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Giant FruChocs Are Back | World Chocolate Day | 7 Jul 2020

[ July 7, 2020; ]
The team at Robern Menz has decided to reward South Aussies for their spirit, in what has been a challenging time, by bringing back a much-missed treat – Menz GIANT FruChocs.
Weighing in at about four times the size of an original Menz FruChoc, this super-sized version of everyone’s favourite apricot and peach fruit centres covered […]

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Always Was, Always Will Be | Celebrating NAIDOC Week | 6-10 Jul 2020

[ July 6, 2020 to July 10, 2020. ]
Always Was, Always Will Be
Always Was, Always Will Be is a celebration of First Nations artists with original music presented by Adelaide Festival Centre.
Adelaide Festival Centre is bringing together some of South Australia’s most talented musicians to celebrate original music and mark what would have been NAIDOC Week 2020. Originally scheduled for 5 – 12 […]

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Park of the Month | Morialta & Black Hill Conservation Park | National Parks SA | Jul 2020

National Parks SA Park of the Month for July 2020 – Morialta & Black Hill Conservation Park
Each month National Parks and Wildlife Service SA celebrate a national park as their Park of the Month. They invite you to go along and join in on a range of fun, family-friendly events held throughout the month. Events […]

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Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day Appeal | 28 Aug 2020

[ August 28, 2020; ]
Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day Appeal
Cancer research will be at the forefront of Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day Appeal this August, culminating in Daffodil Day on Friday 28 August 2020.
Daffodil Day is Cancer Council’s most iconic fundraising event, with the daffodil the international symbol of hope for everyone impacted by cancer.

One in two Australians will be diagnosed […]

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Campbelltown Pizza Festival – Takeaway Edition | 1-31 Jul 2020

[ July 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020. ]
Campbelltown Pizza Festival – Takeaway Edition
Enjoy pizza during the 2020 Campbelltown Takeaway Pizza Festival
Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 this year, the annual Campbelltown Pizza Festival will be celebrated with takeaway pizza offers throughout the month of July. Enjoy pizza in the comfort of your own home with family and friends.

Pizza venues throughout the City […]

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SAHARA Op Shop Market Day | Evanston South | 12 Jul 2020

[ July 12, 2020; ]
SAHARA Op Shop Market Day
SAHARA, formerly SA Dog Rescue, rescue and re-home animals in South Australia.  They are hosting an Op Shop Market Day on Sunday 12 July 2020.

There will be plenty of bargains to be found at their op shop to support the animals, as well as their regular fundraising activities such as a BBQ, […]

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The Nappy Collective | September Collective | 4 – 18 Sep 2020

[ September 4, 2020 to September 18, 2020. ]
September Nappy Collective | 4 – 18 Sep 2020
Though The Nappy Collective were unable to run their May Collective, they remain determined to continue supporting families experiencing nappy stress. In response to a rise in the contributing factors of nappy stress, including financial hardship, domestic violence and mental health problems, the #1millionbums campaign aims to […]

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Walk A Mile Challenge | Hutt St Centre Adelaide | 7 Aug 2020

[ August 7, 2020; ]
Walk a Mile Challenge for the Hutt St Centre
Hutt St Centre is delighted to introduce the Walk a Mile Challenge for 2020.  While you are not able to gather together as a large group for the Walk a Mile in My Boots event – we can still come together while apart.

The challenge is to collectively […]

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Hindmarsh Square Fresh Blooms | Adelaide | Jun 2020

Rediscover and Reconnect in Adelaide – Hindmarsh Square Fresh Blooms
The City of Adelaide are inviting you to rediscover the city you love, and reconnect with locals you’ve missed.  From easy walking trails, to a self-guided audio heritage walk, you can pick an activity to do with the family and set off on your city adventure.
Blooms […]

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The Parking Lot Social | Adelaide | 3-13 Sep 2020

[ September 3, 2020 to September 13, 2020. ]
The Parking Lot Social is coming to Adelaide from 3-13 September 2020
Prepare to rethink everything you think you know about the drive-in experience.
The Parking Lot Social is a new touring event which packs a bunch of immersive and interactive entertainment into one incredible night out. Broadcast from the stage straight to your vehicle, think of it as a […]

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Skateboarding Safety Session | St Clair Skate Park | 24 & 25 Jun 2020

[ June 24, 2020; June 25, 2020; ]
Skateboarding Safety Sessions
Learn from SK8 Therapy how to use the new St Clair Skate Park safely and make sure you know your skate etiquette on Wednesday 24 & Thursday 25 June 2020 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm. The session will be suitable for ages 12 – 18 years. 

Participants will need to meet at The Brocas Youth […]

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her majestys theatre redevelopment

Her Majesty’s Theatre Redevelopment Unveiled | Jun 2020

Photo credit: Chris Oaten
Her Majesty’s Theatre Redevelopment Unveiled
Australia’s most exciting theatre project is now complete with the new-look Her Majesty’s Theatre unveiled at last and an exciting opportunity for the public to experience the new venue. 
Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony led by Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O’Brien, a Senior Kaurna and Narrunga man, marked […]

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Wildflower Park | New Playground at Eden at Two Wells | Jun 2020

New Wildflower Park at EDEN at Two Wells
An empty paddock in Two Wells has been transformed into a $1 million playground and is now open. 
Wildflower Park’s design is entrenched in modern principles around young children’s education through play, a need for open space nature learnings and fun, and embracing increased community use of walking trails […]

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National Child Protection Week | 6-12 September 2020

[ September 6, 2020; ]
National Child Protection Week
This year National Child Protection Week will celebrate its 30th year with the theme: Putting children first…‘Putting children first’ was front of mind when the National Child Protection Week campaign was launched in 1990, with the aim of bringing abuse and neglect out of the shadows and putting child wellbeing on the […]

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At Home Fun Run 2020 | Raise funds for The Smith Family | 12 Jun 2020

[ June 12, 2020; ]
At Home Fun Run 2020
Families across the nation will raise heart rates and funds for Australian children living in poverty who are further disadvantaged by COVID-19, with the inaugural At Home Fun Run held on Friday 12 June 2020.
Home Fun Run has a dual mission; funds raised will help connect Australian children living in poverty […]

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Nasa launch

NASA/SpaceX Launch to International Space Station | Launch America | 31 May 2020

[ May 31, 2020; ]
NASA/SpaceX Launch
Watch history unfold on Sunday 31 May 2020 (Adelaide time), as NASA and SpaceX launch astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the International Space Station.
This mission marks the first time since the retirement of the space shuttle in 2011 that humans will fly to the space station from U.S. soil. The first launch […]

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I Spy with My Cleland Eye | Cleland Wildlife Park | 25 May – 3 Jul 2020

[ May 25, 2020 to July 3, 2020. ]
I Spy with My Cleland Eye
Explore Cleland Wildlife Park this winter with a fun new self-guided trail, free with entry. 
Cleland Wildlife Park has now re-opened, and the animals are ready to see everyone. MORE INFO HERE. 

‘I Spy with My Cleland Eye’ is designed for kids and adventurous adults. This self-guided trail takes you around the […]

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Seasonal Jobs SA | Find Work | 2020

Seasonal Jobs SA
If you need a job, Seasonal Jobs SA needs you. Around 24,000 workers are needed to fill agricultural jobs like fruit picking, pruning, grape harvesting and tree planting.
South Australia’s agriculture industry needs more workers. From pickers to packers, processors and planters, there are a variety of agricultural seasonal jobs on offer in South Australia’s […]

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Puddle Jumpers Wear Your Welly Boots Day | 3 Jul 2020

[ July 3, 2020; ]
Wear Your Welly Boots Day
Puddle Jumpers (SA) Inc. is holding a Wear Your Welly Boots Day to help raise awareness of children in need in Australia and help raise much-needed funds to provide holiday experiences to children that might not have the opportunity.
Wearing your welly boots for a day on Friday 3 July 2020 may take […]

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Development of Morton Road Sports & Community Hub | Christie Downs | Commencing 2021

Development of Morton Road Sports and Community Hub in Christie Downs
The Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation (RRSF) and the City of Onkaparinga have teamed up with the state government and the local community to deliver a multi-million dollar sports and recreation hub in Adelaide’s south.
The $3.1 million Morton Road Sports and Community Hub in Christie Downs […]

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Westpac City-Bay Fun Run presented by Sunday Mail | 8 Nov 2020

Westpac City-Bay Fun Run presented by Sunday Mail
The 2020 48th Westpac City-Bay Fun Run presented by Sunday Mail was deferred to Sunday 8th November 2020, however the event has been cancelled and a Virtual 2020 Westpac City-Bay Fun Run has been scheduled from 24 October – 30 November 2020.  READ MORE HERE.
The focus of Adelaide’s City-Bay […]

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#ColourYourCommunityRed | National Volunteer Week | 18-24 May 2020

[ May 18, 2020 to May 24, 2020. ]
#ColourYourCommunityRed
‘Colour Your Community Red’ is an online social media campaign to thank and celebrate the almost one million South Australian’s who volunteer.
It replaces the annual National Volunteer Week’s parade and BBQ in Adelaide and the Darwin thank you event, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

‘Colour Your Community Red’ will give everyone in the community a chance to […]

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Open Spaces & Places for People Grants announced in SA | May 2020

Open Spaces and Places for People Grants Announced
$65.5 million worth of funding for local community projects has been announced as part of the State Government’s Open Spaces and Places for People Grants.
In March, the State Government doubled the annual Planning and Development Fund to $50 million, when matched with 50:50 local government contribution, with a […]

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Songs from Home | Tremorverse Records | Submissions close 22 May 2020

[ May 6, 2020 to May 22, 2020. ]
Songs From Home
Tremoverse Records in partnership with Box Hill Institute present international isolation Compilation ‘Songs From Home’ and you can be a part of it. 
Local label Tremoverse Records, in collaboration with Melbourne’s Box Hill Institute, is thrilled to present a new compilation album featuring original songs from isolated music students the world over, with submissions […]

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New Funding Support Announced for SA Artists During COVID-19 | May 2020

New Funding Announced for SA Artists During COVID-19
A total of $50,000 worth of grants that will assist South Australian artists impacted by the COVID-19 crisis is now available as a result of a new partnership between Adelaide Fringe and the James and Diana Ramsay Foundation.
Up to 30 quick response grants – ranging from $1,500 to […]

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Australia’s Bestest Virtual Birthday Party with Emma Wiggle | 16 May 2020

You’re invited to Australia’s Bestest Virtual Birthday Party hosted by Emma Wiggle.
At Best&Less they understand that many kids have recently missed out on celebrating their birthday with friends and family due to the restrictions caused by COVID-19.  So they have decided to throw the Bestest Virtual Birthday Party and have children all over Australia get […]

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Support Foodbank South Australia this Winter | Food Amnesty Drive Thru Food Drive | 9 May2020

Support Foodbank SA at the Drive Thru Food Drive on 9 May 2020
Last year, Foodbank SA based in Edwardstown were supporting more than 126,000 South Australians across the state every month. One third of these were children. This year, while still supporting the 126,000 South Australians, they are also still supporting those in the regions impacted […]

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Have Your Say | New Morton Road Reserve Skate Park Christie Downs | 4-18 May 2020

[ May 4, 2020 to May 18, 2020. ]
Have Your Say – Morton Road Reserve Skate Park
A design of a brand new skate park is underway in Christie Downs. Have your say on how you want the skate park to be. 
The City of Onkaparinga needs help from the community to design the new Morton Road Skate Park. Get online to share your thoughts and ideas […]

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#ISO4U | Who Are You Isolating For? | 2020

#ISO4U Social Media Campaign
#ISO4U is a social media campaign created to remind Australians of why we are isolating. It encourages more social distancing so that we protect the people we love.
We know the statistics around COVID-19 but it’s not personal until it is, and that’s how this initiative came to be, to remind us of […]

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Get Around It Zine | Digital Showcase of young South Australian thinkers, makers and doers

Get Around It Zine – a showcase of young South Australian thinkers, makers & doers
Last week as part of Youth Week 2020 celebrations the Get Around It Zine was launched. It features a year’s worth of profiles of young South Australians who include gymnasts, poets, musicians, activists, designers, and dancers to name a few.
Get Around […]

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