Feature image credit: Text Publishing In a crumbling public housing complex in Cape Town, Dierdre hobbles around on one leg, bumming cigarettes, begging for credit at the local convenience store, and spending what little money she has on booze. To add to the dreary picture of her life, this is also a time of major water shortages and rolling electricity blackouts. With her mother dying in hospital, her brother long vanished, and her daughter now married and living her own life, Dierdre staves off loneliness by nagging her neighbour Miriam for help, and picking up men in the local bar. Just whe ..read more

Images: Duy Dash (first image of owners Karl Tang and Ben Liew) What better way to enjoy the dropping temperatures in South Australia, than in a cosy wine bar in the heart of the CBD? You can do just that at the new Makan Southeast Asian inspired wine bar on Flinders Street which officially opens its doors on Friday 25th of April. Meaning ‘to eat’ in Malaysian/Indonesian, Makan is the brainchild of Ben Liew and Karl Tang, both affiliated with East End’s Southeast Asian fusion restaurant, Paper Tiger. With a dedication to introducing Adelaide to the richness of natural Asian wine varieties, Ka ..read more

The Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival, the pinnacle celebration of beer, food, and music in Australia, is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2024 edition. Slated to take place from July 12th to 14th at the Adelaide Showground, the weekend will be filled with great food, live entertainment, and an extensive selection of beverages. In collaboration with the Independent Brewers Association, the festival has curated a stellar lineup of 67 brewers, distillers, and winemakers from Australia and around the world. This diverse selection promises to immerse attendees in a beer lover’s paradise, with ..read more

Adelaide’s iconic Arkaba Hotel has officially announced the completion of its comprehensive $12 million renovation, marking the venue’s full re-opening after 12 months of meticulous transformation. Established in 1966, Peter and Jenny Hurley, proprietors of the Hurley Hotel Group, acquired the Arkaba Hotel over three decades ago, in 1991. This Adelaide institution has now undergone its first major renovation in over 60 years. Image: Anna Hurley, Nick Hurley, Jenny Hurley, Sam Oakley and Peter Hurley The renovation journey commenced a year ago, with the unveiling of the new Lounge, Restaurant ..read more

Construction has kicked off on the long-awaited SA Ambulance Service Headquarters and Adelaide station, a $120 million initiative aimed at bolstering the state’s emergency ambulance services and streamlining patient coordination across the healthcare system. The project seeks to enhance SA Ambulance Service’s ability to respond to critical emergencies and healthcare needs of South Australians, thus addressing the rising demand and improving response times. “It’s fantastic to see work starting on a critical piece of ambulance infrastructure for our state,” Minister for Health and Wellbein ..read more

Needing time out of the city? Why not mark May 5th as the day you embark on your trip to the south east and enjoy a degustation and wine pairing at the Padthaway Estate this Tasting Australia. The delicious four-course lunch, curated by Chianti, is a perfect retreat for enthusiasts seeking a culinary escape, as you sit back and soak up the award winning estate but also meets those who are preserving the rich legacy of Padthaway Estate, where historic structures date back to 1847. While the team don’t want to give too much away regarding the menu, guests will indulge in a lobster risotto, follo ..read more

The doors on Cheffy Chelby’s, an award-winning breakfast burger bar, will close at the end of this week in the latest hospitality casualty. The journey of Cheffy Chelby’s began amidst the challenges posed by the global pandemic in 2020. Michelle, a chef by trade, decided to venture out on her own, starting with a trailer in the carpark of Port Noarlunga. Her passion and culinary prowess soon transformed the humble trailer into the first physical store of Cheffy Chelby’s, garnering numerous accolades, including the prestigious SA’s Best Burger Café in 2020. Michelle’s ambition led her to expand ..read more

Fans of The Weeknd have been left devastated after the Canadian singer officially cancelled the Australia and New Zealand leg of his After Hours Til Dawn tour. The Australian shows were initially postponed in November last year due to unforeseen circumstances, weeks before he was set to take stage, and fans have been patiently waiting for the performances to be rescheduled. The Weeknd was set to perform at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, Sydney’s Accor Stadium, Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium and Auckland’s Eden Park, with additional dates planned. However, after months of confusion, all scheduled date ..read more

The Malinauskas Labor Government is injecting $1.1 million into bolstering the local arts scene in South Australia through the latest round of Arts and Culture Grants. This commitment fulfils the pledge made during the election to allocate an additional $1 million for supporting local artists. A total of 58 grants will be distributed to artists in South Australia covering various domains such as literature, visual arts, craft, design, and performing arts. These grants will facilitate collaborations between professional artists and communities, fostering creativity and cultural engagement. Thes ..read more

Picture credit: Monarto Safari Park Monarto Safari Park’s Asian elephant family continues to expand, with two Sydneysiders, Pak Boon and Tang Mo to arrive at the park by mid-2025. The zoo made the announcement this week, saying having a true herd at the park was always the goal. “We have always said we hoped to have up to five Asian Elephants at the park. Today, we are excited to share details about two more eles joining the herd. “We can’t wait to see them settle in with Putra Mas, Permai and Burma, with the females joining the herd just as they would in the wild.” At Monarto Safari Park, the ..read more