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ECH assisted living supports 77-year-old’s life-long love of gardening

Staff Writer — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:22:01 +0000

Mary’s love of gardening began at the tender age of seven, admiring her neighbour’s row of bright red geraniums. Offered a cutting, she skipped the instructions to put it in water and planted it straight into the ground. It grew and she was hooked. As an adult, Mary created a garden filled with colour and character, featuring an assortment of blooms with distinct seasonal palettes, a generous herb patch and pockets of vegetables nestled among flowers. “I loved my garden,” she says. “It was a mass of colour, it was full and it was beautiful.” Leaving that garden behind was

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Peter Goers on monsters, mischief and the joy of being a terrible house guest

Staff Writer — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:03:26 +0000

Some actors disappear into a role. Peter Goers, by his own cheerful admission, does not. “Whatever role I play, people see me,” he says, and in the case of Sheridan Whiteside, the acid-tongued tyrant at the centre of The Man Who Came to Dinner, that may be truer than usual. Goers takes on Whiteside when The Adelaide Repertory Theatre opens its 2026 season at the Arts Theatre on Angas Street, running 9 to 18 July. It’s the first of three in-house productions for The Rep this year, followed by The Sunshine Boys in September and The Drowsy Chaperone in November, and the company is billing

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ASO’s epic winter line-up has something for every music lover

Staff Writer — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:41:43 +0000

The ASO’s 2026 winter line-up spans twelve programs from June to August, as part of the orchestra’s 90th anniversary celebrations, with diverse performances designed to unite audiences through the power and grandeur of live orchestral experiences. According to ASO Chief Executive Colin Cornish AM, the 2026 winter period is shaping up to be one of the biggest in the orchestra’s history. “We are immensely proud of our 2026 winter offerings which cater for music lovers of all tastes and ages. The orchestra’s broad and expansive programming reflects our vision to reach more South Australians than ever before,” he said. Highlights

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Jacqui’s food adventures

Staff Writer — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0000

Jacqui Lim is a passionate advocate for the food and wine industry, known for connecting people through great food. Whether she’s organising events, recommending restaurants, or sharing her experiences on Instagram at @jacquisfoodfetish, Jacqui brings people together one meal at a time. Follow her for a taste of Australia’s best dining experiences. That’s Enrico Snack $8–$20, Pizza $26–$39, Feed Me $58 At That’s Enrico, flour technician and pizza master Enrico Sgarbossa showcases his craft using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Passionate about supporting local businesses and sustainable farming practices, he brings both integrity and skill to the table. Choose your dough:

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Backyard bees getting started

Staff Writer — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:25:44 +0000

The following is an edited extract from Flow Hive’s Book of Bees and Beekeeping by Cedar and Stuart Anderson, reproduced with permission. Before you begin There are a few things it’s good to be aware of when you’re getting ready to embark on the adventure of beekeeping, and lots that you can do to get ready for the arrival of your new winged friends. People keep honey bees in all sorts of environments and climates, from urban rooftops and balconies to rural landscapes, suburban backyards and dry, tropical or cold regions. As long as there are flowering plants around for

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Strong after 50

Staff Writer — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:49:59 +0000

Here’s something the fitness world has been slow to shout about: lifting weights, properly heavy weights, may be one of the most powerful things you can do for your health after 50. Not gentle resistance bands. Not the two-kilogram dumbbells gathering dust in the corner. We’re talking real, progressive strength training. Done well, with good technique and the right guidance, it’s transformative. Here’s the science in plain English. From our mid-thirties onwards, muscle mass naturally begins to decline, a process that picks up pace with each passing decade. Left unchecked, it’s the reason everyday tasks start to feel more challenging:

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UKARIA reveals its August to December 2026 season

Staff Writer — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000

UKARIA Cultural Centre has announced fourteen concerts for the second half of its 2026 season, with tickets on sale from 9am Friday 13 June. The new release includes the launch of Kate Miller-Heidke’s new album and the debut of Tim Freedman’s Chamber Eight, alongside a string of artists visiting UKARIA for the first time. Among the international debuts at the venue are fraternal piano duo Lucas and Arthur Jussen from the Netherlands, the Attacca Quartet from New York, and violin virtuoso Ning Feng from Berlin, who is bringing an extraordinary collection of instruments to create a unique listening experience. The

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Firstival is back at South Australian libraries this July

Staff Writer — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:02:13 +0000

South Australia’s beloved library festival returns for its fourth year, with Libraries SA bringing more than 300 events to the state’s network of 130 public libraries throughout July 2026. Firstival runs from Wednesday 1 July to Friday 31 July, and this year’s program has something for every age and interest, with many events free to attend. For adults, the lineup includes Sourdough and Gluten Free Bread Making, Lacto Fermentation 101 (covering sauerkraut and kimchi), Puppy Yoga, Mat Pilates in the Library, Sips and Circus Tricks Workshops, Interactive Book Tastings with drinks paired to book themes, How to Make Your Own

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South Australians invited to share the stories that could become an opera

Staff Writer — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:09:48 +0000

State Opera South Australia has launched a world-first initiative inviting everyday South Australians to submit the stories that define their lives, their communities and this state, with four selected stories to be transformed into fully staged professional operas in 2027. Called Our Opera, Our Story, the project represents a fundamental shift in how opera is made and who it belongs to. Rather than companies choosing which stories are told, South Australians submit their own and the public votes on which four go to the stage. Artistic Director Dane Lam describes it as opera returning to its roots while reaching toward

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Adelaide Cabaret Festival Review: Po Po Mo Co Best Bits Spectacular

Dave Bradley — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:53:40 +0000

The ‘femme queer clown’ quartet Po Po Mo Co (as in ‘Post Post Modern Comedy’) began their show with no introductions and no explanations, just an amusingly awkward warning that there was going to be nudity. And yes, there was too. And quite a lot of it. Running through an hour-long collection of their best bits (hence that title) from the last 10 years, this featured many musical numbers, all of which were, shall we say, a little weird. After a sort-of-mime set to Baby Bash’s Suga Suga, they then leapt into a bizarro take on 4 Non Blondes’ beloved

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