Author: Claudia Dichiera
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Queer Crows group breaks silence on Rankine slur
Rainbow Adelaide Crows said they were “deeply concerned and disappointed” by another homophobic slur in the national sport, and saddened that it has happened “in our club”. The group is a volunteer organisation that supports the Adelaide Crows and aims to make the AFL/W a safe environment for LGBTQIA+ people. Izak Rankine has been banned…
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Get your smash burger fix at this new west end spot
Simon Orders, the owner and manager of Bank Street Social, has been interested in the burger phenomenon for quite some time. “I did a pop-up burger shop back in 2021 called Bergs that was on the street down the road…it was around Covid and there were more shutdowns and stuff and I just didn’t continue…
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‘A hard decision to make’: East end wine bar up for sale
Mother Vine, the east end wine bar with an emphasis on South Australian and French varieties, is up for sale. Michael Andrewartha, who founded East End Cellars, was one of the original founders of Mother Vine when it opened in 2014. He and a few key team members bought out the other original partners in…
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What does Adelaide really want from a redeveloped Hutt Street?
For the owner/operator of Bar Torino, Nick Favaro, being based in the CBD’s outskirts is part of Hutt Street’s magic, which he said was threatened by proposed City of Adelaide upgrades. “I can finish work and go for a drink at Nowhere Bar, at the Havey, go to Latteria for a drink, I go to…
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Renowned film critic and presenter dies
Veteran film critic David Stratton, whose partnership with Margaret Pomeranz made him a beloved figure on Australian TV screens, has died aged 85. His family announced his death on Thursday, telling the ABC he died peacefully in hospital near his home in the Blue Mountains. “David’s passion for film, commitment to Australian cinema, and generous…
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What to expect from Adelaide’s newest Hi-Fi listening bar
For co-owners Raf Thomson, Sean Howard, Josh McIlhanney and Alex Johnston, the inspiration behind Frome Street’s latest multi-level bar came from trips overseas. “This concept started with Sean,” Raf says. “Sean and I met through work in bars, and then reconnected through remote music festivals, many, many years ago and as long as he’s been…
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SA hospitality royalty wins MasterChef crown
Laura Sharrad, a co-owner of Fugazzi and Nido, was last night crowned the winner of MasterChef Australia: Back To Win 2025. This is Laura’s third MasterChef Australia appearance after taking home second prize in season six in 2014, when she was only 18 years old, and season 12 in 2020. Laura says in this season she…
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Fresh calls for SA pill testing trial as local support grows
A recent survey conducted by YouGov with the South Australian Network of Drug and Alcohol Services (SANDAS) showed strong support for the introduction of drug checking and pill testing services in the state. The findings show 71 per cent of respondents support the introduction of pill testing/drug checking services at events and fixed sites in…
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Lunch Hour: Rosé Bagels
It was an effort to make it into the west end to find our desired bagel spot for Lunch Hour this week (we’re east-end snobs here at CityMag). I led the pack, and, to be honest, I’m not usually trusted as the sole Google Maps direction adviser (for good reason). However, it led us to…
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Independent SA artists win big at national awards ceremony
The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) Awards were held last night at the Adelaide Town Hall, with South Australians Parvyn, Kasey Chambers and Electric Fields taking home coveted awards. The AIR Awards highlight the success of the Australian independent music sector and are held yearly in Adelaide; a UNESCO City of Music. Kasey Chambers…