KALEIDOSCOPE SEPTEMBER 2026 ISSUE 71
MAYOR’S MESSAGE are together learning Kaurna language through play, and our libraries have been full of families for Indigenous Literacy Day. Kaurna is the language of this place. Hearing it from 4-yearolds is special and powerful.
Hello, and welcome to spring, I hope you’re enjoying our City blooming! I’d like to share something small that has stayed with me all winter. There are citrus trees along McDonnell Avenue in West Hindmarsh that have been dropping their fruit onto the footpath for years. Someone who lives there looked at all that lemon and orange going soft in the grass and thought, what a shame. They didn’t lodge a complaint. They made a phone call. That call became a partnership with Fruit Share Adelaide, a handful of neighbours with buckets and ladders, and hundreds of kilograms of fruit picked, boxed and passed on to people who needed it. This is what I love most about our community: someone noticing and our communities ready to support. You’ll find that same theme through this edition of Kaleidoscope. At Warra Pudna, kids, parents and grandparents
Some of what’s in these pages is quieter work. Improvements along Queen and Elizabeth streets and at Grange Lakes, our field teams out in the dark and the rain after a storm, shifting branches so the rest of us can get the kids to school on time. Sometimes this work is unseen, but we are sharing it here. You’ll also find plenty of invitations to tell us what you think. We make better decisions when we’ve heard from you, and we learn from diverse perspectives. There is so much to enjoy as we head into summer, including school holiday activities, Doggy Day at the Beach, and the Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes Open Day. In January, the Santos Tour Down Under returns to Henley. Thousands of you turned out for our first one, and I’m hoping for an even bigger crowd. Stay tuned for more information later this year. Thank you for the ideas, the phone calls, the volunteering, and the diversity of views and opinions. They all make Charles Sturt, our place to call home, what it is. Mayor Angela Evans
Cover: Fruit Share Adelaide in West Hindmarsh
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Local Neighbourhoods
A FRUITFUL PARTNERSHIP A community idea has been bearing fruit in West Hindmarsh, helping reduce food waste while supporting people in need. Since its first harvest in January 2024, Fruit Share Adelaide has collected more than 43 tonnes of fruit and grown to more than 500 registered volunteers. This year the volunteers came back to McDonnell Avenue and picked 91kg of lemons and 41kg of oranges. Melanie, one of those volunteers, said cutting food waste and helping others is what drew her in.
“I didn’t like seeing food go to waste, and it’s also an opportunity to help people in need, I enjoy getting outside and spending time with like-minded people” Melanie said. Brett said working with councils like ours here in the City of Charles Sturt helps Fruit Share Adelaide spread the word, grow their volunteer network and encourage more people to register their fruit trees. It began with neighbours on McDonnell Avenue noticing how much citrus was going soft on the footpath each season. That first harvest brought in 47kg of oranges, 65kg of mandarins and 2kg of kumquats. Fruit Share Adelaide founder Brett Dunstone said most of that fruit would otherwise have perished. “Some fruit may have been picked by local residents, but without the harvest, a lot of it would have fallen to the ground and gone to waste,” Brett said.
“It also supports shared goals such as reducing food waste, strengthening community connections, addressing food insecurity and building resilient local food systems,” Brett said. If you have a tree, you keep a share of what comes off it, and volunteers can take some home too. More than 80 per cent goes to food relief organisations including Foodbank and OzHarvest.
Got more fruit than you can use? Want to join a harvest? Get in touch with Fruit Share Adelaide at fruitshareadelaide.com.au Thank you to everyone on McDonnell Avenue, to Fruit Share Adelaide and to the volunteers who turned a good idea in our neighbourhood into something that’s genuinely making a difference.
Vibrant Places
KAURNA LANGUAGE THROUGH PLAY
COUNTRY IS OUR TEACHER Families filled Civic Library on 2 September for a morning of stories, culture, creativity and connection as part of Indigenous Literacy Day. Led by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF), Indigenous Literacy Day is a national celebration of First Nations peoples’ stories, cultures and languages. This year’s theme, Country Is Our Teacher, invited all of us to learn from and celebrate the deep connections First Nations peoples have with Country.
Warra Pudna, meaning ‘Language Spring’, is a new Kaurna language playgroup for kids aged 0–5 and their families at Cheltenham Community Centre. Each week, kids, parents and grandparents come together to learn Kaurna through play, songs, stories and activities, and get to know other families along the way. Dr Jonathan Newchurch (pictured) is a Kaurna and Narungga man, an educator and the founder of Warra Pudna. He started the playgroup so Kaurna families could learn, share and use language together across generations. For Jonathan, the playgroup is about far more than learning words.
“Creating a space where children, parents and grandparents can learn together is about healing, identity, belonging and strengthening relationships across generations,” he said. Our City sits on Kaurna Yerta, where Kaurna language has been spoken for countless generations. Jonathan says hearing Kaurna spoken again in community spaces is “a powerful expression of cultural continuity”. Come Along Every Monday, 10–11.30am during school terms. To register, go to Eventbrite and search ‘Warra Pudna Kaurna Language Playgroup’. Developed by Warra Wangkatitya with our Community Development team and DHS Community Development Coordinators, with support from Playgroup SA and OMEP Australia.
Kids and their families got hands on with an art activity led by Aboriginal artist Scott Rathman (pictured) from Rusted Tin Contemporary Aboriginal Arts, exploring culture and storytelling through art. We also tuned in to a livestream from the Sydney Opera House, where ILF Ambassadors and authors from remote Communities shared stories, songs, dance and language. A highlight was the launch of My Walk Through the Seasons on Ngaanyatjarra Country, created by authors from the remote community of Warakurna in Western Australia. It was a meaningful way for our families to share First Nations stories, language and creativity together. Our libraries are proud to provide Indigenous Literacy Foundation books in our kids’
Aboriginal artist Scott Rathman
collection. They help kids and families connect with First Nations cultures while supporting communities to create and publish stories in their chosen languages.
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A LIBRARY FULL OF SURPRISES Our libraries are places where families can find their next great read, try something new and borrow things they might not expect. There’s plenty for kids and families to discover, starting with much-loved books and series. Laugh along with Dog Man, The Bad Guys and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, discover Australian favourites like WeirDo and Ninja Kid, or escape into the worlds of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. But the shelves hold a few surprises too! Bring home a Nintendo Switch Lite for family game night, tackle a puzzle together or borrow a Yoto Player for stories and entertainment at home or on the go. Learning can also be fun!. Launchpad tablets come pre-loaded with games, activities and content covering literacy, numeracy and social skills. They’re ready to use, with no apps to download or set-up required, making learning through play easy and fun. Feeling creative? Explore our Make, Bake, Decorate collection, with engagingbaking resources including Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol cookie cutters, perfect for creating something delicious together.
Our libraries are places where families can find their next great read, try something new and borrow things they might not expect.
Borrow it, enjoy it, bring it back and find something different next time you visit with our vast and interesting Library of Things.
Prefer to listen? Our collection of eBooks and audiobooks is perfect for bedtime stories, car trips or relaxing together at home.
No matter if you’re searching for a new favourite book, something fun to do together or something to keep the kids entertained through the school holidays, there’s always something new and exciting waiting at our libraries.
The best part? You can try something new without having to buy it first.
Join us for crafts, discovery, and interactive activities.
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Valuing Nature
SAVE MONEY AND ENERGY AT HOME We’re helping residents save money and be more comfortable in their homes with our innovative Energy and Climate Change Assessment Grant program.
Local resident Melinda recently received a free professional home energy efficiency assessment to make her house even more homely and energyefficient leading into the warmer months.
“I really love my house, but it’s super hot in summer and super cold in winter downstairs.” - Melinda, resident With our support, an accredited assessor visited Melinda’s home to provide a personalised report outlining practical and costeffective improvements to her property. These recommended changes can be small and simple such as installing shade sails, blinds and door sweeps which
Reflect. Respect. Celebrate.
have a big impact on the liveability of your home. Grant applications are open now and available to all households in our City, including renters. Assessors can suggest renter-friendly changes without requiring major renovations. Scan the QR Code to watch Melinda share her experience and learn how our Energy and Climate Change Assessment Grant can help you. Visit our website for more information and to explore the full range of other grant funding opportunities available to residents, community groups, artists and businesses. charlessturt.sa.gov.au/ grants
Do you know someone who makes our City of Charles Sturt a better place to live, work and play? Now’s your chance to recognise them by nominating for the Citizen of the Year Awards. Nominations can be for an individual or a community group – anyone who goes above and beyond to support others, builds community spirit, or achieves something worth celebrating. It could be a neighbour who always steps up, a volunteer who works tirelessly behind
the scenes, or a local event that brings people together. Nominations close Friday 20 November 2026. charlessturt.sa.gov.au/ citizenoftheyearawards
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Our Transforming City
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY: RAIN, HAIL OR SHINE When severe weather hits, our field teams are among the first on the ground and often the last to leave. Across our City, they work in difficult and rapidly changing conditions to keep people safe, maintain essential services and help public spaces recover. Following the recent high tides and strong winds, our crews quickly assessed damaged beach accessways, identified hazards and closed unsafe areas. They carried out repairs and reopened access as soon as conditions allowed, protecting the community while minimising disruption to people who use and enjoy the coast. Heavy rain brings a different set of challenges. Stormwater teams inspect critical infrastructure, respond to localised flooding and clear debris from drains and roads, while streetsweeping crews help keep water moving through the network. This practical work helps reduce risks, supports drainage and keeps the wider stormwater flow moving. Essential services also continue in the toughest conditions. City cleaning crews complete scheduled bin collections in pouring rain and challenging environments, helping keep neighbourhoods clean and ensuring residents experience as little disruption as possible. As floodwaters recede, horticulture and biodiversity teams work together to clear branches, sediment and other debris from paths and footbridges. Along waterways and through public reserves, their efforts restore safe
access and help the community return to these valued spaces with confidence. Sportsground crews play an important role in recovery too. By improving drainage, relieving soil compaction and managing oval closures during wet periods, they help protect playing surfaces from lasting damage and support a safer, faster return to community sport. Much of this work happens quietly, often in cold, wet and demanding conditions. From damaged accessways and blocked drains to fallen branches
and flooded roads, our field teams help keep our City safe, accessible and moving when the weather turns. Everyone in our neighbourhoods also play a part in helping us respond, and maintain public safety. Through our online Customer Portal, you can report an issue or submit a service request at any time, 24/7. You can then track its progress in real time, receive updates and estimated completion times, view your request history and see other reports in your area. charlessturt.my.site.com
WHAT’S ON Upcoming Events CALIFORNIA NIGHTS 17 October 2026
EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING 15 November 2026
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Running until Sunday 11 October 2026 Get the kids moving these school holidays with fun activities at our libraries, community centres and local venues. Spots fill fast – book today! charlessturt.sa.gov.au/schoolholidays
OCTOBER Thursday 1 October Holiday Bands Concert 2pm – 8pm The Gov charlessturt.gov.au/holidaybands
Scan for more events in our City.
Saturday 10 October Doggy Day at the Beach 11am – 2pm Henley Square charlessturt.sa.gov.au/doggyday
Experience two iconic songbooks in one unforgettable night as RUMOURS and The Bald Eagles bring Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles’ greatest hits to life.
Influential Naarm proto-punks Eddy Current Suppression Ring return to Adelaide with their latest album, joined by local favourites Ricky Albeck & the Belair Line Band and Bag.
CHOCOLATE STARFISH
ONE VOICE – GREATEST HITS OF JOHN FARNHAM
13 November 2026
Sunday 11 October Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes Open Day 10am – 3pm tennyson.org.au Sunday 18 October Brompton Community Garden Spring Fair with 19 on Green 10am - 3pm Brompton Community Garden
4 December 2026
NOVEMBER 16 November - 13 December
Chocolate Starfish turn up the heat with ALL FIRED UP, celebrating iconic female artists through explosive live performances, classic hits, surprises and their signature rock energy.
Christmas Donation Drives Embrace the true meaning of Christmas this festive season and contribute to our Christmas Food Drive for Foodbank SA, or Give the Gift of Reading for UnitingSA. Celebrate the legendary music of John Farnham! Featuring powerhouse vocals, a world-class seven-piece band and all the greatest hits of an Australian icon.
Sign up to the Woodville Town Hall newsletter and stay in the loop.
Visit any of our libraries or community centres to make a donation.
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Vibrant Places
READY TO
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Henley Beach will come alive with world-class cycling once again this summer with the return of the Santos Tour Down Under in 2027.
Following the success of this year’s event, our City will host the start of the THINK! Road Safety Men’s Stage 1 race from Henley Square to Gumeracha on Tuesday 19 January 2027. Plans are already underway to deliver another memorable ‘GO Henley’ experience at the Square to showcase our City’s coastal lifestyle and summer spirit in partnership with local businesses and the community. Mayor Angela Evans said it was exciting to have the world-class event return to our streets. “We’re thrilled to have the Santos Tour Down Under back in our City following the success of the event last summer,” she shared. “About 25,000 people flocked to Henley Square this year to witness worldclass cycling and enjoy our ‘GO Henley’
activation alongside our stunning coastline.” Henley Square will again transform into a vibrant hub of cycling, entertainment and community activity for residents and visitors alike to experience the event along our beautiful coastline. The race begins at 10:40am with a range of activations available pre and post-event in the Square, and also at Ngutungka Henley, Bower Cottages Community Centre, and Inlet Reserve at West Lakes. Further information including community activities and road closures will be shared on our website and digital channels in the lead-up to the event. charlessturt.sa.gov.au/TDU
at the Beach Saturday 10 October 11am – 2pm | Henley Square Bring your pup and the whole family for a tail-wagging good time at our much-loved annual dog-friendly community event
Tips & tricks for enjoying the beach safely Free dog training sessions Market stalls, prizes & giveaways charlessturt.sa.gov.au/doggyday
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Our Transforming City
CHANGING SPACES, CONNECTING COMMUNITIES From transformed streets to better connections and opportunities to shape what comes next, there’s plenty happening across our city.
GRANGE LAKES: KEEPING US CONNECTED
QUEEN & ELIZABETH STREETS: A BIG TRANSFORMATION It’s been a major few years of work across Queen, Robert and Elizabeth streets, as well as the William Street car park, with the wider renewal now complete. The project has delivered rebuilt roads and paths, safer crossings, improved intersections, drainage upgrades, landscaping and rain gardens.
Another section of the Grange Lakes Shared Use Path is complete, with Stage 7 now connecting Marlborough Street and North Street. The path is helping make it easier and safer to walk, wheel and cycle between local neighbourhoods and community spaces. There’s more to come with Stage 8. Stage 8 is now underway, continuing from North Street to Atkin Street through Chambers Reserve and Henley & Grange Memorial Reserve. charlessturt.sa.gov.au/ grangelakespath
On Queen Street, you might notice Cup Mandala, a colourful road artwork by local artist Monica Prichard. The design celebrates the area’s strong sense of community, welcoming atmosphere and wonderfully quirky character.
HAVE YOUR SAY
To learn more about the project, visit charlessturt.sa.gov.au/ queen-and-elizabeth-streets or better yet, stop by and grab a coffee at one of the many local cafés along the way.
More opportunities to have your say are coming up, so visit Your Say Charles Sturt and sign up to stay in the loop.
The people who use our neighbourhoods every day know them best. That’s why we want to hear what matters to you and what you’d like to see in your local area.
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Our Transforming City
COMMUNITY THE FOCUS OF AI COLLABORATION We’re exploring the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help us deliver even greater value for our community. In collaboration with the Cities of Marion and Port Adelaide Enfield, we’ve launched a strategic partnership with Adelaide-based digital transformation consultancy Bailey Abbott to identify how AI can enhance our services and deliver even better outcomes. This partnership is focused on using AI to assist and support people - our employees and our residents - in our important position as the closest level of government to the community. This isn’t about replacing staff, but rather is centred on providing additional tools to strengthen and enhance employees’ existing knowledge. We’ll be investigating practical and responsible ways we can utilise the technology to help us respond more efficiently to your needs, improve our customer experiences and services, and create greater value for our residents and the wider sector. Working together, the three councils will share expertise, resources and information to develop AI capability across our organisations. This collaborative approach will reduce duplication, accelerate innovation and ensure the benefits can be scaled across each council. Importantly, councils retain full ownership and control of their data, with strong safeguards in place to protect privacy, security and the ethical use of technology.
City of Port Adelaide Enfield CEO Mark Withers, City of Charles Sturt CEO Paul Sutton, Bailey Abbott CEO Tom Carlton and City of Marion CEO Tony Harrison.
Chief Executive Officer Paul Sutton said the partnership was an opportunity to explore emerging technology in a responsible way that delivers meaningful benefits. “This partnership allows us to take a considered approach to artificial intelligence, focusing on real community benefit while maintaining strong governance, transparency and public trust,” he said. Bailey Abbott CEO Tom Carlton said local government was well-positioned to use AI in a positive and impactful way. “Local government is unique as the closest level of government to the
community and we’re proud to partner with councils to co-design AI solutions that are transparent, practical and grounded in public value,” he said. The exciting partnership reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that any future use of AI is practical, transparent and focused on enhancing services for our local community. Scan to learn more
Local Neighbourhoods
DID YOU KNOW DOG LEASH LAW UPDATE – DAYLIGHT SAVING
COUNCIL ELECTIONS YOUR VOICE MATTERS
From the start of daylight saving on Sunday 4 October, dogs must be kept on a lead no longer than 2 metres along the foreshore from Semaphore Park to West Beach between 10am and 8pm.
Our City is changing, and council elections give you the chance to help shape its future by choosing the people who make decisions about your local roads, parks, libraries and the community facilities and services you use.
This law is effective throughout daylight saving, generally from October to April. At other times, dogs may be off lead if they remain under effective control. Additional restrictions apply near playgrounds and hooded plover breeding areas. For full details, visit our website.
The next council elections will be held in April 2027. Make sure your enrolment details are up to date and consider nominating if you want to represent your community. Take part to have your voice heard. charlessturt.sa.gov.au/elections
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REGIONAL LANDSCAPE LEVY The Regional Landscape Levy is a State Government tax that Council must collect from all rateable properties on behalf of the Green Adelaide Board. We do not keep the money or decide how it is spent. In 2026/27, we will collect $3,832,049 to help fund regional landscape planning, water allocation, community education, capacity building and compliance activities that support the management of South Australia’s natural resources. For more information visitlandscape.sa.gov.au Call: 7424 5760 Email: dew.greenadelaide@sa.gov.au
H5 BIRD FLU IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA As you may be aware, H5 bird flu has been detected in South Australia. If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife, do not touch them. Keep pets away, record what you see and report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888. For the latest information and advice, visit birdflu.sa.gov.au
Our Transforming City
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW OUR CITY? Think you know Charles Sturt? Try to identify these local places from a tiny piece of the picture and add the location next to the numbers below. 2
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Answers: 1. Drayton Street Reserve Artwork, 2. Ngutungka Henley, 3. Queen Street Mural, 4. Renown Park Artwork, 5. Thomas Harkness Reserve, 6. The Bottle Tree – Port Road
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AROUND OUR CITY SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LIVING ARTISTS (SALA) FESTIVAL In August, our City came alive with creativity as local spaces showcased artists, exhibitions and emerging talent across our community.
NAIDOC WEEK 2026 Students from Woodville High School and local primary schools joined us to celebrate 50 Years of Deadly. After marching to our Civic Centre, they met Mayor Angela Evans and shared stories and felt creations celebrating the ‘Deadly’ role models in their lives.
WOMEN IN THE WEST Our inaugural Women in the West Summit brought local women in business together to build connections, share experiences and strengthen their confidence and capabilities.
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COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD WARA WAYINGGA TENNYSON DUNES OPEN DAY Discover one of Adelaide’s rare coastal dune ecosystems and enjoy a day of nature, culture and family activities. Enjoy guided dune tours, cultural weaving and nature-based art, Animals Anonymous and Bugs ’n’ Slugs, native plant sales, community displays and locally made stalls. Food, coffee and cold drinks will also be available to purchase. Take a walk along the 1.5 km Discovery Trail, spot local wildlife and enjoy native plants in spring bloom. When: Sunday 11 October, 10am - 3pm Where: Wara Waynigga Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve (Tennyson Dunes Car Park) For more information contact Nick Crouch 0477 161 017 or email info@ tennyson.org.au
BRIGHT HOUR This monthly gathering at West Lakes United Church offers an hour of uplifting, easy-listening music from a variety of performers. Enjoy a light lunch from 12.30pm, followed by entertainment from 1.30pm, both included in the admission fee.
When: Fourth Wednesday of each month Where: West Lakes United Church More information: Contact West Lakes United Church on 8353 3384 or email wluchurch@gmail.com
THE COMBINED PROBUS CLUB WOODVILLE SOUTH The Combined Probus Club of Woodville South Inc. provides retired and semi-retired men and women with opportunities to enjoy friendship, companionship and an active social lifestyle. Members meet monthly to hear interesting guest speakers, enjoy a variety of entertainment, share morning tea, and participate in lunches, coffee catchups, outings and trips. The club offers a welcoming environment where members can stay socially connected, pursue shared interests and build lasting friendships. When: Second Monday of each month at 10.00 am Where: Woodville Bowling Club, 25 Oval Avenue, Woodville South For more information contact Ruth Johns, Secretary 0418 833 822 or email ruth.johns@bigpond.com
WOODVILLE BOWLING CLUB The Woodville Bowling Club is welcoming women interested in playing lawn bowls on Thursdays, whether you’re new to the game, returning or already experienced. Enjoy friendly competition, meet new people and have some fun. Practice sessions commence Tuesday. Where: Woodville Bowling Club, 25 Oval Avenue, Woodville South More information: Secretary Jan Prosser on 0417 847 151
MATES TO MATES – MEN’S CONNECTION PROGRAM Mates to Mates is a free weekly program for men aged 18+ to connect, enjoy lunch and try something new. Each Wednesday features a hands-on activity, from woodworking and cooking to gardening, kayaking and local outings. No experience required — just come along and have a go. When: Wednesdays, 1pm - 4pm, until 2 December 2026 Where: Bower Cottages Community Centre, 200 Bower Road, Semaphore Park More information: Mark Kruszynski on 0429 431 344 or markkruszynski@ charlessturt.sa.gov.au
Does your local community group or not-for-profit organisation have something to share with the City of Charles Sturt community? Let us know before 20 October and we could include it in the next edition of Kaleidoscope, landing in letterboxes in December 2026. Your community group, event or not-for-profit organisation must be located in the City of Charles Sturt. Please email us at marketing@charlessturt.sa.gov.au with the subject ‘Kaleidoscope Community Noticeboard’.