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Viral Kindness Initiative
Neighbourly Act of Kindness – Do you have relatives, friends or neighbours you are concerned about?
A Cornish woman has come up with a way of helping people who are self-isolating or may be lonely due to the coronavirus crisis and now others around the world are copying the idea.
Becky Wass felt so helpless […]

Scholastic Learn at Home
Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing while at home.
Missing school isn’t easy for both kids and their parents. During the outbreak of the COVID-19, many students will have to stay at home due to social distancing, illness, precautionary self-isolation or quarantine enforcement.
Scholastic are providing simple ways to turn unexpected […]

Adelaide Festival Centre Performances Suspended until 30 April 2020
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Performances Suspended
Following the declaration of a Public Health Emergency in South Australia, Adelaide Festival Centre venues will close to the public and all performances will be suspended from midnight 17 March 2020 until the 30th of April 2020.
All theatres, venues, bars and the […]

What are our major supermarkets doing to keep up with demand during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia?
Coles and Woolworths have created new policies to ensure household supplies for all Australians. The ongoing concerns around Covid-19 have created panic amongst shoppers who have stripped shelves of basic household staples.
Coles and Woolworths have responded by introducing new measures […]

Brownhill Creek Recreation Park at Mitcham | Review
Looking to escape somewhere quiet? Try a nature hike at Mitcham’s Brownhill Creek Recreation Park.
by Carla Caruso
Last weekend, my family and I headed to Brownhill Creek Recreation Park for a leisurely hour-long wander. We parked just past the Brownhill Creek Tourist Park and road bridge and stuck to […]

WIN a Disney “Frozen 2” DVD
Bring the Frozen 2 magic home and keep singing all your favourite songs. Bonus features include a sing-along version of the film plus exclusive content, including outtakes, deleted scenes and songs, and much more! 
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2” has melted hearts around the world, becoming the No. 1 animated feature […]

Disney Frozen 2 now on Disney+ in Australia
The Walt Disney Company has decided to release their animated blockbuster Frozen 2 early due to the  global pandemic of COVID-19.
In Frozen 2, now the number one animated movie of all time, Elsa the Snow Queen and her sister Anna embark on an adventure far away from the kingdom of […]

The Giraffe Safari Animal Experience at Monarto Safari Park will leave you with life long memories of these majestic animals.
Be prepared to be licked by a ginormous giraffe as they gently loop their blue tongue around a carrot held out by even the littlest hands.
As soon as we arrived at Monarto we checked into the […]

The Year Everything Changes – Earth Hour 2020
Switch off to join the future and be part of the world’s largest environmental movement.
The impacts of the climate emergency are being felt across our country more than ever before. This summer alone:

Over 12 million hectares of Australian land burnt during an extended fire season.
Over 1.25 billion native […]

WIN a ZURU Rainbocorns Series 2: The Ultimate Surprise Egg
ZURU Rainbocorns won Plush of the Year at the Australian Toy Fair Awards, and to celebrate we are giving you the chance to win an ultimate surprise egg.
ZURU Rainbocorns, a line of adorable collectible plush ‘born’ critters in a mystery egg features a rainbow of exciting […]

Just Jonnies – Apple Picking at Harrisville Orchards
Just Jonnies is a new apple picking event at Harrisville Orchards in Lenswood. 
Their first apple picking event “Just Jonnies” will be on Saturday 14 March 12pm until 4pm and again on Sunday 15 March from 12pm until 4pm. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for future pick […]

Share the Dignity – Donate Pads & Tampons
Share the Dignity is a women’s charity, aiming to give women the dignity they deserve. Twice a year, in March and August, they ask the public to donate pads, tampons, period underwear and menstrual cups to their #DignityDrives across the country.
They have collection points in Woolworths stores and […]

Botanica Lumina – See the Garden in a New Light
Be enchanted by Adelaide Botanic Garden after dark with Botanica Lumina, a curated program of evening events that will keep you entertained through the cooler months.
Immerse yourself in live music, art installations, film events, heritage tours, botanically inspired food tastings and science events under a magical […]

Animal Expo
Visitors will have the opportunity to see, touch and cuddle hundreds of animals during the Animal Expo at the Adelaide Showground.
IMPORTANT UPDATE 16 MARCH 2020:
 
Following the Federal Government announcement banning public gatherings of 500 people or more in an effort to slow the spreading of COVID-19, this event has been postponed – please check […]

Emergency Services Technology Expo
The Emergency Services Technology Expo will showcase a range of technologies currently used by the SA Country Fire Service, SA State Emergency Service, SA Metropolitan Fire Service and Volunteer Marine Rescue.
*EVENT POSTPONED*
In line with Government directives and to reduce the impact of COVID-19, the Emergency Services Technology Expo scheduled for 2 April […]

Uraidla Sustainability Fair 2020
The Uraidla Sustainability Fair aims to inspire ways to be a little (or a lot!) more sustainable, every day. This is a community event with lots of fun and activities for everyone.
IMPORTANT UPDATE 14 MARCH 2020:
 
Following the Federal Government announcement banning public gatherings of 500 people or more in an effort to […]

South Australian Museum Dogs Exhibition
Review by Susannah Marks
Dogs: A Story of Our Best Friend
The latest exhibition at the SA Museum – Dogs: A Story of Our Best Friend has been extended until 2 August 2020 – and if you’re a dog lover or have kids who love dogs then make sure you go and see […]

WIN a Giraffe Safari and Family Pass to Monarto Safari Park
Winner: E Stuart
How would you like to hand feed a ginormous giraffe at Monarto Safari Park?
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be knee-high to a giraffe? Experience the thrill of hand-feeding a majestic male giraffe in a beautiful, rarely-seen area of Monarto Safari […]

Sandstorm Events presents Once Upon a Time Sand Sculptures at Harts Mill in Port Adelaide
Sandstorm Events will return in 2021 after having to be rescheduled due to COVID-19 in 2020. The new theme will be, Once Upon a Time.
The Once Upon a Time Sand Sculptures will transport you into lands of mystery, intrigue, betrayal […]

Tonsley Science and Innovation Fair 2020
The Tonsley Science and Innovation Fair is designed to spark the curiosity for science and STEM in all of us, with plenty of hands-on fun along the way. Enjoy a range of science shows, Virtual Reality, native animals, robots, nature craft, and slime ALL FREE!
IMPORTANT UPDATE FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2020: […]

Mr. Snot Bottom – is his Fringe show really that terrible, horrible and really really bad?
By Brooke Hendry
★★★★ 4 stars for nauseating comedy that made our faces sore from laughter
Looking for a downright disgustingly hilarious show to cap off the Adelaide Fringe for another year?
If your kids (and you too!) think that pop-offs, boogers, poo […]

Onward movie review | in cinemas 2 April 2020
Primary schoolkids – and beyond – will love Pixar’s latest original feature, starring two teen elves and celebs like Chris Pratt, Tom Holland and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
by Carla Caruso
Onward is the latest offering from Disney and Pixar (think Toy Story, Cars, Finding Dory), so you know you’re in […]

The African Elephant of My Heart: Dance Extravaganza kids’ show at the Adelaide Fringe – Review
by Carla Caruso
★★★★ 4 Stars for animal-tastic fun for juniors
Ever wondered what your ‘animal spirit guide’ might be? While it sounds a bit Hollywood, the concept actually stems from a Native American tradition.
‘Totem animals’ are said to be animal guides […]

New Decade, New Show! Introducing… Baby Cabaret!
by Ashleigh Grant
★★★½- 3½ Stars for some wiggly, giggly fun!
Are you wondering where you have seen this smiley woman with the adorable Minnie mouse hair before? Monski Mouse has been tearing up the dance at the Adelaide Fringe since 2012 with her popular under 5, Baby Disco! Well, it’s […]

Peter Helliar’s Loopy – Adelaide Fringe 2020 Review
by Cath Leo
★★★★½ – 4½ Stars for humankind hilarity
‘Loopy’ is the name of Peter Helliar’s latest Fringe show – a collection of his reflections about life, from the million things in a (near) middle aged life that have to be set in place before some sexy time can begin […]

Nath Valvo’s Chatty Cathy comedy show at the Adelaide Fringe – Review
by Carla Caruso
★★★★ ½ – 4.5 Stars for relatable LOLs for parents
I can thank my mum for putting me onto the comic fun that is Melbourne’s Nath Valvo. She cracked up over a TV skit he performed about his own mother saying, “I just […]

The Uraidla Hotel – Family Friendly Pub in the Adelaide Hills
The Uraidla Hotel is a beautiful pub in the Adelaide Hills where you will always receive a warm welcome, fresh food and there’s space for the kids to play.
The Uraidla Hotel has undergone a massive transformation in the last few years and it is a […]

Disney’s The Lion King JR – Pelican Productions
With a story that has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world, Pelican Productions is very excited to bring Disney’s The Lion King JR the musical to the Adelaide stage this April.
IMPORTANT UPDATE FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2020:
Following the Federal Government announcement this afternoon banning public gatherings […]

SA Water Cooling the Community
Families, fitness fanatics and outdoor lovers can now track down their coolest local park or playground using real-time temperature data, in SA Water’s new program increasing liveability in our urban environment.
SA Water have been working collaboratively with local councils to develop A “smart irrigation” package to provide up to date irrigation […]

Take a journey into railway history at the National Railway Museum in Port Adelaide.
by Katrina Gogel
Train enthusiasts big and small will be wowed by Australia’s largest undercover railway museum, which houses over 100 exhibits within two huge pavilions. It is a fun place for young families and the serious train buff – with a wide […]