Our State - South Australia

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

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Episodes

29/05/2017 - 011 - National parks

The State Government has committed $10.4 million on upgrading South Australia’s metropolitan national parks to encourage people to reconnect with nature. Find out what’s being done and learn about the World Environment Fair from the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources’ Sandy Pitcher, founder of EscapeGoat Mountain Bike Tours Ian Fehler, and Director of Climbing Trees Simon Hutchinson.

May 29, 2017•22 min•Ep. 11

22/05/2017 - 010 - National Reconciliation Week

With National Reconciliation Week upon us, Executive Director of Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Nerida Saunders, Head of Anthropology at the SA Museum Professor John Carty and Australia's first Aboriginal Rhodes Scholar Rebecca Richards discuss what's being done across the state to advance reconciliation.

May 22, 2017•23 min•Ep. 10

15/05/2017 - 009 - Mining and mineral resources

South Australia continues to play a major role as a supplier of copper, iron ore, uranium and mineral sands. In fact the mineral resources sector generates $5.386 billion in production value that drives our State's economic development and provides $207 million a year of royalties to help fund government services. Deputy CE of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet Paul Heithersay and CE of the SA Chamber of Mines and Energy Rebecca Knol talk about how we can unlock the full potential of our ...

May 15, 2017•13 min•Ep. 9

08/05/2017 - 008 - the defence industry and jobs

Australia has the skills and workforce needed to meet its defence requirements, whether it's submarines, frigates or offshore patrol vessels. CE Defence Teaming Centre Margot Forster and owner of MG Engineering Anthony Brdar talk about the thousands of potential jobs to be created in South Australia.

May 08, 2017•23 min•Ep. 8

01/05/2017 - 007 - Tasting Australia

Ingredients from South Australia are finding their way on to menus around the country and the world and our state is also recognised as a destination for premium food and beverage experiences. Tasting Australia's event manager Ross Ganf, Manager of Woodside Cheese Wrights Kris Lloyd, Africola's chef and owner Duncan Welgemoed and Founder and Executive Director of the Great Wine Capitals global network Catherine Leparmentier Dayot talk about what this means for our local economy....

May 01, 2017•23 min•Ep. 7

24/04/2017 - 006 - International students

Attracting international students to our state means attracting fresh thinking and new trade connections to help South Australian business owners expand their export opportunities. CEO of Study Adelaide Karyn Kent, Wines by Geoff Hardy's Richard Dolan and former student ambassador Ankit Bagga discuss South Australia's growing reputation as a knowledge state.

Apr 24, 2017•22 min•Ep. 6

10/04/2017 - 005 - Helping small business

Small businesses make a big difference to our economy, and so does helping South Australian companies secure government contracts. Industry Participation Advocate Ian Nightingale, Small Business Commissioner John Chapman and Bowhill Engineering's Jodie Hawkes talk about the work being done to help local businesses, on 5AA's OurState.

Apr 10, 2017•20 min•Ep. 5

03/04/2017 - 004 - Tourism destination of choice

The CEO of the South Australian Tourism Commission Rodney Harrex, General Manager/CEO of the Australian Hotels Association (SA) Ian Horne and Director of the Hahndorf Inn Andy Holmes talk about our state's growing tourism sector and the thousands of operators who are making SA a destination of choice.

Apr 03, 2017•19 min•Ep. 4

27/03/2017 - 003 - New Royal Adelaide Hospital

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

Mar 26, 2017•27 min•Ep. 3

20/03/2017 - 002 - Business going global

CE of the Department of State Development Mark Duffy and Engineering Sales Director of Micromet Water Management Andrew Townsend talk about how the state government's international engagement strategies are helping South Australian exporters access the global market place.

Mar 19, 2017•21 min•Ep. 2

06/03/2017 - 001 - Festivals and arts events

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

Mar 05, 2017•21 min•Ep. 1

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