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2 October 2026
Thilina Gunasekara
When is consultation ‘real’, and when is it BS? ...

Premier Peter Malinauskas says the election settled whether his Government’s controversial Park Lands projects will proceed. Consultation can change the details, but not the decision. But what happens when some of the most contentious details were never put before voters? 

When is consultation ‘real’, and when is it BS? Premier explains his Park Lands mandate.
26 September 2026
Thilina Gunasekara
Beyond the Moto Sports Sugar Hit: World ...

The Premier claims the economic benefits of the MotoGP justify the destruction of the Eastern Park Lands.  But international experience suggests World Heritage listing of the Park Lands will generate greater returns. 

Beyond the Moto Sports Sugar Hit: World Heritage Is Adelaide’s True Long-Term Economic Winner
22 September 2026
Media Release
Thilina Gunasekara
MEDIA RELEASE: SA Golf Course Act 'undermines ...

Senior Adelaide University academics say the SA Government used legislation to bypass normal planning assessment and public scrutiny of the North Adelaide golf course redevelopment. 

Read what they found — and why the Adelaide Park Lands Association is calling for cast-iron protection against the future sale, privatisation or permanent alienation of our public Park Lands. 

MEDIA RELEASE: SA Golf Course Act 'undermines democracy', say academics
16 September 2026
Thilina Gunasekara
MYTH BUSTER: Olives are a declared pest, so why ...

Wild olives can be environmental weeds. But that doesn’t make Adelaide’s historic, managed olive groves disposable. 

The 1872 grove in King Rodney Park / Ityamai-itpina (Park 15) is threatened by the proposed MotoGP circuit. 

But, we can control invasive olives and protect our living heritage. 

MYTH BUSTER: Olives are a declared pest, so why preserve the Park Lands olive groves?
13 September 2026
Thilina Gunasekara
Dorothy Dunne: Nearly 80 and Still Fighting for ...

Meet Dorothy Dunne — APA’s Membership Officer, lifelong nature lover and passionate Park Lands advocate. 

From growing up beside Crown land to guerrilla planting, Trees for Life and years of activism, Dorothy has never been afraid to speak her mind. Now approaching 80, she remains as passionate as ever about protecting the Park Lands as free, peaceful public spaces for everyone. 

Meet one of our essential Park Lands warriors. 

Dorothy Dunne: Nearly 80 and Still Fighting for your Park Lands
Shane Sody
2 April 2026

What bird is that? Little Corella

Shane Sody
2 April 2026
What bird is that?  Little Corella

One of the most common birds in your Adelaide Park Lands - often seen in large flocks - is also one of the most cheeky and vocal

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Shane Sody
31 March 2026

Fences and walls

Shane Sody
31 March 2026
Fences and walls

There’s been a lot of temporary fencing, scaffolding, and new retaining walls popping up recently in your Adelaide Park Lands. including restoration works at two heritage-listed structures in Red Gum Park / Karrawirra (Park 12).

1 Comment
Shane Sody
30 March 2026

No mandate for these attacks

Shane Sody
30 March 2026
No mandate for these attacks

There is no electoral mandate for either of the State Government’s proposed imminent Park Lands attacks, because voters were kept in the dark.

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Shane Sody
29 March 2026

An alternative vision

Shane Sody
29 March 2026
An alternative vision

The Save Festival Plaza Alliance has released an alternative vision of how Adelaide’s first skyscraper could be located within the CBD rather than on public Park Lands.

1 Comment
Shane Sody
26 March 2026

Sufficient numbers

Shane Sody
26 March 2026
Sufficient numbers

Your Adelaide Park Lands will be protected only when a sufficient number of people DEMAND that they are protected. Despite the State election result, support for your Park Lands is at its highest-ever level, and shows no signs of slowing growth.

1 Comment
Shane Sody
24 March 2026

Bitumen or butterflies?

Shane Sody
24 March 2026
Bitumen or butterflies?

Butterfly conservation advocates say a rare Chequered Copper Butterfly colony “will not survive” in Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi (Park 16) if the State Government goes ahead with plans for a Grand Prix motorcycle circuit alongside its habitat.

1 Comment
Shane Sody
20 March 2026

Works at four sites

Shane Sody
20 March 2026
Works at four sites

Restoration works have been underway at four sites in your Adelaide Park Lands, including two heritage-listed structures in Red Gum Park / Karrawirra (Park 12)

Comment
Shane Sody
20 March 2026

Train you to tell a story

Shane Sody
20 March 2026
Train you to tell a story

If you Love Your Park Lands, and are willing to volunteer a few hours once per month, then we’ll help you to share that love, and encourage you to develop your talent to share Park Lands stories.

Comment
Shane Sody
16 March 2026

Lake still closed

Shane Sody
16 March 2026
Lake still closed

The City of Adelaide has been unable to re-open the River Torrens/ Karrawirra Pari through your Adelaide Park Lands due to persistent high levels of potentially harmful bacteria.

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Shane Sody
16 March 2026

Your impact spreading

Shane Sody
16 March 2026
Your impact spreading

In the final days of the State election campaign, our call to ‘Vote For Your Park Lands’ is having a measurable impact.

1 Comment
Shane Sody
16 March 2026

Path upgrade works continue

Shane Sody
16 March 2026
Path upgrade works continue

Work to upgrade a shared use path along the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari in Helen Mayo Park (Park 27) is still in progress, after more than two months.

Comment
Shane Sody
15 March 2026

Another update on World Heritage listing

Shane Sody
15 March 2026
Another update on World Heritage listing

Kadaltilla / the Adelaide Park Lands Authority has issued another regular update on the slow progress towards seeking UNESCO World Heritage listing for your Adelaide Park Lands.

Comment
Shane Sody
15 March 2026

Mixed messages

Shane Sody
15 March 2026
Mixed messages

Mixed messaging has come from the City of Adelaide: creating uncertainty about whether the proposed destruction of 585 trees in your Possum Park / Pirltawardli is being resisted, or welcomed at the Town Hall.

2 Comments
Shane Sody
13 March 2026

Know Your Park Lands Plants - Moreton Bay fig

Shane Sody
13 March 2026
Know Your Park Lands Plants - Moreton Bay fig

Towering, shade‑casting, and endlessly photogenic, the Moreton Bay fig (Ficus macrophylla) is one of Australia’s most recognisable trees; and an iconic feature of your Adelaide Park Lands.

2 Comments
Shane Sody
1 March 2026

Two hundred rally to "Stop the Chop"

Shane Sody
1 March 2026
Two hundred rally to "Stop the Chop"

The message to “Stop the Chop” might finally be hitting the desk of Premier Peter Malinauskas, who is still refusing to release the hit list of the 585 trees that he wants to destroy in the urban forested golf course of Possum Park /Pirltawardli (Park 1 of your Adelaide Park Lands).

9 Comments
Shane Sody
26 February 2026

No tree too big for Government chainsaws

Shane Sody
26 February 2026
No tree too big for Government chainsaws

No tree in your Adelaide Park Lands is significant enough to be safe from State Government plans to bulldoze Parks for temporary, elite FIFO sports events.

5 Comments
Shane Sody
24 February 2026

What Bird is that? Crested pigeon

Shane Sody
24 February 2026
What Bird is that?  Crested pigeon

Shiny bronze wings, and a distinctive head crest make this bird one of the standout inhabitants of your Adelaide Park Lands.

1 Comment
Shane Sody
22 February 2026

A misleading story

Shane Sody
22 February 2026
A misleading story

Kadaltilla / the Park Lands Authority has chosen to highlight some very old examples of Park Lands “returned” to Open, Green, Public, while failing to acknowledge dozens of more recent, and huge Park Lands losses.

Comment
Shane Sody
19 February 2026

Your Parks: for noise and emissions

Shane Sody
19 February 2026
Your Parks: for noise and emissions

There was a time, not that long ago, when a “Park” meant a place of calm, an opportunity to connect with nature in peaceful reflection. Not any more, at least not in Adelaide.

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Shane Sody
12 February 2026

More fences more often

Shane Sody
12 February 2026
More fences more often

As the campaign to “Stop the Chop” gears up, Premier Peter Malinauskas is doubling down on his threats to fence off your urban forested golf courses in Possum Park / Pirltawardli for ever-longer periods each year.

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Adelaide Park Lands Association, c/o Affinity Business Advisers, Level 1, 458 Morphett Street,, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australiasecretary@adelaide-parklands.asn.au

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