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Your Place, Your Space. Live your way in the Adelaide Hills. Information and resources for residents of the Adelaide Hills Council region.
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Events
The Adelaide Hills plays host to a variety of activities, markets and festivals, while the Council hosts a diverse program of events for everyone in the community.
Community Centres
Our team of friendly staff and volunteers are ready to welcome you to our Community Centres in Norton Summit and Gumeracha. Connect with your community by participating in a range of fun activities and events.
Local Tourism
Our region offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Escape to the heart of the hills
Arts and Culture
Celebrated for its unique and diverse arts culture, the Adelaide Hills region works with local artists and the wider community to facilitate and promote activities that enhance culture within our community.
Local Wildlife
One of the most cherished parts of living in the Adelaide Hills is sharing our backyards and properties with native wildlife. While we can happily co-exist, sometimes we need some tips for sharing our gardens.
Parks and Recreation
The Hills are dotted with places to play and enjoy fun recreational activities with family and friends. Find your next destination!
Elected Members
Meet the Council Members and the Mayor who represent the Adelaide Hills Council area, along with the Executive team. Council Members are essential in leading the community and advocating for its interests.
Business Services
Businesses of all shapes and sizes in the Adelaide Hills offering everything from fresh produce and food, to manufacturing and business advisory. Find out how to seek support for your business, connect with others and meet legislative requirements.
Public Health
Council is responsible for a range of public health and safety issues and initiatives, and work closely with local businesses, government and stakeholders to manage and mitigate public health risks.
Events
The Adelaide Hills plays host to a variety of activities, markets and festivals, while the Council hosts a diverse program of events for everyone in the community.
Community Centres
Our team of friendly staff and volunteers are ready to welcome you to our Community Centres in Norton Summit and Gumeracha. Connect with your community by participating in a range of fun activities and events.
Local Tourism
Our region offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Escape to the heart of the hills
Arts and Culture
Celebrated for its unique and diverse arts culture, the Adelaide Hills region works with local artists and the wider community to facilitate and promote activities that enhance culture within our community.
Local Wildlife
One of the most cherished parts of living in the Adelaide Hills is sharing our backyards and properties with native wildlife. While we can happily co-exist, sometimes we need some tips for sharing our gardens.
Parks and Recreation
The Hills are dotted with places to play and enjoy fun recreational activities with family and friends. Find your next destination!
Elected Members
Meet the Council Members and the Mayor who represent the Adelaide Hills Council area, along with the Executive team. Council Members are essential in leading the community and advocating for its interests.
Business Services
Businesses of all shapes and sizes in the Adelaide Hills offering everything from fresh produce and food, to manufacturing and business advisory. Find out how to seek support for your business, connect with others and meet legislative requirements.
Public Health
Council is responsible for a range of public health and safety issues and initiatives, and work closely with local businesses, government and stakeholders to manage and mitigate public health risks.
28 August 2025
Council deferred decision on Gumeracha Op Shop
At the 26 August meeting Council resolved to undertake a stakeholder engagement process regarding the Gumeracha Op Shop and report back to Council on the results in late October.
Latest news
26 August 2025
Community Notice: Army training to take place in Woodside Main Street Saturday 30 August 12pm to 2pm
Army personnel will be patrolling Onkaparinga Valley Road, Woodside by foot, dressed in combat attire and carrying blank-loaded weapons.
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
Ballot papers arriving after August 26. Voting open until September 22.
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
Community Grant applications open 1 September.
Community grants support local non-profit, sporting and community groups.
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
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
Fabrik
Fabrik’s exciting redevelopment is underway, which will create purpose-built galleries, workshop and artist studio spaces, a brand new retail store and a heritage interpretation throughout the site, celebrating the history of the Onkaparinga Woollen Mill.