As we welcome the warmer weather, November is a month full of events, markets and festivals in our Council area.
It's also time to prepare for the bushfire season, which begins early this year on November 15. The safety of our community is our top priority, so we encourage everyone to review their Bushfire Safety Plans and stay informed with the latest emergency alerts from the CFS and Alert SA.
Stay in touch with what's happening by taking a look below at some of our upcoming events and our latest news items.
You're invited to our Community Groups Forum November 28
If you're a member of a local club, community group or association, our special Community Group Forum is the chance for you to network with Council staff and Elected Members and find out about how Council can work for you. The evening will focus on collaboration and feedback, including information about our Community Grants Program. Meet other community groups and network with Elected Members. Enjoy a free sausage sizzle, and the bar will be open for purchases.
Due to hotter, drier conditions, the Fire Danger Season for the Mt Lofty Ranges will start two weeks early, running from 15 November 2024 to April 30 2025. Stay informed with up-to-date fire ratings and advice from the CFS and Adelaide Hills Council.
The Adelaide Hills Council offers a wealth of up-to-date resources and links to organisations that can help you, your household, children, businesses, and farms prepare for bushfires and other emergencies.
Council’s Horticulture team is busy with seasonal maintenance. This month their focus has been on turf maintenance - mowing sporting fields, community reserves, and township areas as well as landscaping around RSL memorial sites for Remembrance Day.
The Horticulture Team's Roads and Reserves Annual Maintenance Program
In October, as part of the Fire Mitigation Strategy, the Horticulture team began the annual Roads and Reserves Maintenance Program (RRAMP) to manage vegetation for fire safety, road upkeep, asset protection, and fire track access.
Latest News
Citizen of the Year nominations close on November 15!
Nominate an outstanding community member for the Citizen of the Year Awards by November 15.
The Australian Government Mobile Service Centre is coming to Lobethal and Birdwood.
Visit the Mobile Service Centre to find out about Australian Government payments and services for rural families, older Australians, students, job seekers, people with disability, carers, farmers and self-employed people.
Santos Tour Down Under announces new mass participation ride for 25th Anniversary
In celebration of its 25th anniversary next January, the Santos Tour Down Under has introduced a brand-new mass participation ride, the Adelaide Epic Ride.
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.
Road closures for Shannons Adelaide Rally November 8-11
There will be road closures throughout the Hills. In particular, Mt Barker Rd from the Aldgate Pump Hotel to Snows Rd Stirling will be closed on Saturday November 9 from 12.15pm to 7.30pm.
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.
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.
