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Our State - South Australia

‘Our State’ is a half-hour, weekly radio segment airing 1:30pm ACST each Monday on Adelaide's FiveAA.The program focuses on uncovering and sharing important subjects: the interesting, the significant, the future, the unknown and the things that are happening, right now, in South Australia. Each week, a wide range of guests discuss achievements, initiatives and events which highlight South Australia’s priorities.

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21/02/2022 - 211 - 2022 Adelaide Fringe begins from 2022-02-28T16:00

The ‘show will go on’ is the official theme for the 2022 Adelaide Fringe, one of the most anticipated and captivating arts festivals in Australia. 
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14/02/2022 - 210 - Relocating the Vickers Vimy aircraft from 2022-02-16T15:00

In this episode, guests Brenton Cox from Adelaide Airport Limited and Ian Miles from Artlab Australia discuss the delicate process of dismantling, relocating and reassembling the h...

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7/02/2022 - 209 - VET pathways into employment in Construction trades from 2022-02-16T14:00

Join this episode's guests, South Australian Skills Commissioner, Renee Hindmarsh and CEO, Master Builders Association of South Australia, Will Frogley as they talk about the current demand...

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31/01/22 - 208 - Fruit Fly Update from 2022-02-16T12:00

Fruit fly outbreaks have been impacting Adelaide and the Riverland since December 2019. By December 2021 the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) had South Aust...

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15/11/2021 - 203 - IMMERSE from 2021-11-29T16:00

What does it feel like to be completely surrounded by a digital world that responds to the way you move? Audiences will get a chance to find out for the first time in November when Light ADL lau...

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15/11/2021 - 202 - History Trust of South Australia celebrates 40 years from 2021-11-29T16:00

The History Trust of South Australia is one of our state’s most important cultural organisations and this year celebrates 40 years of collecting, preserv...

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08/11/2021 - 201 - Get job ready with TAFE SA from 2021-11-09T15:00

TAFE SA is South Australia’s largest vocational education and training provider. We deliver job-ready training from experts across a range of industries. 

Courses range from entry-level ce...

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01/11/2021 - 200 - Explore and discover the 2021 Multicultural Festival from 2021-11-01T16:00

The 2021 Multicultural Festival will be held from 11am to 5pm on Sunday 14 November in Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga, Adelaide.

South Australia has a rich and vibrant multicultural commun...

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25/10/2021 - 199 - Fruit fly outbreaks and what to do in your garden to stop fruit fly from 2021-10-26T12:00

Fruit fly is a pest that destroys fruit and fruiting vegetables in commercial crops and home gardens. It is one of the world’s worst fruit pests.

Currently, there are over 300 Adelaide sub...

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18/10/2021 - 198 - Switch for Solar and The Home Battery Scheme from 2021-10-19T11:00

Want to know more about how you can access more affordable power? The South Australian Government has two schemes, which allows eligible South Australians to access greener power alternatives. Listen

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11/10/2021 - 197 - Tarnanthi 2021 Festival from 2021-10-12T09:00

Tarnanthi [pronounced TAR-nan-dee], the Art Gallery of South Australia’s festival of c...

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27/09/2021 - 196 - Indigenous Business Month / The Circle First Nations Entrepreneur Hub from 2021-09-28T10:00

October marks Indigenous Business Month, a chance to celebrate and recognise the contribution of Indigenous businesses to the South Australian economy.

The Circle - First Nations Entrep...

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20/09/2021 - 195 - 2021 Ruby Awards from 2021-09-20T16:00

Established in 2006 the Ruby Awards were named after late arts patron, Dame Ruby Litchfield, who in her lifetime was very involved in the arts.  Nominations are now open for the 2021 Ruby Awards...

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13/09/2021 - 194 - Foster and Kinship Carer Week. from 2021-09-13T17:00

This week is Foster and Kinship Carer Week (12-18 September) which gives us an opportunity to celebrate foster and kinship carers across South Australia and recognise their efforts in caring for...

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06/09/2021 - 193 - Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year from 2021-09-07T16:00

The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year is now on at the South Australian Museum.

Since 2004 the Museum has welcomed photographers of all ages, skill levels, and natio...

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30/08/2021 - 192 - 2021 Governor's Multicultural Awards Nominations Open from 2021-08-30T17:00

Nominations for the 2021 Governor's Multicultural Awards are now open. The awards celebrate the state's diversity and recognise individuals, teams and organisations that have made an o...

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24/08/2021 - 191 - HomeStart supporting South Australians from 2021-08-24T10:00

For people trying to climb onto the property ladder, the recent growth in residential property prices is creating unwelcome challenges.

HomeStart is a South Australian Government organisat...

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16/08/2021 - 190 - Career opportunities in South Australia's Defence Industry from 2021-08-17T11:00

The defence industry is one of the fastest growing industries in South Australia, yet there are still misconceptions about what a career in the defence sector really looks like. The career oppor...

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09/08/2021 - 189 - Lot Fourteen and the Aboriginal Art and Cultures Centre from 2021-08-10T14:00

The Aboriginal Art and Cultures Centre (ACCC), which will be located at Lot Fourteen, has now entered the state's planning approval process. 

Join Di Dixon, State Project Lead for ...

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02/08/2021 - 188 - Road safety campaign from 2021-08-05T13:00

South Australians can help shape the development of a new 10-year Road Safety Strategy to reduce lives lost and serious injuries on our roads, with the launch of community consultation.

Th...

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26/07/2021 - 187 - COVID financial support for South Australian businesses from 2021-07-26T17:00

To support businesses during the week-long lockdown in late July, 2021, the South Australian Government launched a new $100 million Business Support Package.

 In this episode of Our State ...

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19/07/2021 - 186 - New South Australian Skills Commission from 2021-07-23T10:00

The South Australian Government is implementing further reforms to strengthen the state’s skills system under the new South Australian Skills Act (SAS Act), making it more flexible and easier to...

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12/07/2021 - 185 - South Australian Productivity Commission’s Business Survey from 2021-07-13T10:00

The South Australian Government has asked the SA Productivity Commission to undertake an inquiry and make recommendations to modernise SA’s regulatory framework to better support investment, emp...

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05/07/2021 - 184 - Illuminate Adelaide from 2021-07-06T17:00

Illuminate Adelaide - a new major annual winter event - will take over Adelaide’s city streets, laneways and buildings and celebrating innovation, music, art, technology and light from 16 July t...

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28/06/2021 - 183 - Sport Infrastructure Projects 2021-22 Grant Programs from 2021-06-30T12:00

South Australians love their sport! 

The South Australian Government has recently contributed the biggest ever investment in grassroots sport in the state’s history. $20.6 million in fu...

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21/06/2021 - 182 - SA Government funds 114 new SAPOL Protective Security Officers from 2021-06-21T15:00

The South Australian Government has committed $23.6 million over two years for an additional 114 Protective Security Officer to help alleviate some of the resourcing pressure from the significan...

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07/06/2021 - 181 - AdvanceAg and the adoption of agricultural technology in SA from 2021-06-08T11:00

The 2021 AdvanceAg conference will take place in Adelaide on the 23 July 2021. It  is one of the biggest AgTech events in Australia and aims to give primary producers insight into the practical ...

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02/06/2021 - 180 - Tonsley Innovation District from 2021-06-02T14:00

Tonsley Innovation District has been designed to unite progressive individuals, businesses and researchers looking to collaborate, test, build and grow in a flexible and supportive environment.<...

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24/05/2021 - 179 - The Australian Space Agency and Australian Space Discovery Centre from 2021-05-25T13:00

Adelaide's Lot Fourteen is home of the Australian Space Agency and the Australian Space Discovery Centre. 

The Discovery Centre opened earlier in May and is an interactive space fa...

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17/05/2021 - 178 - Help stop the spread of fruit fly from 2021-05-17T15:00

Fruit fly is a pest that destroys fruit and fruiting vegetables in commercial crops and home gardens. It is one of the world’s worst fruit pests.

Listen to Department of Primary Industr...

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10/05/2021 - 177 - Artlab Australia from 2021-05-10T16:00

Join Artlab Australia Director, Andrew Durham on 5AA Our State as he discusses the expert services his team provides in preserving and conserving our state’s cultural collections within The Art ...

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03/05/2021 - 176 - Veterans SA inaugural pilot Mentoring Program from 2021-05-03T16:00

Launched on April 12, 2021, the Veterans SA Mentor Program is an inaugural pilot designed to connect members of the veteran community to leaders and professionals across the wider South Australi...

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19/04/2021 - 175 - Exploring our state's national parks from 2021-04-19T16:00

Join Mike Williams, Executive Director of National Parks and Wildlife Service as he discusses all the great things that are happening in South Australia's national parks.

South Aus...

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12/04/2021 - 174 - Wonders from the South Australian Museum from 2021-04-13T09:00

Have you ever wondered what’s stored beyond the five floors of the South Australian Museum? In a new landmark exhibition opening on Saturday 10 April, Wonders from the South Australian Museu...

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29/03/2021 - 173 - Today’s Public Libraries and How They’ve Changed from 2021-03-30T17:00

Public Libraries are not just about books anymore!  South Australia’s public libraries are for all South Australians and are the heart of our local communities.

Tune in to 5AA Our State to...

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22/03/2021 - 172 - 2020 Governor’s Multicultural Awards from 2021-03-23T09:00

Join his Excellency, the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia as he discusses this year's finalists and winners of The Governor’s Multicultural Awards. The awards recognis...

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15/03/2021 - 171 - SA's COVID-19 vaccination rollout from 2021-03-17T15:00

Join SA Health's  Dr Michael Cusack and Dr Emily Kirkpatrick as they discuss South Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout and what we all need to do to protect ourselves and the communit...

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01/03/2021 - 170 - Single Use Plastics Ban in SA from 2021-03-03T11:00

The South Australian Government is committed to reducing single-use plastics in South Australia. Following on from the ban on single-use plastic bags in 2009, on March 1, 2020 a new ban on singl...

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22/02/2021 - 169 - 2021 Adelaide Fringe from 2021-02-22T15:00

The 2021 Adelaide Fringe is here! With close to 900 venues and over 21,000 individual performances across 13 genres and 392 venues, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this year's F...

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15/02/2021 - 168 - Lot Fourteen and the future of the innovative precinct from 2021-02-16T11:00

Lot Fourteen is transforming the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site into a collaborative precinct that is accelerating the state’s innovation, entrepreneurship, research, education, culture and to...

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08/02/2021 - 167 - SA's drive towards electric vehicle uptake and smart charging from 2021-02-08T17:00

The number of electric vehicles on our roads are set to increase exponentially in the next decade. Projections show that up to 50 percent of vehicles on South Australian roads could be electric ...

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25/01/2021 - 165 - Real Work, Real Experience in South Australia's regions from 2021-01-27T16:00

With our borders closed, our agriculture, tourism and hospitality industries are calling on workers to register as pickers, packers, waiters and tour guides to help keep our supply chains flowin...

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18/01/2021 - 164 - Bushfire recovery in the Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island from 2021-01-19T11:00

Join Alex Zimmerman and Rob Manton, the State Government’s Local Recovery Coordinators, as they discuss the progress of the ongoing recovery effort in the Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island foll...

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07/12/2020 - 163 - COVID-19 and the COVID SAfe Check-In from 2020-12-07T09:00

Join Dr Emily Kirkpatrick, SA Health's Deputy Chief Public Health Officer, as she discusses and answers questions about the new COVID SAfe Check-in, designed to enhance contact tracing and ...

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30/11/2020 - 162 - Are you bushfire ready? Act now and be prepared this bushfire season from 2020-11-30T00:00

Staying bushfire safe is a shared responsibility – and we all have a role to play. 

Join the South Australian Country Fire Service, Assistant Chief Officer, Brett Loughlin as he discuss...

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23/11/2020 - 161 - COVID-19 and the measures SA Health experts are implementing to protect the spread from 2020-11-26T14:00

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us and as we’ve seen over the past week, continues to do so. South Australia is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak known as the Parafield cluster. 
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16/11/2020 - 160 - Carrick Hill reopens with a new exhibition space from 2020-11-23T10:00

Join the Director of Carrick Hill, Tony Kanellos, as he talks about the reopening of Carrick Hill to the public following a $3.3 million renovation and 17 month closure. 

The renovation...

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12/11/2020 - 159 - Discover the Art Gallery of South Australia's latest exhibition, Tarnanthi from 2020-11-09T00:00

Listen to Dr Lisa Slade, Assistant Director of the Art Gallery of South Australia, discuss the Art Gallery's latest exhibition, Open Hands, for this year's Tarnanthi. 

Tarnant...

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02/11/20 - 158 - Game On – Getting South Australia moving from 2020-11-02T00:00

The Game On framework has been developed by the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing, and outlines how physical activity, movement and play can fit seamlessly into the daily lives of all Sout...

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26/10/20 - 157 - Development of a new South Australian Road Safety Strategy to 2031 from 2020-10-26T00:00

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport are developing a new Road Safety Strategy to reduce lives lost and serious injuries on our roads. DIT’s Manager of Media Paul Kermode, and Superin...

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19/10/20 - 156 - Growth State sector plans: Food, Wine&Agribusiness and Health&Medical Industries from 2020-10-19T00:00

Minister for Trade and Investment Stephen Patterson and Food South Australia CEO Catherine Sayer join the podcast this week to discuss the release of two new sector plans under Growth State - th...

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12/10/20 - 155 - Support for the South Australian tourism sector from 2020-10-12T00:00

Rodney Harrex, Chief Executive of the South Australian Tourism Commission, and Nicole Hodgson, Head of Tourism & Stakeholder Relations at Seppeltsfield, dropped in to update efforts to keep ...

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28/09/20 - 154 - National Safe Boating Week from 2020-09-28T12:00

Joining us this week are Paul Kermode and Todd Graham from the authority responsible for safety in South Australian waters, the Department for Infrastructure and Transport.

D...

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21/09/20 - 153 - SA Police Recruitment from 2020-09-21T00:00

Detective Acting Inspector Christie Argent and Sergeant Nicholas Dowling join the podcast this week to discuss SA Police career opportunities.

SA Police has expanded its program of recruit...

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14/09/20 - 152 - Foster and Kinship Carer week from 2020-09-14T00:00

During Foster and Kinship Carer Week we celebrate the dedicated carers supporting children and young people in care.

Take a listen to this week’s Our State, as Centacare foster carer Elisa...

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07/09/20 - 151 - Supporting SA Exporters and Attracting Investment Into the State from 2020-09-07T00:00

The Department for Trade and Investment drives economic growth in South Australia by attracting new foreign investment and increasing exports in sectors of competitive advantage.

Hear CE L...

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31/08/20 - 150 - Defence industry careers in SA from 2020-08-31T00:00

This week, Chief Executive of Defence SA Richard Price and Naval Shipbuilding College Chief Executive Ian Irving discuss the real opportunities for people to find lifelong defence industry caree...

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24/08/20 - 149 - Port Adelaide Football Club Aboriginal Programs from 2020-08-24T00:00

Following the AFL’s annual Sir Doug Nicholls round of matches recognising and celebrating indigenous players and culture, Paul Vandenbergh, Director of Aboriginal Programs at the Port Adelaide F...

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17/08/20 - 148 - Governor's Multicultural Awards nominations open from 2020-08-17T12:00

The 2020 Governor’s Multicultural Awards opened for nominations today!

His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia, His Honour Judge Rauf Soulio, District Cou...

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10/08/20 - 147 - Road safety and the fatal five from 2020-08-10T00:00

SAPOL's Officer in Charge, Traffic Services Branch, Superintendent Bob Gray, joins the podcast to discuss the five most significant factors that cause accidents, injuries and ...

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03/08/20 - 146 - Smoking and COVID-19 from 2020-08-03T00:00

The global COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound effect on the lives of people all over the world. Current evidence suggests that smoking is significantly associated with increased severity of ...

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27/7/20 - 145 - Music Education Strategy from 2020-07-27T00:00

The Department for Education’s Music Education Strategy 2019 to 2029 sets out South Australia’s long-term vision that all children and young people throughout their education have acces...

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20/7/20 - 144 - Upcoming exhibitions at the Art Gallery of South Australia from 2020-07-20T00:00

Since reopening around six weeks ago, the Art Gallery of South Australia has welcomed approximately 25,000 visitors. Take a listen to this week's Our State podcast, as director Rhana Devenp...

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13/7/20 - 143 - The latest COVID-19 testing blitz from 2020-07-14T09:00

As part of the latest COVID-19 testing blitz, health authorities are calling for a 50% rise in COVID-19 tests as the only reliable way to find out if the recent Victorian outbreak has spread to ...

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6/7/20 - 142 - Zoos SA: connecting people with nature and saving species from extinction from 2020-07-07T09:00

As a conservation charity, Zoos SA relies on the support of its visitors and members.

Following recent shutdowns due to COVID-19, both Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park have both reopen...

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29/06/20 - 141 - SA Water’s pricing and service delivery for 2020-24 from 2020-06-29T00:00

SA Water customers across South Australia will receive a total annual bill reduction of approximately $186 million in 2020-21, while a range of initiatives will start being progressed to improve...

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22/06/20 - 140 - Her Majesty's Theatre redevelopment from 2020-06-22T00:00

Australia’s most exciting theatre project is now complete! The new-look Her Majesty’s Theatre has been unveiled at last.

Have a listen as Adelaide Festival Centre CEO & Artistic Direct...

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15/6/20 - 139 - Bushfire recovery six months on from 2020-06-16T11:00

This Saturday 20 June will mark six months to the day since fires broke out in the Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island.

Including the Yorketown and Keilira fires, a total of 278,603 hectare...

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1/6/20 - 138 - Protecting South Australia from fruit fly from 2020-06-02T09:00

With an unprecedented number of fruit fly outbreaks declared across metropolitan Adelaide, Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) is working hard on eradication programs.

Current outbre...

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25/5/20 - 137 - Road safety is critical as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted from 2020-05-26T09:00

With the social distancing directions of COVID-19 placing significant restrictions on South Australians travelling - particularly to regional areas - there may be an expectation that the number ...

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18/5/20 - 136 - SA’s 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy from 2020-05-19T12:00

The quality of South Australia’s infrastructure is critical to its economic performance and social capital. 

Infrastructure SA, an independent advisory body, has just released the 20-Y...

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11/5/20 - 135 - Wellbeing SA’s new strategy: Open Your World from 2020-05-11T15:00

South Australia’s Open Your World wellbeing strategy - focussing on mental, physical, social, and community wellbeing - was recently launched. 

It concentrates on five priority ar...

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4/5/20 - 134 - Supporting vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020-05-05T12:00

The Department of Human Services is committed to supporting vulnerable South Australians during this challenging time and has established a number of initiatives to assist.

These include t...

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27/4/20 - 133 - Support for SA’s small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020-04-28T09:00

Every business is being affected by COVID-19 with impacts on customers, staff and supply chains.

This has been a challenging period for small business owners and start-ups.

Financial...

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20/4/20 - 132 - How SA’s agriculture industry is responding to COVID-19 from 2020-04-21T08:00

The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on many agricultural industries and primary producers in South Australia.

All agricultural industries and related businesses across th...

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6/4/20 - 131 - Supporting SA’s tourism sector during a pandemic from 2020-04-07T10:00

The State Government’s $5.7 million package is designed to help South Australia's tourism sector get through the current COVID-19 crisis as well as rebound strongly at the other end.
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30/3/20 - 130 - COVID-19 Q&A from 2020-03-31T09:00

A range of measures are being implemented to protect the health and wellbeing of all South Australians and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

Many of us still have questions ...

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23/3/20 - 129 - Stop the spread from 2020-03-24T11:00

SA Health is calling on all South Australians to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 in South Australia. 

By making some fundamental changes in the community, school and in the workplace we...

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16/3/20 - 128 - Lot Fourteen: SA’s innovation and ideas precinct from 2020-03-16T16:00

Sitting at the forefront of culture and technology, bold ideas, new ventures and creative thinking, Lot Fourteen is a nucleus of diverse, yet connected industries and a place for everyone to com...

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2/3/20 - 127 - South Australia’s screen sector from 2020-03-02T14:00

South Australia’s screen industry is currently experiencing unprecedented growth with the recent wrapping of Mortal Kombat, the state’s biggest ever film production.

It follows re...

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24/2/20 - 126 - Helping SA’s vulnerable children and young people from 2020-02-24T15:00

The Department for Child Protection aims to give young South Australians in its care every opportunity to reach their full potential. 

It works in partnership with vulnerable families, gov...

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17/2/20 - 125 – Adelaide Fringe turns 60! from 2020-02-17T15:00

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Adelaide Fringe.

In the years since it was established by a small group of independent artists, the fringe is now the largest arts festival in t...

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10/2/20 - 124 - Water quality testing in SA from 2020-02-11T11:00

The Australian Water Quality Centre recently secured a three-year contract with Victorian water utility Yarra Valley Water. 

From 1 July, the Centre - a business arm of SA Water - will pro...

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20/1/20 - 123 - Bushfire Recovery from 2020-01-20T16:00

South Australian communities are beginning the long road to recovery following a very damaging start to the bushfire season. Kangaroo Island and the Adelaide Hills have been the worst hit.

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09/12/19 - 122 - Growth State from 2019-12-09T00:00

The State Government, in consultation with industry, has identified areas of growth and how it can help unlock and accelerate business expansion and job creation. 

In this episode of Our S...

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02/12/2019 - 121 - Holly's Story from 2019-12-02T00:00

Hear Holly Scott’s harrowing story on this episode of Our State. The Enough is Enough road safety campaign seeks to underline the devastation road trauma has on peoples’ lives. Join Lifet...

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25/11/2019 - 120 - Trade, Tourism and Investment in South Australia from 2019-11-25T00:00

Hear the Department for Trade, Tourism and Investment’s new Chief Executive Leonie Muldoon pinpoint her department’s areas of focus as it aims to contribute to growing the state’s economy. 
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18/11/2019 - 119 - South Australia's Events Calendar from 2019-11-18T00:00

South Australia has a fantastic events calendar with world-class sporting, arts, cultural and food and wine events, both in Adelaide and South Australia. 

Due to the better weather a lo...

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11/11/2019 - 118 - Seasonal Public Health from 2019-11-11T14:00

Asthma, lead paint and the summer heat can all have an impact on our health. It’s important to be aware of the dangers and triggers and how best to manage them as the weather gets warmer.

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4/11/2019 - 117 - Celebrating our state’s cultural diversity at the 2019 Multicultural Festival from 2019-11-04T15:00

Did you know that South Australians come from about 200 countries and are affiliated with more than 100 religions?

The Multicultural Festival provides an opportunity to celebrate our state...

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28/10/2019 - 116 - The State Library of South Australia: the trusted custodian of our state’s stories from 2019-10-28T14:00

The State Library of South Australia’s main role is to collect and preserve the heritage of our state. This includes books and other written documents published in South Australia as well as pho...

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21/10/2019 - 115 - The State Theatre Company South Australia’s 2020 season from 2019-10-21T16:00

The State Theatre Company South Australia’s 2020 season will be full of amazing theatrical experiences!

The 2020 season is the first from the company’s new artistic director Mitchell Butel...

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14/10/2019 - 114 - South Australia’s exciting arts and culture sector from 2019-10-14T16:00

The State Government’s recently released Arts and Culture Plan South Australia 2019-2024 includes six goals to promote the role of arts and culture in the lives of South Australians. Listen

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30/09/2019 - 113 - Space Week 2019 from 2019-09-30T00:00

South Australia’s inaugural Space Week - held from 27 September to 3 October 2019 - brings together a diverse range of people in the space sector, including industry leaders, researchers, scient...

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23/09/2019 - 112 - Schools Cyber Security Challenges from 2019-09-23T16:00

The cyber security sector is growing at a rapid rate and the need for a skilled workforce ready to take on these jobs is ever increasing, with an already astonishing global skill shortage – by 2...

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16/09/2019 - 111 - Fresh Start for TAFE SA from 2019-09-16T16:00

TAFE SA Chief Executive David Coltman was joined by two TAFE SA award recipients from the recent South Australian Training Awards - VET Teacher of the Year Gina Dal Santo and Trainee of the Year...

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09/09/2019 - 110 - South Australian Visitor Economy Sector Plan 2030 from 2019-09-09T15:00

The South Australian Tourism Plan 2020 was published in 2014 after extensive consultation with over 400 members of the tourism industry. At the time the South Australian Visitor Economy was wort...

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02/09/2019 - 109 - Foster and Kinship Carer Week 2019 from 2019-09-02T00:00

Foster and Kinship Carers Week (8-14 September) is an important opportunity for us to thank and appreciate the efforts of those who have shown such kindness and generosity in opening their heart...

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26/08/2019 - 108 - Lot Fourteen from 2019-08-26T00:00

Lot Fourteen - a seven-hectare neighbourhood in the heart of Adelaide - is bringing together people from everywhere to share spaces, experiences and most of all ideas across innovation, research...

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19/08/2019 - 107 - Road Safety from 2019-08-19T00:00

The increase in the number of deaths on our roads so far this year is a concern to police, government and the community.

On this week’s Our State episode Inspector Cindy Healey, Office...

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12/08/2019 - 106 - South Australian Science Excellence Awards&National Science Week from 2019-08-13T00:00

National Science Week (10-18 August) is made up of hundreds of local events, celebrating the impact science has on our everyday lives and telling the stories of science.

On Friday 9 Aug...

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05/08/2019 - 105 - Smoking Cessation Campaign from 2019-08-06T00:00

South Australia has just launched its first locally made smoking cessation advertisements in two decades. 

For a number of years, the campaign has used interstate and overseas advertise...

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29/07/2019 - 104 - MFS Full-Time Firefighter Recruitment Campaign from 2019-07-29T00:00

The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) was established 157 years ago in 1862 and is one of the oldest legislated fire services in the world. 

Boosting workforce diversity is ...

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22/07/2019 - 103 - Keeping our Sewers Healthy from 2019-07-22T00:00

Wastewater networks play an essential role in maintaining public health and sanitation by containing and treating sewage. It is the responsibility of both the operator and those who are serviced...

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15/07/2019 - 102 - Artlab Australia from 2019-07-16T00:00

Artlab Australia is an agency within the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and is a recognised leader in the conservation of cultural collections with a national and international reputation...

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08/07/2019 - 101 - New Screening Legislation from 2019-07-08T00:00

New, stronger screening laws for people wanting to work or volunteer with children in South Australia came into effect from 1st of July this year. 

The new working with children check r...

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01/07/2019 - 100 - Adelaide Guitar Festival from 2019-07-01T00:00

The Adelaide Guitar Festival kicks off today and will run for the entire month of July. The 2019 program includes Guitars in Bars, Winter School, Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competit...

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24/06/2019 - 099 - D3 Digital Challenge #7 from 2019-06-25T00:00

This year’s D3 Digital Challenge problem centres on the issue of ‘Digital Trust’ and is about being ‘Young, Online & Confident’. Next month young people in South Australia will tell entrepre...

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17/06/2019 - 098 - Vaccine Programs in South Australia from 2019-06-17T00:00

Vaccinations are the best protection against a number of communicable diseases; including the flu, measles, mumps, chickenpox, whooping cough and meningococcal. Dr Louise Flood, Director of the ...

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03/06/2019 - 097 - Adelaide Cabaret Festival from 2019-06-03T00:00

The Adelaide Cabaret Festival – the largest cabaret festival in the world – is in its 19th year this year and will feature more than 380 artists in 245 performances over 16 days and nights. Adel...

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27/05/2019 - 096 - National Reconciliation Week from 2019-05-27T00:00

Reconciliation SA, a not-for-profit community and member-based organisation, is the lead body for reconciliation in South Australia. On this edition of ‘Our State’ Reconciliation SA Executive Di...

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20/05/2019 - 095 - Online Accessibility Policy and Toolkit from 2019-05-20T00:00


A new Online Accessibility Policy and Toolkit are now available to assist organisations make their digital platforms more accessible.
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13/05/2019 - 094 - Which Bin? from 2019-05-13T00:00


A new statewide education campaign will help householders figure out "Which Bin?" things go in. Its aim is to educate householders on how South Australia can maintain its world-le...

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06/05/2019 - 093 - High Speed Internet for Public Schools from 2019-05-06T00:00

Every public school in the state is being hooked up to a high speed internet connection thanks to an $80 million government investment. Find out more from The Department for Education’s Chief In...

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29/04/2019 - 092 - Myponga Reservoir Reserve from 2019-04-29T00:00

The Myponga Reservoir Reserve is now open for members of the public to walk, run and cycle around bushland tracks, enjoy picnics and visit lookouts. Local Myponga businesses are already experien...

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15/04/2019 - 091 - Art Gallery school holiday programs from 2019-04-15T00:00

Three of South Australia’s cultural institutions are offering young people some exciting opportunities to learn more about our state’s cultural heritage during these school holidays. Learn more ...

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08/04/2019 - 090 - Tasting Australia from 2019-04-08T00:00

Tasting Australia is South Australia’s premier eating and drinking festival and one of the pre-eminent food and wine festivals in Australia. Festival Director Simon Bryant and Programming Direct...

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01/04/2019 - 089 - Governor’s Multicultural Awards from 2019-04-01T00:00

Winners of the Governor’s Multicultural Awards were announced at Government House last week. Some of the recipients join His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia...

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25/03/2019 - 088 - Governor’s Aboriginal Youth Awards from 2019-03-25T00:00

The Governor’s Aboriginal Youth Awards are delivered through a partnership between Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation in DPC and the Office of His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Go...

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18/03/2019 - 087 - Payroll tax changes for business from 2019-03-18T00:00

From 1 January 2019, South Australian businesses with annual taxable wages of up to $1.5 million are no longer liable to pay payroll tax. Commissioner of State Taxation Julie Holmes, Business SA...

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04/03/2018 - 086 - Nature-based tourism from 2019-03-04T00:00

South Australia’s unique appeal and outstanding potential for nature-based tourism have resulted in a number of partnerships between the private and public sectors. Find out more from the Depart...

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25/02/2019 - 085 - Superloop Adelaide 500 from 2019-02-25T00:00

The Superloop Adelaide 500 is widely regarded as one of the best touring car events in the world. Hear from the race’s General Manager Alistair MacDonald who talks about changes to this year’s p...

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18/02/2019 - 084 - Ask for Angela from 2019-02-18T00:00

Find out how a new initiative called ‘Ask for Angela’ aims to keep people in pubs and clubs safe. The Australian Hotels Association SA’s Wendy Bevan, the Women’s and Children’s Health Network’s ...

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11/02/2019 - 083 - Food safety from 2019-02-11T00:00

Our food supply is among the safest in the world, however each year an estimated 5.4 million Australians contract a food borne illness. Director of SA Health’s Food and Controlled Drugs Branch D...

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04/02/2019 - 082 - Foster care from 2019-02-04T00:00

While the number of children in state care has grown recently, there are now fewer families that are coming forward to help them. Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection Cathy Tay...

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21/01/2019 - 081 - Collaboration by arts organisations from 2019-01-21T00:00

Adelaide’s arts organisations are working together to maximise the impact of South Australia’s festivals on a national and international level. Executive Director of the Adelaide Festival Rob Br...

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10/12/2018 - 080 - Parks and playgrounds for all from 2018-12-10T00:00

There are a number of people across South Australia who are helping to ensure that our parks and natural playgrounds are accessible to those of all physical abilities. Find out more from the Dep...

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03/12/2018 - 079 - Entrepreneurial learning from 2018-12-03T00:00

South Australia’s first specialist entrepreneurial schools will deliver learning programs that will promote and encourage entrepreneurial mindsets in students. Find out more about our state’s en...

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26/11/2018 - 078 - Telecross REDi from 2018-11-26T00:00

Heatwaves can sometimes threaten the health and safety of vulnerable members of our community. Telecross REDi is a service activated by the Department of Human Services when an extreme weather e...

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19/11/2018 - 077 - TAFE SA from 2018-11-19T00:00

Each year, TAFE SA accepts more than 70,000 student enrolments and delivers training at over 300 locations right across South Australia. Learn more from TAFE SA’s Alex Reid and fashion design st...

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05/11/2018 - 075 - Remembrance Day from 2018-11-05T00:00

Remembrance Day 2018 is of particular importance as it commemorates the centenary of the Armistice that ended First World War hostilities. It also marks the culmination of four years of commemor...

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12/11/2018 - 076 - South Australian Sports Institute’s cycling program from 2018-11-05T00:00

Cycling Australia has achieved consistent medal success at all major Games and World Championships over the past decade and its success has been underpinned by the consistent flow of local talen...

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29/10/2018 - 074 - Home Battery Scheme from 2018-10-29T00:00

South Australia’s Home Battery Scheme will give 40,000 households access to State Government grants of up to $6,000 to help pay for the installation of a home battery system. These subsidies hav...

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22/10/2018 - 073 - Port Adelaide Football Club’s Aboriginal Programs from 2018-10-22T00:00

The Port Adelaide Football Club’s Aboriginal Programs are seeing more and more Aboriginal students completing their year 12 studies and transitioning into further study and/or employment. Learn ...

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15/10/2018 - 072 - Adelaide Fashion Festival from 2018-10-15T00:00

This year’s Adelaide Fashion Festival features more than 40 South Australian labels showing on the runway – the most ever – among more than 20 events across the city. The festival’s creative dir...

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08/10/2018 - 071 - Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme from 2018-10-08T00:00

The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme aims to help people at risk of domestic violence to find out if their current or former partner has a history of violent criminal offences. Find out more ...

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24/09/2018 - 070 - Naval shipbuilding projects from 2018-09-24T00:00

South Australia’s upcoming naval shipbuilding projects will create thousands of new jobs for decades to come and will drive a new approach to the development of a highly skilled workforce. Learn...

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17/09/2018 - 069 - World Tourism Day from 2018-09-17T00:00

World Tourism Day - 27 September - is celebrated to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. Here i...

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10/09/2018 - 068 - Skilling South Australia from 2018-09-10T00:00

Skilling South Australia will create over 20 000 new apprenticeships and traineeships over the next four years. General Manager Apprenticeship Support at Business SA Peter Adams, Director of Bus...

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03/09/2018 - 067 - Rural Ambassador Award from 2018-09-03T00:00

For 21 years, the Rural Ambassador Award has seen hundreds of young people participate in the program at local show, association and state levels making substantial contributions to their commun...

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27/08/2018 - 066 - SAPOL at the Royal Adelaide Show from 2018-08-27T00:00

South Australia’s biggest event - the Royal Adelaide Show - kicks off on Friday and SAPOL’s strong presence will include something new this year. Find out more from Chief Inspector Alex Zimmerma...

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20/08/2018 - 065 - Governor’s Multicultural Awards from 2018-08-20T00:00

The Governor’s Multicultural Awards acknowledge individuals and organisations who promote cultural diversity in our community. His Excellency, the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Au...

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13/08/2018 - 064 - National Science Week from 2018-08-13T00:00

During National Science Week, thousands of events are held around the country to shine a light on the work of our researchers. Dr Adrian Elliott from the South Australian Health & Medical Re...

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06/08/2018 - 063 - Art Gallery of South Australia from 2018-08-06T00:00

The Art Gallery of South Australia’s recent announcements include the appointment of Rhana Devenport as the Gallery’s new Director, record-breaking attendances for blockbuster exhibition Colours...

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30/07/2018 - 062 - The State Emergency Service from 2018-07-30T00:00

State Emergency Service volunteers respond to a range of emergencies including floods, storm events and road crashes, and provide assistance to SAPOL and the CFS. SES Manager Training and Organi...

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23/07/2018 - 061 - Adelaide Airport from 2018-07-23T00:00

Since the existing terminal opened in 2005, Adelaide Airport’s overall passenger numbers have increased by close to 50 per cent and international passenger numbers alone have almost tripled over...

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16/07/2018 - 060 - Hybrid World Adelaide from 2018-07-16T00:00

Hybrid World Adelaide is a digital entertainment and technology event that explores the future of a ‘hybrid world’. CEO of HWA Amanda Duthie and event speaker Dr. Alice Gorman from Flinders Univ...

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09/07/2018 - 059 - SA Police new policing model from 2018-07-09T00:00

SAPOL is putting in place a new district policing model focussed on strengthening frontline services. Assistant Commissioner Noel Bamford and Superintendent John De Candia discuss one of the big...

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02/07/2017 - 058 - CityMag, City Standard and Kiddo from 2018-07-02T00:00

Guests Joshua Fanning, publisher of local magazine CityMag (recently purchased by InDaily publisher Solstice Media), Farrin Foster from community journalism platform City Standard, and Charlotte...

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25/06/2018 - 057 - Studying in Adelaide from 2018-06-25T00:00

The growth in international students and tourists into South Australia – driven in large part by China – is a significant contributor to the State’s economy. StudyAdelaide chair Sean Keenihan an...

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18/06/2018 - 056 - Adelaide Cabaret Festival from 2018-06-18T00:00

The world’s largest cabaret festival is in full swing with more than 330 artists from five countries descending on the city for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Executive producer Ebony Bott and a...

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04/06/2018 - 055 - Renew Adelaide from 2018-06-04T00:00

Since 2010 Renew Adelaide has been connecting emerging creative based initiatives with property owners who have vacant space. CEO of Renew Adelaide Tim Boundy and YEWTH Mag's Caleb Sweeting...

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28/05/2018 - 054 - SA Police recruitment from 2018-05-28T00:00

Recruiting for SAPOL is not just about sworn police, it’s also about Protective Security Officers and Community Constables. SAPOL’s Acting Superintendent Rebecca Fulton, Superintendent Kym Thoma...

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21/05/2018 - 053 - World Environment Day from 2018-05-21T00:00

This year’s World Environment Day theme is Beat Plastic Pollution – If you can’t reuse, refuse. Michael Garrod from the Department for Environment and Water, Tamara Gordon from Animals ...

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14/05/2018 - 052 - New dog and cat management laws from 2018-05-14T00:00

On 1 July this year, new laws will come in to place which will govern the management of dogs and cats. These new laws will simplify the dog registration process, make it easier to reunite lost d...

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07/05/2018 - 051 - Port Adelaide FC in China from 2018-05-07T00:00

More than five thousand Port Adelaide Football Club supporters attended the historic first game in China last May against the Gold Coast Suns. As the team prepares to return to Shanghai for a re...

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30/04/2018 - 050 - South Australian Museum from 2018-04-30T00:00

The number of visitors to the South Australian Museum continues to grow. Hear from Director Brian Oldman who talks about future exhibitions and how the cultural institution has improved access f...

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23/04/2018 - 049 - Changes to the Liquor Licensing Act from 2018-04-23T00:00

Recent amendments to the Liquor Licensing Act have seen some wholesale changes to the opening times for various hotels, but contrary to some perceptions, there has been no relaxing of the laws f...

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16/04/2018 - 048 - Road safety messages from 2018-04-16T00:00

There are 60 new roadside banners across the State which promote South Australia’s diverse towns and regions by highlighting that there are 60 new reasons to rest every two hours. They’re part o...

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09/04/2018 - 047 - Adelaide Convention Bureau from 2018-04-09T00:00

The Adelaide Convention Bureau continues to attract national and international conferences and incentive tours to Adelaide; these events contribute more than $250m to our visitor economy every y...

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26/03/2018 - 046 - Bushfire Survival Plan from 2018-03-26T00:00

Now that summer is over and temperatures are starting to fall, are we still at risk of bushfires? CFS Region 1 Regional Commander Brett Loughlin discusses how important it is to always be prepar...

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19/03/2018 - 045 - Events over winter from 2018-03-19T00:00

With a record breaking Mad March coming to an end, we look ahead to the plethora of events still to come including Tasting Australia, the start of the AFL season and winter favourites like the C...

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05/03/2018 - 044 - Her Majesty's Theatre from 2018-03-05T00:00

Her Majesty's Theatre has been an Adelaide landmark since it opened as the Tivoli Theatre in 1913. A $66 million transformation will preserve the building's heritage façade and eastern...

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26/02/2018 - 043 - Adelaide Festival from 2018-02-26T00:00

After setting a new box office record of more than $4 million last year, the Adelaide Festival – regarded by many as the premier Australian arts event and one of the best festivals in the world ...

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19/02/2018 - 042 - HomeStart Finance from 2018-02-19T00:00

HomeStart Finance is focused on providing home loans for South Australians; they're always working on new ways to help more people get into their own home, sooner. Find out more from CEO of...

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12/02/2018 - 041 - 2018 Adelaide Fringe from 2018-02-12T00:00

The 2018 Adelaide Fringe opens this Friday with a street party along North Tce, and this year’s festival goes beyond the CBD with more suburban and regional venues across the state. Events will ...

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05/02/2018 - 040 - Brand South Australia from 2018-02-05T00:00

Brand South Australia connects South Australians with local businesses and works to open the door to greater opportunities for our state. Hear from its CEO Karen Raffen and from the owners of tw...

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29/01/2018 - 039 - Art Gallery of South Australia from 2018-01-29T00:00

The year ahead promises big things for the Art Gallery of South Australia. For the first time in its history a major international exhibition (Colours of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Mus...

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22/01/2018 - 038 - Destination dining from 2018-01-22T00:00

Destination dining influences peoples’ holiday choices and ultimately shapes and reinvigorates South Australia’s tourism industry. Learn all about how well our state is doing in this space from ...

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11/12/2017 - 037 - Northern Connector Project from 2017-12-11T00:00

The Northern Connector Project is a 15.5 kilometre motorway connecting the Northern Expressway to the South Road Superway and Port River Expressway. 

It is part of the Department of Planni...

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04/12/2017 - 036 - Fire danger season from 2017-12-04T00:00

The fire danger season has now commenced in all fire ban districts across South Australia. What kind of summer is the CFS predicting and planning for? Find out from CFS Compliance Officer Phil M...

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27/11/2017 - 035 - Fund My Neighbourhood outcomes from 2017-11-27T13:00

South Australians across the state used their voting power to choose which projects should be funded in round one of the Fund My Neighbourhood program. The 200 winning ideas range from upgrades ...

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20/11/2017 - 034 - National Agriculture Day from 2017-11-20T00:00

South Australia’s farming and fisheries sectors play a vital role in ensuring our state maintains its reputation for premium food and wine. National Agriculture Day celebrates the sector and enc...

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13/11/2017 - 033 - Fund My Neighbourhood workshops from 2017-11-13T00:00

The $40m Fund My Neighbourhood program is giving South Australians across the state the opportunity to vote for improvement projects in their neighbourhood. Voting for round one of the program c...

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06/11/2017 - 032 - JOBEX from 2017-11-06T00:00

South Australia's largest career and employment exhibition – JOBEX – lands in Adelaide this week. Highlighting the jobs already available as well as those that are to come in emerging indus...

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30/10/2017 - 031 - Your Child, Their School, Our Future (2) from 2017-10-30T00:00

Every day matters in the school life of a child or young person. The State Government’s Attendance Strategy – part of the new Space Innovation and Growth Strategy (South Aus...

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11/09/2017 - 025 - Nature-based tourism from 2017-09-11T00:00

South Australia's tourism industry directly sustains about 32,000 jobs and is worth $6.3 billion a year. This continues to grow thanks to the rise in nature-based tourism. General Manager o...

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04/09/2017 - 024 - Road safety program from 2017-09-04T00:00

Eight years ago, South Australia was losing about 20 young people, aged 16 – 19,  in road crashes every year, and about 900 were sustaining injuries. Today these numbers are significantly lower....

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28/08/2017 - 023 - Fund My Neighbourhood from 2017-08-28T00:00

 is a new $40 million program that gives people the chance to choose neighbourhood improvement projects. Based on a similar government initiative which recently won a United Nations award, proje...

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21/08/2017 - 022 - Education for future defence projects from 2017-08-21T00:00

South Australia’s future frigate and submarine projects are set to create around 4900 jobs, and Le Fevre High School is one of the state’s schools that is equipping its students with the skills ...

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14/08/2017 - 021 - National Science Week from 2017-08-14T00:00

This week is National Science Week and hundreds of events are being held across South Australia to inspire people of all ages. Our STEM Skills Strategy acknowledges science is the key to an inno...

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07/08/2017 - 020 - The River Murray from 2017-08-07T00:00

The River Murray is essential to the economic, social, cultural and environmental wellbeing of all South Australians. The Murray-Darling Basin Plan is aiming to keep the river healthy by rebalan...

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31/07/2017 - 019 - South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival from 2017-07-31T00:00

This year the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary. Hundreds of venues across the state will be transformed into pop-up galleries that will house the w...

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24/07/2017 - 018 - Regional employment from 2017-07-24T00:00

Providing meaningful career opportunities to regional residents, especially young people, is crucial for South Australia's economic future. President of the Local Government Association Lor...

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17/07/2017 - 017 - Communication partner service from 2017-07-17T00:00

South Australians with complex communication needs who need to be interviewed by police or attend court can now access the Communication Partner Service. Public Advocate and Chair of the Disabil...

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10/07/2017 - 016 - Festivals and arts events in winter from 2017-07-10T00:00

South Australia has a rich tradition of showcasing the arts and UNESCO's recognition of Adelaide as a City of Music demonstrates our state's success. Adelaide Fringe Deputy Director Be...

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03/07/2017 - 015 - Investment Attraction South Australia from 2017-07-03T00:00

Investment Attraction South Australia (IASA) CEO Mike Hnyda and Babcock Australasia CEO David Ruff discuss the State Government's efforts to attract companies to South Australia.

In t...

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26/06/2017 - 014 - New Royal Adelaide Hospital from 2017-06-26T00:00

New high tech automated guided vehicles will be a feature of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital. Health Minister Jack Snelling, Chief Executive of the Department for Health and Ageing Vickie Kamins...

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19/06/2017 - 013 - GigCity and super-fast internet from 2017-06-19T00:00

Adelaide is now a GigCity, with super-fast internet being installed in 14 innovation precincts and co-working spaces. The State Government’s chief advisor on innovation Tom Hajdu, technology com...

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05/06/2017 - 012 - Cabaret festival from 2017-06-05T00:00

Adelaide's reputation as a vibrant city continues to grow thanks to events like the Cabaret Festival, which opens this week. The festival's executive director John Glenn, cabaret perfo...

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29/05/2017 - 011 - National parks from 2017-05-29T14:00

The State Government has committed $10.4 million on upgrading South Australia’s metropolitan national parks to encourage people to reconnect with nature. Find out what’s being done and learn abo...

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22/05/2017 - 010 - National Reconciliation Week from 2017-05-22T14:00

With National Reconciliation Week upon us, Executive Director of Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Nerida Saunders, Head of Anthropology at the SA Museum Professor John Carty and Australia&a...

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15/05/2017 - 009 - Mining and mineral resources from 2017-05-15T14:00

South Australia continues to play a major role as a supplier of copper, iron ore, uranium and mineral sands. In fact the mineral resources sector generates $5.386 billion in production value tha...

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08/05/2017 - 008 - the defence industry and jobs from 2017-05-08T10:00

Australia has the skills and workforce needed to meet its defence requirements, whether it's submarines, frigates or offshore patrol vessels. CE Defence Teaming Centre Margot Forster and ow...

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01/05/2017 - 007 - Tasting Australia from 2017-05-01T10:00

Ingredients from South Australia are finding their way on to menus around the country and the world and our state is also recognised as a destination for premium food and beverage experiences. <...

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24/04/2017 - 006 - International students from 2017-04-24T10:00

Attracting international students to our state means attracting fresh thinking and new trade connections to help South Australian business owners expand their export opportunities. CEO of Study ...

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10/04/2017 - 005 - Helping small business from 2017-04-10T10:00

Small businesses make a big difference to our economy, and so does helping South Australian companies secure government contracts. Industry Participation Advocate Ian Nightingale, Small Business...

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03/04/2017 - 004 - Tourism destination of choice from 2017-04-03T10:00

The CEO of the South Australian Tourism Commission Rodney Harrex, General Manager/CEO of the Australian Hotels Association (SA) Ian Horne and Director of the Hahndorf Inn Andy Holmes talk about ...

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27/03/2017 - 003 - New Royal Adelaide Hospital from 2017-03-27T10:00

The new Royal Adelaide Hospital's ED of Activation Paul Lambert, Director of Commissioning Elke Kropf and Clinical Champion Dr Toby Gilbert discuss plans for moving into  one of the world&a...

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20/03/2017 - 002 - Business going global from 2017-03-20T10:00

CE of the Department of State Development Mark Duffy and Engineering Sales Director of Micromet Water Management Andrew Townsend talk about how the state government's international engageme...

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06/03/2017 - 001 - Festivals and arts events from 2017-03-06T10:00

Peter Louca from Arts SA and Christie Anthoney from Festivals Adelaide talk about the festivals and arts events held across South Australia and how these events contribute to the local economy.

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06/03/2017 - 001 - Festivals and arts events from 2017-03-06T10:00

Peter Louca from Arts SA and Christie Anthoney from Festivals Adelaide talk about the festivals and arts events held across South Australia and how these events contribute to the local economy.

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06/03/2017 - 001 - Festivals and arts events from 2017-03-06T10:00

Peter Louca from Arts SA and Christie Anthoney from Festivals Adelaide talk about the festivals and arts events held across South Australia and how these events contribute to the local economy.

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