For many musicians (category: non-essential) it meant both desolation and opportunity. Venue closures and travel restrictions saw calendars wiped and plans shelved. Three musicians – Keith Jeffery of Atlas Genius, Laura Hill of Lilac Cove and Sasha M

Of course we now know that 2020 would quickly veer off the usual course, and with it, the school’s planned celebrations. While this extraordinary year has challenged us in unexpected ways, it’s also changed the way we look at our own backyards. In bo

Throughout summer, locals and visitors to the Strand Gallery in Port Elliot will have the rare opportunity to view ‘Waterhouse by the Sea’ – a unique selection of works by previous finalists of the Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize. This collectio

The forty-acre block was formerly part of a much larger dairy farm and had been heavily grazed. It was the perfect place for the couple to put Rohan’s extensive experience in conservation and regenerative agriculture into practice. ‘Our ethos behind

‘I signed the lease before COVID, but I thought, it’s going to be a slow process cleaning up the place, so the timing worked,’ says Cono, who took over the old Snapper Point Deli and Marie’s Crystal Cave on Aldinga Beach’s Esplanade in late 2019. Des

Our editorial team was very impressed with the submissions we received. It wasn’t just that they showed exceptional technical merit, but the accompanying ‘why’ statements showed how thoughtfully the students had engaged with the brief. Though all had

Classic white ceramics featuring a soft grey speckle, leaf print and matte glaze. This range has an effortlessly timeless look. All pieces are suitable for microwave, dishwasher and oven use. Available from I Am Tall Poppy, Willunga. Plate RRP $49.99

In February 2021, the Fleurieu Film Festival will again present a feast for the senses beneath the stars. First presented in 2016, this will be the fifth Fleurieu Film Festival after a short hiatus in 2020 to regroup with a new director. The theme fo

The Weed Sisters are all about weeding – pulling out those unwanted interlopers that grow with great vigour and abundance in your garden – and sharing in the convivial companionship that has grown among the sisters. The four Weed Sisters are Jill Lie

It seems SpaceCraft Joinery, 35° South Building Company and James Howe Furniture Design are all tapping into a growing desire for direct and authentic connections between buyer and maker. It’s a movement born of buyers’ increasing interest in the sto

Ollie and Bethany first met on a high school trip to America in 2012. They spent the two-week trip getting to know each other and became best friends. Their close friendship quickly blossomed into love and they have been together ever since. After gr

Scenic flights. Aerobatic flights. Flying school. Charter flights. Awesome! Based at the charming Aldinga Airfield, Adelaide Biplanes delivers some of the most awesome flying experiences imaginable. We have a passion for pretty much everything there

The Salopian Inn Dedicated to producing and presenting the finest local ingredients complemented by an extensive array of wine, gin and cocktails, The Salopian Inn serves the colours and tastes of McLaren Vale in a glass and on the plate. Chef Karena

As we continue to navigate completely uncharted waters in 2020 and beyond, the usual calendar of summertime festivals and events is a little lighter on than in previous years. However, it affords us the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beautiful beac

New suburban developments will always prompt strong feelings, particularly among neighbours. It’s the nature of these developments that determines whether locals will look optimistically at what new subdivisions can offer the community and the enviro

It’s a sunny spring morning when I ride my bike through the burgeoning back streets of Willunga to visit Tony and Sally French-Kennedy at their new home. As their third ‘owner-build’, it confirms the adage that you need to build three houses before y

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Preece’s Surf Shop, Port Noarlunga South Surfer / Shopkeeper / Wavewatcher For over 21 years ‘Preecey’s’ has been a meeting place for surfers of ‘the Mid’ and South Coast. If you surf these shores, you know Preecey and his shop. ■

Nothing escapes this new lens, including fashion design which, like any other artistic pursuit, is an expression of perspective. So when Susi Benger, creator and designer of South Australian sustainable swimwear label Coco and Shy, became a mother, h

Have you ever heard of a Murray hardyhead or a southern pygmy perch? How about a southern purple-spotted gudgeon or a Yarra pygmy perch? Me either. These small-bodied fish are generally not well known to we landfolk, but they’re incredibly important

More recently, parenting has become something that many spend time agonising over, reading books, trying hard to do right and wishing to make amends for the wrongs personally suffered. We all fall short sometimes and have been quick to point out our