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Community Groups Forum

Join us for the Community Groups Forum, a free event bringing together local community groups on Thursday, 28 November, from 6pm to 8pm at the Balhannah Oval Football Clubrooms.

Fire danger season brought forward to 15 November 2024

The fire danger season for the Mount Lofty Ranges will run from 15 November 2024 to 30 April 2025.

Get festive in the Hills

We've compiled a list of community events around the Hills in the festive season.

Take a look at the new Fabrik Arts + Heritage

You're invited to visit the newly opened Fabrik Arts + Heritage in Lobethal.
Let's Get Batteries Out of Bins: Free Embedded Battery Drop-Off
Quilted art piece by Diane Firth
Father Christmas in Stirling.

Let's Get Batteries Out of Bins: Free Embedded Battery Drop-Off

Council has partnered with Green Industries SA to offer a free embedded battery recycling event at the Heathfield Resource Recovery Centre. You’re invited to drop off old and broken products that have embedded batteries, so they can be safely recycled.

Fabrik Exhibition - Australia Wide Nine

Australia Wide Nine is a touring exhibition that will open on Friday 8 November at Fabrik 6pm. It showcases the artwork of Ozquilt Network (OZQN) members from across Australia. Featuring 34 artists, the works will be on display until Sunday 8 December.

Stirling Christmas Pageant

Stirling Community Christmas Pageant, Fair & Market

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be ready calendar 2025

20 November 2024

Children’s Artwork Helps Promote Emergency Preparedness

Uraidla and Summertown Resilience Group with help from Uraidla Primary School create the 2025 Be Ready Emergency Calendar

Stirling Laneways by photographer Darren Clements

14 November 2024

Get festive in the Hills

We've compiled a list of community events around the Hills in the festive season.

Amy Gillett Pathway Extension Sod Turning Mount Torrens

8 November 2024

Amy Gillett Pathway celebrated a historic turn today

The much-loved Amy Gillett Pathway celebrated a significant milestone today, with the completion of the first 400 metres of a new extension that will connect Mount Torrens and Birdwood.

Stirling Coventry Library lit orange

5 November 2024

Council turns orange to support 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Council is proud to support the UN’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence by turning orange between the November 25 and December 10.

National Tree Day at Bridgewater Recreation Reserve in 2024

4 November 2024

National Tree Day at Bridgewater Recreation Reserve

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, the Adelaide Hills Council, Bridgewater Friends of Cox Creek, and Activating Bridgewater teamed up to host a community planting event at Cox Creek in Bridgewater Recreation Reserve for National Tree Day.

Fire Danger Rating Sign

31 October 2024

Fire danger season brought forward to 15 November 2024

The fire danger season for the Mount Lofty Ranges will run from 15 November 2024 to 30 April 2025.

Tour down under crowds

29 October 2024

Get Ready for the Santos Tour Down Under 2025!

Don't miss your chance to see world champions in action! January 19, 21, and 23!

Pruning fruit trees

28 October 2024

Free clean green garden organics drop off days

Keeping your blocks clear of garden waste makes a difference during bushfire season.  

immunisation child

28 October 2024

2025 Immunisation Clinic schedule now online

Immunisation is an important process for the prevention of disease across our community. The Adelaide Hills Council conducts regular public immunisation clinics at both Stirling and Woodside.

ROAR Talent Country Music

25 October 2024

Lions ROAR Talent: Country music solo artist quest

Calling all young country stars, the Lions Club of Onkaparinga is offering a fantastic opportunity for young and aspiring country music talents from the Adelaide Hills to shine and compete for some amazing prizes.

Give The Gift Of Reading

25 October 2024

Join the 'Gift of Reading' campaign this Christmas

As the festive season approaches, we are excited to participate in the 'Gift of Reading' campaign for children in need this Christmas.

Green organics bin

24 October 2024

Changes to your green and blue bin collections in late 2025

In October 2024, after completing a 12-month Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) collection trial, Council has decided to switch all township blue bin collections to a fortnightly schedule and increase green-lidded (FOGO) bin collections to weekly.

Child recycling

24 October 2024

Seal the Deal: Recycle Your Lids!

One of our most commonly asked recycling questions!

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20 November 2024

Give the 'Gift of Reading' this Christmas! 🎄📚 Council has joined the 'Gift of Reading' campaign, bringing joy to children in need this festive season. 🎁 How to donate: 📗 Give a new book 📗 Suitable for any child up

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19 November 2024

On September 8, 🌱 67 volunteers joined Council, Bridgewater Friends of Cox Creek, and Activating Bridgewater at Cox Creek in the Bridgewater Recreation Reserve for a National Tree Day planting event. Together, we planted 729 native rushes and sedges, 3

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19 November 2024

On September 8, 🌱 67 volunteers joined Council, Bridgewater Friends of Cox Creek, and Activating Bridgewater at Cox Creek in the Bridgewater Recreation Reserve for a National Tree Day planting event. Together, we planted 729 native rushes and sedges, 3

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17 November 2024

Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu are running a series of information sessions where you can learn how to control rabbits 🐇 Sessions in our area: 📍 Wooodside 📅 26 Nov 🕓 6:30pm 📍 Kersbrook 📅 27 Nov 🕓 6:30 pm 📍

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17 November 2024

We’re getting batteries out of bins 🔋♻️ on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November, with a FREE embedded battery recycling event. Running from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November, with four sites open to

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17 November 2024

This Thursday 21 November 📅 in Woodside, Council are offering a free walk-in vaccination clinic with no appointments necessary. Positive Ageing Centre: 📍 36 Nairne Rd, Woodside 🕑 10 am to 1 pm For more info and the full schedule

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16 November 2024

Great deal for gardeners! 🌻🌱 Jeffries are offering a Buy One, Get One FREE deal on soil, compost, and mulch for all residents this November, as a thank-you for composting with your green bin! Littlehampton Landscape and Firewood (3/2 Childs

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15 November 2024

Council is turning orange 🧡 to support the UN’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. On 25th November, Stirling Coventry Library will be lit up orange. Join us and the Zonta Club in raising awareness with the theme #SafeEverywhereAlways

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15 November 2024

There are two magnificent markets on this weekend! 🌻 Saturday, head to the Woodside Market at the Woodside Institute 🕓 8 am to 1 pm. 🌻 On Sunday, visit the Uraidla Market at the Uraidla Institute 🕓 10 am to

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15 November 2024

An Extreme 77 fire danger forecast has been declared for tomorrow 16 November 2024 for the Mount Lofty Ranges District. Due to this some Council services and locations may be closed, and the Free Green Organic Drop Off Days scheduled

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14 November 2024

No time for resting! 🍃 FREE green waste drop-off is on again this Saturday 16, and Sunday 17, November 🗓️ at the Heathfield, Woodside, and Gumeracha Depots between 9 am and 4 pm. Find out more 👉 www.ahc.sa.gov.au/greenwaste

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14 November 2024

Fire Danger Season STARTS TODAY 🔥 Find out what you can and can't do 👉 https://ow.ly/Xnjq50U6H54 Are you prepared? Make a plan on the SA Country Fire Service website today 👉 https://ow.ly/kRRr50U6H5

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