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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.

A bold new era begins

Published on 29 September 2025

Cue the drumroll. The Hopgood Theatre is back and it’s better than ever.

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.

Say ‘I do’ the local way: Part 1

Published on 19 September 2025

Say ‘I do’ the local way and check out our go-to guide for looking amazing, feeling fabulous and celebrating in true local style right here in Onkaparinga.

Say ‘I do’ the local way: Part 2

Published on 19 September 2025

Say ‘I do’ the local way and discover the myriad of options for food, photography and finishing touches that exist in the City of Onkaparinga.

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.

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Have your say

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.

Pop-up Port Noarlunga Summer activation

We’re proposing to activate a new site location at Port Noarlunga, and we’d love your feedback. Engagement is open until 19 October 2025.

2025 Community survey

The City of Onkaparinga wants to hear from you! Engagement is open until 23 October 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.

Urban nature - Artworks Community Studio

12 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.