Our State - South Australia
331 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -‘Our State’ is a half-hour, weekly radio segment airing 1:30pm ACST each Monday on Adelaide's FiveAA.The program focuses on uncovering and sharing important subjects: the interesting, the significant, the future, the unknown and the things that are happening, right now, in South Australia. Each week, a wide range of guests discuss achievements, initiatives and events which highlight South Australia’s priorities.
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15/04/2024 - SASI: Talent Search - South Australian Sports Institute
April 15, 2024 03:30 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBThe Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games presents an opportunity for the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) to conduct expanded testing sessions to discover potential world class athletes who could compete at these Games. Typically, an athlete who represents Australia at an Olympic/Paralympic level will have spent between 7-10 years in a sport development pathway before emerging as a senior international athlete. Given the Brisbane 2032 Olympics/ Paralympics are less than 10 ye...
08/04/2024 - 2023 State of the Environment Report - Department for Environment and Water
April 08, 2024 23:30 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBThe EPA has released the State of the Environment Report for 2023, making a number of recommendations to help safeguard South Australia’s environment, with a strong focus on climate change and biodiversity losses. This year, for the first time, the report has also incorporated the views of Aboriginal peoples as the traditional custodians in protecting and restoring Country, including an expert report and recommendations on how Aboriginal peoples’ cultural perspectives can be more effectivel...
25/03/2024 - Pavely App - Department of Human Services
March 26, 2024 01:30 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MBPavely is a South Australian smartphone app that’s helping to foster more inclusive communities. Pavely acts as a directory of accessible venues and facilities across South Australia, so people can rate and review their experiences. It lets people search for venues and services based on accessibility ratings and inclusive features like a venue’s entrance, amenities, parking and options for assistance, and vision and sensory needs. Pavely is about making it quick and easy for people with...
18/03/2024 - 2023 Governor’s Multicultural Awards’ Recipients - Department of the Premier and Cabinet
March 19, 2024 22:30 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBWinners of the 2023 Governor’s Multicultural Awards were announced at a ceremony at Government House on Thursday, 29 February 2024. The awards were presented by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, on the advice of an independent judging panel. The judging panel includes Supreme Court judges, people in media, a university professional, and senior officials from multicultural community associations. These important awards recognise and celebrate ou...
04/03/2024 - Abalone virus and fishing restrictions - Department of Primary Industries and Regions
March 05, 2024 23:30 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MBAbalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) has been confirmed in wild abalone in waters south of Port Macdonnell, the first time the disease has been found in South Australia. Restrictions are now in place in the area. On 21 February 2024, a commercial abalone fisher reported dead and dying abalone at Breaksea Reef off Port Macdonnell, and submitted samples to the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) for testing. PCR tests have confirmed AVG in the samples. PIRSA has activated a r...
26/02/2024 - Inner Sanctum 18th Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art - Art Gallery of South Australia
February 26, 2024 05:30 - 18 minutes - 13 MBOpening on 29 February, the 18th Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Inner Sanctum, curated by José Da Silva, assembles 24 leading artists and poets for an exhibition that can be seen, heard, and felt at the Art Gallery of South Australia until 2 June. As part of the 2024 Adelaide Festival, Inner Sanctum on Kaurna Yerta unfolds across free exhibitions of new and recent works, live performances, music and public programs, all highlighting our engagement with the world and each other. Cur...
19/02/2024 - AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award for South Australia - Department of Primary Industries and Regions
February 19, 2024 22:30 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThe AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award is recognised as Australia’s leading accolade acknowledging and supporting the essential role women play in rural industries, businesses and communities. Three finalists for the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award in South Australia have been announced, with Wilmington’s Nikki Atkinson, Mantung’s Suzi Evans and Willunga’s Susie Williams now vying for the title of state winner. The state winner will be announced at an event on Tuesday 26 March 2024. The...
12/02/2024 - Australia Day Honours - Department of the Premier and Cabinet
February 12, 2024 22:30 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBEvery year, hundreds of Australians are celebrated through the Order of Australia – the nation’s highest honour for outstanding achievement and service. This includes people from all backgrounds from right across Australia who do all kinds of work or volunteering roles. The Governor-General approves the final list of recipients which are publicly announced on Australia Day (26 January) and The King’s Birthday (the second Monday in June). All South Australians are eligible to be nominated f...
05/02/2024 - Findon Technical College - Department for Education
February 05, 2024 05:30 - 18 minutes - 13 MBThe first of five new technical colleges being built by the State Government – Findon Technical College – officially opened its doors to students and staff on Monday 29 January 2024 (day one of term one of the school year). This brand new facility – co-located with Findon High School – is providing students from years 10 to 12 the opportunity to learn in state-of-the-art facilities as they complete their SACE and start a career in some of South Australia’s fastest growing industries includ...
29/01/2024 - 2024 South Australian Volunteer Awards - Department of Human Services
January 29, 2024 22:30 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBNominations are now open for the 2024 South Australian Volunteer Awards with South Australians invited to nominate an outstanding individual or group. People can nominate themselves or another group or individual they know in the following categories: The Joy Noble Medal - South Australia’s highest distinction for an individual volunteer. ‘The Andamooka’ Community Project Award - Recognising a community or group volunteer project of significant community benefit. The Young Volunteer Awa...
22/01/2024 - New Year New Works - Art Gallery of South Australia
January 22, 2024 22:30 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB10 extraordinary never before seen works at the Art Gallery of South Australia highlight ‘Metamorphosis’, a new display which is now open to the public. Metamorphosis’ on display in The Melrose Wingfeatures acquisitions from around the globe and Australia in mediums such as metal sculpture, glass art, enamel sculpture and paintings. Metamorphosis’ incredible, diverse works, highlight AGSA’s continuing commitment to acquire groundbreaking contemporary works as well as showing our commitmen...
15/01/2024 - Tour Down Under 2024 - South Australian Tourism Commission
January 15, 2024 02:30 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBThe Santos Tour Down Under is Australia’s greatest cycling race, a 10 day event which is centred around a men’s and women’s UCI WorldTour and UCI Women’s WorldTour race. This is the highest level of elite cycling, and the stage race around Adelaide and its surrounding region opens the 2024 season. The event takes place from 12 – 21 January with a total of 36 teams, and 240 riders combined. This edition of the Santos Tour Down Under is the second for Race Director Stuart O’Grady, who is a fo...
11/12/2023 - Boating Safety - Department for Infrastructure and Transport
December 15, 2023 03:30 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWith the start of the summer season, water lovers and boaties are asked to brush up on safety precautions including servicing their lifejackets, safety equipment and understanding speed limits. For those looking to head out on the river for the first time since flood restrictions lifted, Marine Safety Officers and South Australia Police have listed the top priorities for this boating season. Lifejackets Speeding Safety equipment Our crews have been working around the clock for the past ...
04/12/2023 - Adelaide Fringe 2024 - Adelaide Fringe
December 04, 2023 05:30 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBAdelaide Fringe have announced the program for the upcoming 2024 season. Bursting at the seams with more than 1,300 shows, next year’s Adelaide Fringe is going to be a kaleidoscope of the talented, the wonderful, and the outright whimsical, set to transform Adelaide into a utopia of discovery and culture across February and March. The 2024 program boasts 23% percentage of international shows, a 5% increase on the 2023 season, signalling the global reputation and pull of Adelaide Fringe. T...
27/11/2023 - State Disability Inclusion Plan - Department of Human Services
November 28, 2023 00:30 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBSouth Australians with disability, their families, carers and the disability sector are being asked to share how the state can be made more accessible and inclusive. A public consultation is now underway to shape the next State Disability Inclusion Plan, which will be used to inform a new strategy from 2024. Community members can share feedback via an online survey or make a submission via email, with a discussion paper available for further information. The new plan will build on th...
20/11/2023 - Tarnanthi - Art Gallery of South Australia
November 20, 2023 22:30 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBAcclaimed as Australia’s leading First Nations art festival, Tarnanthi this year comprises exhibitions at AGSA; a state-wide festival with exhibitions and accompanying events across 27 venues; and the Tarnanthi Art Fair, an in-person and online event in 2023. Tarnanthi presents the dynamism of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art from across the country and provides an energised platform for artists to share important stories. Since its inception in 2015, Tarnanthi has pre...
13/11/2023 - Interpreting and Translating Centre - Department of Human Services
November 13, 2023 23:30 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThe ITC is a commercial government business unit under DHS, offering interpreting and translation services in over 100 languages for South Aussies with limited English. Most often, these services are needed in medical scenarios, the courts, or generally where life-altering decisions can be made. There are currently quite a big shortage of interpreters and translators in some surprising languages, including Greek, Italian and Spanish. While one might think it's easy to grab a neighbour or...
6/11/2023 - Multicultural Festival 2023 - Department of the Premier and Cabinet
November 06, 2023 02:30 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MBThe 2023 Multicultural Festival will be held from 11am to 5pm, on Sunday 12 November in Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga in Adelaide. South Australia has a rich and vibrant multicultural community – and the Festival is a chance for people to discover and meet over 75 multicultural community groups showcasing more than 55 cultures right in the heart of Adelaide. Entry is free, with 37 stalls, 29 performances and 13 activities – there’s something for everyone. Sample delicious international ...
30/10/2023 - Navy and Shipbuilding Careers Expo - Australian Defence Force
October 30, 2023 21:30 - 12 minutes - 8.68 MBSouth Australians looking for exciting lifelong career opportunities need look no further than the defence industry. The defence industry offers a broad range of jobs including engineers, scientists, technicians, project managers, ICT, administrators and tradespeople. With a range of high paying careers across naval shipbuilding, information warfare, cyber and space, the state will be looking to employ more than 10,000 people over the next two decades. Hot on the heels of the recent AUKUS an...
23/10/2023 - Gambling Harm Ahead - Department of Human Services
October 24, 2023 01:30 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB40,000 South Australians gamble at risky levels and for every one of those gamblers, between 3 and 6 other people are affected. Harms experienced by gamblers and their loved ones include financial harm, damage to relationships, emotional/psychological distress, poor health, cultural harm, issues with work/study, and criminal activity. People do not always recognise they are experiencing gambling harm until it’s too late and they are experiencing crisis. That’s why, for Gambling Harm Awarenes...
16/10/2023 - Australasian Youth Justice Acknowledgement Day - Department of Human Services
October 17, 2023 02:30 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBToday (16 October) we celebrate the inaugural Australasian Youth Justice Acknowledgment Day, an official day of recognition of the incredible work and dedication of youth justice workers across Australia and New Zealand. Youth justice is a challenging and demanding profession, but also an incredibly rewarding one, where staff go above and beyond to promote rehabilitation and positive outcomes for young people while helping to maintain safety in the community. Under the theme of ‘Quality Co...
09/10/2023 - Adelaide Beach Management Review - Department for Environment and Water
October 09, 2023 23:30 - 21 minutes - 15 MBSouth Australians can have their say on shortlisted options for the future management of Adelaide’s metropolitan coastline to combat beach erosion. The state government launched a comprehensive independent review of long-term sand management options in December last year. The review’s Independent Advisory Panel has shortlisted three primary options: dredging, a sand pipeline, and maintaining the current arrangement of moving sand along the coast using trucks, as well as delivering quarry s...
25/09/2023 - South Australian Sports Institute - Talent Search
September 25, 2023 05:30 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBThe South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) is holding its Talent Search program in the October school holidays, to identify young people with the potential to represent Australia at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sessions will be held at SASI’s Kidman Park headquarters, the Lights Community and Sports Centre, and Sacred Heart College. A testing session specific to Paralympic athletes will also be held during the October school holidays. In this segment, we hear from mana...
18/09/2023 - Buy SA for SA - Brand South Australia
September 18, 2023 22:30 - 18 minutes - 13 MBLast month, Brand South Australia launched the new ‘Buy SA. For SA.’ state-wide initiative encouraging consumers to look for local products to support South Australian businesses and in turn, boost the state’s economy. South Australians spend around $10 billion in supermarkets and grocery stores each year, according to ABS data. Switching as little as five per cent of that figure towards local products would provide hundreds of millions of dollars in support for local South Australian prod...
11/09/2023 - Foster and Kinship Carers Week - Department for Child Protection
September 12, 2023 01:30 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBThis week is Foster and Kinship Carer Week (10-16 September), which aims to celebrate the vital role that foster carers and kinship carers play in the child protection system. The Department for Child Protection and the foster care agencies it partners with, will be hosting events across the state to thank our carers for the love and care they give to children and young people. There are about 1720 kinship care families and 1010 foster care families with a placement throughout South Austra...
04/09/2023 - Finalists in Ag Town of the Year 2023 - Department of Primary Industries and Regions
September 05, 2023 01:30 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBThe Agricultural Town of the Year Award proudly presented by the Government of South Australia and Solstice Media, highlights the vital role that agriculture plays in the regional landscape – being the backbone of most regional communities. Introduced as a new award in 2019, the Agricultural Town of the Year award recognises South Australian towns that are excelling in agricultural practices and the flow on effect they have on communities. The program endeavours to provide an avenue where c...
28/08/2023 - Dame Roma Mitchell Trust - Department for Child Protection
August 28, 2023 05:30 - 13 minutes - 9.12 MBThe Dame Roma Mitchell Trust Fund was established 20 years ago to provide assistance to children and young people who are or have been under the Guardianship of the Minister for Child Protection. It was named after our former South Australian Governor who had been instrumental in developing the original Child Protection legislation – she was committed to the safety and protection of vulnerable children and young people. Those of us who are parents know how important our support is to the ch...
21/08/2023 - OzAsia Festival 2023 - Adelaide Festival Centre
August 21, 2023 03:30 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBOz Asia Festival is Australia’s leading contemporary arts festival engaging with Asia and is on at Adelaide Festival Centre October 19 to November 5. The 2023 Program for OzAsia Festival was launched on August 17 and tickets are now on sale with programs for people to start making plans to come along to the three-week festival, which includes both free and ticketed events. In this segment, we hear from Joon-Yee Kwok, the Executive Producer of the OzAsia Festival and with Annette Shun Wah,...
14/08/2023 - The Governor's Multicultural Awards 2023 - Department of the Premier and Cabinet
August 14, 2023 04:30 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBThe cultural diversity of our community makes our state a unique, vibrant place to live. It’s time to celebrate the outstanding individuals who promote and support an inclusive, harmonious multicultural South Australia. Recognise the achievements of friends, colleagues and peers by nominating now and giving them the acknowledgement they deserve! The awards are administered by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet through Multicultural Affairs. In this segment, we hear from Her Excelle...
07/08/2023 - The Early Years SA mobile app - The Department for Education
August 08, 2023 01:30 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBThere is a lot of information out there for new parents. The first 5 years of a child’s life are critical to their health, development, learning and wellbeing. However, they are also a major learning curve for parents too. In this segment, we hear from Co-Founders and Creative Directors Department for Education, Assistant Director, Universal Service Commissioning, Office for the Early Years Division, Sonia Hilton and Lockleys Children’s Centre Director Nadia Carruozzo about how the newly...
31/07/2023 -New Small Business Strategy for SA - Office for Small and Family Business
July 31, 2023 03:30 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBLess than 12 months on from the establishment of the Office for Small and Family Business (OSFB) the Department for Industry, Innovation and Science (DIIS) has released South Australia’s Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030. The Strategy’s activation is supported by an additional $6.5 million in funding over the next four years. In this segment, we hear from Kathryn Calaby, Director, Office for Small and Family Business and Kelly Kuhn, Founder of Juggle House Experiences on how the strategy ...
24/07/2023 - Illuminate Adelaide - South Australian Tourism Commission
July 27, 2023 02:30 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBSleepy Adelaide winters are truly a thing of the past with Illuminate Adelaide now it's in third consecutive year. The month-long festival wraps up this week on the 30th of July. In this segment, we hear from Co-Founders and Creative Directors Rachel Azzopardi and Lee Cumberlidge on how they have curated a sensational program showcasing the very best in global and local art, light, music, and technology.
17/07/2023 - Good Dogs Have Bad Days Campaign - Dog and Cat Management Board
July 20, 2023 00:30 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThe Dog and Cat Management Board is a state government statutory body whose responsibilities include planning for, promoting and providing advice on dog and cat management practices, including responsible ownership. Each year the Board captures dog bite statistics from the state’s 69 councils and hospitals. These numbers are unfortunately on the rise. In the interest of public safety and to help people better understand dogs, the Board has developed an awareness and education campaign. ...
10/07/2023 - The Power of Her: Women in Leadership Symposium - Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing
July 10, 2023 03:30 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBThe Government of South Australia presents, The Power of Her, Creating Change for Gender Equality in Leadership. This one-day women in leadership symposium on 8 August 2023 (held at Adelaide Oval / Tarntanya Wama), is timed to coincide with this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, providing our State with a once in a generation opportunity to ensure an enduring legacy to advance gender equality. In this segment, we hear from Kylie Taylor, who was appointed as the Chief Executive of the Office fo...
03/07/2023 - Firstival - Libraries SA
July 03, 2023 05:30 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBLibraries SA launches Firstival, a new state-wide festival. The inaugural Firstival encourages South Australians to try something new, with over 300 experiences set to be rolled out across the State’s network of over 130 public libraries. Firstival kicks off on Saturday 1 July, with a month-long calendar of unique events hosted by individual public libraries across South Australia. The festival program includes experiences for those of all ages, and runs for the month of July, which incl...
26/06/2023 - Frida & Diego: Love and Revolution - Art Gallery of SA
June 29, 2023 02:30 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBThe Australian-exclusive exhibition, Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution will open at the Art Gallery of South Australia on 24 June 2023. Featuring iconic works by two of the most influential and loved artists of the twentieth century – Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera – this exhibition will be the most comprehensive display of Mexican Modernism ever seen in Australia. In this segment we hear from Tansy Curtin, AGSA’s Curator of International Art, Pre-1980 and curator of Frida & Diego: Love & Rev...
19/06/2023 - Here for the Game - Department of Human Services
June 21, 2023 06:30 - 20 minutes - 14 MBSports betting is growing in popularity in South Australia. In 2018, 7% of all South Australian adults (just under 96,000 people) reported having participated in sports betting in the previous 12 months, compared to 4% in 2005. Between 2004-05 and 2018-19, the amount lost on sports betting in South Australia increased 317%, from $1.98 million to $8.25 million. Concerningly, in South Australia 32% of sports bettors gamble at risky levels compared to 27% of poker machine players and 12% of ga...
06/05/2023 - SA Health - Getting Ready for Flu Season
June 05, 2023 23:30 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBInfluenza virus spreads easily and quickly between people through coughing, talking, sneezing and touching contaminated hands, tissues and other items. Flu is much more than a simple cold and vaccination every year provides the best protection and is highly recommended. Those who are pregnant and people with chronic health problems are also more at risk of complications. Free vaccinations are available now at GPs and pharmacies for eligible groups. You can find out more about how to St...
06/06/2023 - SA Health - Getting Ready for Flu Season
June 05, 2023 23:30 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBInfluenza virus spreads easily and quickly between people through coughing, talking, sneezing and touching contaminated hands, tissues and other items. Flu is much more than a simple cold and vaccination every year provides the best protection and is highly recommended. Those who are pregnant and people with chronic health problems are also more at risk of complications. Free vaccinations are available now at GPs and pharmacies for eligible groups. You can find out more about how to St...
29/05/2023 - NAIDOC Awards
May 30, 2023 06:30 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBThe South Australian Premier’s NAIDOC Awards recognise the achievements of extraordinary Aboriginal South Australians who have made a significant contribution to the lives of Aboriginal people in this state. In this segment, we hear from Nerida Saunders, a proud Murri woman from the Kamilaroi Nation. Tahlia Wanganeen, a proud Narungga, Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri woman who has been an advocate for her communities working as a lawyer and then moving onto strategic policy. Jeffery Newchurch is a...
22/05/2023 - Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health – Palliative Care
May 24, 2023 05:30 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBNational Pallative Care week is held 21 May – 27 May 2023. This year’s theme is “Matters of Life and Death" and shines a light on the people at the heart of quality palliative care – our workforce and volunteers. Palliative care is an approach to treatment that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing life-limiting illness through the prevention and relief of suffering. Pallative Care involves early identification, assessment and treatment of pain in a holistic, ...
15/05/2023 - Department for Child Protection’s Volunteer Service - National Volunteer Week
May 19, 2023 05:30 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThe theme for this year’s Volunteer Week (May 15-21) is “the change makers”, and is a chance to celebrate the changes that our volunteers can make in child protection – and in children’s lives. Department of Child Protection volunteers help with various tasks, including driving children to access visits with family members, and to school or medical appointments. They also help with homework support, assisting children at special events such as those organised for National Reconciliation Wee...
08/05/2023 HomeStart helping more South Australian own their own home
May 09, 2023 06:30 - 26 minutes - 18 MBHomeStart has recently introduced several new initiatives and changes to their home loan products to help more South Australians into home ownership. These initiatives and changes form part of the SA Government’s new housing plan – A Better Housing Future. They’re summarised on page 19 of the plan. In this segment we hear from Andrew Mills, Chief Executive, HomeStart and Andrea Heading, Chief Executive, Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA).
01/05/2023 Department of Energy and Mining electric vehicles
May 04, 2023 03:30 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBThe South Australian Government is investing $41 million in delivering 10 Electric Vehicle actions that will help accelerate EV uptake to realise South Australia’s ambition of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. South Australia will spearhead electric vehicle uptake to 2025, so that electric vehicles are up to 50% of new passenger vehicles sold by 2030 and the dominant choice by 2035. 2030 we will transform the government fleet and aspire for all private taxi and rideshare vehicles to be e...
24/04/2023 - Anzac Day and Veterans SA programs
April 24, 2023 06:30 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBAnzac Day is commemorated on April 25. The South Australian Government is investing in the future of the state’s veterans, Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their partners with the delivery of a second career mentoring program. Following the success of the pilot program in 2021, applications for the 2023 Veterans SA Career & Business Mentoring Program are now open. Participants can choose from two program streams, Career and Skills Development or Entrepreneurship and Business Dev...
17/04/2023 SAPOL road safety
April 18, 2023 04:30 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBAs at 13 April, South Australia has 43 lives lost this year on the roads compared to 21 this time last year. This is the worst start to lives lost on SA roads in over 10 years. This number is off the back of last year where 71 lives were lost which is the lowest recorded in the history of lives lost since statistics have been stored. Whilst a motor vehicle crash can occur anywhere, we have seen a number of these crashes which have resulted in life altering injuries or worse fatal consequenc...
03/04/2023 Department of Human Services coercive control campaign
April 06, 2023 00:30 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBThe State Government has launched an important public awareness campaign targeting young people to ‘see the signs’ of coercive control. The campaign – which is rolling out across social media platforms and can also be seen on bus shelters around the metro area – encourages young women and men to be aware of the ‘red flags’ associated with controlling behaviours. Coercive control is an invisible form of domestic violence. It refers to a pattern of behaviour that can include threats, humil...
27/03/2023 SA Water desalination and water security
March 29, 2023 02:30 - 24 minutes - 17 MBThe South Australian Government has accepted the advice of the SA Water Board that Billy Lights Point is the preferred location for a desalination plant to provide a climate-independent supply of drinking water to Eyre Peninsula. A South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) report found that with the right design, a desalination plant can be built at this location without negatively impacting the local marine environment. Oceanographic modelling by SARDI shows that once t...
2022 Governor’s Multicultural Awards winners
March 21, 2023 03:30 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBWinners of the 2022 Governor’s Multicultural Awards were announced at a ceremony at Government House on Thursday, 9 March 2023. The awards were presented by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, on the advice of an independent judging panel. These important awards recognise and celebrate outstanding South Australians who promote multiculturalism and increase the understanding of the benefits of cultural diversity in our community. South Australians...
20/03/2023 - 2022 Governor’s Multicultural Awards winners
March 21, 2023 03:30 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBWinners of the 2022 Governor’s Multicultural Awards were announced at a ceremony at Government House on Thursday, 9 March 2023. The awards were presented by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, on the advice of an independent judging panel. These important awards recognise and celebrate outstanding South Australians who promote multiculturalism and increase the understanding of the benefits of cultural diversity in our community. South Australians...