The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme aims to help people at risk of domestic violence to find out if their current or former partner has a history of violent criminal offences. Find out more from SAPOL’s Mark Wieszyk and Ian Humby, and Women’s Safety Services SA’s Katherine Cock.
South Australia’s upcoming naval shipbuilding projects will create thousands of new jobs for decades to come and will drive a new approach to the development of a highly skilled workforce. Learn more from Director, Aerospace at Defence SA and at the South Australian Space Industry Centre Reg Carruthers, SAGE Automation CEO/Director Adrian Fahey, University of South Australia Director, Defence Matt Opie and REDARC Electronics Managing Director Anthony Kittel.
World Tourism Day - 27 September - is celebrated to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. Here in South Australia, tourism is a super-growth sector and currently sits at a record-breaking $6.7 billion. Chief Executive of the South Australian Tourism Commission Rodney Harrex updates us on the state of the industry.
Skilling South Australia will create over 20 000 new apprenticeships and traineeships over the next four years. General Manager Apprenticeship Support at Business SA Peter Adams, Director of Business Development at Adelaide Health Tech Dan Naylor and electrical apprentice Alex Walker discuss this $203 million partnership between the South Australian State Government and the Federal Government.
For 21 years, the Rural Ambassador Award has seen hundreds of young people participate in the program at local show, association and state levels making substantial contributions to their communities. Learn more from State Rural Ambassador Award co-ordinator Peter Angus, SA Rural Ambassador winner 2017 Sarah Hazel and Young Rural Ambassador Winner 2018 Caitlin Heppner.
South Australia’s biggest event - the Royal Adelaide Show - kicks off on Friday and SAPOL’s strong presence will include something new this year. Find out more from Chief Inspector Alex Zimmerman, Senior Sergeant Sue O’Connor and Sergeant Julie Jones.
The Governor’s Multicultural Awards acknowledge individuals and organisations who promote cultural diversity in our community. His Excellency, the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia and His Honour Judge Rauf Soulio, District Court of South Australia and Chair of the judging panel, discuss the awards and who can nominate.
During National Science Week, thousands of events are held around the country to shine a light on the work of our researchers. Dr Adrian Elliott from the South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute and University of Adelaide discusses his latest study which aims to understand more about athletes’ hearts and how they adapt over time.
The Art Gallery of South Australia’s recent announcements include the appointment of Rhana Devenport as the Gallery’s new Director, record-breaking attendances for blockbuster exhibition Colours of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay and 1 million visitors in the last financial year. The Gallery’s Assistant Director of Artistic Programs Lisa Slade discusses what’s next for the second half of 2018.
State Emergency Service volunteers respond to a range of emergencies including floods, storm events and road crashes, and provide assistance to SAPOL and the CFS. SES Manager Training and Organisational Development Rachel Rowett and SES Capability Coordinator Dave O’Shannessy discuss what it takes to be a volunteer.
Since the existing terminal opened in 2005, Adelaide Airport’s overall passenger numbers have increased by close to 50 per cent and international passenger numbers alone have almost tripled over the same period. Adelaide Airport Managing Director Mark Young and appointed builder Watpac Construction South Australia’s State Manager Tim Tape talk about the $165 million expansion that will allow the airport to be fit-for-purpose based on future growth forecasts.
Hybrid World Adelaide is a digital entertainment and technology event that explores the future of a ‘hybrid world’. CEO of HWA Amanda Duthie and event speaker Dr. Alice Gorman from Flinders University discuss how the five day event will showcase South Australia’s brightest minds.
SAPOL is putting in place a new district policing model focussed on strengthening frontline services. Assistant Commissioner Noel Bamford and Superintendent John De Candia discuss one of the biggest reforms in SAPOL since 1998.
Guests Joshua Fanning, publisher of local magazine CityMag (recently purchased by InDaily publisher Solstice Media), Farrin Foster from community journalism platform City Standard, and Charlotte Chambers, founder of print and online magazine Kiddo, are part of the next generation of Adelaide media. Hear their perspectives on publishing in the competitive media environment.
The growth in international students and tourists into South Australia – driven in large part by China – is a significant contributor to the State’s economy. StudyAdelaide chair Sean Keenihan and UWAI founder Simon Henry discuss efforts aimed at increasing visitor and student numbers into South Australia.
The world’s largest cabaret festival is in full swing with more than 330 artists from five countries descending on the city for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Executive producer Ebony Bott and artist Trevor Jones discuss the program which this year features 16 world premieres and 10 exclusives.
Since 2010 Renew Adelaide has been connecting emerging creative based initiatives with property owners who have vacant space. CEO of Renew Adelaide Tim Boundy and YEWTH Mag's Caleb Sweeting who is a current tenant talk about how the concept has revitalised urban areas.
Recruiting for SAPOL is not just about sworn police, it’s also about Protective Security Officers and Community Constables. SAPOL’s Acting Superintendent Rebecca Fulton, Superintendent Kym Thomas and Inspector Alison MacGillivray discuss the new focus on attracting women and people from different cultural backgrounds to these roles.
This year’s World Environment Day theme is Beat Plastic Pollution – If you can’t reuse, refuse . Michael Garrod from the Department for Environment and Water, Tamara Gordon from Animals Anonymous and Robbie Westley from Replas Recycled Plastic Products discuss the World Environment Fair which is coming to the Adelaide Showgrounds on 2-3 June.
On 1 July this year, new laws will come in to place which will govern the management of dogs and cats. These new laws will simplify the dog registration process, make it easier to reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners, help identify and put a stop to puppy farms, and reduce euthanasia rates. Andrew Lamb from the SA Dog and Cat Management Board, Richard Mussell from the Animal Welfare League of SA and Tony Austin from the Rural City of Murray Bridge discuss the biggest changes in South Aus...
More than five thousand Port Adelaide Football Club supporters attended the historic first game in China last May against the Gold Coast Suns. As the team prepares to return to Shanghai for a re-match, PAFC's Andrew Hunter and Matthew Richardson discuss the club's engagement with China.
The number of visitors to the South Australian Museum continues to grow. Hear from Director Brian Oldman who talks about future exhibitions and how the cultural institution has improved access for people with disabilities and reached out to people in remote areas.
Recent amendments to the Liquor Licensing Act have seen some wholesale changes to the opening times for various hotels, but contrary to some perceptions, there has been no relaxing of the laws for minors to drink alcohol. Learn more from Consumer and Business Services Commissioner Dini Soulio and officers from the South Australia Police Licensing Enforcement Branch, Chief Inspector Greg Hutchins and Senior Sergeant Helen Nuske.
There are 60 new roadside banners across the State which promote South Australia’s diverse towns and regions by highlighting that there are 60 new reasons to rest every two hours. They’re part of a campaign aimed at spreading both road safety and tourism messages. Find out more from the Motor Accident Commission’s Matt Hanton and Tourism Development Manager Murray River, Lakes and Coorong Julie Bates.
The Adelaide Convention Bureau continues to attract national and international conferences and incentive tours to Adelaide; these events contribute more than $250m to our visitor economy every year. Find out more from the CEO of the Bureau Damien Kitto who talks about the lasting legacy these events leave behind.
Now that summer is over and temperatures are starting to fall, are we still at risk of bushfires? CFS Region 1 Regional Commander Brett Loughlin discusses how important it is to always be prepared with a Bushfire Survival Plan.
With a record breaking Mad March coming to an end, we look ahead to the plethora of events still to come including Tasting Australia, the start of the AFL season and winter favourites like the Cabaret Festival and the South Australian Living Artists Festival. Find out more from the Executive Director of Events South Australia, Hitaf Rasheed.
Her Majesty's Theatre has been an Adelaide landmark since it opened as the Tivoli Theatre in 1913. A $66 million transformation will preserve the building's heritage façade and eastern wall while constructing a 1,474-seat auditorium over three levels, with modern foyers and spacious backstage facilities. Find out more from the Director of Programing and Development at the Adelaide Festival Centre, Liz Hawkins.
After setting a new box office record of more than $4 million last year, the Adelaide Festival – regarded by many as the premier Australian arts event and one of the best festivals in the world – kicks off this week…and is chasing last year’s record hard! Meanwhile, in its 26th year, preparations continue for next weekend’s WOMADelaide festival of world music, arts and dance, environmental discussions, workshops, a KidZone, and much, much more! Find out more from the Festival’s Joint Artistic Di...
HomeStart Finance is focused on providing home loans for South Australians; they're always working on new ways to help more people get into their own home, sooner. Find out more from CEO of HomeStart Finance John Oliver.
