Native grasses - friend or foe?
Did you know native plant species are not only good for our local environment but they also save you money?Council has a plan to protect and nurture native grasses that includes a long-term trial to...
View ArticleBowlers ready for new era
The biggest shade structure for a bowls centre anywhere in Australia is to be built at Goodman Road, Elizabeth.^^ Playford Bowling Club members John Harrison (left), John Osborne and Derek Barradell...
View ArticleLocal golf club’s new drive
The only golf club based within the City of Playford is undergoing a massive change, beginning with its name.^^ The newly named Playford Lakes Golf Club is seeking new members, just like Aimee Feltham,...
View ArticleHow much has Elizabeth City Centre changed?
With so many changes taking place within the Elizabeth as part of the City of Playford's CBD of the North project, we thought we'd take a look at some historical photos.Elizabeth City Centre was opened...
View ArticleCommunity Carols: All you need to know for Saturday night
The Playford Community Christmas Carols are coming to town this Saturday (2 December) with ARIA award winner, Anthony Callea, headlining the event.Playford News caught up with one of Australia’s finest...
View ArticleCheeky Pud has all the must-have Christmas goodies
To truly get you prepared for Christmas, this December you will find our first markets in the Prince George Plaza, in the heart of the Playford CBD.With up to 30 stall holders, the Cheeky Pud Christmas...
View ArticleThe Northern Connector Project is on the way
The Northern Connector Project, part of the North-South Corridor road link, is really starting to get moving and is due for finish in December 2019. Check out how it’s progressing, thanks to the...
View ArticleA magical Christmas wonderland
Fremont Park was transformed into a magical wonderland full of colour and light with the Playford Community Christmas Carols on Saturday, 2 December.^^ Anthony Callea wowed the audience at the annual...
View ArticleWorld-class tennis on its way
In less than a month Adelaide's tennis fans will rub shoulders with some of the world’s best players when they hit the Playford City Tennis Centre courts.From December 30, local sports fans can see top...
View ArticlePlayford’s parking project starts
Work has begun on construction of the new multi-storey Playford CBD Carpark at Elizabeth.The carpark, for 360 vehicles (including spaces for disability parking), is a key element in the CBD of the...
View Article70 years of service rewarded
A combined 70 years of service to local government was recently recognised by the City of Playford.^^ Councillors Max O’Rielly (left), Gay Smallwood-Smith and Dino Musolino were recently presented with...
View ArticleCrackdown on illegal dumpers
This summer the City of Playford will be conducting a blitz on illegal dumping in response to historical data that shows a spike in the number of reported incidents at this time of year.Council has...
View ArticleBe bushfire ready
Are you prepared for the bushfire season?Today’s extreme hot and blustery conditions resulted in a fast moving grass fire at One Tree Hill. However, thanks to excellent planning by residents and a...
View ArticleGAME ON! It’s Summer Reading Club time
The Summer Reading Club is on again so head to your closest Playford Library and start reading to receive your prize.Get ready because for this year’s Summer Reading Club it’s Game On!Until 31 January,...
View ArticleHelli-yeah! Playford Palace is back in 2018
Playford Palace is back by popular demand in 2018 with one of Australia’s biggest comedy names to headline the Adelaide Fringe festival in the north.Comedian Peter Helliar will grace the Shedley...
View ArticleHolden site purchaser named
The City of Playford welcomes news that the former General Motors Holden plant in Elizabeth is to remain a northern economic driver, with the announcement that Melbourne-based Pelligra Group is...
View ArticleBowls club construction on a roll
The green is under construction and more like a brown, but Playford Bowling Club members are happy with ongoing progress at their new home.The lawn bowls facility, being built at Goodman Road,...
View ArticleAwards for local role models
Role models from a variety of fields were recognised at the recent International Day of Disability Mayoral Awards hosted by the City of Playford.^^ Rebecca Holloway (centre) was among the winners at...
View ArticleSummer-loving Playford
Longer days means there’s more time to get out and about and experience all the excellent opportunities the City of Playford has to offer. We have a jam-packed calendar of FREE events for the whole...
View ArticleOur Next Great City continues to grow
The City of Playford is transforming Adelaide’s north into South Australia’s Next Great City and this year has seen some significant progression around our CBD.Prince George Plaza (pictured above), the...
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