City of West Torrens

Coastal weather warning in effect 🌊

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Costal Hazard Warning - please be aware that unusually high tides are expected to impact our coastline.

⚠️ Safety advice
🔷 Stay away from coastal areas until conditions subside.
🔷 Monitor warnings and conditions.
🔷 Be aware that unusually high tides could cause flooding at the coast.
🔷 Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater.

Sandbag collection locations are coordinated by SA State Emergency Service Service, via 🔗 https://bit.ly/4sbzWCm

📱 Stay informed
Monitor the Bureau of Meteorology’s warnings for the latest updates and check the SA State Emergency Service for any current warnings or incidents.

👉 Find local flood information, preparation tips and emergency services contact information, via 🔗 https://bit.ly/3XBP7qB

This warning has been updated. Please refer to the latest version. For the latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings, visit https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=South%20Australia

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The Bureau of Meteorology has updated a Coastal Hazard Warning ⚠️ for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES 🌊 for Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island and parts of Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Mid North, Upper South East, Lower South East, Flinders and Murraylands districts.

Issued 10:52am Tuesday 2 June 2026

Abnormally high tides for the South Australian coastline

Weather Situation: A deep low-pressure system to the south tracks eastward moving over the Bass Strait today, bringing strong to gale-force westerly winds and elevated sea levels.

ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES which may lead to sea water flooding of low-lying coastal areas are possible between Head of the Bight and the SA/VIC border, including Kangaroo Island. Tides are likely to rise well above the normal high tide mark during the Tuesday afternoon high tide.

Locations which may be affected include Ceduna, Elliston, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Port Wakefield, Adelaide Metro Beaches, Victor Harbor, Kingston SE, Robe, and Port MacDonnell.

Safety advice

* Unusually high tides are dangerous to swimmers, surfers and rock fishers. Stay away from coastal areas until conditions subside.

* Know your limitations around beaches, tidal rivers and creeks. Monitor warnings and conditions. Supervise children at all times.

* If you have a moored boat or watercraft, check that your mooring and lines are secure.

* Be aware that unusually high tides could cause flooding at the coast.

* You should never walk, ride or drive through floodwater.

⛈️ For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm
📞 For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
📞 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

⚠️ Warning: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/coastal-hazard-warning/IDS21137

Help restore a section of the River Torrens/Karrawirra Pari this Arbor Day 🌱

Join us and be part of planting 3,000 native seedlings along the river corridor, helping create habitat for wildlife and improve biodiversity in West Torrens.

This planting follows extensive w**d removal works undertaken in partnership with Green Adelaide and Greening Australia as part of the Urban River Torrens Recovery Project.

📆 Sunday 28 June
📍 Sherriff Street, Underdale

The day will begin with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony led by Robert Taylor, offering an opportunity to reflect on our connection to Country and our ongoing journey toward reconciliation.

Register via the link: https://bit.ly/4jTS0gn

A severe weather warning is in effect 🌦️

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has forecast damaging winds today, Monday 1 June and into Tuesday. A separate warning for abnormally high tides is also in effect for parts of the coast.

⚠️ Safety advice
🔷 Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
🔷 Secure or put away loose items around your property.
🔷 Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

Sandbag collection locations are coordinated by SA State Emergency Service, via 🔗 https://bit.ly/3OvanxV

📱 Stay informed
Monitor the Bureau of Meteorology’s warnings for the latest updates and check the SA State Emergency Service for any current warnings or incidents.

👉 Find local flood information, preparation tips and emergency services contact information, via https://bit.ly/3XBP7qB

This warning has been updated. Please refer to the latest version. For the latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings, visit https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=South%20Australia

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The Bureau of Meteorology has updated a Severe Weather Warning ⚠️ for DAMAGING WINDS 💨 Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of Riverland, Murraylands, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 10:50 am CST on Monday 1 June 2026

Damaging winds to affect South Australia today and into Tuesday morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front will sweep across the state today bringing isolated damaging wind gusts to much of the state. A deep low pressure system will follow this afternoon bringing a broader damaging wind risk over western parts of the state, extending eastwards to the Adelaide region as well as central and southeastern parts during Monday evening as the low passes to the south of Adelaide overnight.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts to 100 km/h are likely about the West Coast, Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula today, extending to the remainder of the warning area, including Adelaide, during Monday evening.

DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease over coastal and low lying areas, including Adelaide, from early Tuesday morning, and then gradually ease over the Flinders Ranges and Mt Lofty Ranges during Tuesday afternoon and evening.

A separate warning for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES is also current for parts of the coast. For more details, refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Strathalbyn, Maitland, Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Ceduna and Port Augusta.

94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cleve at 7:07 am.

Sustained 68 km/h winds were recorded at Warburto Point (near Moonta) around 8:15 am.

Safety advice

* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;

* Secure or put away loose items around your property.

* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

⛈️ For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm

📞 For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500

📞 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

⚠️ Warning: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDS21037

Secure and put away loose items around your property, such as outdoor furniture and trampolines, to stop them from being blown away and causing damage. Windy conditions have been forecast across parts of the State for the upcoming week.

⛅For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm
🌦️For weather forecasts, visit https://www.bom.gov.au

☎️For emergency storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
☎️For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

Council elections will be held in South Australia this November 📆

Elected members help make decisions about everyday services and facilities like parks, playgrounds, footpaths, libraries, sports grounds, waste collection and programs that support our community.

Over the coming months, we’ll share information about voting and how you can nominate as a candidate for the City of West Torrens.

If you have recently moved into West Torrens or changed your details, now is a good time to check your enrolment information to make sure you're eligible to vote.

Check or update your enrolment details via ECSA 🔗 https://bit.ly/3RFnbDd

Learn more about the upcoming election via our website 🔗 https://bit.ly/3RkcOor

Council elections are your chance to help shape your world and the future of West Torrens.

Want to save money and reduce food waste at home? 🍎

Join us for a free workshop delivered in partnership with Foodbank SA & Central Australia to learn tips for reducing avoidable food waste, understanding food labels and safely storing and reheating leftovers.

📅 Tuesday 16 June | 10am - 11am
📍 Cowandilla Community Room, 173 Sir Donald Bradman Dr, Cowandilla

Bookings are essential. Find out more and book your place: https://bit.ly/4v3YFdi

Learn how to manage stress in business in this free workshop 💼

If you work in or own a small business in West Torrens, join us for a free Be Well Work Well workshop, delivered in partnership with Be Well Co and supported by the Office for Small and Family Business and the Government of South Australia.

In this session, local business owners and staff will learn simple strategies to manage pressure and support wellbeing at work.

📅Thursday 4 June | 11.30am - 2pm
📍 City of West Torrens Civic Centre, Hilton

Interested in attending? Register now via 🔗 https://bit.ly/3P97bIV

Reminder 📢 our community drop-in session for the Draft Annual Business Plan, Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan for 2026-27 will be held next week.

📆 Tuesday 2 June 2026 | 6pm - 7pm
📍 Civic Centre, 165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton

Community members are invited to attend, ask questions and provide feedback.

Can’t make it? Feedback can still be provided online until Tuesday 9 June 2026.

Learn more and have your say 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ttu5sz

Construction has commenced on a new Community Facility in Keswick at Karkungka (formerly Kesmond Reserve) 🚧

The project includes a new community facility, along with the restoration and renovation of the locally heritage-listed former Child and Family Health Services building.

Once complete, the facility will provide a modern, accessible and welcoming space for community groups and residents to enjoy.

Construction is anticipated to continue throughout 2026, with all works expected to be completed in the first part of 2027.

Thank you for your patience while we deliver this exciting community project.

Join us today at the West Torrens Lifestyles Makers’ Market from 10am at the West Torrens Library Auditorium 🧶🧸

Come along and explore a range of handcrafted items created by our lifestyle program groups, facilitated by council’s Community Connections team.

⏰ 10am - 3pm
📍 West Torrens Library Auditorium

Every purchase helps support the groups to continue creating and donating handmade items to local charities and people in need.