City of Adelaide

📣 Nominate for the Lord Mayor’s NAIDOC Award by Sunday 14 June 2026.

Do you know a proud Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person making a difference in our community?

The Lord Mayor’s NAIDOC Award recognises outstanding leadership, service and contributions that foster reconciliation and strengthen relationships between First Nations communities and non-Indigenous Australians.

Learn more and nominate: https://brnw.ch/21x38gQ

📷 Photo: 2025 Lord Mayor NAIDOC Award recipient Craig Rigney with Lord Mayor of Adelaide Jane Lomax-Smith and City of Adelaide Reconciliation Committee co-chair Aunty Yvonne Agius.

Clark Rodda/Festival City Photography.

🏁 Motor sport events in the Adelaide Park Lands — share your feedback! 📣

The South Australian Motor Sport Board (SAMSB) is currently consulting with people impacted by the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final and Associated Motorsport Event.

As these events are managed under the South Australian Motor Sport Act 1984, they are organised by the SAMSB and do not require approval from the City of Adelaide.

The City of Adelaide will provide feedback to the SAMSB, including matters relating to environmental impacts, community access, land use and cumulative impacts on the Park Lands.

Community members are encouraged to provide feedback directly to the SAMSB by Monday 15 June 2026.

📧 Feedback can be sent to: [email protected]

Consultation includes:

🚧 Proposed declared event areas

📅 Event operating dates for:
Adelaide Grand Final (25 to 29 November)
Associated Motorsport Event (19 to 22 November)

🛠️ Proposed works period from 2 September 2026 to 7 February 2027

Learn more and provide your feedback by Monday 15 June 2026: https://brnw.ch/21x36Pv

Happy World Environment Day 🌱

We’re celebrating the Green Pakapakanthi community planting day led by SECRA volunteers and the City of Adelaide Biodiversity Team.

A highlight was spotting Chequered Swallowtail larvae on previously planted Cullen bushes 🦋 A powerful reminder of the lasting impact community action can have in creating greener spaces and supporting local biodiversity.

Learn about biodiversity in the city: https://brnw.ch/21x36AW

Are you a micromobility operator committed to safety, smart technology, and sustainable transport? 🛴

From 5 June, in collaboration with the City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters, we’re opening an Expression of Interest to support our vision for streets that are safe, connected, and full of life.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x36se

Flashback Friday: Sir Samuel James Way Monument

Early in 1914, while Sir Samuel Way was still alive, a group of influential friends decided to erect a statue in his honour. The group was able to obtain sufficient funds for a statue within a few days.

English sculptor Alfred Drury was commissioned to create the statue in 1915. Ill-health prevented Way from travelling to England to sit for Drury and he died in 1916 before the statue’s completion.

A model was made, but the work of casting the bronze could not be undertaken until after the war because foundries had been commandeered for military purposes.

Eventually, in 1923, the Orient Steam Navigation Company brought the statue to Adelaide free of cost. The granite pedestal was designed by Walter Bagot and erected by J Tillett.

The statue captures Way dressed in his judicial robes in mid oration, commemorating the work and achievements of a significant South Australian, and a leading and influential citizen and jurist.

Way served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia from 1876 until his death in 1916.

It was unveiled by Chief Justice Sir George Murray on 17 November 1924 before a large gathering of the judiciary and representatives from other organisations with which Way had been associated.

The location of the monument outside the University of Adelaide on North Terrace is also important given Way's role as Chancellor of the University of Adelaide (1883-1916).

Image: City of Adelaide Archives, HP1588, circa 1924.

Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21x36pm

Explore the full Make Music Day program →

On Saturday 20 June, Adelaide will transform into a city-wide music festival all day and night. The best part? It's completely FREE.

Make Music Day will feature 360 diverse artists at over 40 venues, and it's designed for you to move from venue to venue, experiencing a huge range of genres and cultures in cafes, bars, galleries, bookstores and public spaces.

So, start planning your day carefully!

Set times are accurate at the time of posting, explore the full program at https://brnw.ch/21x34Z6 for the most up to date version.

Warm up your winter at Market Street Live 🔥

Start with a wander through the Adelaide Central Market then head to Market Street for a night of live music, DJs, fire performances and Market Street’s best food and hospitality.

📍 Market Street, Adelaide
📅 Friday 12 June | 4 pm to 10 pm
🎟️ FREE, all ages. Interested? Visit 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x2G4f

🎩 Step inside the world of traditional hatmaking with Blakesby Hats, Adelaide’s only practicing hatter, creating heirloom-quality hats from natural materials and vintage trims, designed to last for generations.

Join Blake Canham-Bennett and SAFIA Board Chair Dr Nathan James Crane for a special FREE lunchtime craft talk exploring the enduring value of handmade practice, the preservation of specialist skills, and why craft still matters in today’s fast-paced fashion landscape.

📅 Tuesday 16 June
🕧 12:30pm – 1:15pm
📍 ART POD, 25 Pirie Street
🎟️ Link in bio to register

Visit Blakesby Hats at ART POD throughout June, presented as part of the SAFIA x ART POD Circular Fashion Residency—celebrating heritage, sustainability, and circular design.

ART POD delivers on the City of Adelaide Cultural Policy: Creating Space for Cultural Expression 💜

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x32Xg