The Flinders Ranges Council

25/06/2026

𝗛𝟱 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝘂 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮

With the recent detection of H5 Bird Flu in South Australia, Council has been advised that ALL concerns should be reported via the PIRSA Avian Influenza website at https://pir.sa.gov.au/animal-management/animal-health/species/poultry/avian-influenza

Alternatively, contact the PIRSA regional office in Claire as follows:

Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Government of South Australia
Site: 70 Farrell Flat Road, Clare SA 5453
Postal: PO Box 1078, Clare, SA 5453.
T: 08 8842 6222 | pir.sa.gov.au

Avian influenza, or ‘bird flu’ is a strain of flu virus that can infect birds and humans.

22/06/2026

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Please note the following in relation to road closures and speed restrictions for the 44th Mindfull Aus Pichi Richi Marathon on this Sunday 28 June 2026.

Detours will be in place for local traffic.

**DO NOT TRAVEL ON CLOSED ROADS - PENALTIES APPLY**

18/06/2026

We hope all the Seniors have had a fantastic week and enjoy the bus trip to The Cradock Hotel today!

13/06/2026

Please note that due to the wet weather, the Hawker Waste Station will be closed Sunday, 14 June.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

12/06/2026

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻

Please note the following road closures and restrictions for the 44th Mindfull Aus Pichi Richi Marathon taking place on Sunday 28 June 2026.

***DO NOT TRAVEL ON CLOSED ROADS - PENALTIES WILL APPLY***

10/06/2026

Don't forget all the exciting adventures for Senior's coming up in the next week.
Book now!

05/06/2026

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 - 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀

A fantastic opportunity exists for a local club, organisation, business or individual to operate the swimming pool canteens.

This offer is available for the Quorn and Hawker Swimming Pools.

See below for more information with EOI's closing at 5.00pm on Monday, 6 July 2026.

Information is also available from https://www.frc.sa.gov.au/community/latest-news

05/06/2026

𝗛𝗮𝘄𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

The Hawker Waste Station will be open as per normal on Sunday 7 June 2026 (1.30pm - 4.30pm).

Due to the unplanned closure this week, the Station will be open on Wednesday 10 June 2026 from 9.00am - 11.00am.

04/06/2026

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 - 𝟭𝟰-𝟭𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Thanks to funding from the Department of Human Services, Office of Ageing Well, Council is proud to present a fully packed week for Seniors in the Council region from the 14 - 19 June.

Stay Active! Pimp Your Gopher! Bus Trip to Cradock! Arts and Crafts! Free Lunch! Bingo! And More!

Take a look at what's on offer and register for those that you need to and most of all...have fun!!