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Citizen of the Year nominations now open

Know someone in who has made an outstanding contribution to our community in the past year? Nominations for Citizen of the Year awards are open until 16 November!

Adelaide Hills to Shine with Three Spectacular Stages in Santos Tour Down Under 2026

Epic racing and legendary climbs combine to make Adelaide Hills the highlight of Australia’s iconic Santos Tour Down Under.

Green Organics Drop Off Day

Residents can drop off green organics for free to the Heathfield Depot, Woodside Depot and Gumeracha Depot - see schedule for dates.

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.

Citizen of the Year Awards Citizenship Ceremony 2025

30 September 2025

Do you know someone who makes your community a better place?

The Citizen of the Year Award nominations are open until 16 November.

News Hills and Fleurieu

8 October 2025

Are you an Aboriginal artist with Peramangk, Kaurna or Ngarrindjeri heritage?

Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu is calling on artists to design work that will help shape the new regional landscape plan and inspire the community to care for the land, water and nature of the Hills and Fleurieu.

Pride of the Hills Banner

3 October 2025

Celebrating Pride in November

Celebrating Pride in November, with Pride of the Hills.

Upper Sturt Community Forum

2 October 2025

Upper Sturt Community Forum a great success

We had a fantastic evening at the Upper Sturt Community Forum, with a wonderful turnout from across the community.

Ring Tail Possum Credit Elisa Sparrow

30 September 2025

Seeking Expressions of Interest to support Save Our Wildlife Foundation

We are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from the community and organisations to support the future of Save Our Wildlife Foundation Incorporated (SOWFI).

Waste FOGO Green Bin Couple Lobethal

30 September 2025

FOGO gets the go-go in expanded trial

Adelaide Hills Council is expanding its weekly FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) trial across the Balhannah, Charleston, Lobethal, Oakbank and Woodside townships.

News Woodside Primary

29 September 2025

Planting for the future

Woodside Primary School students help restore a local creek by the Woodside Oval.

News Lightning

24 September 2025

Get your Power Outage Plan ready!

Extreme weather can impact the electricity network at any time – have a Power Outage Plan ready all year round.

Aldgate main street image

24 September 2025

Outcome of the Supplementary Election

Congratulations to your three new Elected Members Lisa Clare Woolcock, Richard Gladigau and Alex Trescowthick

Stirling Coventry Library Signage

24 September 2025

Mayor Jan-Claire Wisdom Resigns from Adelaide Hills Council

On 23 September at 5pm, prior to the Ordinary Council Meeting, Mayor Jan-Claire Wisdom resigned from Council

Stirling Coventry Library Signage

22 September 2025

Decision on Gawler Boundary Reform welcomed by Adelaide Hills

The Adelaide Hills Council welcomes the swift and decisive action taken by the Minister for Local Government, Joe Szakacs MP, in rejecting a recommendation for council boundary changes in Adelaide’s north.

Nes Consultations Stirling lawns

16 September 2025

Your Say, Your Way. Help shape our new community engagement framework

What does good community engagement look like to you?

Walking Women Silhouette

10 September 2025

Walking Woman Silhouette Unveiled in Lenswood to Honour Pioneer Women

A striking new silhouette artwork has been installed in Lenswood to celebrate the resilience and contribution of pioneering women in the Adelaide Hills.

Cyclist riding up a hill
Vintage cars on oval
Fresh Produce

AusCycling Cervelo Super Series - Round 4

Premier amateur road racing series in South Australia

Bay to Birdwood

The iconic RAA Bay to Birdwood is one of the world’s great historic motoring events and has been a standout fixture on the South Australian events calendar since 1980.

Houghton Spring Fair and Produce Market

A fundraising event in aid of the new Community Hub Building

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Hills Council region

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11 October 2025

Have you got a plan for power outages? ⚡ The Hills often experience extreme weather in spring and summer, which can lead to power cuts. 📝 SA Power Networks have put together some handy checklists to help you prepare 👉

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10 October 2025

It's on again tomorrow! 🛍️ Head to Oakbank for the market at the Oakbank Soldiers Memorial Hall from 9 am to 2 pm! Want to learn more about our weekly green bin FOGO trial? ♻️ Visit our stall during the

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8 October 2025

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8 October 2025

Keen to learn more about our expanded weekly green bin FOGO trial? ♻️ It starts Tuesday 4 November across Balhannah, Charleston, Lobethal, Oakbank and Woodside. Come to one of our info sessions to ask questions: 🛍️ Oakbank Market Stall 📅

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7 October 2025

We’re expanding our Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) trial. ♻️ From Tuesday 4 November, an extra 2,270 households across Balhannah, Charleston, Lobethal, Oakbank and Woodside will join the trial. ♻️ Weekly green-lid organics collections. 🗑️ Fortnightly blue-lid waste collections. View

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7 October 2025

We’re expanding our Food Organics, Garden Organics (FOGO) trial. ♻️ From Tuesday 4 November, an extra 2,270 households across Balhannah, Charleston, Lobethal, Oakbank and Woodside will join the trial. ♻️ Weekly green-lid organics collections. 🗑️ Fortnightly blue-lid waste collections. View

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7 October 2025

This Thursday, 🕓 2-3pm, join us at the 📍 Bridgewater Hotel for a free Community Presentation as part of Nature Festival on the Cox Creek Restoration Project. Meet the people involved and find out what’s happening in your backyard. 🎟️

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7 October 2025

This Saturday 11 October 🚧 Part of Mount Barker Rd (the old freeway) from the freeway exit will be closed 🕔 from 7 am to 6 pm for the AusCycling Cervelo Super Series Round 4. ℹ️ View the link for

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6 October 2025

On a beautiful spring day, 🌿 Council joined forces with the Woodside Primary School to breathe new life into a small creek beside Woodside Oval. Year 5–6 students planted 200 native trees, shrubs, and sedges, 🌱 helping stabilise the creek’s

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6 October 2025

On a beautiful spring day, 🌿 Council joined forces with the Woodside Primary School to breathe new life into a small creek beside Woodside Oval. Year 5–6 students planted 200 native trees, shrubs, and sedges, 🌱 helping stabilise the creek’s

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