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28 August 2025
Council deferred decision on Gumeracha Op Shop
At the 26 August meeting Council resolved to undertake a stakeholder engagement process regarding the Gumeracha Op Shop and report back to Council on the results in late October.
26 August 2025
Community Notice: Army training to take place in Woodside Main Street Saturday 30 August 12pm to 2pm
Army personnel will be patrolling Onkaparinga Valley Road, Woodside by foot, dressed in combat attire and carrying blank-loaded weapons.
25 August 2025
Farewell, Soy Sauce Fish!
From 1 September 2025, South Australia will officially say goodbye to the little soy sauce fish.
25 August 2025
Are you a textile based artist in the Hills looking for a studio space?
Makers studio spaces at Fabrik. 20% off studio hire for October & November 2025.
25 August 2025
View the candidates in the Council Supplementary Election
Ballot papers arriving after August 26. Voting open until September 22.
21 August 2025
Get involved in the FrogWatch SA spring census
Spring is nearly here, and that means more frog calls in our creeks, dams, and backyards. From 1–8 September, FrogWatch SA is running its spring census, and you can help.
21 August 2025
Can I collect firewood from Council roads or reserves?
During colder months, it can be tempting to collect fallen timber or dead trees from roadsides or Council reserves for firewood. However, this is not permitted and penalties do apply.
20 August 2025
Aldgate Primary School plants for National Tree Day at Cox Creek, Bridgewater
On Friday 1 August, Aldgate Primary School’s Year 5–6 students rolled up their sleeves for National Tree Day, continuing their long-term commitment to restoring Cox Creek in Bridgewater.
12 August 2025
Funds approved for structural works at the Old Onkaparinga Woollen Mill site
At a Special Council Meeting on 4 August 2025, we resolved to allocate over half a million dollars to carry out urgent ‘keep safe’ works on the culvert beneath the buildings at the Old Onkaparinga Woollen Mill.
28 July 2025
Community Grant applications open 1 September.
Community grants support local non-profit, sporting and community groups.
28 July 2025
Lobethal sculpture reflects spirit of reconciliation at Fabrik
A striking new public artwork has been installed at the entrance of Fabrik Arts + Heritage in Lobethal.
28 July 2025
SALA Festival transforms the Adelaide Hills this August
More than 30 venues across the region showcase works by local artists.
28 July 2025
Want to help shape your community? Candidate nominations now open until 7 August
Nominate as a candidate for the 2025 Supplementary Election. Nominations open 24 July. Information sessions on 23 and 24 July
Fantastic events, held right here in the Adelaide Hills
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Gumeracha Fifth Sunday Market
An artisan and handmade craft market in leafy surrounds
SALA at the Summit Adelaide Hills Connections Exhibition
A community exhibition from 4 August to 11 September featuring a diverse range of artists from across the region, showcasing artworks in various mediums reflecting connections to community, nature, environment and history of the Adelaide Hills.
Oakbank Market
Come along to this artisan, homemade and craft market, held on the second Saturday of the month
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28 August 2025
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for the Hills on Friday. ⚠️ Damaging winds are forecast, averaging 60–70 km/h with gusts up to 100 km/h on Friday morning. 💨 Peak gusts of up to 130 km/h
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28 August 2025
Reminder: 🐶🐱 Dog and cat registrations are due by this Sunday 31 August. Ensure your furry friends are safe and easily identified if they get lost. 🐾 Use the details from your renewal notice and register your pets online today
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28 August 2025
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28 August 2025
Community Connection 'drop-in and connect' at Stirling Library 👋🗨️🌳 Looking to connect more with your community? Whether you love a good chat or feel like you'd benefit from a bit more social interaction, here’s a great opportunity to explore what’s
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28 August 2025
What happens to your green waste after it’s collected? ♻️ Join a FREE 'Beyond the Kerbside Green Bin Tour' with us and KESAB, 📅 Next Thursday 4 September, 🕓 9:10am–2:45pm. Go behind the scenes of SA’s circular green waste system
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27 August 2025
Ballot papers for the Valleys and Ranges Ward supplementary election are arriving this week! 📮 Your chance to shape our community by voting for candidates that reflect your priorities. Read more and view the candidates on the Electoral Commission website
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26 August 2025
Hills Artists! 🎨 Are you looking for a creative space to make, share and connect? 🧵 Our Makers Studios at Fabrik Arts & Heritage (Lobethal Woollen Mill) are available for hire, and they’re offering a Spring Special: ✨ 20% off
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26 August 2025
We are very excited to host these upcoming Meet The Author events in conjunction with Matilda Bookshop! Have you booked your tickets to hear from these brilliant creative minds yet? 🎟️
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25 August 2025
Did you know? 🌳 Collecting firewood from Council roadsides and reserves isn’t allowed and penalties may apply for removing timber. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/3C6w50WJmyg Those fallen logs and branches are more than just wood 🐦🦔 they’re homes and food for
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25 August 2025
Splish, splash, let’s sing in the bath! It’s time for some Bathtime Karaoke 🛁🎤 (Save this to remind yourself later 💾) Warm up those pipes and put on a concert at bathtime - your baby won’t mind what you sound
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24 August 2025
Can you recycle old glasses, contacts or contact lens cases? ♻️ Yes you can, through Opticycle! 😎 Find your nearest drop-off here 👉 www.opticycle.com.au/locations For Hills residents, the two closest are: 📍 Mount Barker - Optical by National Pharmacies -
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23 August 2025
The Stirling Market is back tomorrow! 🛍️ Sunday 24 August, 🕓 10am – 4pm. 🎶 Enjoy live tunes from Weezy Listening and Joel Schroeder, 🥧🧁 while you browse delicious food, local wine, sweet treats, fresh flowers, plants, fashion, art and