Local jobs for local people
The City of Playford is creating South Australia’s Next Great City and, at the same time, building job opportunities for local people.^^ Munno Para man Jayson Benson has benefited from the City of...
View ArticlePlayford Arena success heads up Next Great City progress
From the Playford Arena, to a new hotel and to a Davoren Park playground, here’s your update on building in SA’s Next Great City.Playford Arena gets green lightA $10 million State Government loan has...
View ArticlePlayford Palace Count Down
This Friday, get ready for a weekend full of theatrics as Playford Palace opens its gates for the Adelaide Fringe in Prince George Plaza.Playford Palace offers a huge line-up this year with plenty of...
View ArticleFirst Royal visit to Elizabeth – 55th anniversary
Today, 21 February, is the anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s first visit to the community named in her honour. The City of Playford’s heritage co-ordinator Daina Pocius takes a look back at...
View ArticleNew restaurant and coffee bar on Prince George Plaza’s menu
The first concept designs for a new Italian restaurant and café bar located in Prince George Plaza were released this week.City of Playford Mayor Glenn Docherty said he looks forward to soon announcing...
View ArticleLuxury hotel to drive Playford’s tourism economy
A design has been released for a seven-storey, 260-room, 4.5 star luxury hotel to be constructed in the City of Playford’s northern CBD at Elizabeth.The design features:rooftop bar and sports...
View ArticleBrenton’s not Over The Hill
Craigmore man Brenton Jarman played his 300th game for the One Tree Hill Cricket Club on Saturday, which is an exceptional feat.But what makes it even more amazing is that Jarman came to the club at...
View ArticleAn all-inclusive Playford Arena
From international events to local school programs - the Playford Arena will cater for everyone, from ice hockey players, to figure skaters and rock-climbers.For the first time in South Australia, the...
View ArticleDevelopments continue in Playford
Developments continue to see SA’s Next Great City rising in Adelaide’s north, the state’s fastest growing community. Here’s an update on just some of what’s happening in the Playford community.Luxury...
View ArticleLocal families drive Playford's fire safety mission
The City of Playford and One Tree Hill CFS combined to raise awareness about bushfire risk and emergency preparation in the local school community recently, with immediate benefits.Following the school...
View ArticleThe Dukes of Playford on track for a great day
Playford News competition winners Rob and Donna Duke nearly missed the main event at the Adelaide 500 after their babysitter called in sick on Sunday.Thankfully, the Playford residents made alternate...
View ArticleBreaking age barriers: Opening technology’s doors to all residents
With tech trends rapidly changing, the City of Playford’s older residents can keep up, thanks to an IT Hub launched at a popular local community centre.^^ Cale Price (left) and Lorne Parry interact...
View ArticlePanthers roar into women’s footy
They may not yet have a good handle on the game, but if the enthusiasm of Smithfield’s women’s footy team in their first trial game on Sunday is anything to go by their 2018 debut season is going to be...
View ArticleCelebrating diversity through art
Playford’s creative industry hub at Northern Sound System is at the centre of the latest street art addition with a showpiece celebrating cultural diversity.^^ African artists, Swift9 (left) and...
View ArticleFree computing sessions to help you upskill and improve your job prospects
Playford Library has FREE Information Technology and Computing sessions that can help you upskill your knowledge for employment.Playford libraries digital literacy officer Jasmine Pugh has developed...
View ArticleRoyals roll Angle Vale for premiership glory
Eyre Royals women’s cricket side has completed back to back Para Districts Cricket Association premierships, defeating Angle Vale in the recent grand final.^^ Eyre Royals celebrating their PDCA women's...
View ArticleEveryone’s favourite flying car to light up the Shedley stage
The Northern Light Theatre Company is flying high at the Shedley Theatre in April with its latest production, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.A musical adaptation of the beloved family classic, Chitty Chitty...
View ArticleMobile library celebrates 40th anniversary
The City of Playford turned a significant page in its history books when the community’s mobile library service celebrated its 40th anniversary recently.The first mobile library truck rolled out on 31...
View ArticleOut of the dungeon, into the spotlight
“Imagine. You creep stealthily down the rough-hewn corridor, avoiding the slimy water trickling freely down the stone walls and pooling in the cracks between the flagstones.""You turn and signal to the...
View ArticleSA's Next Great City continues progress
Building continues in SA's Next Great City, with sporting clubs taking control of the Eyre Sports Park last week.Sports Park almost ready to goEyre Sports Park's club rooms have been handed over to the...
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