Author: Lynn Cameron
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Why South Australians are embracing libraries after dark
Local libraries have long been safe, welcoming spaces open to all, serving as vibrant community hubs where people of all ages come together to learn, connect and share ideas. But as the way we live, work and connect continuously evolves, so too has the role of libraries. When most people think of their local library,…
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Future-focused SACE subjects at Thebarton Senior College
Thebarton Senior College is a government senior secondary school located in Adelaide’s inner west. The college offers 110 SACE Stage 1 and 2 subjects, in addition to Vocational Education and Training courses as a Registered Training Organisation, providing students with a wide variety of choice and preparing them for a range of careers and tertiary…
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Inside Adelaide’s quiet creative resistance
When visual artist Dai Trang Nguyen started experiencing migraines during Vietnam’s Covid lockdown, she knew something had to change. At the time, she was working demanding hours as an art director on multiple advertising campaigns. When illness forced her to take time off, she started doing what she always did – she drew. But, while…
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From public to private: How capital raising is changing for Australian businesses
Industry players say the shift is reshaping how businesses raise money, how brokers operate and what opportunities investors can access. Steven McLean, director of private markets platform FCX, says the regulatory burden on listed companies has grown dramatically. “If you looked at the annual report that a publicly listed company produced 10–15 years ago, and…
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Howard Park Wines celebrates triple win at 2025 Royal Adelaide Wine Show
Margaret River producer Howard Park Wines claimed three major trophies at Friday night’s prestigious 2025 Royal Adelaide Wine Show. Howard Park’s iconic Leston Shiraz label – produced from blocks 4 and 17 of the family owned Leston vineyard, which was planted in 1996 – won the prestigious Max Schubert AM Trophy for Most Outstanding Red…
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Two Blood is dance at close quarters
The irony of directing a work is that the more time you spend working on it, the further away it gets emotionally. Call it a side-effect of familiarity, or maybe something akin to the necessary emotional removal of a doctor or a surgeon. In order to make the necessary cuts of the creative process, you…
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Get shaken and stirred this spring
The McLaren Vale distiller’s Step into Spring campaign isn’t just about gin. It’s about shaking off the chill of winter, chasing longer days and raising a glass to the bold, vibrant flavours that Never Never does best. Think bright cocktails on the lawn, shared lunches with friends and new ways to explore one of South…
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Councils at the heart of community wellbeing
With cost-of-living pressures and waitlists for mental health services at an all-time high, councils across the state are providing pathways for people to access support – from opportunities for participation and social connection to suicide prevention networks and providing safe and accessible environments such as libraries, community gardens, men’s sheds and more. A South Australian…
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Skills sector shines as South Australia celebrates top training talent
Presented by the South Australian Skills Commission, the awards celebrated excellence in vocational education and training across the state at a ceremony on Thursday, September 25, at the Adelaide Convention Centre. This year’s program drew a record number of nominations across 14 categories, underscoring what organisers described as the strength and diversity of South Australia’s…
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Tarnanthi Festival 2025: Celebrating 10 years
At this year’s 10th-anniversary Tarnanthi Festival, you can experience a diverse profusion of leading-edge works of art from across Australia, presented at the Art Gallery of South Australia, throughout Adelaide and around South Australia. Don’t miss the opening weekend celebrating contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Festival highlights Tarnanthi Launch Join the excitement on…