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Mount Barker District Council’s first prescribed ecological burn is scheduled for Harrogate Recreational Reserve this month to help conserve remnant native vegetation.

After growing bigger and bolder each year, the much-loved Mini Makers Market has officially outgrown the library and will move to a new home at the Adelaide Hills Farmers Market in October.

Carving stone is not for the faint-hearted. Surrendering control, and trusting there are no bad decisions, is all part of the creative process for Macclesfield sculptor Glenn Hastings. Working from The Stable at The Three Brothers Arms Hotel as part of Council’s new artist-in-residence program Make Believe Dream Create in Macclesfield, Glenn’s working with locally sourced materials to create a design he’s been contemplating for a long time. In this Q and A, Glenn explains how sculpting called to him, why it’s key to his wellbeing and the appeal of playing with perception.

As the first creative to work from The Stable as part of our new artist-in-residence program Make Believe Dream Create in Macclesfield, Strathalbyn’s Jake Logos is embracing the opportunity to have a dedicated space where he can bring ideas into being. In this Q and A, Jake explains how he’s working on a multi-sensory experience that challenges reality and explores ancient and personal ancestries.

Mount Barker District Council has endorsed the concept design for the new Town Square and shared street, marking an important milestone in the delivery of Stage 1A of the City Centre project.

A major new community facility for the Adelaide Hills had a grand opening today, with the launch of the Summit Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Mount Barker.

Mount Barker District Council has launched GMB Water, the largest wastewater service operated by any local government in South Australia.

Mount Barker residents are invited to make a splash at the brand-new Summit Aquatic and Leisure, with a community weekend celebration taking place Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August - just before the facility officially opens on Monday 18 August.

Over the next six months, Macclesfield’s beloved Three Brothers Arms will transform into a vibrant hub of creativity and artistic exploration, thanks to a bold new residency initiative: Make Believe Dream Create.

The Summit Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Mount Barker has officially reached practical completion – marking a major milestone in one of the most significant infrastructure projects ever undertaken by Mount Barker District Council.

All eyes will be on our beautiful region on Friday 23 January 2026 when we welcome the Ziptrak® Men’s Stage 3.

Hundreds gathered at Mount Barker’s Laratinga Pavilion last Saturday to celebrate NAIDOC Week with a family fun day that brought culture, creativity and connection to the heart of the district.