380 residents
benefiting from the scheme.
The one-year pilot was launched
in March 2009 to assist residents,
community groups and businesses
in the Unley Council area to be less
dependent on mains water, including
water used for their gardens.
The scheme was successful in
terms of its uptake and contribution
to promoting a greater awareness
of environmental issues among
the community.
Council decided in January to end
the scheme after considering it within
the context of a significant commitment
to a broader plan for managing the
City’s water resources. The plan involves
the watering of parks, reserves and
street trees, and stormwater harvesting.
e-WAsTe recYcliNG serVice
E-waste can now be disposed of cheaply,
with two-thirds of the cost subsidised.
E-Waste is any item that has an
electrical cord or battery such as
a computer or television.
AWArDs recoGNise
oUTsTANDiNG UNleY
iNDiViDUAls
Outstanding individuals and groups in
the community were recently presented
with Australia Day Awards by Unley
Mayor Richard Thorne.
The Australia Day Citizen Award
was presented to Mary Morris, who
established the Unley Gardeners’ Plant
Rescue group six years ago. The group
has saved many plants and raised
$21 000 for charities.
Timothy Braund received Unley’s
Australia Day Young Citizen Award.
Please see page 5 for information
about Timothy and his involvement
in youth initiatives.
David Corkindale represented
Unley Concert Band in receiving the
award for Australia Day Community
Event of the Year. The band played at
the dawn service in Villiers Bretonneux
in the Somme, France on ANZAC Day
in April 2009.
Australia Day Achievement
Awards were presented to:
David Butler, for service to the
community through volunteering,
Dr Kevin Cameron, for organising
the Unley Concert Band to play
in France on Anzac Day,
Matthew Kerin, for service to
sports through the Goodwood
Saints Football Club,
Theo Mallios, for service to the Greek
Pensioners and Aged Society of South
Australia/Northern Territory,
Nicola Massy-Westropp,
for service to the community
as an animal rescue volunteer, and
John Frederick Schwerdt,
for service to the community
through volunteering.
MUrAl coMpleTes
pArK UpGrADe
Artwork on Everard Park’s new toilet
building represents a dream-like world
depicted in stories, with children and
local fauna. It was created by Carclew
Youth Arts and two young artists.
Unley Swimming Centre is
enjoying an excellent season
with high patronage.
Twelve extra swim school
classes and a new aquarobics class
have been introduced to cope with
demand, and the Centre is trialling
cross-training fitness classes utilizing
the pool and equipment recently
installed at Forestville Reserve.
The Centre’s annual Splash Party
in February was again a great
success. Over 600 people came
along to participate in the action
with live music, face painting, a
bouncy castle and water games.
The 24 hour Megaswim saw
270 swimmers involved in a team
relay, raising $50 000 for MS
Australia (Multiple Sclerosis).
This season the Centre will
remain open until 20 June.
for more information
please go to the
council website at
unley.sa.gov.au
or phone 8372 5111
UNLEYLIFE 09

10
GoUrMeT GAlA AGAiN
A sUccess for UNleY
Gourmet food and fine wine blended superbly with world
class cycling again at this year’s Unley Gourmet Gala.
Approximately 17 200 people enjoyed some
of South Australia’s finest local food and
wine, fashion, music and entertainment
on the eve of the Stage 3 Start of the
Santos Tour Down Under 2010.
An earlier start to the event saw
many families arriving from 6pm
to enjoy Ticklish Allsorts, street
performers, family oriented cooking
demonstrations, and participate in
an outdoor art workshop.
Over 30 street stalls offered a
variety of delicious locally produced
fare, while live music, fashion parades,
cooking demonstrations and impressive
bike stunts kept the crowd entertained
throughout the evening.
The cooking stage was a highlight,
where celebrity chef Gabriel Gaté, and
Santos Tour Down Under Race Director,
Mike Turtur went head to head in a
pizza cook-off. Andy Parisi took the title
for making the best pizza, judged by
special guest and cyclist, Patrick Jonker.
Black Forest Primary School
children Emma and Amy McMahon
assisted Gabriel Gaté to make Crepes
with Raspberries and Cream, and
Gabriel returned later in the evening
to serve up a fabulous prawn dish for
more sophisticated palates.
Unley Gourmet Gala 2010 was
provided by the City of Unley and
supported by local businesses including
Miele Australia Pty Ltd, King William
Road Traders’ Association, Tomich
Wines, Duke Group of Companies,
Darriwill Farm, Hahn Super Dry – Lion
Nathan, Tanya Powell Model Agency,
Enve Hair + Makeup, and Wavals.
spicy prawns with
Mango and pasta (serves 4)
– 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
– 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
– 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
– 1/2 brown onion, finely chopped
– 1 tsp mustard seeds
– 1 tsp fennel seeds
– ½ small red chilli, finely sliced
– 1 tsp ground turmeric
– 2 tsp ground cumin
– 1 tsp ground coriander
– 2 cups Italian-style tomato sauce
– 1 cup shelled peas
– 400 g long pasta
– 20 large green prawns,
shelled and de-veined
– salt and freshly ground black pepper
– 1 mango, peeled and diced
– about 4 tbsp finely sliced
coriander leaves
– juice of ½ lime
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a wok. Add
ginger, garlic and onion, and cook on
medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Add
mustard, fennel seeds and sliced chilli,
and stir for 30 seconds.
Add ground turmeric, cumin and
coriander, stir well for 20 seconds. Add
tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta until al
dente then drain it and toss with the
remaining olive oil.
Add the prawns and peas to the spicy
sauce, stir gently, bring to a simmer
and cook for 2-3 minutes until the
prawns are just done. Season with a
little salt and pepper.
Add diced mango, coriander leaves
and lime juice and stir gently. Serve
the prawns on a bed of pasta.
Bon appétit!
recipe by Gabriel Gaté

eXploriNG The VAlUe
of oUr olD hoUses
Cutting edge research by Unley
Council will inform a model for
measuring the resource value
of existing old houses.
The hypothesis of the study is that it is
better to retain, renovate and extend an
existing old house than it is to demolish
and construct a new one.
The study incorporates an assessment
of the environmental impact of demolishing
old houses, including the effects on both
the natural environment (energy and
resources) and the built environment
with relation to heritage issues.
Unley’s study investigates the life-cycle
energy in an old house - both embodied
and operational - and will provide a
model for placing value on its energy.
The concept of embodied energy
is not new, it is the energy required
by all activities associated with the
construction of the house including
production of its materials. Demolishing
WoMeN iN locAl
GoVerNMeNT
A national campaign
promoting 2010 as the Year of
Women in Local Government is
strongly supported by the City
of Unley, where women play
critical roles in the delivery
of services and programs.
Women are employed in all areas of
Unley Council’s business from making
policy and setting strategic direction,
to managing finances, providing
community services and facilities,
managing traffic, and maintaining the
City’s trees and open spaces.
Over half (55 per cent) of Council’s
employees are women. Additionally, half
of its senior managers are female - an
impressive proportion compared to the State
local government average of 16 per cent.
City of Unley Chief Executive
Officer Ray Pincombe said that while
Renovator’s dream or demolition job? Unley Life will follow the fate of this old house.
an old house loses the embodied energy
incorporated in that house.
Operational energy is used in running
the house, for example heating and cooling,
water heating, lighting and appliances.
Part of the study also investigates design
and construction methods for creating more
sustainable extensions to existing buildings.
158 women are employed by the City of Unley
all appointments and promotions must
be based on merit, merit relies on a level
playing field for all candidates.
“Our aim is to level the playing field
by identifying and removing barriers
faced by women. For example, the City
of Unley provides access to a range of
flexible working arrangements to support
employees who face the dual challenge
of caring for dependent family members
in addition to their paid work”, said
Mr Pincombe.
Results of the research will be used by
Council to assist in developing policies
and guidelines relating to the adaptation
and design of buildings.
The findings will be shared with
the Unley community to assist property
owners in making informed decisions
about future options for their property.
Mr Pincombe, who is also Chair
of the National Steering Committee for
the 2010 Women in Local Government,
said that within the national context of
an ageing workforce, increasing skills
shortages and labour market pressures,
female participation at all levels of the
business is increasingly important.
Further information about 2010 Year
of Women in Local Government is available
on Local Government Managers
Australia’s website www.lgma.org.au
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The City of Unley is committed to involving its community in many decisions that affect
the lives of people who live, work and do business here. We recognise that effective
community participation in decision making leads to increased public confidence in
the Council and promotes continuing partnerships with local communities.
hAVe YoUr sAY iN locAl GoVerNMeNT REGISTER TO VOTE IN ELECTIONS 2010
Local government elections provide an important
opportunity for the community to have their
say – by voting to select the Elected Members
(councillors and Mayor) who will make
decisions that affect their lives.
From 2010, certain groups of people,
who are not on the House of Assembly Roll,
will need to register to apply for eligibility
to vote. The groups include:
• Absentee property owners
(living outside the Council area)
• Property co-owners who are not
on the House of Assembly Roll
(eg. not an Australian citizen)
lATesT resUlTs
froM coMMUNiTY
oN-liNe pANel
The Community On-line Panel continues
to be a valuable source of information. In
a recent survey, respondents were asked
their views on the following topics:
rainwater tanks
Results indicated that the Council’s pilot
Rainwater Tank Rebate scheme had been
successful, and was quite innovative in its
approach to encourage community
environmental action.
More importantly, the results highlighted
that the scheme was seen more as a bonus
rather than a key influencer for the majority of
those purchasing a rainwater tank.
These results helped Council to review
the pilot scheme and make a decision to
continue it until mid March 2010.
• Unley residents who do not own property
and are not on the House of Assembly Roll
(eg. not an Australian citizen)
• Businesses that own property or pay rates
• Business tenants of commercial property
Key dates for local Government
elections 2010
friday 13 August
Close of Rolls – deadline for all prospective
electors to be enrolled on the Council Voters’ Roll.
Tuesday 7 september
Nominations open for candidacy
in Local Government Elections.
NeW coMMUNiTY ADVisorY GroUp
To focUs oN sUsTAiNABiliTY
Council has established a new Community Sustainability Advisory
Group to contribute towards enhancing the environmental sustainability
performance of the City of Unley and improving the sustainability of the
local community. Please see page 8 for further details.
economic development
Council posed a list of questions to get an
indication of knowledge, expectations and
general opinion on the value and importance
of economic development in the City. Results
indicated that:
• approximately half of respondents expect
Council to play an important role in
economic development and stimulating
economic growth in the City, and
• there is a reasonably high awareness of
Main Street Trader Associations and their
role in working with Council.
These results will assist Council in
developing its Economic Development
Strategy that will provide visionary
direction with key actions and targets
for economic development in Unley.
Tuesday 21 september
Nominations close for candidacy in Local
Government Elections.
Monday 25 to friday 29 october
Mailout of ballot packs (voting papers).
friday 12 November
Close of voting.
For more information about Local Government
Elections 2010, please go to the Council’s
website. Application forms to apply for
registration as a voter are available from
the Council’s Customer Service Centre at
181 Unley Road, or by telephoning 8372 5111.
JoiN UNleY’s
coMMUNiTY
oN-liNe pANel!
Registered panelists have their say
by completing on-line surveys in
their own home (or place of work).
They provide their views on a range
of issues relating to Council plans,
services and activities. Participation
in the panel is anonymous and
individual feedback is not identified.
Are you interested in becoming a
member of the Council’s community
on-line panel? To register, please
go to the Council’s website and
look under have Your say.

UNleY MUseUM
Fine china teacups and ornate silver tea services are a far cry from the tea bag
plunged into a chunky mug that we often use today.
JUsT MY cUp of TeA
Did you know that it was once quite acceptable to drink
tea out of your saucer, or that the proper way to decline
another cup of tea was to position your spoon correctly?
Discover the history of afternoon tea and the
complexities of afternoon tea etiquette in a new
exhibition at the Unley Museum.
Just My Cup of Tea presents a delightful display
about the traditions of afternoon tea and the history
of tea drinking. It tells the story of how afternoon tea
began and why we drink tea.
Find out the proper way to brew a cup of tea, what
was appropriate dress for the occasion and enjoy some
afternoon tea recollections. There are elegant teapots,
gorgeous tea cups and dainty doyleys among a collection
of both exquisite and ordinary tea things, sourced from
the Unley community.
Unley Museum is a dynamic
and vibrant local history
museum. It is rich in stories,
information and fun, where
you are welcome to:
• View the regularly
changing exhibitions
• Have fun with
hands-on activities
• Put on your own
display in the
Community Gallery
• Search the collection
of photographs, objects
and documents that
reveal Unley’s past
• Take historic bus tours
or guided walks
• Enquire about school
education programs
and research materials
Just My cup of Tea
This temporary exhibition
is due to open on 2 May
and finish on 4 August.
Dig in, Don’t Wait
Find out what, when and how
we eat in this delicious exhibition
about the history of meals.
Unley Now and Then
A permanent display
tracing Unley’s history.
Women at Work
An exhibition featuring stories
of women in Unley, their lives,
and their contributions.
Unley Museum
Mon to Wed 10am - 4pm
Sun 1.30 - 4.30pm
80 Edmund Avenue Unley
Phone 8372 5117
Free entry
Blast off on adventures of fairies or dragons.
Explore the story tree. Giggle and play amongst
the funky fungi. Clap and sing to your favourite
rhyme. Squeal with delight as stories are
shared. Imagine, discover and learn.
Unley Libraries provides a multitude of activities
for children.
Join us for Babytime with your baby or toddler. Specifically
for ages 0-2 years, the program incorporates songs,
fingerplays and rhymes aimed at introducing your child
to the wonderful world of words.
As they grow, children progress into Storytime for stories
and crafts that stimulate the imagination. With our learningto-read
resources, children are given access to tools for
learning to read themselves.
More independent school-age learners can frequent
the Libraries as often as they like with school holiday
programs, and our print and multimedia resources to
assist with homework.
Our children’s services are not confined to the Libraries’
buildings, with a range of external services available to
local schools and kindergartens.
Our young adult collection comprises an array of resources
to tantalise our teens - DVDs, graphic novels, magazines,
fiction and non-fiction.
The Libraries’ youth program includes two Young Writers’
groups and a variety of activities that complement the
interests and needs of tomorrow’s adults.
And it doesn’t end there. Adulthood opens the doors
to the rest of the Libraries resources and services.
We are your life long learning companion.
We are your libraries.
Unley
library
181 Unley Rd,
Unley
Ph 8372 5100
Goodwood
library
101 Goodwood Rd,
Goodwood
Ph 8372 5166
fullarton
library
411 Fullarton Rd,
Fullarton
Ph 8372 5167
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A down to earth community
centre offering programs
and activities for people of
all ages and stages. We
embrace many cultures
and love to celebrate our
diverse community. Clarence
Park Community Centre
offers childcare and is a
hub for young families
with various activities
provided. Community
markets and cooperatives
offer fresh, seasonal and
organic food. The centre
strives to nurture and
support environmentally
sustainable initiatives
within our community.
• Children’s activities
and playgroup
• Licensed childcare
• TOYS – utilise your
handyman skills
as a volunteer
woodworker
• Garden demonstrating
biodiversity
and sustainability
• Food co-op and monthly
village market
• Venue hire offering halls
and meeting rooms
• Programs and events
for all ages
72-74 East Ave
Black Forest
Ph: 8293 8166
Office hours
Monday to Thursday
9am-3pm
friday
9am-12pm
A special place to
meet and make new
friends. Stretch your
body and mind,
choose from various
arts and crafts,
languages and games.
Our art gallery
encourages creativity.
Turn pottery in our
historic stables. Enjoy
monthly markets in our
glorious park. Hire a
venue for your special
occasion or event or
use the wonderful
grounds that surround
the centre.
• Hughes Gallery
• Venue hire offering
a choice of halls
and meeting rooms
• Health and
fitness classes
• Children’s activities
• Art and craft groups
and classes
• Monthly plant
and craft market
• Fullarton Senior
Citizens’ Club
• Fullarton Park Library
(a branch of Unley
Libraries)
411 Fullarton Road
Fullarton
Ph: 8372 5180
Office hours
Monday to friday
8.30am-5pm
A vibrant community
centre where we
embrace diversity.
People from all cultures
are welcome, many
languages are spoken
and different age groups
mix together. While some
ride bikes, throw balls,
tumble on mats or move
to music, others meditate
or gather to chat, share
and support each other.
At Goodwood Community
Centre we learn and grow
together while sharing
our skills, knowledge
and experiences.
• Multicultural
celebrations
• Children’s activities,
playgroup, toy library
• Active programs for all
ages and abilities
• Greek and Filipino
Home and Community
Care Program
• Community
information sessions
• Venue hire including hall
and meeting rooms
32-34 Rosa Street,
Goodwood
Ph: 8272 7148
Office hours
Monday to friday
9am-4pm
A place to make
connections with your
community, have a chat
and share a laugh together.
Unley Citizens’ Centre is
relaxed and friendly, and
provides many opportunities
to become involved. Some
programs keep you moving,
others stretch your body,
mind and soul. Enjoy a
nourishing meal with
friends. Come along to
classes where you can
expand your mind, enhance
your memory and learn in
a caring environment.
Relax and be entertained.
• Circuit Meal Service
– low cost lunches,
morning and
afternoon teas
• Monthly concerts
and movies
• Fitness for over 50s
and low mobility
• Social gatherings
and activities
• Art and craft programs
• Health support
and services
• Community information
sessions
• Regular and special events
• Venue hire including halls
& meeting rooms
18 Arthur Street
Unley
Ph: 8372 5128
Office hours
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and friday
8.30am-4.30pm

DiArY DATes
APRIL
Youth Week - live it now!
10 -18 Apr
Various activities.
contact Unley libraries
for details.
sunday concert
Sun 11 Apr, 2 - 3pm
Entertainment by
The Showtime Singers.
Gold coin donation
includes afternoon tea.
Unley citizens’ centre
fullarton park plant
and craft Market
Sat 24 Apr, 8am - 1pm
(4th Sat of each month)
fullarton park centre
classic Movie:
singing in the rain (1952)
Thu 29 Apr, 1pm
Starring Gene Kelly,
Debbie Reynolds and
Donald O’Connor.
Unley citizens’ centre
MAY
sunday concert
Sun 2 May, 2 - 3pm
Entertainment by
Second Wind Ensemble.
Gold coin donation
includes afternoon tea.
Unley citizens’ centre
Biggest Morning Tea
Tue 18 May, 10 - 11am
Donation for a great cause.
Unley citizens’ centre
Talking Treasures
Sun 23 May, 2 - 3.30pm
Bring a treasure and talk
to an antiques valuer about
its age, function and value.
Booking essential
Unley Museum
Baby Market –
clothes and equipment
Sun 23 May, 9am – 1pm
clarence park
community centre
classic Movie:
irma la Douche (1963)
Mon 24 May, 1pm
Starring Jack Lemman
and Shirley MacLaine.
Unley citizens’ centre
community Women’s Bazaar
Sun 30 May, 11am - 3pm
Share a day with the
Ahmadiyya Muslim Women.
clarence park
community centre
Unley’s suburban sights
Sun 30 May, 1.30 - 2.45pm
Learn about the plane on
Unley Oval and the elephant
at the pub in this bus tour.
Booking essential
Unley Museum
JUNE
sunday concert
Sun 6 Jun, 2 - 3pm
Entertainment by
The End Brothers.
Gold coin donation
includes afternoon tea.
Unley citizens’ centre
healthy eating
pre-school storytime
Tue 15 and Thu 17 Jun,
10.30 - 11.30am
Suitable for 2-5 year olds.
Please contact the Unley
Library for bookings.
Unley Town hall
healthy soup
Tue 15 to Fri 18 Jun,
10am - 4pm
Call in for a FREE cup of
healthy soup as part of the
Unley Measures Up campaign.
Goodwood community centre
Movie: Mama Mia (2009)
Mon 28 Jun, 1pm
Starring Meryl Streep
and Pierce Brosnan.
Unley citizens’ centre
JULY
sunday concert
Sun 4 Jul, 2 - 3pm
Entertainment by SA
Country Womens’ Choir.
Gold coin donation
includes afternoon tea.
Unley citizens’ centre
NAiDoc Week
4 - 11 Jul
Celebrating our
indigenous communities.
Unley libraries
christmas in July
Mon 12 Jul, 11.30am - 12.30pm
Bookings essential.
Unley citizens’ centre
classic Movie:
King and i (1956)
Mon 26 Jul, 1pm
Starring Deborah Kerr, Yul
Brynner and Rita Moreno.
Unley citizens’ centre
reGUlAr coMMUNiTY
AcTiViTies (WeeKlY/
forTNiGhTlY)
MONDAYS
playgroups
During school terms only.
From 10am
clarence park
community centre
9.15 - 10.45am
Goodwood community centre
Keep fit with rosalie
9.15 - 10.15am
Intermediate level.
$4.50 per lesson
rsl hall, 29 Arthur st, Unley
over 50’s Aquacise
11.30am - 12.15pm
$5 per lesson
A safe and fun way
to exercise for those
suffering with Arthritis.
state swim pool, Arthur st,
Unley, ph 8372 5423
seniors’ social club
12.30 – 3.30pm
Join in bias bowls
and canasta.
clarence park
community centre
Unley computer User Group
1st, 3rd and 5th Mon of
each month, 1.30 - 3.30pm
Informal group to ask
questions and assist
with computer problems.
Gold coin donation
Unley citizens’ centre
TUESDAYS
playgroup
9.15 - 10.45am
(during school terms only)
Goodwood community centre
clarence park licensed
childcare
Tue - Fri, 9am – 1pm
(during school terms only)
clarence park
community centre
heart foundation Walking
9.30am
Intermediate group.
Unley citizens’ centre
Knit n’ Natter
9.30 - 11.30am
Learn new skills and create
items to keep or give as gifts.
Unley citizens’ centre
hand Massage
10am - 12noon, fortnightly
Do you suffer with Arthritis?
Come and treat yourself
to a hand massage.
$4 per session
Unley citizens’ centre
Billiards
10am - 3pm
Have a friendly game
and meet new people.
Unley citizens’ centre
family history
10am - 4pm
Access to the Adelaide district
birth, death and marriage
certificate collection.
The Attic, Unley civic library
preschool storytime
10.30 – 11.15am
Stories and crafts for children
aged 2 - 5 yrs.
Unley civic library
english language classes
10.30am - 12.30pm (during
school terms only)
Develop your English skills
in a fun environment.
Goodwood library
china painting
and Decoupage
12.30 - 2.30pm
Learn new skills and
make new friends
at the same time.
Cost of materials
will be charged.
Unley citizens’ centre
healthy living for seniors
1.30pm, fortnightly
A social group with
guest speakers.
clarence park
community centre
WEDNESDAYS
Moving Madness
for preschoolers
9.30am
(during school terms only)
clarence park
community centre
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Yoga
9.30 - 10.30am
$5 per session
Unley citizens’ centre
let’s Dance
10am - 12noon
Do you love to dance, and
want to meet new people?
Unley citizens’ centre
Quilting
10am - 3pm
fullarton park centre
fitness class with Jan
11.30am - 12.3pm
$4 per session
Intermediate group, have
fun and feel fit, firm
and fabulous in weeks.
Unley citizens’ centre
community lunch
Wed 5 May, 2 Jun,
14 Jul, 12 - 2pm
Come along and
make new friends.
clarence park
community centre
craft and friendship Group
1pm
Share craft ideas and skills.
clarence park
community centre
THURSDAYS
podiatry
9am - 3pm (fortnightly)
Bookings essential
Unley citizens’ centre
flexible Mind, flexible Body
10 - 11am
$5 per session
Improve your flexibility
and coordination.
rsl hall, 29 Arthur st, Unley
Tai chi
10 - 11.30am
$5 per session
Beginners welcome.
Unley citizens’ centre
preschool storytime
10.30 - 11.15am
Stories and crafts for
children aged 2-5 yrs.
Goodwood library
Ahmadiyya Muslim Women
cooking class
Thu 15 Apr, 13 May, 10 Jun,
11.30am - 1.30pm
clarence park
community centre
conversation Group
1 - 2pm
Join our small informal group.
Unley citizens’ centre
Auction Bridge
1 - 4pm
Beginners welcome.
Unley citizens’ centre
family history
1 – 6.30pm
Access to the Adelaide district
birth, death and marriage
certificate collection.
The Attic, Unley civic library
FRIDAYS
GoodyGym
9.30 - 10.30am,
or 11am - 12 noon
(during school terms only)
Indoor activities for
your preschooler.
Goodwood community centre
insieme Group (together)
10.30am - 2pm
An Italian aged group
that meets weekly to
socialise, exercise and
enjoy a meal together.
Unley citizens’ centre
Babytime
10.30 and 11.30am
Songs, fingerplays and rhymes.
Suitable for 0 - 2 yrs.
Unley civic and Goodwood
libraries (alternate weeks)
Bolivia card Game
12.30 - 4pm
Beginners welcome.
Unley citizens’ centre
indoor Bias Bowls
1 - 2.30pm
Join our friendly,
non competitive group.
Unley citizens’ centre
SATURDAYS
GoodyGym
10 - 11am
(during school terms only)
Goodwood community centre
Village Market
10.30am - 12.30pm
Shop for organic food
at the market and the
Good Food Co-op.
clarence park
community centre
eXhiBiTioNs
Dig in, Don’t Wait
A delicious ongoing exhibition
about the history of meals.
Unley Museum
Just My cup of Tea
2 May - 4 August
The traditions of afternoon tea
and the history of tea drinking.
Unley Museum
school holiDAY
AcTiViTies
performance and crafts
at the libraries
April and July school holidays
Please contact Unley Libraries
for a full program
Unley libraries
Alice in Wonderland kids’
art workshop
Tue 6 Apr, 9.30 - 11.30am
Make your own special art
project! Bookings essential
clarence park
community centre
Mad hatters kids’
morning tea party
Mon 12 Apr, 10.30am - 12 noon
Materials supplied,
BYO drink and snack
Bookings essential
clarence park
community centre
Disco Down!
Tue 13 Apr, 2 - 4pm
Dance and play games.
Bookings essential
clarence park
community centre
let’s party with cool 4 Kids
Tue 13 Apr, 10 - 10.45am
Interactive musical show
for 1 to 8 year olds.
Bookings essential
Goodwood community centre
Kids’ Market
Wed 14 Apr, 10am - 12noon
Kids selling to kids.
clarence park
community centre
Queen of hearts
Kids’ cooking session
Thu 15 Apr, 9.30 - 10.30am
Kinder cooking lesson
with qualified chef –
jam tarts galore!
Bookings essential
clarence park
community centre
coUNcil AND
coMMiTTee
MeeTiNGs
All Council committee and
full Council meetings are
open for the public to attend
(excluding when items are
discussed in confidence).
Meeting agendas are available
prior to each meeting, from
the Council’s website.
full council Meetings
From 7pm in the Council
chamber
Tues 27 April
Mon 24 May
Mon 28 June
Unley civic centre
Development Assessment panel
From 7pm
Mon 12 April
Mon 10 May
Tues 15 June
Unley civic centre
road safety committee
From 5.30pm
Wed 14 April
Wed 12 May
Wed 9 June
Unley civic centre
city strategy and
policy committee
From 7pm
Mon 19 April
Mon 17 May
Mon 21 June
Unley civic centre
Business and economic
Development committee
From 6pm
Tues 20 April
Tues 18 May
Tues 22 June
Unley civic centre