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25.01.2022 Have you got your Christmas lights up yet? I'm looking for the best single house and the best street display. The competition deadline has been extended unti...l Sunday to get your entries in via our website: www.onkaparingacity.com//Christmas-light-display-entries-o Wondering where to see the festive lights this year? Check out our map and feel free to add your house if you're not entering the competition. www.onkaparingacity.com//Mayors-Christmas-Light-Display-Co I can't wait to see all your entries.

25.01.2022 LAST CHANCE! Nominations close Friday 20 November 2020. CALLING ALL LOCAL HEROS The 2021 Australia Day Award nominations open today so it’s time to recognise all the hard-working people in our community that help to make our region a great place to live.... These awards recognise local individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to our community. Nomination categories include: Citizen of the year Young citizen of the year Little hero of the year Sportsperson of the year Community event of the Year Find out more www.onkaparingacity.com//Awards-and-c/Australia-Day-Awards The awards will be announced on Australia Day, 26 January 2020. #Onkaparinga

25.01.2022 COMPOSTING AT HOME WITH A WORM FARM ONLINE WEBINAR WITH Q&A SESSION Friday 6 November 2020 from 1pm As part of our Composting at home Webinar Series, Chris from Every Day Sustainable Living will show you how to set up and use a worm farm: covers set-up options, putting it all together, what food scraps to put in, using the compost/liquid fertiliser and troubleshooting. The session includes live Q&A.... If you can't make it at this time, the video will be viewable for two weeks and we are always happy to answer your composting questions. The other two video sessions cover composting at home with Bokashi and a composting bin. Click the link to find out more www.onkaparingacity.com//Composting-at-home-with-a-worm-fa #Onkaparinga #SustainableOnkaparinga

24.01.2022 ENTRIES NOW OPEN Erin Thompson - Mayor, City of Onkaparinga would like to recognise our communities who go to extraordinary lengths in their Christmas light displays. Entries are now open in the following categories: Best single house... Best street display Entry forms are available at our libraries, council offices and online. Entries close at 5pm on Friday 27 November 2020. Judging will be held between the 1 10 December 2020. Category winners will be announced online. Find out how to apply on our website www.onkaparingacity.com//Christmas-light-display-entries-o #Onkaparinga

23.01.2022 SEARCHING FOR FREEDOM Empowering local Indigenous youth through song and hip hop at our Base 10 Youth Centre. Download the newly released #SouthernDeadlySounds trax here https://soundcloud.com/user-82428/searching-for-the-freedom #Onkaparinga #OnkaparingaYouth

23.01.2022 COMPOSTING AT HOME WITH A WORM FARM ONLINE WEBINAR WITH Q&A SESSION In this session, Chris from Every Day Sustainable Living shows us how to set up and use a worm farm. We're on standby to answer all your composting questions. So, pop them in the comments! Or feel free to watch later we're always happy to answer your composting questions.... Today, Chris will cover how to set up and use a worm farm: covers set-up options, putting it all together, what food scraps to put in, using the compost/liquid fertiliser and troubleshooting. This is the second in our three part Composting at home Webinar Series. The next session will focus on composting with a Bokashi bucket. www.onkaparingacity.com//E/Composting-at-home-with-Bokashi --- Did you know that Onkaparinga residents can access a selection of subsidised composting systems including compost bins, worm farms and bokashi buckets? These can be ordered online or by printing a form for payment at any of our Customer Relations Offices. Click the link to find out more www.onkaparingacity.com//Waste-and-recy/Composting-at-home #Onkaparinga #SustainableOnkaparinga

22.01.2022 Just a reminder from the SA Country Fire Service that the fire danger season in the Mount Lofty Ranges and Adelaide Metropolitan Fire District areas commences on 1 December 2020 and will run until 30 April 2021. During the fire danger season burning in the open (vegetation pile burning) is not permitted. Click this link for all the details www.onkaparingacity.com//Fire-Management-fire-danger-season... #Onkaparinga

22.01.2022 We're supporting UN Women's campaign to #OrangeTheWorld for #16days and put a stop to violence against women and girls! Find out how the City of Onkaparinga is getting involved in our mayor's video. #Onkaparinga

22.01.2022 What a cracker of a storm last night! Did you capture any shots or stories you'd like to share with us? Thanks to Gillian Louise Reeves Rayment of Azoic Arts Photography for these amazing photos from Clarendon. #Onkaparinga

19.01.2022 Do you have ideas for action for the landscapes of the Hills and Fleurieu region? The Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board would love to hear from you to help develop its Five Year Landscape Plan. Please join their online forums on 7 and 8 December, and fill out the online community survey. To register and for more information, you can go to www.landscape.sa.gov.au/hf #Onkaparinga #ValeAndCoast

18.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY STATE PLANNING COMMISSION’S REVISED DRAFT PLANNING AND DESIGN CODE In response to substantial community feedback, the State Planning Commission has released their revised draft Planning and Design Code for an additional six-week period of public consultation until 5.00pm Friday, 18 December 2020. You can visit the PlanSA portal to find out more, review the revised Code, and submit your comments, at https://plan.sa.gov.au... In addition, the portal also lists a series of in-person events and webinars you can participate in during the consultation period. As your local council, we will continue to monitor and provide feedback to the State Government as changes are proposed and implemented. We encourage you to have your say! #Onkaparinga

17.01.2022 A concert you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home with a hint of Christmas. Unable to conduct live concerts at the moment due to COVID, the Onkaparinga City Choral Society will be broadcasting their inaugural live stream from our Wakefield House Active Ageing Centre on 23rd November 2020 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. The southern singers would like to make their one-hour live stream concert accessible to as many as possible including residential homes or retirement villages ...via Facebook Live. #Onkaparinga

17.01.2022 What happens when two of our staff, Elijah (an Arabana man) from Neporendi Aboriginal Forum Inc. and Eve (of Irish heritage) from Onkaparinga Libraries have a yarn about the ancient wisdom behind this year's NAIDOC theme and more about the Onkaparinga Youth Hip Hop tracks that will be released on 25 November? Have a listen. https://soundcloud.com//naidoc-week-special-always-was-alw #Onkaparinga #NAIDOCWeek2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

16.01.2022 Good news! Parkrun will return to South Australia from Saturday 21 November. A free, weekly, timed 5km walk/jog/run at 8am every Saturday. Open to all ages and abilities. Organised entirely by volunteers. Friendly and fun. Everyone is welcome! Follow your nearest page to find out more and get involved:... Aldinga Beach parkrun Christies Beach parkrun Moana parkrun Reynella East parkrun Shiraz Trail parkrun #Onkaparinga #loveparkrun

14.01.2022 Help spread a message of peace with our community and the world, by taking a photo in front of these angel wings at the Woodcroft-Morphett Vale Neighbourhood Centre and sharing on social media with these hashtags: #WMVNCpals #WMVNC #Onkaparinga The PALS Kids Club created each individual feather to celebrate International Day of Peace. Beautiful, aren't they?!

13.01.2022 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION EXTENDED TO EARLY 2021 Keen to learn more about the Sellicks Beach Structure Plan? We are pleased to advise we have rescheduled the community information sessions and extended the consultation period, following the unfortunate cancellation of the two community information sessions because of the COVID-19 lockdown. You will appreciate that at that time, our key focus was ensuring community and staff safety. The following dates are scheduled for the commu...nity information sessions. You will be required to register due to COVID-19 public meeting restrictions and the limitation on group numbers able to be accommodated in the Sellicks Beach Community Hall. Community information sessions: Thursday 4 February 2021, 7-9pm Tuesday 9 February 2021, 7-9pm Thursday 11 February 2021 10am 12pm Please contact us on 8384 0546 or [email protected] to register with your name, phone number and email address to allow us to confirm your booking with you. Given the Christmas and school holiday period is nearly upon us we are extending the engagement period until 21 February 2021. We have also recorded a series of short videos to provide information that will help inform ongoing discussion. We look forward to hearing from you either at the community information sessions, by phone or email or online at https://yoursay.onkaparinga.sa.gov.au/sellicks-beach-struct. Please keep an eye on your email, this Facebook page and our draft Sellicks Beach Structure Plan Your Say page for any future updates. #Onkaparinga

13.01.2022 NEW WEBSITE AND CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE www.gosouthgolocal.com.au www.gosouthgolocal.com.au/christmas Check out our brand new #GoSouthGoLocal website and Christmas Gift Guide with special offers and discounts for the festive season. ... Whether you are a local resident, business owner or visitor to our beautiful region, you'll find helpful tips and tools that will help you to spread the word and make a difference. Thanks to all the local businesses that responded to our call out to be included in the Christmas Gift Guide. If you've got a special Christmas offer or discount feel free to promote your business in the comments below. Together we can rebuild our local economy, grow our local business community and ensure local people continue to be employed, whilst showcasing the amazing products and services available in our region. Get on board and encourage friends, neighbours and family to Go South Go Local this Christmas too! #Onkaparinga #GoSouthGoLocal #ONbusiness

13.01.2022 Great news! The Sullies Beach boat ramp will be upgraded during the next two years. A big win for the local boaties, the fishing community and emergency services that use the ramp. Find out more in #OnkaparingaNow www.onkaparinganow.com/upgrade-for-osullivan-beach-boat-ramp #Onkaparinga

12.01.2022 Four Onkaparinga suburbs located in our Thalassa ward have been identified by the Adelaide Hills Council as it explores boundary changes. If Adelaide Hills Council was to pursue any options that impacted the City of Onkaparinga, it would be in close collaboration with our council and in consultation with our community. As always, the City of Onkaparinga Council will always act in the best interests of our residents." said Erin Thompson - Mayor, City of Onkaparinga.... Find out more in #OnkaparingaNow www.onkaparinganow.com//adelaide-hills-council-explores-bo #Onkaparinga

12.01.2022 Join us online at 1pm tomorrow for the last of our Composting at home Webinar Series this time focussing on using a Bokashi bucket to compost your food scraps and create fertiliser as liquid goodness for your garden. Chris from Every Day Sustainable Living once again has lots of helpful tips and tricks and we're on standby to answer all your composting questions. So, pop them in the comments! Or feel free to watch later we're always happy to answer your composting quest...ions. If you missed the other two videos you can watch them on our event page https://www.facebook.com/events/2089806391155982/?active_tab=discussion #Onkaparinga #SustainableOnkaparinga

12.01.2022 ENTRIES CLOSE THIS FRIDAY AT 5PM https://www.onkaparingacity.com//Mayors-Christmas-Light-Di #Onkaparinga

12.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. Lest we forget.

12.01.2022 IMPORTANT BIN COLLECTION MESSAGE Hot weather is expected tomorrow and Saturday. Please put your bins out tonight if your pickup day is a Friday because when extreme heat is expected (over 35 degrees) our drivers may need to start earlier than usual at 5.30am in the morning. Our waste collection team gets out on the road early to beat the heat and avoid overworking the vehicles and air-conditioning in our truck cabins. So, please keep this in mind throughout the summer s...eason. You can check your bin collection day or report a missed bin collection on our website www.onkaparingacity.com/Collat/Report-missed-bin-collection Stay cool everyone! #Onkaparinga

11.01.2022 COMPOSTING AT HOME WITH A BOKASHI BUCKET ONLINE WEBINAR WITH Q&A SESSION In this session, Chris from Every Day Sustainable Living shows us how to set up and use Bokashi: covers what Bokashi is and how it works, what food scraps to put in, using the compost and liquid fertiliser and troubleshooting. We're on standby to answer all your composting questions. So, pop them in the comments!... Or feel free to watch later we're always happy to answer your composting questions. --- Did you know that Onkaparinga residents can access a selection of subsidised composting systems including compost bins, worm farms and bokashi buckets? These can be ordered online or by printing a form for payment at any of our Customer Relations Offices. Click the link to find out more www.onkaparingacity.com//E/Composting-at-home-with-Bokashi #Onkaparinga #SustainableOnkaparinga

10.01.2022 Naidoc Week in Onkaparinga kicked off this morning with the Mayor's Reception in Ramsay Place. Thank you to everyone that came along to reflect on this year's theme 'Always Was, Always Will be'. www.onkaparinganow.com/always-was-always-will-be #Onkaparinga #NAIDOCWeek2020

10.01.2022 You'd be astonished just how many amazing local products and services are available right here in the City of Onkaparinga. How do you find them? It's easy! 1 Search our business directory https://www.onbusinesspartnerprogram.com/business-directory... 2 Support our ON Business Awards winners as voted by the community https://www.onbusinesspartnerprogram.com/on-business-awards 3 Follow the #GoSouthGoLocal hashtag on social media. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/gosouthgolocal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/gosouthgolocal Simply by choosing local, and sharing your experience with others, you can make a difference! #Onkaparinga #GoSouthGoLocal

09.01.2022 WOMEN OF WINE Two of Onkaparinga's leading wine figures won national honours at the 2020 Australian Women in Wine Awards. Congratulations to Gill Gordon-Smith from Fall from Grace wine- education- tasting and Melissa Brown of Gemtree Wines, McLaren Vale, Australia. Find out more about these local talents in #OnkaparingaNow www.onkaparinganow.com/women-of-wine #Onkaparinga #ValeAndCoast #GoSouthGoLocal

08.01.2022 UPDATE Parkrun will return to South Australia from this Saturday 5 December. The reopening date was postponed due to COVID-19. #Onkaparinga #loveparkrun

08.01.2022 Well done, Uncle Eddie! On behalf of the City of Onkaparinga we congratulate Uncle Eddie Peters who was announced Person of the Year at the 2020 NAIDOC SA Awards. "I am a Torres Strait Islander Man. I was born on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait Islands and came to Adelaide in 1990. I am a musician and have written, composed and recorded many songs that have my islander culture influence. I am a music teacher and have taught Torres Strait Islander songs and Dance at Adel...aide University. I love sharing my culture through music and dance. I am being interviewed and am sharing a song with Asta Wanganeen. Thank you." #Onkaparinga #NAIDOCweek #alwayswasalwayswillbe Neporendi Aboriginal Forum Inc. | Joining Hands and Minds NO REDISTRIBUTION OF THIS VIDEO IS ALLOWED

07.01.2022 2021 SANTOS TOUR DOWN UNDER EVENT UPDATE By now you would have heard about the decision not to hold the Santos Tour Down Under in 2021. We love hosting the event in our region so we certainly feel everyone’s disappointment but the situation the world is facing with COVID-19 left the organisers with no choice. However, we’re excited a domestic cycling series will be held in its place so cycling fans can still get involved in the sport they love. Under the circumstances we face..., this is a good outcome and we'll keep the fire burning until TDU returns in the future! Click the link to find out more https://bit.ly/2HVlb5P #Onkaparinga

07.01.2022 Did you know our region has a flour-milling history? Back in the 1800's, flour was transported from local mills at Old Noarlunga, McLaren Vale, Willunga, and Aldinga to Port Willunga by bullock dray for export to other colonies. Whites Valley a small, semi-rural township nestled between Aldinga and Willunga was named after Samuel White (a ship owner, flour miller, businessman and farmer) who established a farm and built a number of flour mills in the area. ... White’s Flour Mill, on the curved section of what is now Little Road, featured a tower about 12 metres high which became known as ‘the castle’. Samuel built cottages for himself and the mill workers, several of which are still standing as private residences and rental accommodation today. Discover more local history in the Spring issue of #OnkaparingaNow www.onkaparinganow.com/spring-2020/a-window-to-whites-valley #Onkaparinga

06.01.2022 Annual report highlights a year unlike any in living memory Last week, your elected members adopted the City of Onkaparinga’s Annual Report 2019-20 chronicling a year marked by COVID-19 and a range of relief measures to support our communities during this unprecedented crisis. Find out more in #OnkaparingaNow www.onkaparinganow.com/annual-report-highlights-year-unlike... You can view and download the City of Onkaparinga Annual Report 2019-20 on our website www.onkaparingacity.com/Council/Publications/Annual-Reports #Onkaparinga

05.01.2022 Congratulations to our 2020 ON Business award winners! We asked you ‘who are the best in business’ and you told us. With more than 8,000 votes received, it's clear that our community are dedicated to supporting local. Your votes have decided the winners across sixteen categories which were announced this evening at a special ceremony at the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre. ... A huge shout out to all the winners and finalists which are listed on our website. www.onkaparinganow.com/spring-20/the-best-in-the-business Be sure to continue to show these outstanding businesses your support simply by choosing to buy local. Every dollar spent with a local business helps to rebuild the local economy, grow the local business community, and ensure local people continue to be employed. Drum roll please And the winners are... Hall of Fame WOOD N LOGS Start-up Business Stu's Barber Shop [NEW] Cooperation during COVID-19 The people's pantry [NEW] Resilience during COVID-19 Let's Eat Lonsdale Eatery Winter's Burgers Coffee Coffee Factory Cafe Pub/Bar/Live Music Venue Pepper Tree Aldinga Food/Beverage Manufacturer/Producer Ginny Pig Distillery Professional Services/Inclusion Support Business Cabana Productions Manufacturing/Construction/Trade Business South Coast Window Tinting Health/Beauty/Fitness/Wellbeing Business Jump Swim Schools Hackham Mobile Trader Natures Plate Retailer Mv2 Adl Eco-Friendly/Sustainable Business Folk of all Trades Tourism Experience Gone Awol Tours Customer Experience Adelaide Fresh Fruiterers Morphett Vale #Onkaparinga #GoSouthGoLocal #onbusinessawards #ONbusiness

04.01.2022 Every year approximately 1200 people are killed and another 44,000 are seriously injured on Australian roads. These are alarming statistics and it’s incredibly important we all do our bit to make our roads safer. This week is National Road Safety Week, an important reminder that road safety is everyone’s responsibility whether you’re a driver, motorcyclist, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian.... It’s a time to remember those who’ve lost their lives or been injured on our roads, as well as their families and friends who are forever affected. It’s also important to acknowledge our first responders who are confronted with the horrors of crashes every day and work tirelessly to protect us. We urge you to take the pledge to drive, so others can survive. You can do this and find out more about National Road Safety Week here www.roadsafetyweek.com.au #Onkaparinga

04.01.2022 The Sullies coastal trail is now open! The completion of the 700-metre shared-use coastal path at O’Sullivan Beach now provides a continuous trail link from Moana to Port Stanvac. This is part of the bigger Coast Park vision to provide a 70km path from North Haven in the north to Sellicks Beach in the south. Find out more in #OnkaparingaNow www.onkaparinganow.com//osullivan-beach-coastal-trail-now-... #Onkaparinga

03.01.2022 Australia’s largest cat desexing program is in full-swing, with the final two sessions for 2020 already booked-out. Register now for free cat desexing and microchipping sessions at the RSPCA Lonsdale Shelter in 2021. Find out more www.onkaparinganow.com//australias-largest-free-cat-desexi #Onkaparinga

03.01.2022 During Naidoc Week in Onkaparinga, we're asking a host of first nation people's in the south what this year's theme 'Always Was, Always Will Be', means to them starting with a heartfelt poem from Asta Wanganeen. Follow our event page for more guest interviews this week. facebook.com/events/848540085974525... #Onkaparinga #NAIDOCWeek2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

01.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY Do you think our draft Strategic Asset Management Plan is easy to understand? One of our goals is to be more transparent with information sharing and we're keen to hear your feedback about the new format. You can review the draft document and take our quick survey (with three simple questions) to provide your feedback here https://yoursay.onkaparinga.sa.gov.au/strategic-asset-manag... We own and maintain a diverse asset portfolio, worth approximately $2.9 billion. These assets include everyday items we may take for granted such as buildings, bridges, roads, paths, parks and reserves, carparks, lighting, bus shelters, vehicles, coastline and much more. We aim to provide assets that meet community demand, provide a value for money service that maximises the life of our existing assets, and ensure that budgets are allocated appropriately for building new assets. We will be updating this document annually to help provide our community with current and accurate asset information. The survey is open for three weeks until Sunday 13 December 2020. #Onkaparinga #SAcouncils #PartOfYourEveryday