3 Representative Buildings soon to change hands

Three pieces of Kensington’s built heritage in Bridge and Hill Streets, all Representative Buildings, are set to be auctioned off on Saturday 12th September. The current state of the buildings and generous land size may attract buyers seeking to clear the...

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...

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...

Bikes For Refugees now located in Marryatville

Bikes for Refugees & Adelaide Community Bicycle Workshop have relocated to sheds behind St Matthew’s Church, 146 Kensington Road, Marryatville. Access the carpark and workshop from The Crescent. From their former location in Franklin Street in the city, the Bikes...