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Published: 5 August 2026. Simple steps every cat owner can take on responsible pet ownership. Cats are much-loved companions and an important part of many Burnside households. Whether you've owned cats for years or recently welcomed a new kitten into your family, responsible cat ownership helps ensure our pets live healthy, happy lives. The good news is that a few simple steps can make a big difference. Home is the safest place Allowing cats to roam freely can expose them to a range of ris...

Published: 30 July 2026. From social media and video calls to booking appointments and avoiding scams, technology has become part of everyday life. Yet for many residents, particularly older Australians, keeping pace with the digital world can be challenging. Burnside Library's Digital Literacy Program 'BTech' is helping bridge that gap by giving community members the confidence and skills to use technology safely, independently and with greater peace of mind. Through a range of ...

Published: 29 July 2026. Many people may assume that Pembroke Street in Kensington Park was named after Pembroke School, given their close proximity and shared name. However, the historical record tells a different story. Pembroke Street appears on a subdivision plan dating from 1876, indicating that the name was in use well before the establishment of what is now Pembroke School. The school's origins can be traced to Girton School, founded in 1915, and Kings College, founded in 1924, mean...

Published: 22 July 2026. Old Norton Summit Road, winding from the top of Magill to Norton Summit, takes its name from Robert Norton, one of South Australia’s first colonial settlers. Arriving in January 1837 aboard the Coromandel, Norton built a simple log and clay house in the area that would later become known as Norton Summit. Norton is credited as the first person to drive a team of bullocks up the steep section of Giles' Hill to Norton Summit. He was also among the first settlers to c...

Published: 20 July 2026. A fire inside an East Waste collection truck prompted a major emergency response in Watson Avenue, Toorak Gardens on Friday afternoon, after a container of chlorine was incorrectly disposed of in a household’s red waste bin. The truck's load was discharged onto the roadway to allow the fire to be extinguished. East Waste, supported by the Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) and South Australia Police (SAPOL), coordinated the response and safely removed the waste. Coun...

Published: 17 July 2026. A giant 6.7 metre eucalyptus log weighing approximately eight tonnes has been installed as the centrepiece of the new redevelopment for the adventure playground at Kensington Wama / Kensington Gardens Reserve. The impressive log was recently craned into position, alongside a collection of smaller logs that will form a nature-based play area. Together, these natural elements will encourage children to climb, balance, explore and engage in imaginative outdoor play, creati...

Published: 15 July 2026. When the suburb of Dulwich was first laid out, it contained several unnamed night-cart lanes. In the 1990s, Burnside Council decided to formally name these lanes to improve identification and wayfinding. One of these is Nursery Lane, named in 1995 in recognition of the Dulwich Plant Nursery that once operated nearby. Located on the corner of Cleland Avenue and Mellington Street, the Dulwich Plant Nursery was better known to locals as ‘Grant’s Nursery’. John Grant purcha...

Published: 8 July 2026. Mary Penfold Drive in Rosslyn Park honours the legacy of Mary Penfold (née Holt), a pioneering winemaker and co-founder of Penfolds Winery. After arriving from England, Mary and her husband, Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold, purchased land in Magill (then spelled Makgill) in 1844. They initially built a timber shack, which was replaced a year later with a stone cottage named The Grange, after Mary’s family home in England.The couple brought grapevine cuttings with them, est...

Published: 1 July 2026. Leonore Avenue in Kensington Gardens was named after Leonore Krantz, the daughter of Hirsch and Rosa Krantz – the second owners of Albyn House. Originally from Odessa, Hirsch Krantz purchased Albyn House in 1900. A highly successful businessman, he built considerable wealth through real estate and investments. The Krantz family were known for their musical talents and hospitality, often hosting elegant gatherings at their home. One memorable occasion even welcomed the fa...

Published: 24 June 2026. Kurralta Drive in Burnside is named after the house built for Dr William Wyatt (1805–1886). The name is widely accepted to derive from a Kaurna word meaning “set on the hill,” reflecting the site's elevated location. The home was designed in a Georgian style by noted colonial architect George Kingston. Following Dr Wyatt’s death, his wife Julia remained in the house until her passing in 1891 at the age of 91. The property later came under the care of the Wyatt Bene...