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Celebrate what makes us great with the 2021 City of Salisbury Australia Day Breakfast
The public is invited to throw on its thongs and head on down to the Salisbury Community Hub for a morning of free celebrations to mark Australia Day on January 26. From 8am, a hot breakfast will be available at no cost, as well as a healthy option of fruit and yoghurt. To keep you…
Read MoreShop Local to Win!
Spend $30 or more in one purchase at businesses within the City of Salisbury local government area and enter to go into a draw to win a $100 voucher and the Major Prize Draw worth $1,000. There will be one voucher every week for 13 weeks beginning 1 January 2021 until 31 March 2021. More…
Read MoreGlobal Food Passport Takes Off!
International travel may be out of the question for a while yet, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on experiencing the flavours of the world. In a new Global Food Passport initiative, City of Salisbury has partnered with local food businesses to deliver exclusive deals on a range of cuisines from Asian,…
Read MoreSalisbury Community Hub Awarded Prestigious Architecture Prize
Mayor Gillian Aldridge OAM has welcomed the acknowledgement of the Salisbury Community Hub within the 2020 South Australian Architecture Awards announced last night. The Hub and its architect, HASSELL, received the esteemed Jack McConnell Award for Public Architecture as well as an Interior Commendation within the annual awards, which were held virtually. “This award is a…
Read MoreGuidelines for minimising risk during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
City of Salisbury is closely monitoring the evolving nature of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, which has been categorised as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation. SA Health is providing up to date advice in relation to the pandemic and recommends that you seek health advice immediately if: You have travelled overseas in the past…
Read MoreSalisbury Plays together
With technology an increasingly prominent fixture in the busy lives of many modern young families, many of us find we are spending less time outside. However physical play and time spent in fresh air remains one of the most important things we can do to boost wellbeing for both our children and ourselves. According to…
Read MoreYour new Discover Salisbury guide is out now!
This week our ninth edition (Aug-Dec 2020) of Discover Salisbury hits the streets! The publication promotes #ShopSalisbury and our local businesses that make the region great. Find the latest information on where you can buy local and support your community. The guide is printed three times a year with all editions distributed inside the popular Salisbury…
Read MoreSalisbury Plays transforms Mawson Lakes
More than 3,000 people took part in Salisbury Plays at Mawson Lakes on Sunday, 14 April. Mawson Lakes Boulevard was transformed into a family-friendly centre, bustling with free sports, games, jumping castles, face-painting, live performances and local stalls. Salisbury Plays is an initiative of the City of Salisbury to encourage residents to make the most…
Read MoreSalisbury Plays 2019 – two new venues announced!
Join in the fun with games, sport, fun and food @ Salisbury Plays! Salisbury Plays is our initiative to head outside, and discover the many parks and reserves in our community. Salisbury has some great places for the young (and the young at heart) to play in. Last year Salisbury Plays was held at two…
Read MoreNew milestone for Salisbury’s wetlands
The City of Salisbury’s world-famous wetlands will soon supply their 140th park, reserve or oval with recycled water. Kiekebusch Reserve, in Gulfview Heights, will push the Council’s recycled water business Salisbury Water over the milestone in coming months when it is hooked up to the network. The milestone coincides with World Wetlands Day on February…
Read MoreSheppard to headline Salisbury Secret Garden
POPULAR indie pop band and Australian Eurovision hopeful Sheppard will headline the 2019 Salisbury Secret Garden weekend. Sheppard achieved Australia-wide success with chart-topping single Geronimo in 2015, and again topped the ARIA charts in 2018 with their album Watching the Sky. Their signing is coup for the City of Salisbury’s Salisbury Secret Garden, which has quickly become the Adelaide…
Read MoreSalisbury Secret Garden 2019 program launched today!
Kicking off on Friday 16 February, the 2019 Salisbury Secret Garden promises to be the best yet! With more than 50 free and ticketed performances scheduled across 23 days, patrons will be offered a great range of affordable ticketed shows including comedy, high quality music, musicals and stage theatre. The 2019 program has been launched today…
Read MoreSanta came to Salisbury on Saturday!
The Salisbury Community Christmas Parade was brilliant as always, attracting a crowd of around 7500 people, 83 parade groups, and a whopping 2200 participants! This year was the 28th year of this massively popular event. Well done to the organisers Salisbury Business Association and everyone involved. There were so many happy faces that we took too many photos to…
Read MoreLargest Salisbury Christmas Pageant in history
More than 10,000 people are expected to attend the largest ever Salisbury Christmas Pageant on Saturday 1 December. A record 83 floats will take part in the annual parade through the Salisbury City Centre, which is now in its 28th year. The parade will also include 10 bands, headlined by the Salisbury City Band and four…
Read MoreThe City of Salisbury Christmas Parade competition is back!
Win a chance for your family to ride in the City of Salisbury Horse Drawn Cart at the Salisbury Community Christmas Parade 2018. Nominate a friend, family member, someone you feel deserves to win this ride by tagging them in a comment via the relevant City of Salisbury Facebook post. Don’t forget to tell us why you…
Read MoreChristmas is coming to Salisbury!
Christmas will come early to Salisbury this year with festive events including the Mawson Centre Christmas Market being held on Sunday 25 November. On Saturday 1 December Santa will be in Salisbury City Centre as part of the Salisbury Christmas Parade, hosted by Salisbury Business Association. Following this, you can sing in the Christmas season…
Read MoreCelebration to remember this Remembrance Day
November 5 2018 To commemorate the centenary of the Armistice that ended the First World War a Remembrance Service will be held at the Salisbury War Memorial on Orange Avenue. City of Salisbury Mayor Gillian Aldridge OAM, said the City of Salisbury will proudly be supporting the day with the Salisbury RSL. “There will be…
Read MoreGet back to nature with Salisbury Plays
Come and join in the fun of nature play at Salisbury Plays St Kilda on Sunday 14 October from 12 noon to 3pm at St Kilda Adventure Playground, Fooks Terrace, St Kilda. The City of Salisbury’s popular Salisbury Plays event is back and this time, it’s bigger than ever. In an event-first, Council will be…
Read MoreGet ready to discover school holiday fun!
The kids will be spoilt for choice this school holidays with a myriad of activities to choose from in and around the City of Salisbury. From exploring our parks and playgrounds to delighting in our aviation history – there’s something for everyone, including the adults, these school holidays. City of Salisbury Mayor Gillian Aldridge OAM,…
Read MoreSalisbury Writers’ Festival a sell out!
Sell out numbers attended the Salisbury Writers’ Festival on the weekend of 24-26 August. Hosted by the City of Salisbury in partnership with Writers SA, the Salisbury Writers’ Festival continued to support local writers and, for the first time, enthusiasts could follow their passions and choose from creative or business writing streams. The festival kicked…
Read MoreImpressive attendance at Vietnam Veterans Day 2018
There was an impressive attendance at Vietnam Veterans Day, held at Montague Farm Estate on Saturday 18 August. The event was also held to commemorate the anniversary of the battle of Long Tan. People of all ages gathered to pay their respects and listen to guest speakers, including the Governor of South Australia His Excellency…
Read MoreDiscover Salisbury lift-out now available in Salisbury Aware
It’s here – and it’s got something extra inside! The Winter edition of Salisbury Aware is out now, and includes a handy Discover Salisbury lift-out, full to the brim with events and fun things to do. Download a copy of Salisbury Aware, or view it online : www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/salisburyaware Download the Discover Salisbury lift-out or view…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury to Commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day
The City of Salisbury will commemorate the Australian servicemen and women deployed during the Vietnam War at its annual ceremony for Vietnam Veterans Day. The special service will be held at Henderson Square in Montague Farm Estate, starting at 11 am on Saturday 18 August 2018 – the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.…
Read MorePara Hills Community Hub Officially Opens its Doors
To celebrate the newly completed Para Hills Community Hub, an Open Day will be held between 11am – 3pm on Saturday 11 August 2018. This free event is a wonderful opportunity for the whole community to experience some of the innovative programs that will be held at the Para Hills Community Hub as well as…
Read MoreNovel Approach for 2018 Salisbury Writers’ Festival
This year will see a new chapter for the popular Salisbury Writers’ Festival. For the first time, the festival will include two different streams for attendees to choose from – a creative writing stream and a business writing stream. The Salisbury Writers’ Festival is hosted by the City of Salisbury in partnership with Writers SA.…
Read MoreStroll Along the Salisbury SALA Trail
The community is invited to explore the Salisbury SALA Trail this August, as the annual South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary. The Salisbury SALA Trail will run for the whole month of August. The trail will feature an array of artworks at numerous venues across the City of Salisbury Exhibits on…
Read MoreWatershed Art Prize winners announced
Congratulations to the 2018 WATERSHED ART PRIZE winners who on Friday 27 April were awarded with prizes from one of five categories. Main prize category: 1st Prize $5000 “The Night Watch” by Gerhard Ritter 2nd Prize $2,500 “Ibises” by Roland Weight Young emerging artist category 13-17 years: $500 “Home” by Talia Lu Mayor’s choice: “Blissful…
Read MoreDiscover Salisbury with the click of a button
An initiative from the City of Salisbury Tourism and Visitor Strategy 2016 – 2021, Discover Salisbury gives you all of the city’s culture, events, attractions and family fun at your fingertips. With brand new artwork, maps, and access on your social media channels, it’s now even easier to find out what’s happening in and around the local…
Read MoreHarmony Day 2018 a sea of colour
The City of Salisbury’s John Harvey Gallery was a sea of colour on 21 March for Harmony Day 2018 celebrations. This year, the theme was “Hats from around the world” and there were certainly plenty of those. The hat parade was fascinating and educational, as we heard from each participant some history behind each one. From…
Read MoreWatershed Art Prize Exhibition opens on 27 April
The Watershed Art Prize encourages awareness of water as a precious resource and encourages South Australian artists to explore water conservation and the role it plays in creating a more liveable environment. The exhibition opens on 27 April and runs until 1 June. Find out more in our “events” section. The City of Salisbury is…
Read MoreThe Salisbury Secret Garden wins Adelaide Fringe Award
We are pleased to announce that the Salisbury Secret Garden has been awarded the BankSA Best Event for week 3 of Adelaide Fringe. With over 11,000 people attending Salisbury Secret Garden events, we are so grateful for all of the support and feedback the event has received. Thanks to BankSA and Adelaide Fringe for this…
Read More#PressforProgress: International Women’s Day Breakfast 2018
Mayor Gillian Aldridge will again be hosting the City of Salisbury’s International Women’s Day breakfast, on Thursday 8 March at the Parafield Gardens Community Club. City of Salisbury Mayor Aldridge said this year’s theme for International Women’s Day 2018 is #PressforProgress. “The City of Salisbury Council strongly encourage individuals and businesses to #PressforProgress by driving…
Read MoreUpdated Salisbury Secret Garden program out now!
The Salisbury Secret Garden is fast approaching, and we now have an updated program for you. With Jebediah headlining Sounds in the Square on Saturday 3 March, Salisbury is going to rock! Download the new program here or view below:
Read MoreJebediah to headline Sounds in the Square – Salisbury Secret Garden
Australian award winning rock band Jebediah is set to headline this year’s Sounds in the Square at Salisbury Secret Garden on Saturday 3 March! With a career spanning 20 years, Jebediah have become Australian favourites with 5 albums and 10 hits in triple j‘s Hottest 100. On Saturday 3 March Jebediah will take to the stage for this…
Read MoreANNOUNCEMENT: THE AUSTRALIA DAY FAMILY PICNIC HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT.
We regret to advise that due to temperatures set to reach 42 degrees in Salisbury on Australia Day, 26 January that we have no choice but to cancel the Australia Day Family Picnic. The decision has been made in the interests of public, vendor, and staff safety. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope that…
Read MoreGet your program for the Australia Day Family Picnic
Going to the Australia Day Family Picnic? This is one of Salisbury’s largest events! Bring your family along and celebrate Australia Day in the beautiful Carisbrooke Park. The day kicks off with entertainment and a FREE community breakfast from 8am. This massive day of family-friendly entertainment includes live music and performances, low cost activities for…
Read MoreYour new Discover Salisbury guide is out now!
This week our first edition (Jan-Mar 2018) of Discover Salisbury hit the streets! The publication is part of the ‘Discover Salisbury’ tourism and visitor campaign promoting our City’s hidden gems, unique attractions and growing events calendar. The ‘Discover Salisbury’ campaign was launched last month to showcase local attractions, upcoming events, recreational opportunities and more while…
Read MoreSalisbury Secret Garden program launch
Discover the Secret Garden! The 2018 program for the Salisbury Secret Garden was launched on Friday 8 December 2017. The 2018 program will be more accessible than ever before with shows scheduled throughout the City of Salisbury including Ingle Farm, Pooraka, Mawson Lakes and of course the Secret Garden itself in Salisbury City Centre. Keep…
Read MoreSalisbury Community Christmas Parade a great success
Thanks to the Salisbury Business Association for the fabulous Salisbury Community Christmas Parade on Saturday 2 December. City of Salisbury Mayor Gillian Aldridge rode on the wonderful carriage from Classic Carriage Drives, along with Parade competition winner Sonia and her beautiful children. Thanks to all the incredible Parade participants, the organisers, the sponsors and of course everyone who came along!…
Read MoreAmazing Christmas lights across Adelaide
Do you love travelling around finding Christmas lights? Homes all over Adelaide are lighting up the streets as we speak. The City of Salisbury certainly has a few spectacularly lit-up homes worth a look at. Find them on this handy map: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/special-features/christmas-lights
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