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  • Foodbank Mobile Food Hub visiting Karoonda fortnightly

    2nd November 2026
    Foodbank's Regional Mobile Food Hub is now coming to Karoonda, providing greater access to food support for people experiencing food insecurity or hardship.Following a soft launch on 28 October, regular fortnightly visits will commence from
  • Have Your Say: Proposed Long-Term Lease – Halidon CFS Station

    30th October 2026
    The District Council of Karoonda East Murray is seeking community feedback on a proposed long-term lease over part of the land used by the Halidon CFS Station.Council has received a request from the Minister for Emergency Services for a 21-year lease
  • Karoonda Christmas Parade 2026

    30th October 2026
    SAVE THE DATE: Karoonda Christmas ParadeThe magic of Christmas is coming to Karoonda Brought to you by the Karoonda Development Group previously Mallee Business Association with support from Council, this is the perfect family outing to enjoy
  • Have Your Say: Draft Roads & Place Naming Policy

    23rd October 2026
    The District Council of Karoonda East Murray has prepared a Draft Roads & Place Naming Policy.We invite community members to review the draft policy and provide feedback before it is finalised.The Draft Roads & Place Naming Policy provides a
  • Council Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

    21st October 2026
    Mayor Caroline Phillips is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Champness as the new Chief Executive Officer of the District Council of Karoonda East Murray. Mayor Phillips said Council was delighted to secure a highly respected local
  • Community Step Challenge: Get Your Pedometers Ready!

    13th October 2026
    Get active and see how many steps you can clock up this November Whether you're already a regular walker or just looking for a little motivation to get moving, Council's Community Step Challenge is a simple way to get active and challenge yourself
  • Have Your Say: Draft Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

    12th October 2026
    The    District Council of Karoonda East Murray has prepared a Draft Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence AI Policy.We invite community members to review the draft policy and provide feedback before it is finalised.The Draft Use of Generative
  • Have Your Say: Draft Infrastructure & Asset Management Plan 2026/35

    21st September 2026
    The District Council of Karoonda East Murray is seeking community feedback on its Draft Infrastructure & Asset Management Plan 2026-2035.The plan outlines how Council will manage, maintain and renew important community assets over the next 10 years,
  • Free School Holiday Movie Afternoon

    18th September 2026
    Looking for something to do during the September school holidays?Join us at the Karoonda Institute for a free screening of Minecraft: The Movie PG on Tuesday 29 September 2026.Come along and enjoy a movie with friends and family.Event DetailsDate:
  • Community Safety Information Sessions presented by SAPOL

    2nd September 2026
    Looking for practical tips to help keep yourself, your family and your property safe?Join the South Australian Police for a series of free Community Safety Information Sessions at the Karoonda School Community Library. Each session will focus on a