Author: Claudia Dichiera
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10 minutes with… Pino Dichiera
How did you form Edge Architects? My fellow co-director, Peter Spain, and I founded Edge Architects in 2005 after years of working in larger firms. We wanted to do things differently, build a practice that was grounded, responsive, and people focused. We weren’t chasing flashy architecture for the sake of it; we were interested in…
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‘We do love a graveyard’: Meet the couple creating SA’s only in-house carbon gravel bikes
After struggling to find a product that met their standards, Bio-Mechanics Cycles & Repairs (BMCR) owners Lia Weston and Pete Hague created Gothic Cycles, South Australia’s only in-house carbon gravel bike brand. “It’s a bit of a first really because there aren’t any other in-house carbon gravel bike brands in South Australia,” says Lia. The…
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Arlo’s opens with cinnamon scrolls galore
When it came to opening up Arlo’s – a new cafe on the corner of King William Street and Grenfell Street – co-owners Jared Chahoud and Joseph Koura didn’t want to change what the public was already used to. “Being in such a prominent location, we didn’t want to waste the opportunity,” Jared tells CityMag.…
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Adelaide’s best new music
erasvey – ‘muddy waters’ Sharing its name with a legendary blues performer, ‘muddy waters’ by erasvey is short but sweet, clocking in at just one minute and 52 seconds. The gentle song begins with an ambient synth sound before erasvey launches in with his echoey vocals, which are accompanied by an acoustic guitar. ‘muddy waters’…
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World-class international opera to land in Adelaide
South Australia has lured the unique Italian opera to Adelaide Oval just before the Adelaide Fringe and Festival next year. The opera has only ever been performed in Verona and will make its international debut in an Adelaide coup on February 5 and February 6, 2026, with the help of a “commercial-in-confidence” boost from taxpayers.…
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‘They love a fight’: Mark Ricciuto on the Crows Collingwood clash
It was 27 years ago when Mark Ricciuto and the Adelaide Crows were about to face Melbourne in a qualifying final after finishing fifth place in the regular home and away season. They famously lost that game by eight goals, which changed the course of their finals series. They went on to win their second…
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Drum and bass festival drops heavyweight lineup
A legendary Australian DJ is among a solid Our Sound drum and bass festival lineup returning to Bonython Park/Tulya Wardli in November. The Saturday, November 22, festival is making its return with Groove Events – the team behind Gluttony at the Adelaide Fringe – after a successful debut last year. Headlining Our Sound this year…
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Falafel Station is bigger and better with new east side store
When I sit down to interview Mazen and Sahar El-Baba on their new Falafel Station location, we do so over Lebanese food, cooked by Mazen himself. They’re generous not only with the food portions – they let me snack on an entire table filled with items off their latest Falafel Station menu – but with…
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Pub grubs: New plan to tackle predatory behaviour in SA’s hopso scene
The Malinauskas government will introduce mandatory industry-wide training to combat sexual harassment, harassment, gender-based violence and drink spiking in South Australian hospitality venues. The aim is to improve safety in the hospitality industry and support workers to prevent and respond to instances of harassment, assault and discrimination at work. This follows research finding that approximately…
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Lunch Hour: The Exeter Hotel
When I first dined at The Exeter Hotel, I did so unwillingly (it was for a work function). Though I’d ventured to the east end pub on various occasions for a pint and some hot chips, I’d never thought to order a meal – it didn’t pick me as the type of place that would…