District Council of Elliston

03/11/2026

Food Recall Alert – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia Pty Ltd – Pump Spring Water – All Products

Super Pump Spring Water - 1.25L
Pump Spring Water - 750mL
Pump Watermelon Hit - 750mL
Pump Berry Storm - 750mL
Pump Lime Rush - 750mL

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia Pty Ltd are conducting a recall of the above product(s). The product(s) have been available for sale Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, independent food retailers including IGA, petrol stations, convenience stores, newsagents, vending machines and retail outlets nationally and online.

Date Marking: All best before markings up to and including BB 22 Jan 2028

The recall is due to a packaging fault resulting in a potential choking hazard.

For more information see: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/default.aspx

03/11/2026

We had some exciting news this morning!
Salted Barrel will be setting up at the Elliston Coastal Ride! Make sure you jump on their socials and book yourself in!
Bike ride, sauna, swim and yummy food by thegalley - sounds like a pretty good Sunday to me 🙌🚴‍♀️

02/11/2026

🌟 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 – 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗬𝗘𝗧? 🌟

🏆 There's still time to recognise the amazing individuals, groups, events and local businesses that make a difference across our district!

📅 Nominations close 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟬 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

💙 Don't miss your chance to recognise someone deserving, including through our NEW Business of the Year Award!

👉 Nominate now: https://www.citizenoftheyear.com.au/nominate/

For more information or to download a nomination form, visit: https://www.elliston.sa.gov.au/community-information/latest-news/2027-citizen-of-the-year-awards

02/11/2026

30/10/2026

🎄✨ 𝗟𝗘𝗧'𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦! ✨🎄

It's time to get into the festive spirit! The District Council of Elliston is inviting residents and businesses across the district to take part in our 2026 Christmas Lights & Display Competition!🎅

Whether you love lighting up your home with Christmas lights or creating a festive decorations display, there's a chance to show off your Christmas spirit and win some fantastic prizes!

🏆 PRIZES UP FOR GRABS!

🏠 $100 – Best Private Display in each of the following town groups:
- Elliston / Bramfield / Colton / Sheringa
- Lock / Tooligie / Murdinga
- Port Kenny / Venus Bay

🏪 $200 – Best Business Display across the district

🌟 $500 – Overall Winner – The best display from all entries across the district!

🎄 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥!
💡 Christmas Lights Display– Judged at night
🎅 Christmas Decorations Display– Judged during the day

Choose ONE type of display. Both types will be judged against each other for the prizes.

📅 Entries open: 1 December 2026
⭐ Judging date: 14 December 2026

📝 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥
To enter the competition, simply complete an entry form, available online via the link below or in hard copy from the Council Office or the Elliston Community and Visitor Information Centre.

🔗 Entry Form: https://form.jotform.com/263017918944869

For more information, visit: https://www.elliston.sa.gov.au/community-information/latest-news/christmas-lights-and-display-competition-2026

So dust off those decorations, untangle the fairy lights and get creative!

❤️ Let's make our towns and communities shine bright this Christmas!🎄✨

30/10/2026

💬 𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡 – 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗬!

Our next Community Engagement Session is coming to Elliston!

These sessions are an informal opportunity to drop in, have a chat and raise any questions, concerns or local issues directly with Council.

There’s no formal presentation or agenda – just come along at any time during the session and have a conversation about what matters to you and your community.

📅 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟬 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
⏰ 𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 – 𝟯:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺
📍 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹

Whether you have a question, an idea to share, an issue you’d like to raise, or simply want to have a chat, we’d love to see you there.

No appointment needed – just drop in! 💬

Please note: There will be no Community Engagement Session held in December due to the holiday season. Sessions will resume in the new year, with further details to be announced.

28/10/2026

🐦 Elliston Area Beach-Nesting Bird Update

Exciting news at Sheringa Beach! 🌿 A pair of Hooded Plovers has successfully hatched two chicks, now around 10 days old. The nest was fenced by trained community volunteers, giving these threatened birds a better chance of survival.

Unfortunately, two chicks at Salmon Point Beach survived for only around five days after hatching. The cause is unknown but may have been a fox or cat. The pair may nest again in the fenced area.

Meanwhile, another pair of Hooded Plovers is currently sitting on a nest at Boords Beach (Esplanade Beach). The area has been signed and fenced to help protect the eggs.

How you can help:
🐾 Keep dogs on a lead well before reaching signed areas.
🚶 Walk quickly past fenced nesting areas along the water’s edge.
🚫 Avoid lingering near nests and chicks.
💚 Respect all signs and fencing to minimise disturbance.

Hooded Plover chicks cannot fly until they are around 35 days old, leaving them extremely vulnerable to predators and disturbance. Even repeated disturbances can affect their chances of survival.

The nesting birds are being monitored by BirdLife Australia-trained community volunteers and EPLB staff.

A big thank you to everyone in our wonderful community who is helping protect these vulnerable birds! Every small action makes a difference. 🐦

📖 For Zephyrs full article about Hooded Plovers and how we can protect our local beach-nesting birds, keep an eye out for the November edition of the Elliston Echo.

Art work by Zephyr Jones.

27/10/2026

Kinder Gym will be on today at the RSL Memorial Building from 9:30am-10:30am. 🤸🌈

26/10/2026

🏡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦!

At its October 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council approved an increase to the Shopfront Improvement Program, with eligible businesses now able to apply for up to $3,000 (ex GST) in grant funding! 🎉

The program provides dollar-for-dollar matched funding to help local businesses improve their shopfronts, enhance building façades and contribute to more attractive streetscapes across our district.

🔨 What can funding be used for?
✔️ Painting and cleaning building façades
✔️ Repairs and improvements to shopfronts
✔️ Upgrades to signage
✔️ Repairs to awnings and verandahs

📅 Applications are open year-round, subject to available funding.

Whether you're planning a small refresh or a larger shopfront improvement, we encourage eligible businesses to explore this opportunity!

🔗 Find out more and apply visit: www.elliston.sa.gov.au/council-services/grants-and-funding/shopfront-improvement-program-grant

26/10/2026

⚠️ Shark Sighting at Walkers Rock 🦈

⚠️26/10/26 10:00 WHITE SHARK ALERT AT