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With issue 1 under our belt, there has been little time to rest, as we head straight into the Festival season; this is where we really see Adelaide come alive and flex its muscles.
We were lucky to grab Adelaide Festival’s new Artistic Director Ruth Mackenzie for a chat days before she headed back to the UK for Christmas. You can read about her new role and gain some background on how she landed this highly coveted position, in a place that she now affectionately calls home.
We also took the co-driver seat next to Tim Possingham, Director of the new Adelaide Motorsport Festival, to find out more about his history and passion for motorsports and this new edition to the Festival period. We also spoke with artist Louise Vadasz, as well as looking ahead to exclusive AGSA exhibition Andy Warhol & Photography: A Social Media and iconic works by two of the most influential and loved artists of the twentieth century – Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.
This issue also showcases some of the BEST eats in the Fleurieu and Mandy Hall shares secret pantry staples of some of Adelaide’s TOP chefs.
So whether it’s the Fringe, Adelaide Festival, Writers’ Week, Tasting Australia or WOMAD get out and ENJOY SA!
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FEB 17 - MAR 19, 2023
The Vagabond at The Garden of Unearthly Delights
Russian roulette with dynamite, a walk through nine flaming cannonballs, swinging, suspended from above, epic stunts and mind-blowing magic in a spectacle that will have you on the edge of your seat, biting your nails and gasping with astonishment.
FEB 17 - MAR 19, 2023
The Spiegeltent at The Garden of Unearthly Delights
The Party is a highly exclusive evening of the utmost sophistication with absolutely no rules. What could possibly go wrong? This show is the perfect Fringe celebration. Unbelievably talented international circus artists, great music, extravagant costumes, and an escalating energy within a theatre set unlike anything you've ever seen before.
FEB 17 - MAR 19, 2023
The Roundhouse at The Garden of Unearthly Delights
‘The French and Saunders of Drag’
Le Gateau Chocolat and Jonny Woo are finally BACK and they're bringing a brand-new show. Dragging you through all of their favourite musicals in a raucous night of ballsy ballads, delightful duets and slaughtered show tune singalong fun.
With bigger wigs, crazier costumes, more questionable choreography, and a mountain of laughs, this is one show you’ll be dragging your friends along to see again and again.
Explore what’s coming up in the Adelaide event calendar during Fringe and Festival season. To stay up to date, head to fiftyplussa.com.au
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No other novel in recent memory has captivated and moved millions of readers quite like Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life. No other director in recent memory has created unique theatre experiences quite like Ivo Van Hove. In A Little Life, Van Hove and his extraordinary ensemble of actors take on a modern classic with a similarly grand scope that dives into timeless themes of ambition, privilege, cruelty and power.
Aware
MAR 9-11, 2023
Brighton Performing Arts Centre
This new theatre piece presented by Vintage Creative Therapies will revolve around how people think, feel and act towards others, based on age. Using an exciting mix of visual action, music, puppetry and verbatim theatre, codesigned with older people, and performed by older actors, this production will raise awareness of ageism, as well as highlight opportunities to think outside the box and challenge the myths and stereotypes of ageing.
Reuben Kaye - Live and Intimidating MAR 6-19, 2023
The Roundhouse at The Garden of Unearthly Delights
The obscenely intelligent, rib-crackingly funny Reuben Kaye returns to Adelaide in an explosion of high camp and filthy humour. Backed by Shanon Whitelock on piano, this international cabaret star and award-winning cry for help is what happens when you tell your children they can be anything.
MARCH 1-6, 2023
Adelaide Festival Centre
A triumphant true tale of a tiny girl, who finds strength to survive the wildest of winds and raging rivers in a cyclone that upheaved the Pacific islands.This is a true story from Slingsby’s Flying Squad ensemble member Edgell Junior, a Ni Vanuatu man from Pentecost Island, who experienced and survived the ferocity of cyclone Pam in 2015.
FEBRUARY 25 -
MARCH 19, 2023
The Vault, Fool’s Paradise
A hilarious circus show for children and parents of all ages following three foolish Neanderthals as they struggle to survive the harsh natural world.
With truly incredible circus and tongue-incheek humour for the adults, PreHysterical is something everyone will enjoy.
FEBRUARY 17
- MARCH 19, 2023
Umbrella Revolution at the Garden of Unearthly Delights.
Winners of the best Children’s presentation at the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2015 and runners up for Children’s Choice Award Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2016, the Trash Test Dummies are as full of laughs as their bins are full of surprises. This delightfully intelligent, highly entertaining family adventure takes the humble household wheelie bin to new heights.
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SILENCE !
Fri 17 Feb - Sun 19 Feb, 5:30pm | Elder Park
Adelaide Fringe will kick off with epic performances in Elder Park from Les Commandos Percu with their internationallyacclaimed show Silence! Performing to thousands of people per night, this pyrotechnic spectacular will take your breath away.
ELECTRIC SKIES
Fri 24 Feb & Sat 25 Feb, 6pm | Pakapakanthi / Victoria Park
Bringing together local, interstate, and international artists, the Adelaide Fringe isn’t just a summer arts festival, but the arts festival of the year.
For 31 days and nights, Fringe transforms Adelaide and greater South Australia, with eclectic and vibrant events by more than 6000 independent artists across more than 350 venues. This year’s program is jam-packed with more than 1200 shows across cabaret, theatre, comedy, circus, music, visual arts, workshops, and the new genre for 2023, Eat & Drink.
When Adelaide Festival Centre opened 50 years ago, our city was forever changed. It opened our eyes to the world, opened our minds to new forms of art, and opened our hearts to the joy of live performance. In 2023, they’re cracking open the bubbles, and inviting you to join them in celebrating 50 wonderful years of arts and entertainment. They are hosting a year-round calendar of exciting events that look back fondly on their past and eagerly forward to the next half century. A special celebration on June 2 will be announced soon… watch this space!
Across two unforgettable nights, see the skies above Pakapakanthi/Victoria Park light up under an electrifying drone performance woven with First Nations language and traditional songs, with a specially-created music soundtrack from the multi-award winning duo, Electric Fields.
PENNY ARCADE: THE ART OF BECOMING EPISODE 3: “SUPERSTAR INTERRUPTED"
Wed 15 Feb - Tue 28 Feb, various times | The Pyramid @ Fool's Paradise Penny Arcade returns to the experimental memoir, rock-and-roll performance theatre she pioneered in the 1980's with the quotable oneliners and the cultural critique we have come to expect from her.
Find out more at adelaidefringe.com.au
First 50 Podcast Series - Join Libby O’Donovan for 50 years of stories, anecdotes and memories from the stars and behind-the-scenes operators who have made Adelaide Festival Centre the home of arts and entertainment.
Buy a Seat - Leave your mark on history and contribute to the next 50 years by ‘naming’ a seat in one of the prestigious theatres; a great way to honour a loved one or mark a special occasion.
The Adelaide Cabaret Festival is set to blow away audiences this year with a stellar program and a star studded line-up. Instead of one artistic director, this year the festival has chosen to host a collective of directors - The Cabaret Collective.
Previous artistic directors including Julia Holt, David and Lisa Campbell, Kate Ceberano, Eddie Perfect, Ali McGregor, Julia Zemiro, Alan Cumming and Tina Aren will all play a role in this year’s festival. A festival favourite and a truly magical event, The Variety Gala, has been pegged as a once in a lifetime spectacle with guests including those from The Cabaret Collective.
Adelaide Cabaret Festival | 9 – 24 June 2023
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Ruth Mackenzie was appointed as Artistic Director of Adelaide Festival in March last year, bringing with her over 40 years’ experience in the arts world.
With opening night almost upon us, we decided to share a snapshot of her story, experience, and insight into putting together an international festival – ours in particular.
I was born in England but returned as a baby to Cape Town, South Africa, where I lived with my South African parents until was almost 3 years old.
My parents met in a Johannesburg newspaper office. My mother’s family had fled to South Africa from Lithuania after the 1904 pogrom against the Jews, and the Reverend John Mackenzie came to Africa with his friend David Livingstone in the nineteenth century. Both families settled in South Africa, but neither family approved of my parents’ love for each other so, in the early 1950s, they eloped from South Africa to England and lived together unmarried until my mother was 21 years old and legally able to marry without parental consent.
Once they were married and was born they returned to South Africa to join in the fight against Apartheid. In the state of emergency in 1960, after the Sharpeville Massacre, the government arrested and imprisoned many activists without charging them or taking them to court, including my mother. With the help of her newspaper, and their many friends, she was released, and we were advised to leave the country. So, I was brought up by my parents in London, where I discovered my love of music, theatre, dance. I remember going with my mum to see Ballet Rambert when they abandoned ballet and became a contemporary dance company, going with both parents to see Peter Brook’s Midsummers Night Dream, and singing in the children’s choir set up by Benjamin Britten. My mum shared her love of pop music, and one proud day got me John Lennon’s autograph –which I still have!
How is the Adelaide Festival perceived overseas?
Adelaide Festival has a reputation around the world as the best known and best international festival in Australia, and the southern hemisphere.
It has a long and impressive record for programming the most exciting international artists – the already famous, as well as those on their way who are brought to Adelaide before they peak.
international artists from Adelaide and South Australia. Importantly, we can also share the extraordinary work First Nations artists are making.
Rachel and Neil have made a beautiful program of international artists, putting them on the same platform as equals and colleagues. Innovative and extraordinary artists such as Crystal Pite from Canada, Daniel Riley from Australian Dance Theatre here in Adelaide, Zurich Ballet (for the first time in Australia) and the Marliya Choir from Cairns, Kip Williams from Sydney, and Jennifer Koh from the USA, to name a few. Their program makes my point perfectly.
· You seem drawn to working on international festivals, why is that?
Because they are the best and most exciting way to see quality artists from around the world all in one thrilling and fun place.
If you wanted to see every artist in the Adelaide Festival, for example, you could spend a huge amount of time and money travelling to every continent of the world to find them in their home countries, or you could just have the fun of 17 days in Adelaide – with the bonus of great food, wine and beaches.
Landing a role at this festival is considered one of the best jobs in the world and many of the most respected international festival directors have worked here over its long history. I feel honoured to have the chance to take part. I was also drawn to Adelaide personally by the opportunity to work with Kath Mainland, the Festival’s new Chief Executive. We worked together on projects for the London 2012 Festival when she was in Edinburgh, and I have long admired her international career.
Could Adelaide become home?
Absolutely. I have been renting on the South Esplanade of Glenelg and as I wake up every day to the sounds and sight of the sea, can think of no better place in the world to live. I’m keen to buy!
I have sold my flat in London, and my furniture set off on a long sea voyage to Adelaide on January 5.
How important is it to include ‘local’ talent when programming a festival?
Very. All the festivals I have worked on have taught me that it is vital to use the expertise and experience of the communities you are working with. They often have more knowledge and understanding of the international cultures you are presenting.
Festivals are a showcase for the cities or countries they serve, and the job is to invite the best international artists. Some will be living and working in those cities and countries while others will come from around the world. All are of international quality and have significant and beautiful work to share.
So, for me, the Adelaide Festival must invite the best artists from around the world and recognise that includes the outstanding
Where does your programming inspiration come from?
have always learnt how best to do my job from my audiences and the communities for whom I am working. Most of my good ideas come from conversations at the festival in the foyers of the theatre. So, if you see me at a show, please don’t be shy.
The Adelaide Festival runs March 3-19. Ruth’s first full festival program is in 2024 and she’ll be Associate Director up to and including 2026.
"Adelaide Festival has a reputation around the world as the best known and best international festival in Australia, and the southern hemisphere"
"All the festivals I have worked on have taught me that it is vital to use the expertise and experience of the communities you are working with"
"Most of my good ideas come from conversations at the festival in the foyers of the theatre"RUTH WEARS CARLA ZAMPATTI, TOP AND SKIRT PHOTOS - CLAUDIO RASCHELLA
15 – 19 MARCH
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Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone are also married to one another! They’ve travelled the world performing this incredible, wordless work to over 150,000 people. It’s suitable for audiences 5 years and up – perfect to bring the grandchildren!
You’ll see umbrellas flying impossibly high, fabrics soaring over the audience, balloons swallowing people and even swirling snow, in this breathtaking work paying homage to the power of air. With clever use of movement and technology, I guarantee you will leave with a smile!
Her Majesty’s Theatre
3 – 12 MARCH
The Picture of Dorian Gray was one of the smash hits of the 2022 Adelaide Festival, and director/adaptor Kip Williams has again brought his signature personal touches to the classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale, to incorporate live video and quick changes by actors Ewen Leslie and Matthew Backer in this dazzling new production. Follow London lawyer Gabriel Utterson’s attempts to unravel the mysteries surrounding his friend, Dr Henry Jekyll, and the shadowy Mr Edward Hyde.
Dunstan Playhouse
16 – 19 MARCH
Belgian theatre company FC Bergman is currently Europe’s most talked-about collectives, and I can’t wait to see what they’ll do next.
This captivating, wordless fable follows the story of one sheep who feels the desire to lead a more glorious life. It strikes a Faustian bargain and undergoes the ultimate transformation to being a fantastical odyssey, encountering the inexplicable and irrational world of human beings, with all its flamboyant and exotic characters.
Lorde
Adelaide Oval
16 MARCH
17 – 19 MARCH
The farcical world of Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector inspired this astonishing new work from one of the world’s best dance theatre companies, Kidd Pivot. The recorded script provides the score for arresting choreography brought to life by the phenomenal dancers and costumes, who move in sync with the spoken words. Gogol’s 19th-century work, set in politically corrupt Imperial Russia, draws many parallels with the 21st century…including the satirical ones!
Lorde’s impossibly catchy hit song “Royals” shot her to fame in 2013 as a 16-year-old from New Zealand who took the pop world by storm with her enthralling vocals and commanding stage presence. This special event at Adelaide Oval's Village Green marks her first South Australian visit since 2014.
With so many stellar shows in this year's Adelaide Festival line up, putting together a must-see list is no easy task. We asked Ruth to help us with her recommendations for shows to see in AF23. Mar 3 - 19 | adelaidefestival.com.au
Celebrating her 2021 album, Solar Power, Lorde is joined by LA-based trio MUNA (fresh from supporting Taylor Swift!) and South Australian singer-songwriter Stellie.
Don't miss your chance to witness the undeniable talent of these brilliant musicians on a warm summer evening.
4 – 9 MARCH 2023, PIONEER WOMEN’S MEMORIAL GARDEN
One of Australia’s premier literary festivalsis the 2023 Adelaide Writers’ Week. The event is a jam-packed week of predominantly free panel sessions presented live in the gardens, and made available online via podcast. Writers' Week offers both writers and readers a unique opportunity to spend time sharing ideas and literary explorations.
With over 100 Australian and international authors joining either in-person or live stream, confirmed authors include Australia’s Jane Harper, Shaun Micallef, Sally Hepworth and Peter FitzSimons; Ireland’s Dervla McTiernan and John Boyne; and the UK’s Alexander McCall Smith.
Two highlights from the free events include best-selling author Heather Rose, and Richard Fidler from ABC Radio’s Conversations.
“THE THREAD THAT WEAVES THROUGH THE 2023 PROGRAM OF LITERARY LUMINARIES, WRITERS ON THEIR WAY AND NOVITIATES IS THE NOTION OF TRUTHTRUTHS WE ACKNOWLEDGE, TRUTHS WE FEEL ARE DEBATABLE AND THOSE BEYOND DEBATE”
says new Director, Louise Adler.
SUNDAY 5 MARCH, 10:45AM, WEST STAGE
Award-winning novelist Heather Rose's memoir, Nothing Bad Ever Happens Here, has a title that certainly piques readers' interest, but the words between the covers reveal a deeply personal, confronting story quite different to what you might expect. The book contains meditations on grief, healing, love and creativity that follow the course of the author's life. In conversation with Lenore Taylor, Editor of The Guardian Australia, Rose traces the threads that bind her childhood griefs to her adult writing life.
THURSDAY 2 MARCH, 7PM
Following the screening of a pre-recorded conversation between Stoppard and his biographer, Dame Hermione Lee, moderated by Professor Glyn Davis AC, the playwright will appear via livestream from London for a live conversation together with internationally acclaimed playwright Suzie Miller (Prima Facie) and multi award-winning theatre director Simon Phillips.
SUNDAY 5 MARCH, 7:30PM
SATURDAY 4 MARCH, 10:45AM, EAST STAGE
In The Book of Roads & Kingdoms, Richard Fidler charts the story of the medieval travellers who journeyed to the edges of the known world during Islam's Golden Age, travelling through China, India, Africa and Byzantium. In conversation with Nicole Abadee, he talks about the flourishing cultural life of Imperial Baghdad, the literary accounts of its wanderers and the devastating fall of this dazzling lost world.
Sir David is to read his powerful autobiographical monologue, Beat the Devil, originally performed in London by Ralph Fiennes. He will then be joined on stage by Australia’s Ironist-inChief Don Watson, whose latest book is The Passion of Private White, for a conversation about the pleasures of writing about truth, lies and public lives.
The free printed guide can be picked up at selected Adelaide libraries and bookshops, and is also available online.
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Are you rethinking your hair care routine and wondering how to ditch the dye and go grey with grace?
With A-listers like Andie Macdowell, Diane Keaton and Helen Mirren leading the charge by embracing their various shades of silver and salt and pepper strands—contributing to a seismic shift in the traditionally youth obsessed beauty culture— we asked award winning colourist and salon owner Damian Rinaldo from Boris The Cuttery to give us the lowdown on going grey.
“We always get asked questions like ‘will going grey suit me?’ but I can honestly say I’ve never done anyone’s hair that has gone grey and had it not suit them.”
Whether it’s not having the time or money for constant touch ups, Damian says embracing your greys can absolutely be a question of practicality, but grey hair is also no longer the hallmark of old age that it used to be. With standards of fashion changing, this is a new age trend both men and women are looking to as a statement of independence and confidence.
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“The only person that can make the decision about going grey is you” Damian told us, “it’s no different a principle than going from blonde to dark or from dark to blonde, it’s a process, and it’s a statement!”
If you’re thinking because you’ve gone grey, you can no longer have fun with colour, think again. In the past, limitations in professional colouring meant stylists weren’t able to create grey shades and tones, but with the increase in tools, products and colour technology, there are more ways than ever to create bespoke levels of fashion-oriented grey hair.
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The team at Abbode Interiors cover all the colour palettes, prints, patterns and styles, from the brights and bolds you’ll find in the rainbow, to the neutrals of nature and everything in between.
With a longstanding reputation for representing some of the most beautiful and exclusive brands in textiles, including fabrics and wallpaper as well as furniture, rugs and home accessories, Abbode works with both retail and trade clients to help bring that dream home to life.
classical or whimsical, Abbode has wallpapers for any room. They’re easier than ever to hang and remove if required, and this year will see an expanded range of papers for Abbode and the opportunity for you to connect directly with suppliers to find your dream print.
2023 will see some other exciting developments for Abbode, with the introduction of in-house consulting, window display collaborations with SA designers and events to expand the network of fabric and wallpaper creatives. All this means bringing more beautiful and innovative design concepts to you for your home.
Trends come and go; at Abbode you’ll find traditional, contemporary and timeless collections that will change the way you feel about the place you call home.
VIVA MAGENTA!
Pantone has chosen a powerful and vibrant red shade as the Color of the Year 2023. This magenta color is a shade rooted in nature, it is bold and fearless and adds a joyful and optimistic tone to your interior.
In 2023 we'll see a return of colour in home decor; from paint, to walls, furniture and bedding. Colour drenching rooms in one shade, yet still adding accents of luxurious jewel tones in blue, greens, purple, teal and yellows… colours of the Mediterranean!
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With the swathe of powerful and inspirational women in the public eye choosing to go au naturel and letting their real colour shine through, grey is the colour of the moment! Now might just be the time to be bold, be seen, and wear your grey hair with pride.
The last few years have taught us the importance of loving the time spent in our homes. Big or small, our own space is vital for our wellbeing; it’s the nest that represents who we are and gives us joy. The dynamic of travel, dining out and meeting up with friends has shifted and opened the door to rethinking the world inside our four walls. The team at Abbode will help you make your little corner of the world not only look great, but also feel like home.
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Sunset Lover is an Australian luxury resort wear brand that was born to leave a zero footprint.
They take a modern approach to design, employing circular design strategies focused on inclusivity and diversity over seasonality and trends.
At Sunset Lover, each garment presents a rich history highlighting the intricate connection that we have to our lands and seas. The collections are designed in collaboration with the South Australian Museum and Botanic Garden of South Australia. Deep diving into the archives of these cultural institutions Sunset Lover draws print inspiration from species of global flora and fauna that have played a sacred part in the ecology of our planet. Carefully preserving the objects or illustrations of the original artist, the team adapts these into prints for textiles transforming them into wearable pieces of art. Founded by Dean and Melanie Flintoft, Sunset Lover strives for a circular industry using all natural fibres for a low impact on the environment, but longevity and timelessness in your wardrobe. Every element of the garment design, from natural fibres with Tencel threads to FSC paper tags, has been considered to return back to nature in order to reduce environmental impact and create a more sustainable future.
Lashes of Change is a South Australian beauty brand transforming the way we use mascara globally. The global innovation of interchangeable brushes celebrates individuality and diversity and creates the perfect results every time.
Founder and CEO Tania Jolley started the company after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Following remission Tania was determined to bring a long held, big dream to life.
Lashes of Change brings to Australia the world’s first mascara with interchangeable mascara brushes and Australia’s first refill system. Along with being sustainable, refillable, customisable, diversity-friendly, vegan, clean and cruelty free, there is a heavy social impact focus in the commitment to cancer research, so it’s a brand that keeps on giving. Tania says, “our goal is to disrupt an industry whilst contributing to the world in a meaningful and significant way.”
The refillable cartridges are made from 50% recycled PCR plastic material. When your mascara is running low, simply hop online to order the refill that slips into its sustainable
From our origins as a centre of excellence in sports injuries to our position now as a world-leading healthcare provider, we’ve grown to specialise in the prevention, treatment and recovery of bone, joint, muscle, ligament, tendon, nerve and arthritis issues.
Our Stepney Healthcare Hub offers patients a onestop facility where they can be diagnosed, treated and managed in one central location.
Services include:
• Orthopeadic Hospital
• Exercise Physiotherary
Sunset Lover strives for a circular industry using all natural fibres for a low impact on the environment, but longevity and timelessness in your wardrobe.
Dean and Melanie have a lifetime of experience in the industry, having launched seven fashion brands in the past 25 years. Sunset Lover is a turning point for the founders who have found their purpose in their new venture, using Sunset Lover as a vehicle to make a difference and leave the planet better than how they found it.
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Lashes of Change sets out to create a lasting impact for future generations through their Lashes of Love Foundation. Tania says, “Lashes of Love will funnel 25% of profits to continue with the important research that is being undertaken by the Centre for Cancer Biology. Our aim is to speed up the time until we find a cure. have 2 daughters of my own. I want to see a cure for this hideous, silent killer within 30 years.”
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Birdie Shack is a covered, open-air venue with great views over the course. The hospitality package includes a live DJ, bar and party vibes, drink coupons and an item of LIV Golf branded swag.
The Grange Golf Club plays host to Australia’s debut LIV Golf event. Be there to see world class golfing legends including Cam Smith, Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson going head to head in a high stakes weekend of shotgun starts, great food, drink and interactive fun at the festival style Fan Village – plus live music Après Golf by headline artists.
Gallery Club Access is a climatecontrolled area with great views over the course, offering a vibrant atmosphere, quiet bites and unlimited beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages. A popular location for socialising with friends or entertaining clients.
even if banks take other measures to maintain liquidity and manage increasingly challenging debt piles.
A key factor to watch is where the US dollar goes. If the Fed continues to raise rates, an even stronger dollar could accelerate the onset of recession elsewhere. Conversely, a marked change in the dollar’s direction, potentially as its relative strength and confidence in monetary and fiscal policy making become an issue, could bring broad relief, and increase overall liquidity across challenged economies.
percentage-point hikes in October and gave itself maximum flexibility to manoeuvre by saying future moves will be data-dependent. Economists are predicting two more quarterpoint steps in 2023 to take the cash rate to 3.6%.
Grounds Pass tickets will give you access to watch supercharged world class golf and live music on the main stage, plus access to all that the Fan Village has to offer.
If you want an enhanced experience, then LIV Golf offers a number of exclusive hospitality options:
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My expectation for 2023 is for a recession in the US and other leading economies, primarily because central banks will need to continue to raise rates to help quell inflation. In the United States, that would likely entail inflation falling, but remaining above 3% and short-term interest rates landing around 4%—no soft landing, but no stagflation either.
We will likely see more market volatility in the months ahead. Markets want to believe that central banks will blink and change direction, negotiating the economy towards a soft landing. But in my view, a hard landing remains the most likely outcome for the US in 2023. The previous norm of central bank “whatever it takes” intervention during the financial crisis and the pandemic is going or has gone.
Until markets absorb this fully, we could see sharp rallies on the back of expected action by the Fed, only for them to reverse when it doesn’t materialise in the way they expect. Rates should eventually plateau, but if inflation remains sticky above 2%, they are unlikely to reduce quickly
Other parts of the world are on different trajectories. Japan has so far maintained looser policy settings; but any shift away from its current yield curve control could lead to unintended consequences for the yen and potentially add another layer of risk to the already elevated levels of volatility in foreign exchange (FX) markets.
China too has taken a different pathway in 2022, thanks to its zero-COVID policy and the reining in of its property market. In the next 12 months, we expect policymakers to continue to focus on reviving the economy, investing in longer-term areas such as green technologies and infrastructure. Any loosening of COVID restrictions will cause consumption to pick up. The deglobalisation that has arisen from the pandemic and tensions with the US will take time to work its way through but is a theme that will grow.
In Australia, the RBA is nearing the end of its tightening cycle after cementing its position as one of the most dovish central banks in the developed world. It pivoted to smaller quarter
Despite the challenging environment, there are reasons for some optimism. China has begun to re-open, with the largest beneficiaries from reopening within the services sector given China is the largest consumer of Australian tourism and education exports, and Australia’s official interest rates may not reach predicted levels (even if they do, they are still low by historical standards).
We think the companies that will do well in this environment are those with a strong competitive advantage and structural growth. These companies tend to have higher operating margins which can help insulate against rising input costs, along with an ability to pass higher costs on to customers.
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“some calm after the storm” in 2023, however inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and intensifying economic divergences will still be the main themes.
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HOW IS THE JOINT ACCESSED?
There are three common approaches, or ‘doors’, each with pros and cons to consider:
1. The front door (Direct anterior approach)
Dr Tom Gieroba is an Australian-trained orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in preventative care, treatment and rehabilitation for a range of hip and knee ailments, injuries and conditions.
He has a particular interest in joint replacement, trauma and fracture management and sports-related knee injuries. Trained in robotic surgical techniques, including roboticarm assisted surgery with the Mako surgical robot, Dr Gieroba is able to offer his patients expert advice and a range of treatment options.
When not at work, Tom enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids. He also enjoys tennis and is part of sportsmed's running club.
When the smooth cartilage in a hip joint wears out and causes pain and stiffness, it’s called hip arthritis or osteoarthritis.
A hip replacement involves removing the diseased ball and socket joint and replacing it with prosthetic components. When the damaged parts of the hip are removed and replaced, the artificial joint relieves hip pain, stiffness and improves movement. The new components are held in position with special bone cement or are pressed into the bone. The uncemented components have a surface finish that encourages the bone to grow onto the prosthesis.
Sometimes supporting older relatives can prove challenging and exhausting; this is especially true when you’re also trying to look after your own family or working. It is easy to often feel guilty for being too busy or not as supportive as you would like.
The anterior approach has been rising in popularity. It’s a less invasive approach which goes between muscles rather than splitting muscles.
2. The back door (Posterior approach)
The posterior approach is the most common approach in Australia and provides good exposure to the joint. It involves splitting the gluteus maximus and detaching the small muscles at the back of the hip.
3. The side door (Lateral approach)
This is the least common approach. It involves splitting the gluteus maximus but also the abductor muscles (gluteus medius and minimus). These muscles are very important for balance and trunk stability during walking.
WHEN MIGHT YOU NEED A HIP REPLACEMENT?
No one NEEDS a hip replacement; it’s an elective procedure. When hip pain affects the quality of a person’s life, keeps them up at night or heavy-duty pain medication is being used, it’s time to consider surgery.
HOW LONG IS THE RECOVERY?
While each patient’s recovery will differ, generally you can expect the following:
• You may be up and walking even as soon as the day of the procedure as this helps to improve mobility.
• Your hospital stay can last anywhere from one to five nights depending on your mobility and pain.
• You can expect to be using some sort of frame, stick or crutches for between 2-6 weeks.
If recovery goes to plan you should be back driving by approximately six weeks.
HOW LONG DOES A HIP REPLACEMENT LAST?
All joint replacements in Australia are recorded and followed on the National Joint Replacement Registry (which now follows more than 1.8 million joint replacements!), based at SAHMRI. According to the Registry, 91.6% of hip replacements in Australia have not been re-operated on after 20 years and 89% of patients are “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their hip replacements.
Please keep in mind that treatment methods and outcomes vary between patients. Each individual patient has specialised requirements.
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A referral from your GP is required to make an appointment with Dr Gieroba or any of sportsmed’s Orthopaedic surgeons.
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If this sounds familiar, you might be interested to know about private aged care services.
Private Aged Care can be a lifeline to assist older Australians to live more independently at home. It can be utilised on its own or to “top up” Home Care Packages.
For those who may not be aware, a Home Care Package (HCP) is a government-subsidised program for eligible older Australians to access in-home support and remain living at home.
Home Care Packages are a great source of support for many, however, high demand, access wait times and income-tested fees can cause additional issues for some. For those requiring immediate access to support or for those who have sufficient financial resources, private aged care may be worth considering.
As there is no Government involvement with private care, there is also no limit to the number of hours of support you can access each week, and you can quickly increase or decrease your services based on need.
Private aged care services can be delivered to provide up to 24/7 care and can include an extensive range of in-home and community supports, including:
PERSONAL CARE
NURSING
ALLIED HEALTH
MEALS & FOOD PREPARATION
TRANSPORT
CLEANING/LAUNDRY
HOME & GARDEN MAINTENANCE
We all want our family to feel as supported, independent and happy as possible.
So, if you are currently evaluating the best aged care support for your parents or relatives, it might be worth investigating private care with HenderCare.
If a Home Care Package is topped up by private funding, there is no loss of funding from the package itself; the individual will have access to more services through private funding.
There is no waitlist to start accessing private services.
Private aged care removes the need for a government assessment to access services. Depending on your financial circumstances and current need, we may still recommend you have a Home Care Package assessment.
Private care delivered can be as little or as much as needed –uncapped per week.
If you have questions about what type of care might be best for your loved ones, please call our experienced team on 1300 764 433 or visit hendercare.com.au.
Building strength – IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO START
This key component of a healthy diet keeps our digestive system running smoothly and yet most Australian’s aren’t consuming enough. In fact, on average, we’re only at 50% of the recommended daily intake. Dr Will Bulsiewicz, author of The Fibre Fuelled Cookbook, is on a mission to change this, and improve how much we all know about this gut-health game changer.
We asked author Dr Bulsiewicz to share some tips on getting regular fibre and the foods to choose for fuelling digestion.
By Trent Larwood, sportsmed Exercise Physiologist
As our bodies mature, we’re faced with an increased risk of health-related concerns such as osteoporosis, sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and strength), falls and fractures, reduced balance and cardiovascular disease. When it comes to muscle mass, the decline starts as early as our 30s, but this significantly increases the other side of 50. However, it’s possible to slow this process and help prevent other health issues arising by adding muscle-strengthening exercises into your fitness program.
Strength training can be any pushing, pulling or lifting movements that work against heavy loads. This can be planned exercise such as weights training in the gym or unplanned physical activity such as heavy garden or housework.
HOW MUCH SHOULD I DO?
The Australian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour guidelines suggest adults should aim to complete two musclestrengthening sessions per week (nonconsecutive days). Consisting of 8-10 exercises that target all major muscles.
Trent Larwood is an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist & Exercise Scientist. Based at sportsmed’s Henley Beach clinic, Trent is experienced in diabetes management, sports injury rehabilitation, chronic disease management, falls prevention and athletic development. “Research shows that previously untrained adults over the age of 50 made significant improvements to their muscle mass, bone density and balance after following a resistance training program"
HOW DO I GET STARTED?“If you’re new to strength training or haven’t participated in strength training for an extended period of time. Start small with 3-4 exercises once a week and then build up to the recommended twice-weekly 8-10 exercises”
If you think fibre simply goes in the mouth, sweeps through the intestines, and then comes out the other end, my friends, you have been sold a boring story about something incredibly exciting.
While it is true that, as humans, we lack the enzymes to digest fibre, not all fibre comes out the other end. That’s where your microbes come in.
They have the specialised enzymes that we humans lack. Their presence in your colon turns you into a superhuman with the ability to deconstruct your fibre.
In doing so, they create powerful antiinflammatory molecules – short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) acetate, propionate, and butyrate.
These SCFAs are the medicine our bodies crave. They immediately get to work right there in the colon. They enhance the growth of the good-guy bacteria like lactobacilli, bifidobacteria, and prevotella. They directly suppress bad-guy bacteria like E. coli and salmonella. Butyrate serves as the principal source of energy for healthy colon cells. They increase the expression of tight junction proteins lining the colon, reducing intestinal permeability, and effectively reversing ‘leaky gut’.
Beyond the colon, SCFAs inhibit inflammatory, signalling molecules and activate regulatory cells to optimise the immune system. They reduce blood pressure, lower cholesterol, enhance insulin sensitivity, and activate satiety hormones to let us know when we are full.
So, what are the effects of dietary fibre on human health? In a study published by Dr Andrew Reynolds in 2019, those who consumed more dietary fibre:
• Lived longer.
• Were less likely to have a heart attack.
• Were less likely to di e of heart disease, our number one killer.
• Were less likely to be diagnosed with colon, oesophageal, or breast cancer.
• Were less likely to die of cancer, our number two killer.
• Were less likely to have a stroke, our number five killer.
• Were less likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, our number seven killer.
• Lost weight during clinical trials.
• Reduced their blood pressure during clinical trials.
• Lowered their cholesterol levels during clinical trials.
• More fibre means fewer problems.
We’re not consuming fibre, and our epidemic diseases reflect that. It is our most pressing, most important nutrient deficiency.
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10 HIGH-FIBRE FOODS
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POPCORN
It sounds simple enough – make plants and plant-based diversity the centrepiece of your diet. But it’s easier said than done. For starters, 95 percent of us are not even getting the minimum recommended amount of fibre in our diets.
The average daily adult fibre intake is 15.6g in women and 18.6g in men while the minimum recommended amount is 25g per day for women and 38g for men.
We are the most fibre-deprived society of the modern era, and there are no signs of that letting up.
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"Fortunately, we work at SAHMRI, which has allowed us to apply our research to real people. Fast-tracking results that'll hopefully soon bring about changes to healthcare, meaning you stay healthier for longer." Currently, the blood test to measure human autophagy has some limitations. The turnaround time for results is slow, and the blood needs to be analysed within a narrow time frame while still fresh. That means it can't be scaled to service millions of people.
Dr Sargeant says honing in on biological markers could streamline the process.
"We're trying to identify specific molecules that can measure autophagy and simplify the process. In the not-too-distant future, we hope to get a read on someone's autophagy in minutes through a finger prick test similar to that currently used to measure blood glucose in people with diabetes," Dr Sargeant said.
"In the medium term, our aim is for you to be able to go into your doctor's office and get your autophagy tested as part of your general health check-up."
Autophagy is a new frontier in healthy ageing, and researchers plan to measure it in people living with all manner of health idiosyncrasies over the coming years.
"It touches us all. Everyone knows someone who's died of either dementia, heart disease, or cancer, and many of us worry about what will happen to our parents."
That's the idea behind the science of autophagy, the body's process of recycling junk from cells, which is responsible for keeping us young.
For the first time, autophagy is being measured in humans using a blood test developed by neurobiologist Dr Tim Sargeant and his team at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). The efficiency of your autophagy could indicate healthy ageing; the theory is that the faster your body recycles its cell junk, the better. Researchers have started measuring the process, studying the response to changes in diet, chronic disease and ageing.
"In the next year, we expect results showing how autophagy is impacted by ageing and how it's influenced by eating fewer calories and fasting. We're also looking at how it functions in people with heart disease," Dr Sargeant said.
The word autophagy means "to eat yourself," and the process is the body's quality control system with the capacity to draw on emergency nutritional support.
"The cells in your body that make up your tissues can detect dysfunctional machinery within themselves. They label the broken down machinery and destroy it via autophagy," Dr Sargeant said.
"Autophagy also plays a vital role in nutritional support. If you're starving, autophagy is part of what's keeping you alive because your body is made up of nutrients, and autophagy can access those nutrients when there's no food around."
Changes to exercise and nutrition affect autophagy in animals but proving this in humans is a different proposition.
Dr Sargeant says autophagy could eventually mean we can easily determine what we should eat and how much to exercise to increase our quality and length of life.
The team at SAHMRI's Hopwood Centre for Neurobiology is also confident it's on the cusp of measuring autophagy in the brain.
"We're working on calculating how an individual's autophagy is functioning in their brain. That's going to be significant in helping us understand more about neurological disorders like dementia and Parkinson's disease and potentially develop treatments,"
Dr Sargeant said.
This emerging area of research appears to have limitless potential, and Dr Sargeant says current discoveries are just the tip of the iceberg.
"If we can nail down exactly what causes the process to stop and start and when this occurs in all kinds of contexts, think we'll make huge strides towards creating life-changing interventions for people living with many different conditions," Dr Sargeant said.
"I want my children to live in an even more amazing world than we live in. If we continue to invest in science, work hard and believe in what it can deliver, we can make it happen."
"SAHMRI is at the forefront of that push, and people in South Australia and beyond must know about the work we're doing here because there's nowhere else quite like it."
SAHMRI is South Australia’s not-for-profit health and medical research institute, dedicated to helping people live longer and live better by overcoming the world’s greatest health challenges.
The team is recruiting local participants for various autophagy-based studies in 2023. Visit the SAHMRI website for more details. sahmri.org.au
What if you could predict how healthily you’ll age – and do something to improve your prospects?
“Autophagy could eventually mean we can easily determine what we should eat and how much to exercise to increase our quality and length of life"
Warmer days don’t necessarily mean there are no opportunities for walking. Walking SA says to try a shorter hike, and start off early in the morning.
HERE ARE 3 OF THEIR FAVOURITE HIKES FOR WARMER DAYS:
WIRRAPARINGA TRAIL LOOP, BROWNHILL CREEK — 5.4km, 2 hours
The Wirraparinga Trail Loop meanders along the Brownhill Creek valley, through Brownhill Creek Recreation Park. A narrow creek flows through the steep-sided valley, with majestic river red gums, some more than 300 years old.
MEASDAY HIKE, CLELAND NATIONAL PARK — 4.8km, 2 hours
Venture into the southernmost parts of the park, along this secluded track. Enjoy views over the gully below from the well-made track before plunging down to explore it at ground level.
For those who want a bit more of a cardio session, running is a great way to get your heart rate up. parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog or run. It’s a friendly 5km held on Saturday mornings at various locations around Adelaide.
parkrun is an excellent opportunity for those new to running or walking to get out there and get active in a fun event. It’s also a great way to meet others and build new connections in your community.
OUR 3 FAVOURITE PARKRUNS TO CHECK OUT IN ADELAIDE:
PAKAPAKANTHI PARKRUN
- Corner of Fullarton Rd, Greenhill Rd & Wakefield Rd, Adelaide
ALDINGA BEACH PARKRUN
- The Esplanade, Aldinga Beach
JUBILEE WAY PARKRUN
VALLEY LOOP HIKE, BELAIR NATIONAL PARK — 3km, 1 hour
This hike follows the forested banks and lower slopes of Minnow Creek and passes the Railway Dam, with ducks and seating. The trail is suitable for most strollers.
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“Kittens are cute and cuddly, but they’re also bundles of energy, demanding attention, whereas our older cats are much calmer companions,” says Jacky.
“They need less supervision than kittens and are less likely to damage your home if you’re not around to supervise.
“Many of them are used to living with other animals, so will easily adapt to that kind of multi-pet household.
“And their personalities are fully developed – our team can tell you exactly what kind of character a specific cat has, and whether the two of you would make a good match.”
At any one time, there are around 100 adult cats waiting for new homes at the Lonsdale shelter.
Currently among them is Charlie, still handsome and hugely affectionate at 13. This fluffy white smoocher arrived at the shelter in early December, surrendered because his elderly owner could no longer care for him.
And 17-year-old Cindy, who arrived via animal ambulance in late November, emaciated and with matted fur and a chronic facial abscess. Despite all this, Cindy found the strength to literally run up to the RSPCA rescue officer who came to collect her and immediately showed herself to be one of the friendliest cats you could meet. After veterinary care at the Lonsdale clinic, this sweet old girl is doing well and waiting for a forever home.
Also 17 years old is Felix, surrendered to RSPCA more than three months ago after his owner died. He arrived with a mouth of rotting teeth and a coat so matted he had to be shaved. Now recovered, Felix is living with one of RSPCA’s dedicated volunteer foster carers until he finds his new home.
This must be how the older cats at RSPCA’s currently over-crowded Lonsdale animal shelter must feel, especially now with kitten season upon us. Try as they might to attract the attention of potential adopters as they wander between the enclosures, it is very hard to compete when there are kittens in all their cuteness beckoning.
“It’s heartbreaking to watch, actually,” says RSPCA South Australia’s Cat Care Team leader Jacky Barrett, known to her colleagues as the quintessential cat whisperer.
Many of the older cats arriving at the shelter have been surrendered to the charity’s care due to their owners either going into residential care or passing away. Overnight, their worlds are turned upside down as they find themselves in an unfamiliar environment and without the comfort of the human they have come to rely on.
“Going from their owner’s home to suddenly being in a shelter inevitably causes distress to these animals, no matter how much loving professional care we give them,” Jacky said.
“It takes time for them to settle down and adjust, and until that happens you don’t really know what the cat’s character is like.”
When it comes to comparing the adoption of a kitten with the adoption of an older cat, RSPCA SA’s entire cat care team is quick to champion the advantages of the latter.
In human years, Charlie is 68 while Cindy and Felix are 84. RSPCA classifies any cat over seven as senior, even though a seven year old cat is just 44 in human years.
One senior cat adopted recently from RSPCA, 20-year-old Pippin, showed how age is no barrier to an active life. By the time she came to the Lonsdale shelter she had outlived two owners. Her adopter, 35-year-old Mathew, has a soft spot for older cats and was not spooked by this sleek black girl’s past.
“Pippin went to the kind of home we want for all these beautiful cats,” Jacky says, adding that Mathew seems to be running a retirement home for cats, having already taken in two elderly moggies.
“She is almost 100 in human years, but you’d never know it, and she’s now living her best life.
“Mathew tells us she’s returning the love and affection she gets in droves, and finds her way onto his lap whenever he sits down.
“It may sound strange, but so many people who adopt older cats tell us that they’re convinced their pets know that they’re being given a second chance at life.”
“It’s just a way they have of looking at you, as though they’re saying ‘Thank you’.”
All cats available to adopt from RSPCA South Australia are desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and health checked. Their adoption fee is just $39.
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We unfortunately live in an ageist culture that worships youth in all its unwrinkled beauty and undervalues golden agers bearing the creases of life experience. Women over fifty, in particular, talk of suddenly feeling invisible. They will recount stories of retail assistants appearing to ignore them at the front, and instead serving the young attractive woman standing behind them. “Oh, I didn’t see you there,” doesn’t really cut it.
LIKE HUMANS, SOME CATS REMAIN SPRIGHTLY WELL INTO OLD AGE WHILE OTHERS SLOW DOWN PREMATURELY
SO MANY PEOPLE WHO ADOPT OLDER CATS TELL US THAT THEY’RE CONVINCED THEIR PETS KNOW THAT THEY’RE BEING GIVEN A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE
YES, THEY ARE OLDER, BUT THEY STILL HAVE A LOT OF YEARS AHEAD AND LOTS OF LOVE TO GIVE
YOU’LL SEE THESE TRULY BEAUTIFUL ADULT CATS BRUSHING UP AGAINST THE WIRE, MEOWING IN THE HOPE THEY WILL PROMPT SOMEONE TO STOP AT THEIR ENCLOSURE AND GIVE THEM SOME ATTENTION
Many of us reflect on the big questions about work and life. Did I follow my passion? Did I achieve the work/life balance I always wanted? What's on my ‘wish list’ that I can still explore?
How can I stay connected post-retirement?
If you have been thinking about the next chapter in your 50+ life, why not consider stepping into the aged care sector?
From allied health professionals to home care workers, administrators, nurses, gardeners, chefs, lifestyle coordinators and more; there are diverse roles and opportunities at Helping Hand.
Almost 50% of our workforce has been with Helping Hand for more than five years and almost 30% have been with us for more than seven years.
WE ARE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
A career with Helping Hand may be closer than you think. We have residential care homes at North Adelaide, Lightsview, Mawson Lakes, Golden Grove, Parafield Gardens, Ingle Farm, Clare, Jamestown, Port Pirie and Whyalla. Our Home Care Services extend across metro Adelaide and regional South Australia.
When it comes to inclusivity, we definitely walk the talk. Helping Hand is one of only 30 workplaces in Australia that achieved 'Inclusive Employer' status in the Diversity Council of Australia’s 2022 index.
60% of Helping Hand employees report having an inclusive manager, compared to the Australian workforce average of 31%.
“The biggest life lesson I have learned working in aged care is patience and the importance of bringing joy into people’s lives. Seeing residents smile is the reason I get up every morning.”
Nat, Lifestyle Coordinator“Every day, I walk in and feel like I am with my family. I am always asking myself ‘What can I do to bring happiness here? What else can I give?”
Bessie, Volunteer
“I love my clients and I always look forward to seeing them. How many people can say they are doing what they really love?”
Linda, Home Support Worker
VOLUNTEERS ARE VALUED
People choose to volunteer with Helping Hand, sharing their life experiences, learning new skills and making valuable connections. Volunteering opportunities are available at our metropolitan and regional residential care homes and through our community programs.
TO FIND OUT MORE: helpinghand.org.au/volunteeropportunities
“When it comes to my work, my motivation is what I like to call ‘the journey of the job’ and being able to realise the vision of the project. One of the great things about Helping Hand is that you are supported in every way to deliver these projects to a high standard.”
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“My husband asks me when I am going to retire, but I enjoy being here. I have a lot more to give and I ain’t gonna give up just yet!”
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WE’RE HIRING!
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South Australia’s History Festival returns in May and like many event organisers in Australia and around the world, we are looking forward to getting back to whatever normal is these days. My name is Greg Mackie and I am the CEO of the History Trust of South Australia. We have been the proud custodians of the History Festival for 19 years, and it has grown from a weeklong event back in 2004 to a month-long celebration of all things history across CBD, metropolitan and regional South Australia.
This year’s History Festival theme is WONDER and over 500 event presenters across South Australia will be exploring the theme of WONDER in all its many facets and meanings throughout May. In past festivals there have been art installations, poetry evenings, eccentric plays, lively performances, walking and talking tours, as well as lectures, talks and debates, often in new and unusual spaces. The real heroes of this festival are the people just like you and me; from the community of historic societies, local historians and groups, community museums, and history enthusiasts who, through the Festival, draw attention to the rich history and stories of our State.
So, what is ‘WONDER’? It’s a good question. Is it like beauty, in the eye of the beholder?
For me, the word wonder conjures up a sense of awe. I recall the first time I saw the world-famous Vickers Vimy aeroplane, now located on display at Adelaide Airport. This object made of wood and cloth—as a young boy I was struck with so many different reactions and imaginings, and I particularly wondered how the pilot and his crew could have managed such an epic flight in what seemed to me such a flimsy plane. I am still struck with wonder whenever I contemplate the ideas behind Colonel Light’s Plan for Adelaide, and I am proud that we, the History Trust, are the custodians of the original plan itself. I often wonder what the future of history will be. These days I
Just a 40-minute drive from Adelaide, the Fleurieu Peninsula on the south coast of South Australia boasts stunning beaches, world-class wineries of McLaren Vale and some of the finest culinary experiences SA has to offer.
We’ve listed some of our favourites from Aldinga Beach through to the deep south coast of Goolwa Beach. We really are spoilt for choice in SA!
Pearl is enviably located overlooking Aldinga Beach with views of the hills and ocean. They are continually challenging themselves to minimise the environmental impact of the business. Pearl has a strong focus on fresh South Australian seafood and local garden harvest.
The menu has an emphasis on future-friendly seafood, fresh garden harvest, great coffee and local beer and wine – their focus is to showcase the high-quality local produce.
CHEF: Julian Rydon
WHAT’S TO LOVE: Ocean views and sustainability focus
THEY SPECIALISE IN: High-quality produce from the Gulf St Vincent, Fleurieu Peninsula & wider South Australia
Boat Ramp, Aldinga Beach pearlaldingabeach.com.au
Neighbouring the sand hills of Goolwa Beach, Kuti Shack is a seafood kiosk and cafe.
Kuti is Ngarrindjeri word for cockles or pips - an ode to the Ngarrindjeri people the traditional custodians of the eastern Fleurieu Peninsula.
The creative menu highlights pipis and other indigenous ingredients, with plenty of other seafood, produce, wine and craft beer from the Fleurieu. Whenever possible their seafood and produce is sourced from local and sustainable producers.
CHEF: Brendan Roach
WHAT’S TO LOVE: The use of local indigenous ingredients and ocean views
THEY SPECIALISE IN: Goolwa pipis Beach Rd, Goolwa Beach kutishack.com | @kuti_shack
Located on the beachfront of the idyllic Silver Sands Beach, the restaurant and bar that is Silver Sands Beach Club is the jewel of the Mclaren Vale coastline.
Bistro-style dishes with a Mediterranean bent are served in a relaxed atmosphere with a world-class wine list by FIFTY+SA’s very own Nick Stock.
CHEFS: Alessandro Gramazio and Annika Berlingieri
WHAT’S TO LOVE: Stunning beachfront views
THEY SPECIALISE IN: Seafood heavy Mediterranean menu
Norman Rd, Aldinga Beach silversandsbeachclub.com.au
@silversandsbeachclub
Lost Phoenix Farm is tucked away amongst the trees and situated on top of rolling hills, with a picturesque view on offer overlooking the stunning Hindmarsh Valley.
Enjoy simple and delicious food accompanied by beverages from the best local wineries and breweries.
CHEF: Bridget Corver
WHAT’S TO LOVE: A relaxed vibe in an idyllic rural setting
THEY SPECIALISE IN: Australian ingredients and flavours inspired by the flavours of the world
34 Mont Rosa Rd, Hindmarsh Valley lostphoenixfarm.com.au | @lostphoenixfarm
Atop the spectacular cliffs of Port Willunga, Star of Greece, with its focus on fresh, local produce, is known for delicious dishes that let you taste the region.
Showcasing the best of the Fleurieu within a fancy setting and serving pretty food and just as pretty views. At the heart of it all is a love of great food and wine, with the team always striving to deliver friendly and welcoming service.
CHEFS: Michael Collins and Jason Coppin
In between rows of vineyards, Down The Rabbit Hole Cellar Door and Restaurant is nestled in the picturesque countryside of Mclaren Vale.
Down The Rabbit Hole’s kitchen is focused on locally sourced, organic ingredients; they’ve been as mindful with their food choices as they would cooking in their home for their families.
CHEF: Cameron Clarke
WHAT’S TO LOVE: Beautiful outdoor atmosphere
THEY SPECIALISE IN: Grazing platters to share
233 Binney Rd, McLaren Vale downtherabbitholewines.com.au | @downtherabbitholewines
The Little Rickshaw is a family-run tiny tin shed kitchen and bar located in a former blacksmith’s workshop, in the heart of Aldinga.. Cosy surrounds incorporate a mix of corrugated iron, exposed stone and timber beams. The South East Asian menu is handcrafted, seasonal and designed to be shared.
CHEF: Trinh Richards
WHAT’S TO LOVE: Great vegetarian options, cosy atmosphere
THEY SPECIALISE IN: Bite-sized and share-styled dishes
24 Old Coach Rd, Aldinga thelittlerickshaw.com.au | @thelittlerickshaw
WHAT’S TO LOVE: Clifftop views and crisp sea air
THEY SPECIALISE IN: An approachable, friendly fine dining experience
1 Esplanade, Port Willunga starofgreece.com.au | @starofgreece
Muni, a restaurant and natural-wine bar, offers an intimate and vibrant dining experience in Willunga. Moody surrounds of timber and concrete overlook the action of the open kitchen.
The menu is a one-set tasting menu. They work directly with producers to serve dishes that reflect the sensitivity of the seasons and the tireless efforts of the people that work the land and the sea.
CHEFS: Mug Chen and Chia Wu
WHAT’S TO LOVE: The whole menu is structured based on minimum wastage and sustainable practices
THEY SPECIALISE IN: A low gluten, low dairy, low garlic and onion menu with a focus on seasonal vegetables
2/3 High St, Willunga munirestaurant.com | @muni.au
A stylish lunch-only restaurant set between a glorious lime grove and beautiful vineyards. The Currant Shed is known for its inherent charm, proud history and seasonal menus featuring a plethora of local produce.
The estate is also home to their sister businesses, Shottesbrooke Vineyards and McLaren Vale Getaways accommodation. Together, they have formed a unique single destination that offers visitors the ability to drink, dine and stay in one location.
CHEF: Wayne Leeson
WHAT’S TO LOVE: Authentic, genuine hospitality and beautifully plated food
THEY SPECIALISE IN: Creative and interesting flavours, try the chef degustation menu
104 Ingoldby Rd, McLaren Flat currantshed.com.au | @currantshed
The newcomer of the d’Arengberg cube. Singapore Circus is a melting pot of SouthEast Asian-inspired cuisine. A passionate fusion of Singaporean, Chinese, Malay, Indian and other parts of South-East Asian cuisine.
Channelling the vibrant, bold and exciting flavours found at the junctions of colliding cultures. A loud, comfortable and inviting collection of dishes suitable for a shared experience.
CHEF: Jamie Steele
The Coriole restaurant serves innovative food created from ingredients that speak to the providence of McLaren Vale. The food is fresh, seasonal and sourced from local producers and their own kitchen garden and farm.
It's an evolution and amalgamation of styles, and embraces the ethos of both Coriole and Gather Food & Wine.
CHEF: Tom Tilbury
WHAT’S TO LOVE: An eclectic and kitsch dining room with panoramic views of McLaren Vale and the Willunga Hills
THEY SPECIALISE IN The show stopping whole crab
58 Osborn Rd, McLaren Vale darenberg.com.au
@darenberg_singaporecircus
WHAT’S TO LOVE: Beautiful cottage garden
THEY SPECIALISE IN: Award-winning wines paired with the tasting menu
79 Chaffeys Rd, McLaren Vale coriole.com
The Salopian Inn takes great pride in their craft, making all they offer from scratch. Their organic garden provides a large percentage of fruit, vegetables and herbs. It is the epitome of the restaurant; local, environmental and ethical.
Likewise, only pasture-fed, locally sourced beef and lamb, pasture-raised free-range poultry and Berkshire pork and South Australian ethically sourced seafood feature on their menu.
CHEF: Karena Armstrong
WHAT’S TO LOVE: The Modern Australian-meets-Asian menu
THEY SPECIALISE IN: Local, seasonal produce cooked from scratch
Main Rd, McLaren Vale salopian.com.au | @salopianinn
Rustic-chic locale in a country house and garden offering classic, carefully sourced Italian fare. This is relaxed and carefree dining done exceptionally well.
Pizza is the central focus but other Italian treats are available to share - from arancini balls to rich and creamy tiramisu.
CHEF: Tony Mitolo
WHAT’S TO LOVE: Vibrant atmosphere with hospitable, friendly staff
THEY SPECIALISE IN: Traditional Nepolitan wood oven pizza
319 Chalk Hill Rd, McLaren Vale pizza-teca.com | @pizza_teca
Do you ever wonder what ingredients chefs turn to when they’re cooking at home? What are their flavour heroes, family favourites or secrets to dish success? We asked some of South Australia’s finest and most successful chefs to share what they love, to spill the beans and give us a taste of the culinary equivalent to insider trading.
Chef, author, restaurateur, and food manufacturer
“Verjuice - not just because I make it, but it’s the gentle acid that gives balance to food without overtaking the flavour of the ingredient being cooked, it heightens rather than masks.”
“EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) - I can’t live without it, I could almost bathe in it. It must be freshest, obtained within the year of harvest, it adds so much to food.”
“Australian Pepper - the fragrance of Queensland grown pepper makes the most amazing difference to seasoning food, but for me, I never grind until the moment I’m going to use it, that makes all the difference.”
Executive Chef, Restaurant Botanic
“Murray River Pink Salt - salt is one of the most important ingredients in the kitchen. Don’t overlook it and don’t go cheap on it. To me this is the best salt in the world. This is the foundation to delicious food.”
“Sriracha Sauce - this is a flavour enhancer, and is good on nearly everything (pizza, burgers, pasta, rice, soups, dressings, marinates, and so on!). I always have 2-3 bottles on hand. Just the right balance of chilli but not too spicy.”
“Lemons and Limes - fresh citric acid. I love it. It will heighten any dish whether you are making a pasta, to roast chicken or raw oysters. The best part of having lemons and limes on hand is cocktails as well. Always need to be prepared to make tasty food and drinks!”
(A bonus one – thanks Justin!) “Parmesan - the umami of cheese always has a place in my fridge. Plus, its shelf life is crazy good. I love it on pasta of course, but I also grate it in stews, soups, bakes, salads, and roasted or grilled vegetables.”
@mandyhallfood
Chef & Co-owner, Salopian Inn & Co-Festival Director, Tasting Australia
“Dairy Man Barossa Butter - it’s a simple ingredient, butter, elevated to perfection. Hand rolled, hand raised, cultured, and bloody so delicious. Walks the line of cheese/butter but I just love it.”
“Olsen Sea Salt Flakes - salt does matter. It lifts every dish. It’s essential and this SA beauty is the business.”
“Goolwa Pipis - love the texture and the wow factor of flavour, also love they don’t cost the earth both physically and metaphorically. Love that they are best shared.”
“Rio Vista Garlic Oil - the best finishing ingredient for the simplest pasta, roast vegetables and of course, garlic bread. The best part about it is that when you cook with the oil, the flavour changes from peppery/hot garlic to sweet and caramelised. Musthave pantry item.”
“Olsons Smoked Sea Salt - another secret weapon that adds another layer to your cooking, it’s a wonderful finishing salt that’s not too overpowering, excellent on roast chickens and pumpkin salads.”
“Oomite Spread - Magdalena Roze and Katie Graham's Vegemite beater is so much richer and moorish than the OG. We use it not just on toast but mixed into a garlic, lemon and fennel puree and spread onto pork belly, rolled and slow roasted. It’s an umami bomb from the gods.”
Chef & Co-owner, Fino Vino & Fino Seppeltsfield
“Rocket from the garden - it grows profusely in the summer and we are never without a salad. It starts the season mild and as the summer passes becomes more and more peppery, delicious. Let it go to seed so it self-seeds and you never have to buy salad again.”
“A good free range chicken - roast it whole stuffed with brown rice & herbs, butterfly it and barbeque with paprika and lemon, poach it in master stock and serve cold with a salad. So versatile, endless possibilities.”
“Summer home grown tomatoes - from cherry tomatoes in a pot on the patio to a full garden bed, nothing beats the flavour of a home-grown tomato, picked ripe and have never seen the fridge. My favourite variety is the Mortgage Lifter, meaty flesh with a rich sweet taste, all it needs is a dark red vinegar (Coriole sweet aged vinegar is excellent) some good olive oil and some crunchy sourdough.”
Executive Chef, Hentley Farm
“Fermented Shrimp Paste - I like the thick, sticky type. I use it in pretty much all of my South East Asian cooking. Whether frying off at the start, or letting it melt into a soup or curry, it just makes it taste that bit better.”
“Dried currants - almost always add them to salads, warm or cold, or in Middle Eastern dishes. They’re nice and tart, without being overpowering, and add a nice texture.”
“Super fresh cucumbers - these go great in salads or pickled, but my favourite is still warm from the garden, sliced, salted, and eaten fresh.”
Food Curator, Tasting Australia
“Greek Yoghurt - use this as a marinade, thickener, substitute to cream, and even mix it with a bit of fruit and dehydrate it to make roll-ups for the kids lunch boxes.”
“Smoked Paprika my favourite spice (at the moment) is smoked paprika. I add it to bolognese, scrambled eggs, chilli sauce, curries; it gives the most lovely smokey, sweet flavour to balance out spicy and acidic foods.”
Executive Chef & Co-owner, Topiary Restaurant
“Local berries picking up a tray of in-season strawberries from the farmers market is a highlight of the year. They’re so sweet, making a great treat for the kids either fresh or frozen. Once they start to break down, we make a compote to boost their breakfast cereal or serve with icecream. Foraging wild blackberries in the late summer is also a great family affair, with as many hitting the basket as our belly’s. You must work for them, but we all agree that they’re worth it!”
“Fresh tomatoes - tomato season is the gift that just keeps on giving. Eaten fresh when at their peak with a sprinkle of salt is a highlight of summer in itself. Rather than preserving the perfectly balanced pulp in sugo form, we like to cook it down to intensify the flavour and help save time when a quick dinner is required.”
“Anchovies - I love how much you can draw from a jar or tin of anchovies. Served on fingers of garlic rubbed French stick soldiers as a summer snack with a glass of Tempranillo, or minced down with garlic, chilli, capers and parsley stem to form the perfect base for any pasta dish are two of my favourite ways to enjoy. The left-over marinating oil can also be used to add umami to braises, sauces and dressings. It's the secret ingredient that leads to the question - how can you make something so simple taste so good?”
"Olive Oil, Citrus and Herbsa herb garden is a must have as part of my home kitchen ‘ingredients’ and it’s so easy to achieve, even with very little space.
Chillies, parsley, oregano, basil, mint, chives, garlic are all things that can be planted in a small area and are essential to good food. Using these three ingredients, simple food can be elevated to something super delicious.
Dishes like fresh pasta with chilli, garlic, olive oil and heaps of fresh herbs – add lemon zest and juice and there’s a great meal. Eggs on toast can be made really interesting simply by adding flavour from parsley, fermented chilli, olive oil, garlic chives, basil, oregano, lemon zest, you can add all that have mentioned or just a few and it will still make a huge difference”.
WORDS: Mandy Hall
The latest offering from Mitolo Wines in McLaren is the cheeky and rebellious sibling to Little Wolf Osteria, FRANKIE. Set in the magnificent Mitolo Arbour, Frankie has been inspired by the Italian Sagra, “the famous open air festivals where food and wine are celebrated in a relaxed and fun environment,” says Kirsty-Marie Mitolo, owner and co-creator of this chic, and vibrant dining space.
And with its focus on casual dining, feasting, drinking and fun, FRANKIE promises oodles of feels. Long term Mitolo friend and Head Chef, Vincenzo La Montagna has created an extraordinary menu influenced by traditional methods, authenticity, passion and remarkable flavour.
I could easily keep writing beyond this page and the next about their commitment to provenance, seasonality, farming (yes, much of what you eat in house has been farmed with care by the family) and true Italian food culture, because that is the true essence of this family-driven enterprise. And it starts with their pizzas.
Believe me when I say they’re special. The bases are made from a house-made potato-based dough, which undergoes a 72 hour ferment, resulting in a crisp, light crust. Then come the toppings. Oh, the toppings! Alluringly curated, rich in flavour and offering an experience that takes older Italy and adds some modern sophistication. promise. You will not come here just the once.
Chef Vince speaks lovingly about the ethos of ‘cucina provera’ that has shaped every element of the dining experience. “Cucina provera is a way of life,” he says. “A kitchen born out of necessity and frugality using the best ingredients of the season or what is available with lots of love and respect to feed those whom you care for.”
RECIPE: Vincenzo La Montagna, FRANKIE Head Chef
INGREDIENTS
• 1 small sweet rockmelon
• 6 slices of prosciutto
• Olive oil
• Sea salt
• Black pepper
• Fresh baby basil
METHOD
Cut melon in half and scoop out the seeds.
Dining here in glorious McLaren Vale, you could swear you are sitting at a very swanky kitchen table in Italy. And I for one didn’t want to leave. No, was replete. Deliriously happy. It was now up to the Mitolos to physically evict me because I’d melted into a starry eyed, elegantly full (stomach and heart) mess.
Oh, if only I had the next page. I would tell you about the Gelato Cart and cocktails (go the Negroni) and the range of spirits and of course, the fabulous Mitolo wines. But as I have reached my limit, will leave you with this: È le morte sua – the expression means “death by delicious” or “to die for”. And as one who has been given a treat in this stunning jewel in the Vale, I can wholeheartedly say it is a mantra worth putting to the test. Bravo Mitolo!
Family gatherings, celebrations, soundtracks & Sunday lunches.
With a melon baller, scoop out the flesh in small rounds.
Once completed with a large spoon, clean out the internal surface of the melon.
Season your melon balls with sea salt and teaspoon of olive oil and fresh ground black pepper.
Slice prosciutto pieces, cut them in half, roll them up.
Add the melon balls into the melon cut and dress with prosciutto and pop in the fridge. Remove from the fridge, dress with baby basil – ready to serve chilled.
141 Mcmurtrie rd, Mclaren vale SA 5171 mitolowines.com.au
INGREDIENTS
Serves 2
• 1 x 200g Ferguson Australia King George Whiting Fillets
• Olive oil
• 1/2 cauliflower
• 1 bunch dill, roughly chopped
• 1 bunch chives, finely diced
• 2 sticks celery finely diced
• 1/2 Spanish onion finely diced
• ¼ cup golden raisins
• ¼ cup almonds, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
METHOD
To make the salad - cut cauliflower into florets, then place in a food processor and blitz to a crumb. Transfer to a steamer and steam for 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
Add in herbs, celery, raisins, almonds, Spanish onion, honey and white wine vinegar and give a good stir to combine. Set aside.
Place fish on a board and brush with olive oil.
Place fish skin side down in hot frypan and cook for 2 minutes on medium heat. Turn and cook for a further 1 minute. Remove from heat.
To serve place whiting on a plate then pile Sicilian cauliflower rice salad on top.
Ferguson Australia King George Whiting fillets are available in the freezer section of independent supermarkets and gourmet stores nationwide
fergusonaustralia.com
@fergusonaustralia
“CUCINA PROVERA IS A WAY OF LIFE. A KITCHEN BORN OUT OF NECESSITY AND FRUGALITY USING THE BEST INGREDIENTS OF THE SEASON OR WHAT IS AVAILABLE WITH LOTS OF LOVE AND RESPECT TO FEED THOSE WHOM YOU CARE FOR”PICTURES - KOSTA GIANNOPOULOS
Chefs, to me, are more than very talented people who understand food and flavours and create plating masterpieces – they’re storytellers too. And not necessarily in the traditional sense. Some tell stories through their dishes or the ingredients. For others, it’s the inspiration behind their food journey or an anecdote about a local fisherman.
And that’s one of the things love most about Tasting Australia presented by RAA Travel. This glittering event brings local and international favourite culinary maestros to our gorgeous city for 10 delicious days to showcase their craft. There will be full plates, full glasses and full-bodied stories. And that’s what we all love, right? A good story. So get ready. Because behind every cook, every chef, every dish, every ingredient and every special dining and drinking experience, you’ll find one.
It is a privilege to be hosting The Storytellers series in Tasting Australia Town Square this year. And frankly, I can’t wait for them (and me) to swap out the pressures of the kitchen and bring to life their unique tales. Warm and casual conversations they’ll be, that give rise to inspiring tales of their often very personal journeys. Each of them has achieved success in their own way, and as you’ll see, no two stories are ever the same.
Storytellers will allow us to hear on an intimate level the personalities and methodologies that have shaped the careers of these masters of the art of cooking. We’ll hear about their triumphs and kitchen disasters, gain an insight into their habits, rituals and ingredients they can’t live without. They’ll tell us about their first dishes, favourite childhood meals and the lessons they learned the hard way. We might even receive the invaluable gift of a kitchen tip or two!
BOOK NOW: ALIVE
Saturday, 6 May 2023
I will be in the kitchen with the incredible Michelin star Chef, Heidi Bjerkan from Credo in Norway, and the uber talented Tasting Australia Food Curator, Emma McCaskill for our kitchen brunch event.
Tickets through Tasting Australia
And true fans of food will enjoy some celebrity spotting at this year’s event. Some of the culinary legends who’ll be in attendance include James Lowe – London-based head chef of Michelin star restaurant Lyle's, and international talent and household name, Karen Martini. Korean cuisine, fermentation specialist and recent twohat awarded, Chae. Also taking a seat at the conversation table will be the heartwarming Ayubi Family from the unforgettable Parwana restaurant. Revered
Jacqui Lim is a passionate, active advocate of the food and wine industry. Besides eating and drinking a lot, she sees her role to be connecting people with, and through, good food whether it be organising food and wine events, sharing her experiences on Instagram, @jacquisfoodfetish, recommending restaurants or simply bringing friends together to enjoy a meal.
She has dined at more than 350 ever-changing Top 100 restaurants around the country over the years, plus a number of World’s 50 Best and Michelin Star restaurants.
Jacqui has a Master of Arts in Gastronomy, is a judge for the national Eat Easy restaurant, chef and produce awards and is co-owner of awardwinning Thai restaurant Soi 38 in Adelaide. Follow @jacquisfoodfetish for more insights into the dining plates of Australia's best restaurants.
Restaurant Botanic DEGUSTATION $245 - $315
The Garden Trail menu by Executive Chef Justin James is as exciting as it is faultless, taking you on a unique garden-to-plate Australiana experience. Kangaroo, emu, marron, pearl meat, native thyme, bunyabunya, karkalla, paperbark and so much more – each dish a work of art and having its own narrative. You can’t help but feel ever-so fortunate. Currently ranked number one in the country by Gourmet Traveller and it’s right here in Adelaide.
Adelaide Botanic Gardens, Plane Tree Drive, Adelaide
@restaurantbotanic_adl
DEGUSTATION $225
Executive Chef Clare Falzon is inspired by nature, often out picking edible flowers and foraging for plants and mushrooms. Combine this with produce sourced from nearby farmers and the local community and you get the Discovery Menu. Think broad bean rye tarts with ricotta, dill and cumin, chicken with wild garlic, hazelnut and oyster mushroom, and shown here, swordfish with togarashi, chickpea, ponzu and spring onion.
Cnr Gerald Roberts Road and Jenke Roads, Seppeltsfield
@hentleyfarm
international chef and now Adelaide's very own Justin James of Restaurant Botanic. Along with multi-award winning duo Paul Carmichael & Kylie Javier of Momofuku Seiobo, and world-renowned, Michelin starred (and a Michelin Star for sustainability too)
Heidi Bjerkan of Credo in Norway. Cook, food curator, sustainable living advocate and author Rebecca Sullivan will be there. And so will cook, baker and two time MasterChef Alumni, Rose Adam, co-owner of one of Adelaide's favourite Middle Eastern inspired cafes – The Middle Store.
The Storytellers series will be held in Town Square’s new The Dining Room space. So, bring your glass (maybe a tissue too) and grab a seat. The sessions are free to attend and you can reserve your place by registering online. But hurry. Spots are limited!
28th April - 2nd May
tastingaustralia.com.au
@tastingaustralia
SNACKS $10 - $21 MAINS $28 - $60
The name means ‘skilful’ or ‘delicious’ which is fitting for this new restaurant in Currie Street that’s serving quality Japanese food, wines, cocktails and sake. There’s a good selection of snacks and mains, plus you can make up your own nigiri plate from a range of local and international seafoods including SA Bluefin tuna belly, NZ Ora King Salmon, and Hokkaido scallops or Anago sea eel from Japan.
27 Currie Street, Adelaide @umaii_adl
STARTERS $16 - $23, MAINS $22 - $36
Chef Andrew Wandless has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants and now he’s at The Brompton serving mainly European dishes like the delicious spherical garlic butter Chicken Kyiv with slaw and Lyonnaise potatoes, spanner crab omelette with mornay glaze, and pictured here, smoked potato and hen egg ravioli in a prosciutto broth. There’s also a separate bar snack menu. Not your average pub grub. Definitely worth a visit.
5 First Street, Brompton @bromptonhotel
SNACKS AND SHARE PLATES $5 - $37
New neighbourhood wine bar Bar Riot opened in December with tap wines by Riot Wine Co., international bottles and cocktails. The food is by Trent Lymn (formerly 2KW) and Cecilia Lymn - small, simple Argentinian and Spanishstyle plates like pig’s head croquettes, sardine skewers and octopus escabeche, as well as a good number of vegetarian options like these summer greens tartlets. Make sure you order the Molotov cake to finish!
57 Gilbert Street, Adelaide @riot_bar
"Storytellers will allow us to hear on an intimate level the personalities and methodologies that have shaped the careers of these masters of the art of cooking"
Nick Stock is one of Australia’s most wellknown and highlyregarded wine critics. He opened McLaren Vale’s hottest new beach front bar and restaurant the Silver Sands Beach Club earlier this year.
WORDS: Nick Stock
Great wine, no matter what the style, can always carry an edge of refreshment, in fact it is often the thing that makes a wine stand out from the rest. No matter if it is a white, a red or a rosé, I always look for a refreshing edge and even more so at the business end of summer time.
Refreshment is not something you can just add in the winery, it has to come from the grapes themselves. All grape varieties have their comfort zone or place where they grow best and this is where they shine brightest and deliver their best flavours, freshest aromas and most balanced, drinkable delicousness.
The best wines the world over are always expressions of the right grape variety grown in the right place and South Australia’s regions are really honing in on their innate strengths to deliver the best quality. You probably already gravitate towards these wines naturally as our best winemakers have built their reputations and honed their range around award-winning regional styles.
One wine that really demonstrates this so well is the irrepressibly crisp and juicy sauvignon blanc from Shaw + Smith in the Adelaide Hills. It is a wine that just does not miss the mark and it has this ability to encapsulate
deliciousness that is based on the fact that sauvignon blanc grown in the Adelaide Hills just excels in delivering intense fruit flavours. often describe wines I really like as juicy and this is a combination of intense flavour and mouth-filling fleshy texture that is sparked by an edge of refreshment. It’s the lively, pleasing sensation that you see in young, fresh wines, the same sensation you get when you bite into a perfectly ripe, fresh-picked piece of fruit.
THE BEST WINES THE WORLD OVER ARE ALWAYS EXPRESSIONS OF THE RIGHT GRAPE VARIETY GROWN IN THE RIGHT PLACE AND SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S REGIONS ARE REALLY HONING IN ON THEIR INNATE STRENGTHS TO DELIVER THE BEST QUALITY
Winemakers are really tuned into this idea of juiciness and are seeking to deliver it right around the world, wherever great wines are made. The rising popularity of pale, dry rosé really centres around this quality and the shelves of wine stores have never been so full of delicious, bright, light pink bottles. The inspiration came from the pink wines in the south of France and you can find these modern, dry rosé wines being made close to home with great success in McLaren Vale and the Barossa.
More and more red wines are also being styled for juiciness and refreshment. Sometimes these can be delivered with a red grape that naturally makes a fresh, juicy wine like the gamay grape which is infamous for making French Beaujolais. Other times winemakers take the initiative and craft a clever juicy red by blending and bending varieties to hit the juicy mark like the Brash Higgins red blend called Ripple. It’s a playful take on a bright juicy red based on real ingenuity. As clever as it is delicious.
See you at the beach!
Nick @stockwine | silversandsbeachclub.com.au
Have a glass of…
2022
Year on year this is a wine that hits the sweet spot of refreshment and juicy, intense flavour. It offers all the passion fruit, mango, white peach, lime and grassy fresh-picked herb characters that this variety is so well-known for and wraps it all up in a lipsmackingly juicy package. Just stunning.
The Adelaide Hills is a region that delivers such freshness and purity of fruit, it elevates this very approachable style to a higher level of refreshment. Sweet pear and apple fruit aromas as well as lemon blossom and white flowers on the nose. The floors follow in those same tones, it is like biting into fresh, ripe fruit.
A seasonal favourite in the bright, fresh and drier style of rosé, this has it all. Aromas of strawberry and wild raspberry take centre stage here. Super fresh and gently tangy in the mouth, this has plenty of succulent red berry fruit flavours and leaves a mouthwatering sensation with every sip.
love the fact we are now seeing more highend rosé wines being released in Australia because these wines are really something special when done right. Here we see a patch of old vine mataro grapes made into a floral, fleshy rendition of strawberry, watermelon and peach fruit flavours and aromas. Refreshing, classy rosé!
A light, fleshy red blend that is all about juicy, soft and smooth drinking, it is a clever blend of nero d’avola and cabernet sauvignon. Alluring aromas of bright red and blue berry fruits are dressed in sweet florals. The palate has smoothly rounded mid-section flesh, black currant flavour and that all-important mouthwatering finish.
This is a young red but give it a splash in a decanter to open it up, you’ll be amazed at just how it unfurls. There’s a wild raspberry edge that is really striking on the nose with blue fruits and violet-like flowers. So pure and so elegant, it has a fine-grained, powdery texture, neat acid crunch and plenty of blueberry and cherry fruit flavours.
The iconic Adelaide Central Market has been providing South Australians with quality fresh and local produce for the last 150 years; and now Adelaide Central Market Online is here. The Market you know and love, home delivered!
The Market is bringing your favourite products straight to your front door Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Simply jump online and order before 11pm the night before for next trade day delivery, or plan ahead and select your preferred delivery day.
More than 2,000 products from over 45 traders can be purchased online in one order. Select all your goodies from fresh fruit and vegetables to Market favourites like Lucia’s readymade meals and Saudade Portuguese Custard Tarts. As well as staples like bulk health foods, freshly baked bread, coffee and milk and a range of specialty items including cheese, meats, wine and seafood.
Likewise, if you are out and about in the city but don’t have time to do all your groceries there is a Click and Collect service. Every Friday from 3:30pm until 6:30pm, they'll deliver your order straight to your boot at a time that best suits you.
1. Head online to discover the range of market products available, make your selections and add to your shopping cart
2. Choose your delivery day Tuesday, Thursday or Friday
3. The traders will then handpick your products with love
4. Your market delivery will be on its way to your door
Now you can support local businesses even when life gets busy and you can’t make it to the Market. shop.adelaidecentralmarket.com.au
@adelcentralmarket
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Get coastal at the Silver Sands Beach Club.
Aldinga Beach | silversandsbeachclub.com.au
Adelaide’s Tim Possingham has been involved in the motorsport industry for his entire career, and with an impressive track pedigree—both of his parents raced cars—one might expect he grew up loving motor racing by default, but this isn’t actually the case. It took a beaten-up Mini that he had to repair himself at 16 years old to pique his interest further than being dragged along to motorsport events, and perhaps a little of the racing DNA in his veins.
Just as the dust settled on recent Adelaide Rally, we sat down to chat with the Director of the Adelaide Motorsport Festival and The Rally to talk about all things AMF as it arrives in the Festival City right in the middle of Mad-March.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR HISTORY AND PASSION FOR CARS.
Both my parents raced cars and I used to get dragged away to go to motor racing events when I was a kid. I mostly wanted to just venture off into the paddocks with friends and we'd go just be young boys and try to catch rabbits and do all kinds of things.
wasn't really interested in cars. But when I was 16, I was a beaten-up Leyland Mini and that was my car to get around in. I started to work on that myself, and was, suppose, self-taught. So anything needed doing on the car, would just buy the manuals and I had to repair the car. And it was only then that actually started to gain an interest in cars. So I wasn't interested in the motor racing that my parents were taking me to whatsoever. But it must have been some sort of, don't know what you call it, there's a word for it, but I must have absorbed some of it somehow. And, certainly got the DNA for it.
WHAT IS THE ADELAIDE MOTORSPORT FESTIVAL GOING TO LOOK LIKE IN ITS LONG-AWAITED RETURN IN 2023?
Formula 1's definitely going through a resurgence. It's always been extremely popular, but it's pretty stratospheric at the moment. So for us and the fact that we have that Formula 1 history here in Adelaide, bringing back old Formula 1 cars that once raced on the track is a priority for us.
We are definitely bringing in some exciting cars from overseas. They're iconic cars that are some of the cars that won races here or were on the front of the grid here, so that's the main focus.
But at the same time, the Adelaide Motorsport Festival and why it's so successful is, it's super diverse. You'll see about 280 different cars on the track. It quite literally is like going to be a degustation where there are just little tasty bites that keep you interested the whole way along the line rather than the same boring content. That's the secret for our event.
WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES SOUTH AUSTRALIA SUCH A GOOD DESTINATION FOR RALLIES, RACING AND LARGE-SCALE MOTORSPORT EVENTS?
The main thing that we have here, the X factor, in Adelaide that doesn't exist anywhere else, probably on the face of the earth, is that we have a capital city that we think of as a big country town. But Adelaide still is actually quite a large city.
Within 600 metres of the centre of the CBD, we have got a racing track that has Grand Prix history that is in a beautiful park-like setting. It is within walking distance of places like the East End and shops and restaurants and things like that. That just doesn't exist anywhere else.
HOW WILL THE MAD-MARCH TIMING POSITIVELY IMPACT THE EVENT?
The fact that we're running the week before the Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix. That's the perfect timing. We have got the Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix the week before. So there's a whole heap of people that need to get from Saudi Arabia to Melbourne. And they've got two weeks to do it. So they go look, well, why don't we go to this thing in Adelaide first?
Everyone's looking for how they can cluster things together to get more bang for their buck. So that is definitely working in respect to the Fringe being the week after it finishes.
The e-motion zone is something we're pretty excited about. You'll see some displays in there from charging networks and people have got solar, backup solar systems for homes and battery backup because, let's face it, everything's moving really quickly.
We want people to come to the event going, “you know what? I'm thinking about getting an electric car.” We want them to come to the event and go into that zone and learn about what's rapidly approaching and, in some cases, what's already here. So they'll learn about all of the current offerings from the manufacturers and charging your vehicle and how you can integrate it into your home.
We do this thing every year where we run Formula 1 cars through the streets. It's called the Peak Hour of Power. We literally shut down city streets for about three minutes whilst police escort Formula 1 cars straight through the city to a street party.
This year we'll be taking the cars through to the East End on the Friday night. Where you get to see the cars before the weekend starts. It's got a really festive vibe and people get to see the cars that close and hear them. But they'll also get to have dinner and, we'll have DJs and music and street performers. A party to kick the weekend off. You just can't go past the Formula 1 cars, they're one of the highest rating things. In our paddock area where all of the cars are, you can get right up close to them.
AMF isn't just about the cars. We want people to turn up at an area in the event and go, “ooh, that looks really interesting.” It's not boring. Everything's meant to be interesting, usually with another experience attached to it.
I'd also encourage people to look further into the food and wine offerings.
We've obviously got things like different car clubs on display and even just checking out all of the luxury brands like Mercedes, Lamborghini, McLaren, Ferrari, BMW and Audi. They have all these luxury trackside villas. And there's a bit of glamour attached to that.
The reason why we've moved it to the East End is that we want to reenact driving the whole original circuit. So if we happen to bring back some drivers we want them to drive that original circuit, and that car to circulate that same route.. There's something about that, about reenacting history. Although that will be done at a far lower speed and with a police escort.
24-26 March 2023
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"It quite literally is like going to be a degustation where there are just little tasty bites that keep you interested the whole way along the line rather than the same boring content. That's the secret for our event."
It was from humble beginnings that Ken Hall started Ken Hall Plumbers from his family home in 1983. In the 40 years that has followed, the Adelaide owned and operated business has become one of SA’s business success stories, employing 151 people and with a fleet of 122 vehicles on the road.
and witnessing first hand his own father working alongside others.
“I spent a lot of time with my father while he worked, and in lunch sheds with groups of workers I’d get to observe how the teams interacted and listen to them talk about life. I also struggled with school, so I knew that I wanted to be in the trade industry, surrounded by people.”
for new adventures and to learn new things about himself.
“I have learned that nothing stops in life, you are progressing no matter what age you are, and this has kept me wanting to make sure keep progressing no matter what comes in front of me. I’m learning new skills every day and I plan on continuing that, no matter what age.”
Behind the business, Ken Hall is a family man, a traveller, a mentor, and the kind of guy who is never afraid to rise to a challenge. From running half marathons, to managing to divide his time between his passions of work and family life, to creating industry-changing innovations, Ken maintains his greatest challenge is managing himself and his desire to learn and have life experiences.
“Managing my focus, consistency, energy, the joy of the day and the application to stick to what I plan to do are my greatest challenges” he says. “I have always said you need to hang your hat somewhere and commit to something and just get on with it. Staying challenged and moving forward for me is what it has always been about”.
And Ken is absolutely not afraid of just getting on with it. With 40 years in a trade that he loves, as a young boy he was inspired by teamwork
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"There is this incredible moment where he yells down the microphone. ‘I can see the earth, oh my goodness, it’s so beautiful.’ He cannot stop talking about the beauty ... He is travelling at 10 times the speed of a bullet, 18,000 miles an hour"
"For god sake - talk - if you've got any trouble, whatever it is, for god sake - talk, don't bottle it in."
WASIM AKRAM, ON IMRAN KHAN, HIS TEAMMATE, FRIEND AND FORMER PAKISTAN PM
"He's back. He got shot twice in one of his legs, shrapnel in the other leg, he's as strong as an ox now, mentally and physically"
STEVE PRICE, ON THE PLEASANTRIES OF ADELAIDE
"I use Adelaide as an example of what all other capital cities should be like. A clean healthy CBD, it's got a fantastic music and arts scene, it's got the best sport, you're a mini Melbourne - just a much more pleasant place."
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His own personal struggles with what he later learned was dyslexia affirmed to Ken the importance of being a mentor for those coming through the industry. “Being there to smile and be proud of what you do each day, everyone deserves that opportunity” he says. In his own time Ken continues to be involved with organisations and corporate boards in a volunteer capacity with this same view to give back and be part of something bigger.
“Being involved with other things outside your immediate focus area in life is important because it opens your eyes to everything else, you meet a range of new people and you get to help others and continue progressing”.
It is this steadfast commitment to continuing to grow that has been a driver for Ken since day one and throughout his whole journey. Knowing from early in life that he sought a life of experiences has meant Ken is constantly looking
“I STARTED THE BUSINESS WHEN THERE WAS NO INTERNET AND BEFORE MOBILE PHONES. ALL I HAD WAS AN ANSWERING MACHINE AND THAT MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO BUILD A SERVICE BASED BUSINESS, ESPECIALLY STARTING AS ONE MAN IN A VAN WITH COMPETITION WHO HAD MANY STAFF. BEFORE COMPUTERS, WE USED TO HAVE LARGE SHEETS OF BUTCHER’S PAPER ON THE DESK TO KEEP TRACK OF THE SCHEDULE AND THE PLUMBERS AND TO KEEP UP WITH THE WORK COMING THROUGH. THE MAJOR CHANGE OVER THE YEARS HAS BEEN IN COMMUNICATIONS. I THINK AS YOU GET OLDER, BEING ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH CHANGE IS PARAMOUNT. THE GREATEST THING WE CAN HAVE IN LIFE IS EXPERIENCE.”
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The Limestone Coast is home to some of Australia’s most stunning natural wonders. Sinkholes, or cenotes, make up one of the many jaw-dropping marvels to see, from prehistoric caves to expansive lakes.
The beauty of the Umpherston Sinkhole has to be seen to be believed. Appreciate its size and depth from the viewing platforms at the top of the sinkhole, then walk down into the sinkhole, along the terraces and behind the hanging vines.
This sinkhole, also known as the sunken garden, was once a cave formed through dissolution of the limestone. The sinkhole was created when the top of the chamber collapsed downwards.
Jubilee Highway East, Mount Gambier
Serenely located beneath a private rural farming property, Kilsby Sinkhole is world-renowned as one of the best cenote dive sites due to its crystal clear water and breathtaking visibility.
Scuba dive or snorkel the crystal clear limestonefiltered water with a certified guide. Above the water tours are also available, which explore the history of the cenote and include a tasting of locally made Sinkhole Gin.
525 Sisters Rd, Moorak
According to local legend, the ominouslynamed Hell’s Hole tucked deep within a forest was discovered long ago by two nighttime travellers.
Venture into the pine forests off Glenelg River Road and you will find Hell’s Hole.
Take a look down into the cenote from the viewing platform. At first, it may look like deep black water but as you look closer you will start to notice the clarity of the water.
Sea Coast Hill Road, Caveton
Go off-grid and reconnect with the simple pleasures of life in South Australia.
Experience the raw and rugged beauty of the Eyre Peninsula and escape, off-grid, to a world of wonder.
You’ll find Yambara just 80m from Sandy Point Beach, a private oasis overlooking Sleaford Bay and the Port Lincoln National Park. eyreway.com/stay/yambara
Jane Reilly OAM is a well-known face around Adelaide, previously working as an announcer on FIVEaa’s breakfast program and as a weather presenter at Channel 10.
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A crisp, floral and incredibly easy drinking contemporary Australian gin. Small-batch distilled from limestone-filtered water, Sinkhole Gin features a range of select botanicals including local honey and native muntries foraged from coastal areas throughout the limestone coast. sinkholegin.com
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This is the minimalist, offgrid, nature experience you have been waiting for. Explore the landscapes by day and get cosy at night, star gazing into the dark skies unpolluted by the city lights.
Located amongst serene and secluded locations across South Australia, including the Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Peninsula. cabn.life
Leave your phone behind and escape the city for a green getaway on the coast. Hillocks Ocean Pods provide a glamour camping experience. The contemporary designed accommodation is situated in coastal bush with magnificent views of Butler’s Beach and Hillocks Point.
Hidden away in an almost untouched corner of the Flinders Ranges, experience the unique outback way of life in sustainable style at Flinders Bush Retreats.
Offering a boutique farm stay experience in Hawker with selfcontained houses, glamping and camping options. flindersbushretreats.com.au
Sitting riverfront, clocking off from city life and onto river time at Pike River
Luxury Eco Villas is a guaranteed ticket to riverside relaxation.
The five unique villas have all been built with sustainability in mind without compromising on comfort. pikeriver.com.au
Jane Reilly recently travelled to Daylesford, Victoria. Here she shares with FIFTY+SA her top three experiences in the stunning region. Nestled in the epicentre of Australia’s Spa Country, Daylesford, Victoria offers an amazing multitude of cultural and nature experiences. From Adelaide, Daylesford is a comfortable eight hour drive, or a one hour drive from Melbourne Airport.
From the moment we arrived I fell in love with this quaint, boutique town. The main street, Vincent Street, is lined with gorgeous cafes, homeware stores, galleries and fashion boutiques. Elegant Victorian homes and gardens throughout the town are the legacy of the goldrush of the 1850’s. Our accommodation, the delightful Haiku cottage, was within easy walking distance to the Vincent Street shops and offered us the perfect location to explore this fascinating town and nearby attractions.
There is so much to see and do in this stunning region that I thought I would tell you about my three favourite Daylesford experiences.
Described as Australia’s most beautiful art gallery, the 19th century building was a convent and later a boarding school. It’s now a wonderful display of art, history and culture. It’s very easy to spend a couple of hours here, wandering the beautifully restored rooms and delightful garden.
Allow time to pop into the Bad Habits Café. The raspberry tea cake served with berry coulis and a dollop of double cream was heavenly!
Perched on the summit of an extinct volcano, some of the trees in the stunning Wombat Hill Botanic Garden date back to when the Gardens were first opened in 1854. Magnificent trees soar into the sky creating a canopy of filtered light. The lush lawns are perfect for a romantic picnic or to enjoy the locally sourced menu in the Wombat Hill House Café.
3. HEPBURN BATHHOUSE AND SPA
No visit to the region would be complete without visiting one of the many spas either in Daylesford or nearby Hepburn Springs. Since the 1880’s visitors have been coming to “take the waters”, renowned for their revitalising and relaxing powers.
We opted for the Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa. Swimming in the mineral rich pool was just amazing. Followed by a massage, I was “floating’ as we walked out and headed back to our cottage.
Destination Daylesford fulfilled all our expectations and we look forward to visiting again in the future.
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BEWILDERNESS: RECENT ACQUISITIONS
until 16 April 2023
Andy Warhol & Photography: A Social Media reveals an unseen side of celebrated Pop artist Andy Warhol through his career-long obsession with photography. Whether he was behind or in front of the camera, photography formed an essential part of his artistic practice while also capturing an insider’s view of his celebrity social world.
Exclusive to AGSA, this exhibition features photographs, experimental films and paintings by Warhol, including his famed Pop Art portraits of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley from the 1960s. It also contains works by his photographic collaborators and creative contemporaries such as Christopher Makos, Gerard Malanga, Robert Mapplethorpe, David McCabe, and Duane Michals.
Decades before social media, Warhol’s photography was candid, collaborative and social, attuned to
Iconic works by two of the most influential and loved artists of the twentieth century – Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera – feature in this Australian exclusive exhibition, alongside works by key Mexican contemporaries.
Love, passion and politics lie at the heart of Frida & Diego. The couple, radical in their art and politics, were at the forefront of the artistic and cultural avant-garde in post-revolution Mexico from the 1920s to the 1950s. Today they are worshipped globally for their fusion of traditional Mexican folk art and international modernism.
the power of the image to shape his public persona and selfidentity. Many of his photographs from the 1970s and 1980s offer behind-thescenes glimpses into his own life and the lives of friends and celebrities such as Muhammad Ali, Bob Dylan, Debbie Harry, Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Liza Minnelli, Lou Reed and Elizabeth Taylor. This exhibition asks the question, was Warhol the original influencer?
In the story of Australian art, landscape has held more territory than most. Landscape is geography, history and nationhood entwined. It is an open space for dreams and arcadian desires, a domain for validating colonial ambition and a potential site for reconciliation.
Showcasing recent acquisitions in painting, printmaking and sculpture, this exhibition considers landscape as a form of representation deeply embedded in questions of identity and belonging.
THE NATURE OF CULTURE
until 16 April 2023
The Nature of Culture presents recent acquisitions from the Gallery’s collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. This selection of paintings, sculpture and woven works showcases the diversity of materiality and making across regions throughout Australia. It also reflects the creative dynamism that springs from cultural connections to Country.
Featuring more than 150 works, including paintings, works on paper, photographs and period clothing, this major exhibition from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection positions Kahlo and Rivera within the broader context of Mexican Modernism. It also includes works by Manuel and Lola Álvarez Bravo, Miguel Covarrubias, María Izquierdo, Carlos Mérida, David Alfaro Siqueiros and others.
Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution introduces Australian audiences to the intimate everyday stories of life and love as well as the grand narratives surrounding the political, social and cultural identity of Mexico and its peoples over the twentieth century.
A RIVER THAT FLOWS
BOTH WAYS until 18 March 2023
The 23rd Biennale of Sydney engages with ideas about bodies of water as dynamic living systems. Selected works from the exhibition titled rīvus, meaning “stream” in Latin, showcases artists, architects, designers, scientists and communities sharing in a dialogue with rivers, wetlands and other saltwater and freshwater ecosystems. The exhibition is a part of Adelaide Festival and tackles many timely environmental themes including pollution, climate change, and the effect of colonisation on First Peoples’ custodianship of ecosystems.
Image: Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi, Haukulasi, 1995–2021 (detail). Commissioned by the Biennale of Sydney with generous support from Creative New Zealand. Photo by Document Photography. ace.gallery | @ace.gallery.adelaide
CATHERINE TRUMAN
Catherine Truman is an established artist with a research-based practice focused on the parallels between the artistic process and the scientific method. She is co-founder and current partner of Gray Street Workshop, established in 1985.
THE ADELAIDE PARK LANDS
ASSOCIATION ART PRIZEFINALIST EXHIBITION
24 March until 7 May 2023
Selected finalist artworks will be on display at The Galleries, Adelaide Festival Centre. The finalists’ exhibition provides an opportunity for artists to display their art and captivate a new audience, growing artist profiles, and raising awareness for our irreplaceable Park Lands. All works are on sale. Proceeds support artists and contribute to the APLA’s efforts to preserve and improve our Park Lands.
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The Nature of Culture complements Bewilderness: Recent acquisitions, an exhibition in the adjoining galleries, which draws on recent acquisitions across all collecting areas to examine our physical and psychological experiences of place.
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Truman was awarded an Arts South Australia Fellowship in 2016 and a significant survey exhibition was presented at the Art Gallery of South Australia. She was the subject of the 2016 South Australian Living Artist (SALA) monograph, Catherine Truman: touching distance, written by Melinda Rackham, published by Wakefield Press. In 2017 Truman was selected as Jamfactory Icon and her solo exhibition titled ‘No surface holds’ toured nationally 2018-2020.
Focused on plant/human relationships, Truman was artist in residence at the State Herbarium and Botanic Gardens of South Australia and the Ophthalmic Imaging Clinic, Flinders University undertaking The Visible Light Project: experiments in light and perception during 2019. In response, Truman’s solo exhibition, Shared Reckonings, was presented in the Museum of Economic Botany, Botanic Gardens of South Australia as an Adelaide Festival 2021 event.
Currently, she is undertaking The Arrangements: assembling nature at Carrick Hill which delves into the ways humans assemble the natural world.
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THE ARRANGEMENTS: ASSEMBLING NATURE
1 March until 28 May 2023
South Australian artist, and artist-in-residence at Carrick Hill, Catherine Truman draws on the unique, intimate nature of the site and its relationship with art. The exhibition investigates our impact on the environment and considers both a domestic and scientific interpretation of the natural world from historic and contemporary perspectives. Accompanying the exhibition is a program of public talks, interdisciplinary discussions and artist-led tours exploring the parallels between art and nature.
The exhibition is a part of Adelaide Festival and the year-long project is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding body for the Arts and Arts South Australia.
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Image Title: “Milk Jug” 2022, Vessel made from found dairy cow and kangaroo bones. The work references the historic land use of the Carrick Hill estate. It was previously a dairy farm. Photo by Grant Hancock. carrickhill.sa.gov.au | @carrick_hill
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MARCH – 14 MAY 2023
‘My idea of a good picture is one of ... a famous person doing something unfamous. It’s about being in the right place at the wrong time’ – Andy Warhol
Louise Vadasz is an artist based both in North Adelaide and Port Willunga. A nature based painter, her renderings of plants, flowers and lanscapes are rich and vivid with her use of bright colours; heavy impasto with oil painted on transparent linen. Louise shares about growing up in the 70s on the Fleurieu Peninsula, about art school and how being a mum of three small kids is a hard slog as an artist. She now has all the time in the world to devote to her painting and she’s happy, and not the least bit regretful of her choices.
I have always been creative, drawing most of my life. It was in my family, we were all creative, nobody ever asked me what I wanted to do, that was what I was gonna do. It was an arty family.
I went to tafe, which was probably where I learned a lot of drawing and then transferred to South Australia School of Art. Art school's quite challenging. mean, nine to five, five days a week. So you're fully immersed and it's great. Printmaking was my major but I also took etching, screen printing, wood cuts and more. I did mosaics for about 15 years. It's just so hard. And that's why stopped and started painting. Everything has their life cycle. I'm really glad I stopped doing it, I'm much happier painting.
I had a lot of freedom as a child growing up in the country. I am still particularly enamoured with Port Willunga and spend a lot of time there. I live in North Adelaide now, but we're in Port Willunga all summer and every weekend. We moved around a bit as was growing up. But where we ended up we had no neighbours and a couple of acres, a few animals and that sort of thing. Plenty of room. That's where I lived the longest. It was very isolating. So you had a lot of time to create stuff. I did a lot of drawing. When you grow up down there it means a lot to you. The hills and the beach. We went everywhere, all over the place. Swimming, picnicking and up to the slate quarry. It was a pretty good time. In those days you were left to your own devices. You were out on your bike or whatever, for the whole day. No one asked you, what are you doing? It was pure freedom.
In those days you were left to your own devices. You were out on your bike or whatever, for the whole day. No one asked you, what are you doing? It was pure freedom
Over 50 now have time to devote to painting. My three children are all grown up and living interstate. There’s no rushing in the car and picking up kids all over the place anymore.
I'm doing a lot more now than I was able to do when the kids were younger. You've got that head space to create and think about fun things that you could do. I'm doing a lot more now than I ever used to.
It's more of a full-time job now. It's like everything ever wanted when I went to art school. It just took a while to happen. You try to push through and make things still, but it's not the same when you've got children. It's a hard slog to get through. And nobody really gets it, as an artist your career is on hold and you don't get taken seriously at all as a woman. But now I can get up in the morning, go into my studio, still in my pyjamas, and start painting. I don't have to go and take anyone anywhere. It's pretty self-indulgent.
WHAT KEEPS YOU PAINTING AND CREATING ART?
My motivation is that I can hopefully do a painting that is better than the last one. It’s always nature based, plants, flowers, landscapes; what is around me. Also colour is a huge motivator – vivid, rich, thick colour gives me the greatest pleasure.
think my love of colour has always been there. Probably from the seventies, when everything was really bright and Marimekko and all of that was coming in. And from being a printmaker as well, mixing a lot of colour. I do heighten the colour and I like it really saturated with pigment. I love the colour because it's a joy. So it's expressive, joy comes out. I mainly use bright colours, so that's joy for me. When I'm painting I'm really happy. And that's how it comes out.
My work can currently be found at Art Images Norwood, The Fleurieu Arthouse McLaren Vale and Terrace Floors Parkside.
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Now I can get up in the morning, go into my studio, still in my pyjamas, and start painting. I don't have to go and take anyone anywhere. It's pretty self-indulgent
Colour is a huge motivator – vivid, rich, thick colour gives me the greatest pleasure”
SKETCH BOOK PAINTINGS
This year, beloved Logie and AACTA awardwinning star Claudia Karvan will make a return to theatre, in her first stage appearance in 25 years. Karvan will star, alongside co-star Nathan Page, in the dazzling and devastating play from the man who also wrote Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, in a new production directed by Mitchell Butel. Karvan plays the fabulous and ferocious Stevie in Edward Albee’s The Goat or, Who is Sylvia.
We chat with Claudia about her return to the stage, the thrill of theatre and the landscape shift of turning 50.
THIS SHOW IS BRINGING YOU BACK TO THE STAGE AFTER 25 YEARS. WHY THIS SHOW?
Edward Albee’s writing is awe-inspiring. This play is unlike anything I’ve seen before. Its empathy, humour, devastation and love blows you away, so when Mitchell Butel from State Theatre Company South Australia suggested we do something together, Edward Albee’s The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? was at the front of my mind. The study of this family in crisis is so nuanced and funny and painful. It’s a fully gratifying night out at the theatre.
YOU TURNED 50 IN 2022 – HOW DID YOU CELEBRATE?
I had a weekend away with my daughter and a bunch of close girlfriends. We ate, read, played games, did yoga, swam. It was exactly how I wanted to celebrate this time; calmly.
WHAT DOES TURNING 50 MEAN TO YOU?
It’s funny, 30 or 40 didn’t feel like turning points but 50 really does. I feel ultimately relieved to be here. I feel empowered and content and free. Fifty also happens to coincide with the almost end-of-parenting-schoolchildren for me so there’s a significant milestone there, where one’s responsibilities are diminishing. The landscape is definitely shifting and it’s an exciting time of life.
WHAT WAS YOUR LAST EXPERIENCE OF ADELAIDE AND WHERE ARE YOU HOPING TO VISIT WHEN YOU ARRIVE?
I was in Adelaide for an extended period of time about 100 years ago (the mid ‘90s) when I filmed a Paul Cox movie here. I really enjoyed being in Adelaide. I’m hoping to hang at the beaches and eat like a horse. The food here is excellent.
WHICH TV ROLE DO YOU GET RECOGNISED FOR THE MOST AND WHERE’S THE STRANGEST PLACE SOMEONE HAS RECOGNISED YOU?
The funny thing about getting recognised is how surprising the role is that you’re getting recognised for. The checkout guy at the supermarket was raving to me while I was doing self check-out the other day about a
little known telemovie I did on SBS called Saved. A burly, tradie guy will wax lyrical about Spirited, a very romantic series about a woman in love with a ghost that did for Foxtel’s Women’s channel. But Puberty Blues, Secret Life of Us and Love My Way are probably the most common shows talked about.
was once in the bathroom of a cruise ship in Patagonia and an Argentinian woman recognised me from Never Tell Me Never, a telemovie I’d done 25 years earlier. That was bizarre. Or even more bizarre, a 12-year-old boy recognised me the other day from The Big Steal. I was 16 years old when I acted in that movie. Weird. How does a 12-year-old even find that movie, let alone recognise me 34 years later?
WHAT DO YOU FIND SO THRILLING ABOUT THE THEATRE?
Theatre can be transcendent. And more and more so since our lives can become so convenient and isolated. The thrill of sharing a story with live humans is incomparable. Sometimes theatre can feel quite challenging because it asks the audience to bring something to the experience. It’s not entirely passive. It’s a life affirming act.
WHAT CAN AUDIENCES EXPECT FROM THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA?
Audiences can expect to belly laugh and gasp. It’s a very clever play but also a visceral one. It engages your mind and your heart. doubt anyone will forget it.
“50 feels like a turning point”
It’s funny, 30 or 40 didn’t feel like turning points but 50 really does. I feel ultimately relieved to be here. I feel empowered and content and free
I don’t mean this to be disrespectful - it’s just the way I’ve always felt. I’ve always imagined that once you turn 50 your affairs had better be in order. Married, kids, house, stable job, plenty in your super, all by the time you’re 50. 50.
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Think of the number 50 in sport for example. A cricketer doesn’t raise the bat, until they make 50. That's the start. Now go on with it. In basketball, if a player drops 50. That’s a massive number. Jordanesque.
In footy, the earliest milestone a player will get to run through their own banner is 50 games. You won’t get chaired off the ground, but it’s a substantial milestone.
Hell, even the punishment for an indiscretion after a free kick was changed from 15 to 25 to, yep, you guessed it. 50!!! That’s the number.
So now I’m worried, I’m not ready for 50.
Am I ready to go from young(ish) to old(ish)?
Being 50 you need to be mature, and I’m still not mature. My wife Jessica describes me as a “man child”—a 10 year old in a 40 year old body. don’t eat my veggies. drink eggnog not Cab Sav. I love bubblegum. I think a cheese platter is the absolute worst option on a dessert menu. These are not the behaviours of someone at 50.
I’m never going back to that barbershop. Even as the kids and I made our way to West Beach to ride the Big Wedgie waterslide I said that I might go on with them this time. Both Bailey and Ella laughed. That kinda dented the ego.
It’s like now you have to be this tall to ride the slide, and, by the way, how old are you? Sorry. Not for you grandpa. Take a seat and watch the kids do it.
Morgan Freeman’s big break was at 50. Betty White wasn’t a household name til she was n the Mary Tyler Moore show, aged 51. Maybe there’s some hope for me yet.
Phyllis Diller once said, “life begins at 50”. Let’s hope that’s true, because I’m about to find out.
feel like I just need more time…
I was a little taken aback.
“Buuuuut I’m not 50. I’m only in my 40’s. I’m too young for that.”
Then it dawned on me.
I’m 46. I’m almost 50.
50 has always felt OLD to me. Like that’s THE number. When you’re 50, you’re officially ‘old’. Even writing the word ‘fifty’ looks less old than the number 50.
So, I’ve just been announced as the new host of FIVEaa nights after years with the station. So it does feel that after two decades my career is just starting, before I hit 50. Maybe that’s a sign.
Part of me thinks I’m starting to look fifty plus now.
I went to the barber recently and after my short back and sides I was asked for the very first time if I wanted my eyebrows trimmed. Eyebrows. Mine. I thought to myself, “excuse me - my brows are under control. Pass.” Then, without notice, they proceeded to lightly clipwait for it - the tops of my ears - like i’m some sort of Cousin It.
An mmersive event celebrating the classy era of 1900 s jazz
Dust off your glad-rags because tickets include:
A show featuring a talented cast of 4 incred b e dancers, a live band and a gorgeous lead singer and host A two-course d nner designed by the elegant Ayers House
2 hour free flow ng Angove drink package A roaring Gatsby after party that wil make it an event to remember!
So, the promotions boss at FIVEaa came up to me and said “they’d like you to write a few words for this great new magazine FIFTY+SA.”
I’ve always imagined that once you turn 50 your affairs had better be in order. Married, kids, house, stable job, plenty in your super, all by the time you’re 50
G&S Fest is a celebration of the founding fathers of British comedy opera, Gilbert & Sullivan. Presented by State Opera South Australia, G&S Fest is the only event of its kind in the southern hemisphere and brings together some of the best bits of very British humour and song over two action-packed weekends in May 2023.
While all performances of the quirky Trial By Jury are already sold out, tickets are still available for crowd favourites Pirates of Penzance and H.M.S. Pinafore, and a ‘Big Sing’ community version of The Sorcerer which will bring together dozens of G&S and choral enthusiasts for one massive performance.
In the lead up to G&S Fest we spoke to State Opera Artistic Director and the mastermind behind the festival,
Stuart Maunder AM. Stuart has been directing musical theatre for the past 35 years. His work has taken him all over from Australia and New Zealand, to the UK and France and to the USA. He has been with State Opera South Australia since 2018.
WHAT DO GILBERT AND SULLIVAN AND THEIR COMIC OPERAS MEAN TO YOU PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY?
At 16, when performing my first G&S role at school, I discovered a book called Martyn Green's Treasury of Gilbert & Sullivan, which annotated all of the librettos. I read it from cover to cover and fell in love with the language; words that you'd never meet in your ordinary life, words that had seemed to be coined for simply the thrill of it.
My adoration of Sullivan came a little later. Through recordings of the Savoy Operas I revelled in the composer’s sprightly, gleeful invention, as well as getting my first taste of classical music.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE OF THEIR COMIC OPERAS?
Contrary to popular belief the operas are all very different, yielding many and varied delights! What other body of work, what other collection of 14 operas reveals such riches, all of a type, a family, yet all different, witty, satiric, gossamer thin and with real heart?
“Satire and silliness are two of mankind’s greatest pleasures, and the music of Sullivan – that unquenchable melody - is a thing of its own. Try it! I dare you not to love it”
STUART MAUNDER AM, STATE OPERA ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
But Ruddigore will always hold a special place, as it was my first! Next festival!
HOW DIFFERENT OR SIMILAR WILL THE STATE OPERA PRODUCTIONS OF G&S’S OPERAS BE?
One of the joys of working on these pieces is that most of the text works beautifully just as they are. Their particular genius is that the then-topical references in Gilbert’s original text still sound so relevant.
HOW HAS THE STATE OPERA MADE THE SATIRE RELEVANT TO 2023 AUDIENCES?
The Savoy Operas lampoon Victorian Society in all its moralising glory; the class system, the military, the law, doing one’s duty above all else… all those great Victorian sacred Cows. And wherever the Victorians had their sacred cows, there was WS Gilbert ready to milk them for all the laughs he could get. The operas are of course still relevant today because those sacred cows are still with us; they are just fatter!
G&S Fest runs from 11-21 May 2023. Book your tickets online at gandsfest.com stateopera.com.au
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Paul Kitching - aka PK - from Fuller Brand Communication has been out and about enough over his 50+ years to still have his finger on the pulse for the best things to see, do and enjoy in our excellent state. Whilst we all know life starts at 50, we also know what we like and are choosy about how we dedicate our precious spare time. PK reckons these are all worthy…
MON MAR 13
‘A happy face, a thumpin' bass, for a lovin' race’ is the motto of founder, DJ and producer Jazzie B OBE, and continues to epitomise Soul II Soul and their feel-good brand of dance and club music. With two Grammy awards and over 10m album sales, this vibrant UK outfit is set to blow the lid off this year's jam-packed WOMADelaide lineup. Get ready for a show full of original fresh club classics: the perfect way to sign off a weekend full of music and dance from around the world.
WED MAR 15
Marrying sound and photography, Music for Other Worlds is an exciting new collaboration between virtuoso keyboardist Paul Grabowsky
AO and renowned South Australian artist Alex Frayne. Local star Frayne’s photographic skills will excel in this exciting project as his ethereal photographs are projected at scale; whilst Grabowsky, as a master of improvisation, will spontaneously compose an aural response to the visual masterpieces. An experience to remember!
November saw the who’s who of South Australian food, wine and lifestyle come together for the launch event of Fifty+SA at SAHMRI.
FRI FEB 17 TO SUN MAR 5
Winner of Adelaide Fringe’s Best Music Award in 2021, this superb live show features a cast of living legends including Kevin Mitchell (Bob Evans, Jebediah) and Sarah McLeod (The Superjesus) and more who all celebrate the late, great members of the 27 Club. Saluting the rock-star icons who left us too early, aged only 27 (Hendrix, Joplin, Cobain, Winehouse, and Morrison), the 27 Club is simply DO-NOTMISS material. Rock on!
FROM TUE MAR 28
Andy Warhol & Photography: A Social Media Exhibition, Art Gallery South Australia, FRI MAR 3 - SUN MAY 14
Sanaa Exhibition, Hawke Centre, Mon FEB 13 - THU APR 6
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, Norwood Concert Hall, MON MAR 13
Velvet Rewired
Gluttony’s
THU FEB 16 TO SUN MAR 19
With the legendary Marcia Hines at the helm of this global smash hit discotheque party, Velvet Rewired is a crazy mix of disco, dance, burlesque and circus serving up one stunning night of live performance for all. Get ready to groove your way into Marcia's Boogie Wonderland alongside a dazzling array of talented acrobats, aerialists, amazing vocalists, glitz, glamour and jaw-dropping circus skills! Sounds like one luscious love letter to disco!
A musical about September 11 may sound odd but this is one incredible show, and a wonderfully uplifting story about hope and humanity. The worldwide smash hit, Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Come From Away is heading to town and those who know will be so pumped. Based on the incredible real-life events in the wake of the September 11 event when planes were redirected to a remote Canadian town, this is an inspiring musical about unity and kindness in adversity. With an outstanding ensemble this awardwinning show is a must-see!
Pentatonix, Adelaide Entertainment Centre SAT MAR 18
Rod Stewart, Adelaide Entertainment Centre, TUE MAR 21
Penny Arcade and plenty more, The Pyramid, Victoria Square THU FEB 16 TO SUN MAR 19
Vintage Vibes Festival, Tomich Wines
SAT APR 1 TO SUN APR 2
The Rocky Horror Show, Adelaide Festival Theatre, FROM THU APR 13
REVIEW: Dave Bradley, Film/Arts Writer
Kent-residing Marshall’s fourth bestselling psychodramatic thriller is yet another chronologically tricky tale that bounces about between a series of slightly unreliable narrators, any of whom might - or might not - be responsible for the death of protagonist Liz’s rather dull husband Andrew.
We open at Andrew’s funeral, with the traumatised Liz holding her two young sons close and emotionally supported by her longtime besties Poppy, Trina and Saffie, a trio that seems so trustworthy… or, you know, are they?
Liz makes a shocking discovery that evening, which causes the plot to flash back to a fancy holiday everyone took three months earlier at the Villa Rosa on the Amalfi Coast, and all the characters are then allowed chapters where their particular perspectives are made clear. It’s oh-so-very obvious that we’re building to something that you supposedly won’t expect, but it’s unfortunately right there for you to see early on, with a big twist significantly less well-hidden than those in Marshall’s previous outings Friend Request, Three Little Lies and The Anniversary.
Although too drawn-out, overstuffed with talk and populated with unpleasant types, it’s this easily-picked secret that most seriously spoils things here, and leaves you hoping that Marshall might make the killer in her next book be a bit less glaringly guessable.
RRP $32.99, Hachette: Sphere
Duke of Sussex
REVIEW: Olivia Williams, Editor FIFTY+SA
Depending on which side of the fence you sit in the battle of the Royals versus new Hollywood Royalty (H and Meg to their friends), your take on Prince Harry’s autobiography Spare might swing one way or the other.
Harry finally takes back ownership of his own story in his polarising memoir, offering up on a silver platter all the dirty details of what happens behind the closed castle doors of the British monarchy. The most poignant pages were absolutely those penned about the incalculable loss of his beloved mother, Princess Diana, which Prince Harry had himself convinced until the age of 23 was all a ruse and that she was rather just in hiding somewhere waiting to reemerge when the time was right.
At times it feels like the controversial memoir is just the next point scored in the ongoing rally of sibling rivalry between Harry and “Willy” (as he refers to Prince William), and one has to wonder if perhaps rather than spilling his trauma in a 400+ page book, Harry could have benefitted from more intense therapy.
Although the tale of a dysfunctional family is not an unfamiliar trope, on this grand a scale it certainly makes for good reading.
RRP $59.99, Penguin
And what families they are: Tom’s Mom is the over-the-top Carol (Jennifer Coolidge riding high on the cred from TV’s The White Lotus) and his Dad is the blank Larry (Steve Coulter), while Darcy’s disapproving mother Renata (Sonia Braga) is furious that Darcy’s Dad Robert (Cheech Marin from Cheech & Chong) is on the guest list, along with his rather younger gal-pal Harriet (D’Arcy Carden from TV’s The Good Place). Got all that?
Darcy’s swoony ex Sean has also been improbably invited, and he turns up in the form of no less than ‘90s rocker Lenny Kravitz, who can’t really act but still looks kind of hot.
REVIEW: Dave Bradley, Film/Arts Writer
Jennifer Lopez toplines this goofy nonsense which, despite a promising cast, is pretty much completely indistinguishable from all the other romcom twaddle she turns out.
Autumn reading is upon us and we have some beauties to whet every appetite.
Under the direction of Jason Moore (who specialises in female-centric fluff), this has JLo as Darcy Rivera, who’s in the middle of a huge wedding extravaganza in a fancy Filipino hotel (although this was actually filmed in the Dominican Republic). She and her hubby-to-be Tom Fowler (Josh Duhamel in a role nearly played by Ryan Reynolds or Armie Hammer) are arguing, mostly because their families are so annoying.
Darcy and Tom have a nasty fight just as heavily armed pirates attack, and the rest of the running-time is devoted to them dashing around frenziedly, as the rest of the ensemble wait at gunpoint while trying hard to steal back a laugh. Any laugh.
SHOTGUN WEDDING is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Lucky them.
By JANIE CHANG
France, 1918. In the final days of the first World War, a young Chinese woman, Pauline Deng, runs away from her uncle’s home in Paris to evade a marriage being arranged for her in Shanghai. To prevent the union, she needs the help of her cousin Theo, who is working as a translator for the Chinese Labour Corps in the French countryside. In the town of Noyelles-surMer, Camille Roussel is planning her escape from an abusive marriage, and to end a love affair that can no longer continue. When Camille offers Pauline a room for her stay, the two women become friends.
$32.99 HarperCollins
Over the Hill and Up the Wall is an affectionate, funny look at the frictions of taking a more active role in our elders' lives. It's a nod to every child who has waited three hours for a parent to fasten their seatbelt, and every parent whose child assumes they can't count to twenty. And, if your parents are just hitting middle age, it may well be a warning of things to come!
$34.99 Harper Collins
An Australian western set in the goldfields of Ballarat, The Death of John Lacey is a viscerally powerful story of greed, power and violence from the author of Snake Island. 'A ripping, unflinching reckoning with Australia's past. Hobson turns the popular national mythos on its head and, with guns blazing, creates one of his own.'
Bram Presser, author of The Book of Dirt
He felt the lump of gold still in his pocket. He would find his way out of this place and leave his brother happy and he would etch his name into the red earth or be damned
$32.99 Allen & Unwin
By
Sally Colin-JamesKindness
What surviving on the kindness of strangers taught me about perspective, connection and happiness
A moving story of hope, resilience and the lifechanging power of kindness, from the founder of the global not-for-profit, Kindness Factory. Kath Koschel has faced almost unimaginable hurdles. In her mid-twenties, she broke her back and was told she may never walk again. Shortly afterwards, she lost her beloved partner to suicide. Then, just as she was piecing her life back together, she was hit by a car while cycling and forced to relearn to walk a second time.
$32.99 Allen & Unwin
In Judea, under the brutal rule of King Herod, a woman yearns for a child but is outcast when she does not fall pregnant. Against all convention, she masters the art of glassblowing, a creative act she believes will keep her dream of motherhood alive. In Renaissance Florence, a young wife is left penniless by her hopelessly unfaithful husband, and struggles to find a way to support herself and her young son.
$32.99 4th Estate AU
By Jenny Jackson
Bill Sutcliffe is an ordinary man with an extraordinary story to tell. Coming from a childhood of poverty and abuse, Bill is a remarkable example of how seemingly insurmountable obstacles can be overcome with faith and a belief that anything is possible and achievable.
$34.99 Allen & Unwin
Darley, the eldest daughter in the wellconnected, carefully-guarded Stockton family, has never had to worry about money. Darley followed her heart, trading her job and her inheritance for motherhood, sacrificing more of herself than she ever intended. Sasha, Darley's new sister-in-law, has come from more humble origins, and her hesitancy about signing a prenup has everyone worried about her intentions. And Georgiana, the baby of the family, has fallen in love with someone she can't (and really shouldn't) have, and must confront the kind of person she wants to be.
$32.99 Hutchinson Heinemann
