Councils pitch in to protect SA's coastline Published on 14 November 2025 When the Algal Bloom Coastal Remediation Incident Controller reached out for support on the Yorke Peninsula last week, the City of Onkaparinga answered the call. Tagged as: , Council, Environment
Locals are bringing South Port’s dunes back to life Published on 28 October 2025 South Port's sand dunes are being cared for in the most hands-on way – by locals who love them through Trees For Life’s ‘Adopt a Bush For Life Site’ program. Tagged as: , Community, Environment
Picking the perfect plant Published on 13 October 2025 Finding the right plants for your garden just got easier – thanks to the council’s new native plant selector tool. Tagged as: , Environment
Backyard harvests feed the community Published on 30 September 2025 In backyards across Onkaparinga, volunteers are rescuing unwanted or excess fruit to save food from going to waste and help feed the community. Tagged as: , Community, Environment
Building soon? Don’t miss these easy design wins Published on 30 September 2025 See what choices led Port Noarlunga South local, Stuart, to a more comfortable, affordable and liveable home. Tagged as: , Environment
Take Onkaparinga’s community survey and win Published on 23 September 2025 Tell the council what matter most to you, and you could win 1 of 5 $100 Drakes grocery vouchers. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Council, Environment, Health & Lifestyle
Know the rules around removing trees Published on 18 September 2025 Changes to SA’s planning laws mean better tree protections but bigger penalties for those caught out. Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Lifestyle
Nature Festival returns Published on 15 September 2025 Enjoy more than 20 events in Onkaparinga during the school holidays as part of Nature Festival (26 September to 12 October). Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Lifestyle
Onkaparinga takes algal bloom to federal stage Published on 10 September 2025 Council elected members have addressed the PM and a Federal Senate inquiry urging extra measures to address SA’s harmful algal bloom crisis. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Council, Environment, Health & Lifestyle
Heads up for the Hoodies! Published on 09 September 2025 Hooded Plover breeding season has begun – here’s how you can help Australia’s most threatened beach-nesting bird in Onkaparinga. Tagged as: , Environment