Middleton Community Association Incorporated

03/06/2026

🐋 A tree fell. A community came together. A whale emerged.
The Whale in the Tree is a moving 40-minute documentary that tells the remarkable true story of how an ancient fallen red gum tree was transformed into Buttons and Bobby – the Southern Right Whale mother and calf sculpture that now overlooks Ratalang Basham Beach in Middleton.

It's a story of imagination, determination, community spirit and seeing possibility where others see only what has fallen.
Watch the trailer below, then join us for a special screening and discover the extraordinary journey behind this much-loved landmark.
🎟 Book your tickets here:

https://www.trybooking.com/eventlist/middletonevents

We'd love to see you there.

02/06/2026

At next week's documentary screening at Middleton Pioneer Hall, we'll be hosting a wine tasting with Bleasdale Wines.

This is a fundraiser for Middleton, and it's a great opportunity to sample some exceptional local wines while supporting community projects.

By ordering through our fundraiser, you'll enjoy significant savings compared with standard cellar door prices, and every purchase helps raise funds for community projects in Middleton.

We'd love you to join us. Buy a $10 ticket to watch The Whale in the Tree documentary, enjoy a wine tasting, grab a $3.50 sausage, and spend some time with your community.

Catch up with old friends, meet new people, and show your support for the fantastic projects and people that make Middleton such a special place.

We look forward to seeing you there.

The Middleton Community Association is committed to preserving and enhancing the character of our coastal home. We protect our beaches, foreshore and natural environment, while supporting the careful preservation of heritage buildings and small-town charm. Through connection, communication and commu...

27/05/2026

On a winter evening in June, the streets of Victor Harbor will glow. 🐋✨

Glowing whale lanterns - each one handcrafted in community workshops, each one carrying a piece of the Kondoli story; will move through Warland Reserve, where the parade meets the sea for a final moment of shared storytelling.

This one is worth putting in the diary now. The Kondoli Lantern Parade is free, luminous and open to everyone. Gather along the route to watch, or join the procession and walk alongside the light.

Either way, it's the kind of evening you'll want to be part of.

𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞
📍 Victa Cinema to Warland Reserve, Victor Harbor
📅 20 June | 4pm – 8pm | Free
🔗bit.ly/WWFlanternparade

26/05/2026

So happy to see a Humpback whale putting on a show this week behind Pullen Island. It didn't hang around but hopefully the start of a wonderful whale season. Thanks to Lea Brooks for these great photos.

Please ... if you're coming to our fantastic community documentary screening in Middleton (13th June) or Victa Cinemas (19th June) please get your tickets now. Early bookings really help us with planning! Here's the link.
https://www.trybooking.com/eventlist/middletonevents

19/05/2026

Please support this fantastic local and volunteer-produced documentary — The Whale in the Tree! ✨🐋

This beautiful 40-minute film tells the extraordinary story behind Middleton’s beloved red gum whale sculptures, Buttons & Bobby.

From a fallen tree in a Naracoorte paddock to a stunning public artwork overlooking the sea at Middleton — this is a story of creativity, determination, generosity and what can happen when a community comes together behind a shared vision.

Proudly part of the 2026 Winter Whale Festival program in Victor Harbor, it features spectacular footage, community stories, the carving process by renowned sculptor Silvio Apponyi OAM, and the incredible journey that brought these whales to life.
📍 TWO SCREENINGS
🎬 Middleton Pioneer Hall
🗓 Saturday 13 June — 6pm
🎬 Victa Cinemas
🗓 Friday 19 June — 6pm
🎟 Tickets $10
📱 Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/eventlist/middletonevents
All profits support future community art projects in Middleton.
Come celebrate an extraordinary local story of art, nature and community spirit. 💙

The Middleton Community Association is committed to preserving and enhancing the character of our coastal home. We protect our beaches, foreshore and natural environment, while supporting the careful preservation of heritage buildings and small-town charm. Through connection, communication and commu...

07/05/2026

05/05/2026

Just a reminder of our association meeting tonight at 7pm. Come along to hear about community projects we have planned for Middleton, also an update on Conservation of Middleton and Goolwa activity.

25/04/2026

Middleton held its Anzac Day Remembrance Service this morning, with over 200 people coming together to pay their respects. It was a wonderful and moving service that reflected the deep respect our community holds for those who have served.

A sincere thank you to organiser Kym Rundle, MC Paul Shinkfield, all invited guests and our untiring volunteers who contributed to making this another outstanding occasion.

Following the service, refreshments — and of course, traditional Anzac biscuits — were shared, providing a chance for everyone to connect. Yet again, it was a beautiful example of Middleton’s strong and generous community spirit.

13/04/2026

Thanks to Kym, Mark and Barry for oiling Buttons and Bobby - our stunning redgum whale sculptures next to the Encounter Bikeway near Basham Beach. Always grateful for our volunteers in Middleton.

04/04/2026

Only 5 remaining. A3 on 3mm foam backing. Frame it, stick it on the wall or stand it on a cupboard.
Free delivery in Middleton area.
All proceeds to Middleton Pioneer Community Hall. $30.00 ea.