Regional Council of Goyder

Infobox Australian Place | type = lga
name = Regional Council of Goyder
state = sa


caption = Location of the Regional Council of Goyder
pop = 4,239 (2001 census) [Census 2001 AUS|id=LGA42110|name=Goyder (DC) (Local Government Area)|accessdate=2007-06-30]
density =
area = 6718.9
est = 1997
seat = Burra
mayor = Peter Mattey
region = Mid North

url = http://www.goyder.sa.gov.au
stategov = Stuart
fedgov = Grey
near-nw = Northern Areas Council
near-n = District Council of Peterborough
near-ne =
near-e = Outback Areas Community Development Trust
near-w = District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys
near-sw = Light Regional Council
near-s =
near-se = Mid Murray CouncilThe Regional Council of Goyder is a local government area located in the Mid North region of South Australia. The district is reliant on agriculture as a mainstay of its economy, with manufacturing and tourism also becoming prominent.

History

The region has a prominent history, as it encompasses the former District Councils of Burra Burra, which in 1851 had a reported population of 5,000 making it the 7th largest town in Australia and the largest inland settlement. Mining features prominently in the district's history, particularly the mining of copper.Citation
last = Regional Council of Goyder | title = Council | url = http://www.goyder.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=101
access-date = 2007-06-03 ]

The district was originally governed by four independent councils, the District Councils of Burra Burra (formerly the Corporation of the Town of Burra and the Burra District Council), Eudunda, Hallet and Robertstown, all of which were established around the same time in which the copper deposits were mined heavily.Citation
last = Planning SA | title = Development Plan for RC of Goyder | url = planning.sa.gov.au/edp/pdf/go.pdf
access-date = 2007-05-30 ]

The councils were amalgamated in 1997 to form the current council area.

Council logo

The council logo consists of four hills, symbolising the four former amalgamated district councils, and also depict the ranges in the area. The symbols represent various aspects of the area :
*Sheep - studs, wool and meat industry;
*Mining - buildings - Burra mining history;
*Wheat - cereal crops;
*Windmill - pastoral areas and engineering works in the area.

The line under the symbols represents Goyder's Line (of rainfall) which dissects the Council area. ]

Economy

In the past, the district was heavily reliant on mining industries as the integral part of its economy, but since the mines shut down many years ago, agriculture has become the prevailing industry.

Agriculture in the Goyder region is primarily associated with cereal crops, such as wheat and barley, as well as sheep grazing for merino wool. Dairy and beef cattle, piggeries, and chicken farms also play a minor part in the economic structure of the region.

More recently established industries include viticulture and locally grown and produced food products. Manufacturing interests are increasingly entering the area.Citation
last = Mount Gambier City Council | title = History | url = http://www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au/your_council.htm
access-date = 2007-05-30 ]

Tourism makes up a minor part of the economy, with the town of Burra still a major attraction, known for its mining history and rural lifestyle.

Localities

The largest town and council seat of the district is Burra, with a number of smaller towns and geographic localities in the district. The full list is:

Aberdeen, Apoinga, Australia Plain, Baldina, Baldry, Booborowie, Bower, Brady Creek, Braemar (Station), Bright, Brownlow, Buchanan, Bundey, Burra, Burra Eastern Districts, Burra North, Canowie, Canowie Belt, Collinsville, Copperhouse, Deep Creek, Dutton, Emu Downs (Hill), Eudunda, Farrell Flat, Franklyn, Frankton, Geranium Plains, Gum Creek, Hallelujah Hills, Hallet, Hampden, Hansborough, Hanson, Julia, Ketchowla, Koonoona, Kooringa, Leighton, Mallet (Reservoir), Mongolata, Mount Bryan, Neales, Neath Vale, Ngapala, North Booborwie, Pandappa, Peep Hill, Point Pass, Porter Lagoon, Robertstown, Rocky Plain, Steinfeld, Sutherlands, Terowie, Thistle Beds, Tracy, Ulooloo, Whyte-Yarcowie, Willalo, Worlds End, Worlds End Creek, Yarcowie and Yongala Vale. Citation
last = LGA of South Australia | title = RC of Goyder | url = http://www.lga.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=210
access-date = 2007-05-30 ]

Elected Members

Mayor: Peter Mattey

CEO: Stephen Kerrigan

Councillors:
*Bob Bradley
*Adrian Gill
*Warren Mosey
*Judy Partington
*Don Pfitzner
*Peter Reilly

References

External links

* [http://www.goyder.sa.gov.au Council website]
* [http://www.lga.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?c=4191 LGA of SA website]