Home

Popular

Report it

Lodge a request online, for fallen tree branches, graffiti and other services.

AI Assistant

Ask me a question and I can help you find the answer using AI.

Contact Council

All the ways you can contact the City of West Torrens.

Community engagement

Your input is vital in shaping our city, visit Your Say West Torrens.

Online payments and services

Pay for and access Council services online. Rates, expiations, permits/licences, rates searches.

Council meetings

Access Council's meetings, minutes & business papers.

Parking expiations

Your options if you receive a parking expiation.

Bins and waste

Information on waste, recycling and organics bins; bin collection days; My Local Services app.

Community centres

Bookings and information for Thebarton, Plympton, Apex Park, Lockleys Community Centres.

Parks & playgrounds

Playgrounds and parks listing with photos and features

Development applications

How to apply for a development application.

Rates and charges

About your rates, rebates, valuations, electronic rates notices, change of name/address.

News

Reduce food waste: rescue your excess garden fruit

Published on 07 July 2025

Are you frustrated by the excess fruit that your trees are always producing in your back garden? If yes, come along to this information session and hear from Brett Dustone, founder of Fruit Share Adelaide.

Council adopts 2025-26 budget

Published on 07 July 2025

Council has adopted its 2025-26 Annual Business Plan, Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan.

E-scooters on streets

Published on 01 July 2025

As from 16 July 2025, people aged over 16 can legally ride e-scooters and other Personal Mobility Devices on public roads and paths.

No more free RATs

Published on 01 July 2025

SA Health has advised that as of 1 July 2025, free Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits will no longer be available free of charge.

Proposed road closure

Published on 01 July 2025

Council is proposing to close part of Moss Avenue, Marleston.

School Holiday Program for Winter 2025

Published on 26 June 2025

Details of the local activities on offer during the school holidays in July.
View More News

Events

Promote your community event

Weekly Wellbeing Walk (WWW) - Wellbeing Wednesdays

09 July 2025

Get along each Wednesday to Lockleys Community Room for a weekly walk. Open to all ages.

Tagged as: , Ageing Well, Adults, Children and youth, Community, Health and welfare, Lockleys Community Room, Seniors, Special interest

Firstival: Dog yoga

09 July 2025

Partnering with Paws and Claws, the West Torrens Library will be running our first ever dog yoga event!

Tagged as: , Library, School Holiday Program, Youth 15+, Booking required

Winter woolies and wellies

09 July 2025

Bookings essential - click this event to book.

Get ready for some creative winter fun. At this workshop kids can transform a gum book (aka a welly) into a planter, choosing and potting their own greenery. They can then let their imaginations run wild as they craft a fuzzy, fantastic creature to take home as their new plant buddy. It's a perfect blend of gardening, art and imagination!

Tagged as: , Children 5 - 12, Library, School Holiday Program, Booking required

Ageing Well For the Fellas

09 July 2025

If you are interested in getting together once a month with like-minded men, this is for you.

Tagged as: , Council Ageing Well, Community, Health and welfare, Plympton Community Centre, Seniors

Little Breathers workshop

09 July 2025

Bookings essential - click this event to book.

Participants aged 5 - 11 will learn how to relax, de-stress, and improve their focus through simple breathing exercises and mindfulness activities.

Tagged as: , Children and youth, Children 5 - 12, Lockleys Community Room, School Holiday Program, Booking required

Digital art challenge

09 July 2025

Bookings essential - Click this event for booking link.

Come along and learn how to use a digital art tablet and drawing software, then challenge yourself to create a digital masterpiece! Creations will then be displayed on the library projectors for the remainder of the holidays.

Basic computer skills are essential.
Remember to bring an email address to take home a copy of your creation.

Tagged as: , Library, School Holiday Program, Youth 10+, Booking required
Calendar View View More Events

Library

West Torrens Library

1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton SA 5033. ph: (08) 8416 6228

Library catalogue

Access the library catalogue.

Membership and borrowing

About joining the library and how to borrow library items.

Mobile Library

Find out when and where the Mobile Library stops in your area.

Activities and events

Find out about the programs and activities we offer and what's happening in the library.

Computers and Wi-Fi

Computers and Wi-Fi, copying and scanning, printing, online safety and digital literacy.

Tech education

Tech help sessions for computer and mobile technology users.

Home Library Service

A free home service for the frail, aged and people with an illness or disability.

Learn English

English classes, Reading groups, Learn English resources and collections.

Library fees and charges

A list of fees and charges for various services and items available in the library.

Library resources & collections

From eResources to Toys and sports. Explore our extensive resources and collections.

Little Libraries

Map of locations of Little Libraries.

AI Assistant

Featured content

Update your DACO details

Pet owners are urged to make sure their DACO details are up to date.

Latest community engagement

Find out what we're currently seeking feedback on and have your say.

Enter our 2025 Art Prize

This year's theme for our Art Prize is Colour in West Torrens! Entries 1 July - 30 September 2025.

Explore West Torrens

Use this interactive map to explore the West Torrens area to find nearby parks, community centres, libraries and things to do.

Back to top