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Latest news

School Holiday Program for September and October 2023

Published on 25 September 2024

Details of the local activities on offer during the school holidays this spring.

Civic Centre and Hamra Centre Library closed for public holiday

Published on 26 September 2023

The Labour Day public holiday is on Monday 2 October 2023.

SAPOL cyber awareness seminar

Published on 15 September 2023

Experts from SAPOL will provide advice on how to protect yourself online.

Nature In West Torrens - Big Slide Show

Published on 12 September 2023

To celebrate Nature Festival 2023, we're having a big beautiful slide show on the Hamra Centre Library window projection screens.

Breakout Creek now on home stretch

Published on 04 September 2023

The newly transformed Breakout Creek is set to open to the community in the near future.

New CEO for new year

Published on 04 September 2023

Deputy CEO Angelo Catinari will take on the role of CEO starting 2024.

Nominate a worthy local

Published on 04 September 2023

The time is now to nominate a great local.

Help us decorate the 2023 Community Christmas Tree

Published on 31 August 2023

Reuse, recycle and re-purpose to create decorations for this year's tree.

Code consultation

Published on 30 August 2023

Council is currently consulting on its Code of Practice - Access to Meetings and Documents.
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Upcoming events

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Youth Poster Exhibition celebrating SA Refugee Week

26 September 2023

See artworks by primary, secondary and tertiary students that raise awareness about issues affecting refugees.

Tagged as: , Auditorium Gallery, Get With the Program, School Holiday Program

Torrensville Bowling Club summer night owl bowls competition Tuesday

26 September 2023

Try lawn bowls and be active.

Tagged as: , Active Ageing, Adults, Sports and fitness

Rotary Club of West Torrens

26 September 2023

Networking and fundraising meetings for professional people every Tuesday.

Tagged as: , Adults, Community, Seniors

Brooklyn Park Church of Christ emergency relief and Chatabox

26 September 2023

A place to receive help, make social connections and assist others.

Tagged as: , Community

St Richard's Book Post

26 September 2023

Selling second hand books and DVDs with nothing over $3.

Tagged as: , Community

Reading group for English learners: post-beginner to pre-intermediate

27 September 2023

This reading group is for post-beginners to pre-intermediate learners of English.

Tagged as: , Adults, Library, Seniors

Story Time

27 September 2023

Enjoy stories, songs and crafts. Recommended for pre-school aged children, 3 - 5 years old.

Tagged as: , Children 0 - 5, Library

Wednesday Sewing Studio

27 September 2023

A free, self help group for people who want to share their sewing skills with others. Machines are available and members work on their own projects or produce garments for charities – as they prefer.

Tagged as: , Lifestyle Programs, Plympton Community Centre, Seniors, Special interest

Youth Book Club

27 September 2023

Are you 12-17 years and love reading? Then come to our Youth Book Club!

Tagged as: , Library, Youth 12 - 17

Torrensville Bowling Club summer night owl bowls competition

27 September 2023

Try lawn bowls and be active.

Tagged as: , Active Ageing, Adults, Sports and fitness

Almond Tree Trackers Walking Group

28 September 2023

Love to walk? The Almond Tree Trackers Walking Group meet every Monday and Thursday including public holidays. Contact your Walk Organiser, they'll give all the info you need to get started.

Tagged as: , Adults, Community, Health and welfare, Lifestyle Programs, Seniors, Sports and fitness

Intergenerational Community Program - 'Connecting Generations'

28 September 2023

The joint 'Connecting Generations' intergenerational program will continue in Term 3, to be held at the Immanuel Primary ELC each Thursday morning.
We are seeking residents, 50 years or over that live in the West Torrens council area to join this program, sharing joyful experiences with young early learners.

Tagged as: , Council Active Ageing, Community, Health and welfare, Plympton Community Centre, Seniors
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Thebarton Oval Precinct

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