Latest News & Media Releases

  • Works Update - Wyomi Beach Rock Seawall

    1st March 2024
    Construction works on Stage 2 of the Wyomi Beach Rock Seawall are set to recommence with Council’s contractor mobilising back to site on 7 March 2024. The contractor will continue to stockpile rock in anticipation for construction works to
  • Mobile Businesses within the Kingston District Council - Community Engagement

    1st March 2024
    Following on from a busy summer holiday period, Council is reviewing the framework in which mobile businesses may operate within the Council area. Council is seeking feedback to inform the development of a Mobile Business Location Rules Policy. The
  • New Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Outdoor Area Laws

    15th February 2024
    New Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Outdoor Area Laws. From 1 March 2024, new laws will ban smoking and vaping in a variety of public outdoor areas in South Australia. Regulations under the South Australian Tobacco and E-Cigarette Products Act 1997 are
  • Dredging Update - Cape Jaffa Marina

    2nd February 2024
    Members of the public are advised that maintenance dredging operations at Cape Jaffa will commence at the marina entrance from Tuesday 6 February 2024. From Wednesday 7 February 2024, operations will take place up to 24 hours a day, subject to
  • South Australian Volunteer Awards 2024

    2nd February 2024
    Nominations are now open for the 2024 South Australian Volunteer Awards. You are invited to nominate an outstanding individual or group for the following groups awards:. The Joy Noble Medal - South Australia's highest distinction for an individual
  • Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Collection Point

    2nd February 2024
    The Kingston District Council Office is a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Collection Point. RATs are free of charge and can be collected from the Council Office during business hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm. If you do present to the Council
  • Kingston District Council Appoints New CEO

    27th December 2023
    Kingston District Council is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ian Hart. Ian brings extensive leadership experience to Kingston District Council having been a CEO in multiple organisations, in addition to
  • Service review dredges up savings for Council

    4th August 2023
    SERVICE REVIEW DREDGES UP SAVINGS FOR COUNCIL. MEDIA RELEASE - 4 AUGUST 2023. Council continuously reviews its operational service delivery to look for efficiency gains, and recent focus has been on dredging activities at Cape Jaffa. The Kingston
  • Council releases a 'conservative' Draft Annual Business Plan for 2023-2024

    25th May 2023
    COUNCIL RELEASES A ‘CONSERVATIVE’ DRAFT ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2023-2024. Photo: Wyomi Beach Rock Seawall Stage 2 – Council will spend $2.6m on an extension to the existing seawall, providing a further 345m protection against coastal erosion.
  • Kingston Early Learning Centre

    2nd May 2023
    MEDIA RELEASE - 2 MAY 2023. Photo: Representatives of the KELCS Working Group including Kingston District Council CEO Nat Traeger & Mayor Jeff Pope receiving the Award for Active Citizenship at the Australia Day Awards 2023. The Kingston Early