Berri Barmera Council

31/10/2026

Update: The Berri collection site has closed due to an overflow of donations.

A big thank you to community for showing your support and setting your unwanted clothes free.

It’s time to clean out your linen cupboards, for good.

On Saturday 31 October, from 9 am to 3 pm, drop off your old, unwanted household linens for recycling, free of charge, thanks to Green Industries SA.

There will be 14 drop-off sites open across Adelaide and regional SA.

For our residents in the Riverland, your nearest drop-off point will be Berri Senior Citizens Club carpark (Draper Road, Berri).

The sites will also be accepting clothing and footwear in any condition, so while you’re sorting out your linen, take a look through your wardrobe for any clothing or footwear that you no longer have a need for.

Learn more: www.greenindustries.sa.gov.au/textiles-collection-event

Find your nearest drop-off point: www.greenindustries.sa.gov.au/textiles-drop-off-points

30/10/2026

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮?
Putting food scraps in the green bin means less waste in the red bin, lower disposal and processing costs and more material turned into useful compost. It’s a small change at home that adds up across the whole region.

Learn more about the Food Organics, Green Organics (FOGO) initiative www.berribarmera.sa.gov.au/council-services/waste/food-waste

29/10/2026

Exciting news for Lake Bonney! Research tagged Murray cod begin being caught in healthy condition.

Excited weekend anglers have begun catching released cod whilst fishing for other species, with tags already showcasing Cod movement within the lake. Thanks to Mick for the report- it’s amazing and greatly appreciated what citizen scientists do for cod in SA.

Recapture data allows for important data to inform future fish releases, and track migration of the species.

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29/10/2026

🙌 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿?
Think of someone who gives their time, looks out for others, gets involved or is always willing to help. Who deserves a nomination?

Nominations close Tuesday 10 November 2026.
www.berribarmera.sa.gov.au/our-community/community-awards/COTY

27/10/2026

💙 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱𝗮𝘆?
Maybe they have spent years volunteering, supporting others or helping make good things happen. Or perhaps they’re a young person already making their mark.

Tell us who deserves to be recognised in this year’s Australia Day Awards.

Nominations close Tuesday 10 November 2026 👉 www.berribarmera.sa.gov.au/our-community/community-awards/COTY

23/10/2026

It’s time to clean out your linen cupboards, for good.

On Saturday 31 October, from 9 am to 3 pm, drop off your old, unwanted household linens for recycling, free of charge, thanks to Green Industries SA.

There will be 14 drop-off sites open across Adelaide and regional SA.

For our residents in the Riverland, your nearest drop-off point will be Berri Senior Citizens Club carpark (Draper Road, Berri).

The sites will also be accepting clothing and footwear in any condition, so while you’re sorting out your linen, take a look through your wardrobe for any clothing or footwear that you no longer have a need for.

Learn more: www.greenindustries.sa.gov.au/textiles-collection-event

Find your nearest drop-off point: www.greenindustries.sa.gov.au/textiles-drop-off-points

22/10/2026

🍕 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗻
How much of what’s inside is food scraps? When food scraps are sent to landfill, their valuable nutrients are lost and they produce greenhouse gases as they break down.

Move your peels, leftovers, meat and bones into the green bin to create compost, reduce disposal costs and give them a second life!
Learn more here ▶ www.berribarmera.sa.gov.au/council-services/waste/food-waste

22/10/2026

✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗲?
Who deserves a little recognition for the contribution they make to our community?

It might be an individual, a young person, a community event or someone helping build a better community. If someone comes to mind, nominate them for a Berri Barmera Council Australia Day Award.

Nominations close Tuesday 10 November 2026.
www.berribarmera.sa.gov.au/our-community/community-awards/COTY

20/10/2026

The Hayden Stoeckel Swimming Pool opens for the 2026/27 season this weekend.

A reminder that the pool will open for general admission when the Berri forecast (according to www.bom.gov.au) is 25C or above at 5pm the day prior.

2026/27 Hayden Stoeckel Swimming Pool Opening!

Summer’s just around the corner, and you know what that means… it’s nearly pool time!
We’re so excited to announce that the Hayden Stoeckel Pool will be opening to the public from Saturday, 24th October 2026!

Opening Hours -

During School Term

- Morning Swimming -Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 6.00am – 8.30am
- Afternoon Swimming - Mon to Fri 3.30pm – 7.15pm
- Sat, Sun, P/H 1.00pm – 6.00pm

During School Holidays

- Mon-Fri 6.00am – 8.30am
- Mon to Fri 12.00pm – 7.15pm (including shared public/swim club timeslots)
- Sat & Sun - 12.00pm – 7.00pm

A few important notes:
• The pool will open for general admission when the Berri forecast (according to www.bom.gov.au) is 25°C or above at 5pm the day prior.
• We’ll be closed on Christmas Day.
• Keep an eye on our page for pool bookings, events, and fun days coming up this season — make sure to like and follow so you don’t miss a splash!