Mayor Michael Hewitson AM

21/05/2026

If you wish to be added to my Cycling email distribution list, please email [email protected]
Today I shared an important update on the KWR project which includes information on the Mike Turtur Bikeway.

21/05/2026

Time is running out to have your say on the Dog & Cat Management Plan!
The Draft Plan proposes to review off-leash areas for dogs, and to conduct a cat management study to support better community outcomes.
The survey closes 11.59pm on Thursday 28 May

Tell us what you think! A Draft Dog and Cat Management Plan has been prepared to guide how the City of Unley manages dogs and cats for the next 5 years. To get involved:

Read the Draft Plan and complete an online survey at https://yoursay.unley.sa.gov.au/dog-and-cat-plan

We also invite you to attend a drop-in session and share your thoughts in-person:

• Wednesday 13 May, 12noon - 1.30pm, at the Unley Library, Oxford Terrace.
• Thursday 21 May, 12noon - 1.30pm, at Soutar Park, Albert Street, Goodwood.

Consultation closes 11.59pm, Thursday 28 May 2026.

14/05/2026

Unley's weekly FOGO (Food Organics Green Organics) green bin collection trial commenced today! ✅
If you are in the Thursday bin collection zone you are included in the trial, meaning your green bin will now be collected weekly, and your blue land-fill bin fortnightly.
This is a great opportunity to get into the habit of directing your food scraps, garden waste and compostable packaging into the green bin and reducing land-fill!
Pictured with Hannah, one of our staff who has been working hard on this project!

11/05/2026

Wow! What an excellent atmosphere at the first Festival of Rice on Saturday! 🍚🍙🍛
Oxford Terrace, Rugby Street and the lawns were buzzing with so many from the Unley community and beyond who came out to celebrate rice and all of the cultural diversity that comes with it.
Much delicious food including rice of course was consumed by all!
Well done to our staff for a successful event, and to all the vendors and performers for making it a wonderful day.

07/05/2026

Mayor of Unley, Michael Hewitson, shares key highlights from our April council meeting. Listen in as he discusses the Planning for Growth draft plan, the ret...

04/05/2026

Come along to Unley's Festival of Rice, this Saturday 9 May on Oxford Terrace.
A special event to celebrate culture, community, and of course the world's most loved ingredient, the humble grain of rice!

A celebration of culture, community, and cuisine surrounding and the world’s most loved ingredient: Rice.

01/05/2026

Behind every new Australian there is a story.
I was delighted to welcome new citizens at last night's ceremony. Pictured with Reyhaneh and her daughter, overjoyed at the occasion of having just become Australians!
Posted with permission.

30/04/2026

The Unley 'Mother's Day Gift Guide' is beautifully done. I was delighted to attend the launch at A Mother's Milk on Monday.

I encourage you to support your hard-working local businesses this Mother's Day 💐

Unley Road King William Road, Hyde Park

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27/04/2026

A good turnout at this year's Anzac Day Dawn Service at Soldier's Memorial Gardens. Great to see Unley families out early to pay their respects. Pictured with my Council colleagues.

Lest we forget.