Grow native plants for our parks

Did you know you can help revegetate Borthwick Park or Pioneer Park from your own backyard?? We’re looking for people who enjoy plants or gardening, people who are keen to support our shared environment or people who are interested in learning a new skill. Is...

Mayor Bria’s speech to KRA AGM gathering

President Roger Bryson invited the Mayor of the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, Robert Bria, to attend the Kensington Residents Association’s Annual General Meeting on 11th August 2026 and address the gathering. The transcript of Mayor Bria’s...

President’s Report 2026

President Roger Bryson presented a pictorial report at the 2026 AGM, summarising KRA activities over the 12 months ending 11th August 2026: Another busy year for the KRA:• Weekly e-updates for members and friends of the KRA• Monthly engagement with community through...

The Tale of the Trash Rack Heroes

Next time you’re in Borthwick Park, head down the stone steps in the Nature Play Area. On the edge of Second Creek, look toward the old stone bridge on Thornton Street and consider the ‘trash rack’. It’s part of a network of some 20 sites...

Friendly Kensi

My name is Steph Kubank. I am a counsellor, cat-lover and Kensington resident of almost four years, and I know how easy it is to feel disconnected. This is why I applied for the 2025/2026 Care for Kensington grant, which I was lucky to receive from the Kensington...

Zebra Crossing for Thornton St in 2026

Exciting news! Council’s Senior Traffic Engineer, Rebecca van der Pennen, has advised the Kensington Residents’ Association that community consultation on the much-needed Thornton Street Zebra Crossing is complete, and the project is going ahead. Council...