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28 July 2025
Community Grant applications open 1 September.
Community grants support local non-profit, sporting and community groups. Find out more at one of our upcoming information sessions.
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
Postal ballots arriving in your letter box from August 25
22 August 2025
Council to consider report on the Gumeracha Op Shop
A recent service review has identified several strategic, operational, and financial challenges in operating the service and as a result, the administration has prepared a report for Council’s consideration on the 26 August Council meeting.
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
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
Nominations are now open for the Ruby Awards 2025,
Celebrating South Australia’s arts, cultural and creative industries with nominations open until August 12 .
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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@adelhillscouncil
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
@ahclibraries
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
@adelhillscouncil
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 -
@adelhillscouncil
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
@ahclibraries
22 August 2025
Open the story of our 2025 Children's Book Week... 📚✨ What a fantastic week we've had! We enjoyed stories, songs, crafts, costumes, scavenger hunting, and more. Thank you to those who visited our Stirling, Gumeracha, and Woodside libraries this week
@adelaidehillscouncil
21 August 2025
Huge thanks to the Year 5–6 students from Aldgate Primary School who joined Council’s Biodiversity Team for National Tree Day at Cox Creek, Bridgewater. They planted 200 native plants and grasses and tackled ivy around the gums, 🌱 building on
@adelhillscouncil
21 August 2025
Huge thanks to the Year 5–6 students from Aldgate Primary School who joined Council’s Biodiversity Team for National Tree Day at Cox Creek, Bridgewater. They planted 200 native plants and grasses and tackled ivy around the gums, 🌱 building on
@adelhillscouncil
21 August 2025
Starting September 1, ♻️ new single-use plastic bans are being rolled out by the SA Government, banning: 🚫 Plastic fish soy sauce containers 🚫 Straws or cutlery attached to food or drinks 🚫 Expanded polystyrene (EPS) cups and bowls Learn
@adelhillscouncil
20 August 2025
🐶 Gather the gardening crew! 🍃 FREE green waste drop-off is on again this Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24 🗓️ at the Heathfield, Woodside, and Gumeracha Depots between 9 am and 4 pm. Find out more 👉 www.ahc.sa.gov.au/greenwaste
@adelhillscouncil
20 August 2025
Come and celebrate the birthday of Fabrik Arts & Heritage! 🗓 Saturday 20th of September, 🕓 2pm - 3:30pm at 1 Lobethal Rd Lobethal.
@adelaidehillscouncil
19 August 2025
Brrr! It was freezing in the Hills last night! ❄️ Stirling local, Julie captured these stunning frost shots this morning, how magical do they look? ✨ Did you spot the frosty sparkle this morning? #AdelaideHills #WinterFrost #Frost
@adelhillscouncil
19 August 2025
Brrr! It was freezing in the Hills last night! ❄️ Stirling local, Julie captured these stunning frost shots this morning, how magical do they look? ✨ Did you spot the frosty sparkle this morning? Share your pics in the comments