No PFAS for McLaren Vale Published on 25 February 2021 The Environment Protection Authority has knocked back an application for PFAS to be disposed of at McLaren Vale, following council and community opposition. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community, Environment
Climate leaders Published on 24 February 2021 City of Onkaparinga’s ambitious tree planting program wins Premier’s award for tackling climate change. Tagged as: , Council, Environment
Mayor calls for urgent meeting in wake of PFAS reports Published on 23 February 2021 Onkaparinga calls for EPA to hold urgent public meeting on PFAS landfill site at McLaren Vale. Tagged as: , Community, Community Safety, Environment
McLaren Vale’s Hither & Yon becomes SA’s first carbon-neutral winery Published on 09 February 2021 They’re just the third wine brand in Australia to achieve the milestone. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment
Single use plastics ban Published on 01 February 2021 From 1 March 2021, single-use plastic straws, cutlery and stirrers will be prohibited from sale, supply or distribution in South Australia. Tagged as: , Environment
Connecting with Sturt River Published on 19 January 2021 The third stage of the Sturt River Linear Park Master Plan has recently been completed in Coromandel Valley, inspired by the area’s rich history and natural environment. Tagged as: , Council, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works
Healthy habits Published on 19 January 2021 For more than three years, the Howard family of Port Noarlunga South, including Dave and Amber and their children Eris, Noah and Charlee, have been making changes to their lifestyle to reduce their dependence on plastic packaging. Now, Dave says, the family is working toward increasing their food security with homegrown goodness. Tagged as: , Community, Environment
Resilient Kangarilla Published on 19 January 2021 The Kangarilla community is being supported by the Australian Red Cross and the City of Onkaparinga to band together to be more effectively prepared for and respond to a significant emergency event. Tagged as: , Community, Environment
Water quality under the microscope Published on 11 January 2021 Renowned aquatic ecologist, Peri Coleman recently joined council’s Parks and Natural Resources team and local families to put the health of the Onkaparinga River at Old Noarlunga under a microscope. Tagged as: , Environment
New renewable energy hub powers 4400 homes Published on 17 December 2020 A new renewable energy hub combing solar power and bio-gas has been launched at Seaford Heights, providing energy for surrounding homes. Tagged as: , Environment