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Council services and opening hours over the holiday period

Find out about bins, libraries, community and services centre hours and more

Santos Tour Down Under 2026

Find out about road closures, viewing places, events and live spectator sites. All the information you need in one place.

Get festive in the Hills

Learn what's happening and where to shop around the Adelaide Hills this festive season

Stage 4 of the Amy Gillett Bikeway officially opens

The newest section of the Amy Gillett Bikeway has officially opened, extending the popular cycling and walking trail from Mount Torrens to Birdwood.

Latest news

Stay up-to-date with Council news and read all about the places, people and very best of what the Adelaide Hills has to offer.

Women racing at Santos Tour Down Under

15 December 2025

The Santos Tour Down Under rolls through the Hills in January. Find out more about road closures, routes and events.

The AHC Council website has everything you need to know about the TDU in our region

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Bike riding along Amy Gillet Bikeway image
Bike riding along Amy Gillet Bikeway image

Tech Help one-on-one (Woodside)

Free one-on-one tech help to conquer your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other device. Got a question about your iPad, i

Make a 2026 Vision Board at Stirling Library

Set intentions and visualise your goals for 2026 in this collage-based vision board session at Stirling Library!This wor

Collage Bookmarks & Badges at Gumeracha Library

Rip, snip, cut, and glue! Get creative and make a statement in this collage workshop at Gumeracha Library. Using old ma

Explore the Adelaide
Hills Council region

Explore the Adelaide
Hills Council region

Use the interactive map to explore the local area and discover facilities, community centres, and things to do, see and visit.

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27 December 2025

📱Got a new electronic device for Christmas? 🚫 East Waste advise not to put batteries or electrical items in any kerbside bin. 🔥 Lithium-ion batteries can cause fires if thrown away incorrectly. 💻 They’re found in phones, laptops, tablets, Bluetooth

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26 December 2025

Proclamation Day bin fuller than Santa’s sleigh? 🎅 From the 27th, bring polystyrene, cardboard, empty bottles and Christmas trees to the Heathfield Resource Recovery Centre. ♻️ Our recycling elves can turn all of these items into new products! #AdelaideHills #Recycling

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26 December 2025

Proclamation Day bin fuller than Santa’s sleigh? 🎅 From the 27th, bring polystyrene, cardboard, empty bottles and Christmas trees to the Heathfield Resource Recovery Centre. ♻️ Our recycling elves can turn all of these items into new products! 📍 Visit

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25 December 2025

Wishing everyone lots of laughs with family and friends today! 🎅🎄 Season's Greetings from the Adelaide Hills Council! #AdelaideHillsCouncil #AdelaideHills #SeasonsGreetings #Christmas #Kookaburra

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24 December 2025

Reminder: 🔔 East Waste will not be collecting bins on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. 🎄 Collections will be the day after your normal collection day for these weeks. 💡 Example: Normal Thursday collections will be Friday. For details

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24 December 2025

Here are happy snaps from our adults and children’s festive programs 📸 Thank you to all who attended - it was so magical to sing, make, and play together! ✨ 🎶 What a wonderful way to end our year ❤️

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24 December 2025

Our first "Book Bite" winner Lauren told us that her summer reading so far has been "Thought provoking. I have had more time to dig deeper into what I am reading. From mysteries to contemporary, I have felt closer to

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24 December 2025

Wishing everyone lots of laughs with family and friends today! 🎅🎄 Season's Greetings from the Adelaide Hills Council!

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23 December 2025

Have you seen the new mural appearing on the Woodside Country Fire Service building? 👀 It's nearly finished! 🎨 The stunning artwork has been created by talented Hills local TaylrJay.

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23 December 2025

While the holiday season is a joyful, festive time, it is also a good time to think about emergency preparedness 🦺 What if you couldn’t prove who you are, where you live, or what you own? It's a big question

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23 December 2025

Struggling over the holiday period? You’re not alone. 💙 If you need support over Christmas or New Year’s Day, the Mount Barker Medicare Mental Health Centre is open on public holidays from 12 - 8pm, offering free walk-in mental health

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23 December 2025

Let’s get batteries out of bins! 🔋 Batteries hidden inside products are a serious fire risk in kerbside bins and can put workers and machinery in danger. ✅ You can now drop off products with embedded batteries for FREE at

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