I’m Rebekha Sharkie, your independent voice for Mayo.

I’ve lived here for decades – it’s where I raised my children and where my husband runs a small construction business. When I speak in Canberra, I speak as your neighbour.

I work every day to make sure Mayo’s voice is heard on the issues that matter most to our community.

Woodside Barracks Update

More than 200 people attended a recent community information session on the future of the Woodside Barracks, showing just how important this site is to our community.

The meeting gave locals the opportunity to hear directly from the Department of Defence and ask questions following the decision to sell the Barracks as part of the national Defence Estate divestment process.

While many people remain disappointed by the decision to sell the site, the focus is now shifting to what happens next and ensuring our community has a strong voice in shaping that future.

I am supporting the formation of a community working group to help identify future uses for the Barracks and ensure local knowledge and ideas are part of the process.

Community feedback to date has been clear. People want to see outcomes that benefit the wider community, conserve the environmental values of the site and respect its long connection with Woodside and the Adelaide Hills.

This is an opportunity to create something special that future generations can enjoy and benefit from.

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Today the magnificent Woodside CFS building mural by renowned artist Taylor-Jay was officially opened. The Woodside CFS began over 85 years ago back in 1940. It’s extraordinary to think at a time when so many of our young men were overseas in WWII that the folk of the town got together to create a firefighting crew. For generations the men and women of the Woodside CFS have run to danger to protect us all. It was this sentiment and history that Taylor-Jay has so beautifully created into public art for us all to share. LoveWoodsideSA Woodside Commerce Association woodsideadelaidehills SACFS (country fire service) ... See MoreSee Less

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What a fabulous project to preserve the history of our Woodside Barracks.Share Your Woodside Barracks Story

Our Extension History students are embarking on a semester-long research project exploring the history and significance of the Woodside Barracks and its impact on the Adelaide Hills community.

As part of their research, students are seeking to connect with community members who have a personal connection to the barracks. This could include:
• Former service personnel who trained at Woodside Barracks
• Families who relocated to the area due to military service
• Individuals or families connected to the barracks through immigration
• Anyone with memories, photographs, stories or experiences to share

Please contact Lily.Thomas661@schools.sa.edu.au to get involved.

#OakbankSchool #LocalHistory #WoodsideBarracks #AdelaideHills #CommunityConnections #HistoryInTheMaking
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5 days ago
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Magic day on Kangaroo Island celebrating the 190th Settlement Day, Citizenship Ceremony, Young Achiever of the Year Award to Joshua Gaton and the Mayor’s Recognition Award to Georgie Horjus who is currently in Glasgow competing in the Commonwealth Games. So many talented people on KI including Martina Douglas who sang our National Anthem and Bound for South Australia. 🇦🇺 kangarooislandcouncil thank you Mayor Michael Pengilly and Council for making me feel so welcome. ... See MoreSee Less

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