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Sharing hearts, food, cooking tips and culture

Published on 17 October 2025

Every month, the Christie Downs Community House kitchen fills with the sound of sizzling pans, the aroma of spices and the chatter of women speaking in both English and their native tongues.

Festive cheer to cycling gear

Published on 13 October 2025

Good times are on the cards with two major events coming up. From festive floats to fast and fearless cycling, the City of Onkaparinga is bringing fun to the streets.

Young entrepreneurs find their spark

Published on 13 October 2025

For many young people with big ideas, knowing where to start can be the hardest part. But a new council initiative is helping aspiring entrepreneurs find their footing.

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.

Pet owners find community connection

Published on 13 October 2025

Local animal lovers are accessing life-changing support for their pets in times of need – see how you can too at a Community Connections Day on Wednesday 22 October.

The ultimate golf festival is near

Published on 08 October 2025

The Webex Players Series South Australia returns to Willunga on 23–26 October, offering fun for golf fans and families alike.

Vote for your favourite local business now

Published on 07 October 2025

Recognise and celebrate your favourite local businesses by voting for them in the Onkaparinga Business Awards - voting closes 26 October!

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.

Award-winning Onkaparinga

Published on 30 September 2025

Southern superstars have been winning big from McLaren Vale to Mongolia, for sausage rolls to scarecrows and everything in between.

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.

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Have your say

Port Noarlunga Driving Range proposal

Have your say on the proposal to develop the Port Noarlunga Driving Range. Engagement is open until 10 November 2025.

H W Cox Reserve Morphett Vale playground renewal

Share your feedback on the draft concept plan for the H W Cox Reserve playground renewal in Morphett Vale. Engagement is open until 3 November 2025.

McLaren Vale Marathon 2026

McLaren Vale Marathon event organisers are proposing changes to the event in 2026. Share your feedback on the proposed changes until Sunday 2 November 2025.

What's on

Hopgood Theatre Free Family Fun Day

25 October 2025

Mark your calendars!

On Saturday 25 October from 1–4pm, the Hopgood Theatre will throw open its doors for a Free Family Fun Day – a celebration for the whole community.

Resilient Coping - Algal Bloom Workshop

27 October 2025

The first in our Community Wellbeing Series supporting residents of Onkaparinga through the psychosocial impacts of the algal bloom.

Urban nature - Artworks Community Studio

19 October 2025

The Onkaparinga council zone is a unique area
that contains sprawling suburban areas, populated by a variety of people from all different backgrounds and large natural areas filled with different flora and fauna. This exhibition explores this contrast of environments.