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2023 Media Releases
14 July | Seaside pool consultation open
12 July | Cormorant Drive Reserve opening
10 July | Lapwing Street Reserve opening
29 June | Youth and Community Grant recipients
27 June | Southern Business Mentoring Program
23 June | Morphett Road Streetscape
20 June | Weaver Street Reserve
20 June | Ballara Park Reserve
15 June | draft Annual Business Plan
15 June | Work starts on Boatshed upgrade
14 June | Seaside pool concept designs released
13 June | Tonsley Innovation District walking tours
9 June | MPSCC celebrates first birthday
9 June | World Environment Day planting event
5 June | Verge Incentive Fund extended for five years
31 May | Mayor visits businesses in revitalised Edwardstown
25 May | Majors Road Pump Track open for riders
23 May | National Reconciliation Week in City of Marion
22 May | City of Marion wins four Local Government achievement awards
19 May | Youth Collective Committee wins Connecting Communities Award
8 May | Marion and Kokubunji celebrate Sister Cities 30th Anniversary
8 May | 125 computer monitors given to not-for-profit groups
5 May | Work starts on footings for Coastal Walkway bridges
1 May | Consultation now open on Stage 3 of Flinders Greenway
28 April | Marion Heritage Research Centre celebrates 10th birthday
21 April | Free gardening workshop and plant giveaway events
19 April | Lest We Forget: ANZAC Day Services in Marion
17 April | Have Your Say: Draft Animal Management Plan
14 April | Free computer monitors for eligible community groups
11 April | $2.1M upgrade of Tarnham Road Reserve
11 April | $5.7M recycled water pipeline extension
5 April | Lest We Forget: ANZAC DAY Services
31 March | LGA Marketing Campaign of the Year Award
17 March | Harmony Week in City of Marion
16 March | Work starts on Coastal Walkway bridges
14 March | Find out how to green your verge with native plants
9 March | Sports in Reserves program to run for further two years
8 March | City of Marion 'embraces equity' on International Women's Day
7 March | Planting the seed: Have your say on Tree Asset Management Plan
3 March | Western portion of McConnell Avenue to remain open space
2 March | 2022 Environment Report Card
1 March | Marion Business Hub celebrates International Women's Day
24 February | Marion 100 group has a say on council priorities
23 February | Fringe is in the 'hood at City of Marion
22 February | Public submissions for Urban Forest Inquiry close Friday
17 February | Former Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centre to become school campus
17 February | Gap Year and Inclusive Traineeship programs continue
14 February | Community Leadership Program graduates
9 February | New life at the zoo for recycled brushes
4 February | Get ready for Concert at the Cove
3 February | The wonder of wetlands
1 February | Youth and community grant rounds open
30 January | Consultation starts on Warriparinga suburb proposal
30 January | Concert at the Cove is back this Saturday
26 January | Australia Day Award winners for 2023
24 January | Mayor hosts Multicultural Pool Party
19 January | Australia Day community celebration
17 January | Drop-in session for new Marion Golf Park project
2022 Media Releases
19 December | Marion swimmers continue golden run at World Championships
17 December | Christmas Day events in the south
15 December | City of Marion approves extra funding to deliver Cove Sports Stage 1
13 December | Youth Collective Committee launches Safe Space Project Report
13 December | 15,000 native seedlings planted across the City of Marion
8 December | Young Emerging Leader Award
7 December | Nari Reserve project commemorates Platinum Jubilee of Her Late Majesty
5 December | New two-way traffic design proposed for Marion Cultural Centre Plaza
5 December | Community votes for Garden Showcase favourites
1 December | Nominations for 2023 Australia Day Awards extended
22 November | Marion Cultural Centre turns 21!
18 November | City of Marion election results
18 November | Vote for your favourite Garden Showcase entries
17 November | Kaurna ‘connection to Country’ Field River tours prove popular
16 November | Nominations for Australia Day Awards close soon
15 November | City of Marion answers calls for help in storm aftermath
13 November | Provisional results for Mayoral election
11 November | Statement regarding ECSA investigation
9 November | Remembrance Day services in Marion
9 November | Resilient South hosts small business event for Future Energy Week
8 November | Doggie Dunnies trial in dog parks
7 November | National Recycling Week
31 October | SA's largest household recycling facility wins national waste industry award
31 October | Woodend Primary School takes out national Wakakirri story-dance award
28 October | City of Marion busy cutting the green, green grass near homes
27 October | Statement regarding manure bags on Morphettville footpaths
24 October | River Walk & Talk Tours
21 October | 'Move It' into spring with new program
17 October | EOI process closing soon for Cumbria Court
12 October | Entries open for Garden Showcase
6 October | Adelaide Film Festival in the 'Burbs
4 October | Free school holiday activity 'By The Seaside'
3 October | Nominations open for 2023 Citizenship of the Year Awards
30 September | Original Pancake Kitchen opens at MCC
29 September | Bike tracks take off at City of Marion
21 September | New permeable paved footpaths make City of Marion cooler and greener
15 September | Draft strategy on City of Marion property assets now open for public comment
2 September | Tree planting in Nari Reserve commemorates Platinum Jubilee
1 September | Council seeks Expressions of Interest for former neighbourhood centre site
29 August | Nearly $50,000 in grants for community local projects
28 August | Youth Development Grant recipients announced
25 August | City of Marion commits $2.7M for Marion Park Golf Course clubhouse
24 August | City of Marion to negotiate 42-year lease for ice sports arena
22 August | Marion's tallest tunnel slide delivered in reserve upgrade
12 August | Teenage Joans headline act at Skate Daze 2 Youth Event
11 August | Original Pancake Kitchen to open a restaurant in Marion Cultural Centre
10 August | Food Waste Recycling Program
8 August | Capella Drive Reserve Stage 2 opening
4 August | Marion youth play part in pump track projects
3 August | Hallett Cove seaside pool survey
27 July | City of Marion to explore creation of new suburb 'Warriparinga'
25 July | COVID causes rubbish collection delays
18 July | Edwardstown Mural Launch
12 July | One-way traffic trial Edwardstown
8 July | Bins being collected in Marion
7 July | State Landscape Architecture Awards
6 July | Brogla Place Reserve Reserve upgrade
5 July | Statement regarding potential rubbish collection disruption
4 July | Governor visits City of Marion
1 July | Plastic free event at Cove Civic Centre
1 July | Youth Week Passion Project winners announced
24 June | Mitchell Park Sports & Community Centre opening
23 June | Friends of Upper Field River hold annual planting days
20 June | $5.7M upgrade at Cove sports centre a step closer
20 June | City of Marion adopts final draft of Annual Business Plan
17 June | Gazania plant swap day this Sunday
16 June | $123,000 upgrade of Wistow Crescent Reserve
2 June | $30,000 upgrade of McKellar Terrace Reserve
1 June | Applications open for Community Leadership Program
31 May | Plant Swap Day rescheduled to June 19
31 May | Youth Development Grants and Community Grants
27 May | Bridges approved for Coastal Walkway
26 May | Extra $90,000 for Capella Drive Reserve
26 May | Marion ice arena public consultation
23 May | National Reconciliation Week
20 May | Council looks locally for pump track contractor
15 May | $50,000 endorsed for Community Grants
12 May | $20M Marion ice rink proposal
11 May | Peterson Avenue Reserve opened
4 May | Mobile blood donor centre
30 April | Premier to open new hub for soccer in South
22 April | Draft Annual Business Plan open for consultation
21 April | Lest We Forget: ANZAC Day Services
20 April | 'My Marion' portal can now process rates
19 April | Final resting place of Marion co-founder commemorated
14 April | Here comes the rain - and the trees again
11 April | $99,000 grant for Regional Climate Action Plan
9 April | Field River stage of Coastal Walkway opened
7 April | Ramsay Avenue Reserve upgrade
5 April | Friends of Sturt River win inaugural urban Landcare award
1 April | History in the scanning
30 March | Verge Incentive Fund
30 March | Have your say on old neighbourhood centre site
24 March | Greener choice for Marion Outdoor Pool heating system
24 March | Marion City Band secures five-year funding agreement
21 March | Marion 100 Group has its say on budget priorities
18 March | Search for mural artist for Edwardstown
11 March | New fund digs deeper to improve Marion's road verges
11 March | Coastal Walkway Field River section now open
11 March | Environment Report Card
10 March | Southern Soccer Facility to open April 30
9 March | Hive of activity at Glandore Oval
23 Feb | Berrima Road to close for stormwater works
23 Feb | Get your Fringe fix in the City of Marion
18 Feb | SA's largest nature-based playground takes shape
15 Feb | Capella Drive Reserve redevelopment ramps up
12 Feb | Work starts on new outdoor courts at Mitchell Park
10 Feb | Community Grants Program now open
2021 Media Releases
2020 Media Releases
Over 65s fitness classes come to Marion
Council staff support KI fire relief
New management for Edwardstown Oval
Council calls to protect blocks, streets, trees
Adelaide Film Festival to Marion
Council launches online entertainment package
Joint announcement - $100m waste contract
Marion expands services in response to COVID
$14.5m parks and playgrounds upgrades
Marion launches virtual theatre
Council builds streets from plastic
First high-tech playground for SA
Mitchell Park ground breaking ceremony
2019 Media Releases
Marion welcomes South Rd funding
Council reduces hire charges for buildings
Parklets transforming business
Oaklands Education Centre opening
Rally calls for election pledge
$1.7m smart precinct for Marion
Glandore Playground funding announcement
Marion crackdown on rates arrears
Council to consider options for soccer in south
Funding 'win win' for Mitchell Park
Funding pledge win for Mitchell Park
Marion welcomes Dara School announcement
$825,000 reserve upgrade opens
Temporary closure to walkway section
New look sports facility for Morphettville
Voice star gears up for biggest show
Council green lights $15m facility design stage
Trolley by-law consultation opens
Nicolle Flint playground funding
Thai students bids farewell at ASO curtain raiser
Voice star races against time to complete new CD
Australia Day award nominations open
Water flows from Oaklands Wetlands to Tonsley
Cobra decision fair and reasonable
2018 Media Releases
2017 Media Releases
New program to help learner drivers lock up their hours
Marion salutes it's community heroes
$174m super fix For Oaklands Crossing
Youth to mount honour guard for ANZACS
Biggest twilight street party in Marion
Red tape slashed in business boost
Twilight party has families dancing in the street
2016 Media Releases
Community asked to help build inclusive playspace
New railway inspired artworks for Ascot Park
LED lighting slashes costs and carbon emissions
Descendants of local WW1 servicemen to meet for first time
Families invited to discover Warriparinga wildlife
King Kyle receives key to Marion
Outdoor pool gears up for bumper season
Marion Mayor hails success of Oaklands campaign
Spy cameras to combat illegal dumpings
Hunt begins for descendants of 'lost' WW1 honour board
YMCA wins contract to manage Marion Leisure and Fitness Centre
Marion applauds $40m Oaklands fix
Race to find Marion's community champions
Council stages rally for Oaklands crossing fix
$8m Edwardstown Oval revamp is go
New suburb proposal to be put to community
$194,000 in new grants to empower youth
Shoe drive kicks off in Marion
Community backs Council's call for crossing fix
Call to join campaign to fix Oaklands crossing
Oaklands crossing: clogged, unsafe, needs fixing
Campaign to end Oaklands traffic jam
Local youth to lead ANZAC vigil
Marino community garden to bloom
Major step forward in Edwardstown Oval upgrade
Groundbreaking ceremony for Jervois St Reserve
$100,000 community grants boost
Food outlet prosecuted over poor hygiene
2015 Media Releases
Record breaking start to summer
Edwardstown Rotary donates for reserve
Australia Day Award nominations
Historic joint council sitting to call for Darlington fix
New skate park opens at $1m plaza
$195m of developments for Marion
Thousands flock to new Cove Civic Centre
Rainbow flag to keep flying at Marion
Marion hosts landmark Army parade
Parade signals start of Marion Anzac commemorations
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