Aldinga Washpool to become a protected area Published on 21 June 2021 City of Onkaparinga says the state government announcement is a ‘huge win’ for the region. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Environment
Council launches Sustainable Onkaparinga Facebook page Published on 03 June 2021 Welcome to your new hub for local environmental stories and resources, launching on World Environment Day. Tagged as: , Environment
Another $3.14 million for southern recycling facility Published on 19 May 2021 The federal and state governments have joined forces to inject another big boost to Seaford Heights' Southern Materials Recycling Facility. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Council, Environment
SRWRA School Recycled Art Competition 2021 Published on 17 May 2021 We are calling out to all year 4-7 primary school classes / students in the Cities of Holdfast Bay, Marion and Onkaparinga to create artwork that illustrates the theme: Circular Economy.Deadline extended to 5pm Friday 25 June 2021. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Community, Environment, Events & Activities
Restoring sacred land Published on 28 April 2021 When artist and cultural geographer Gavin Malone purchased 16 hectares of land in McLaren Vale in February 2015, the sandy soil was a mix of neglected pasture and waist-high weeds. Tagged as: , Community, Environment
Southern recycling boost Published on 28 April 2021 Recycling in southern Adelaide received a massive boost late last month, following a $5.35 million federal government funding announcement for a Seaford Heights recycling facility. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Council, Environment
Sucking it up Published on 28 April 2021 Onkaparinga business owners and residents are adopting alternatives to single-use plastic straws, cutlery and beverage stirrers since a ban on the sale, supply and distribution of the items came into effect on 1 March this year. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment
Wildflower wonder Published on 21 April 2021 A new wildflower meadow at Woodcroft’s Robert Wright Park may be the first of its kind in Australia. Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Lifestyle
Hooded Plovers’ record season Published on 13 April 2021 Five chicks fledged from September to March, raising hopes for the threatened species in Onkaparinga. Tagged as: , Environment
Update on council recycling collections Published on 12 April 2021 City of Onkaparinga’s yellow bin recycling is being collected as per normal schedules, following a fire at the Visy recycling plant in Wingfield last week. Read more about your yellow bin recyclables Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment