january 2020 Articles
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The Great State Voucher is Back | Tourism Vouchers for South Australia | 5 Jan 2021

[ January 5, 2021; ]
The Great State Voucher is Back 
The State Government are providing $100 vouchers for use at participating CBD and North Adelaide stays, and $50 vouchers to spend on regional and suburban accommodation.
The hugely popular Great State Vouchers are coming back in 2021. If you missed the first round, this is your chance to secure a $100 […]

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Christmas Festival | City of Tea Tree Gully | 27 Nov 2020 – 4 Jan 2021

[ November 27, 2020 to December 31, 2020. January 1, 2021 to January 4, 2021. ]
City of Tea Tree Gully’s Christmas Festival 
Experience the magic and joy of the festive season with the City of Tea Tree Gully’s Christmas Festival from 27 November 2020 to 4 January 2021.
There are numerous events the whole family can enjoy during the City of Tea Tree Gully’s Christmas Festival.
Carols at Home – 13 December 2020
At the […]

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New Skate and Spray Park | Apex Park Wudinna | Jan 2020

Photo: Gabrielle Waters
Skate and Spray Park – Apex Park, Wudinna
On Australia Day, the community celebrated the Grand Opening of the new Skate and Spray Park development at Apex Park in Wudinna including a splash pad and pump track. 
The $750,000 Apex Park project includes the development of an overall Apex Park masterplan, construction and installation of […]

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Newenham Linear Park & Trail | Mount Barker

Newenham Linear Park Trail is a shared walk and bike path between Newenham and the Mount Barker town centre.
The Linear Park trail is two-kilometre walk, ride or run from Newenham into the town centre of Mount Barker. The trail provides easy access to the retail and dining heart of the town, as well as the […]

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Free Books for Kids at Big W | The Wiggles | 30 Jan – 19 Mar 2020

[ January 30, 2020 to March 19, 2020. ]
Free Books for Kids at Big W – The Wiggles
Toot, Toot, Chugga Chugga… the rumours are true! Free Books for Kids is coming back to a store near you!
Each Thursday, beginning January 30th until March 19th, 8 educational books from family favourites The Wiggles will be available to collect in-store.

The books are a fun way […]

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E60 Dance Fitness | Child Friendly Classes | Marden

E60 Dance Fitness Classes
E60 classes are open to all and kids are welcome to join in. 
It is a one hour high impact, cardio filled class, playing the best Euro tracks from all things Latino, Greek, Italian, Arabic, Pop, RnB & more.
Each class is $10 for 1 hour. Children under 12 Free.
Class time:
Classes are on Tuesdays at […]

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Become a Junior Rescue Officer for the RSPCA | 2020

Become a Junior Rescue Officer for the RSPCA in 2020
Young animal lovers now have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of animals in need by becoming an RSPCA South Australia Junior Rescue Officer.
The program aims to encourage and engage young children in animal welfare. Junior Rescue Officers will learn how best […]

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FREE Trial | Swim School for Kids | Adelaide Aquatic Centre

[ January 27, 2020 to April 5, 2020. ]      
Free Trial – Swim School for Kids at Adelaide Aquatic Centre
As South Australians, being by the water is a key part of our childhood. From pool parties to picnics on the beach or river holidays – kids are regularly around water. That’s why it’s important to learn to swim. 
The Adelaide Aquatic Centre is offering […]

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Helpful tips and advice on how to choose a school bag for your child

Advice on choosing and fitting a school bag that’s good for your child’s back and posture.
by Kym Siddons
As we head into the start of a new school year, physiotherapist Kym Siddons shares her tips on selecting the correct school bag for your child, with advice to help their back and posture.

Are you getting your kid’s […]

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Port Elliot Bakery Review | Fleurieu Peninsula

Port Elliot Bakery – the iconic bakery destination that’s a South Australian favourite in the Fleurieu Peninsula
Port Elliot Bakery is an iconic destination for visitors to the Fleurieu Peninsula. South Australians know that a trip to Port Elliot or anywhere in the area is not complete without a stop there. You can’t really miss it […]

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Theatre Bugs Preschool Classes | FREE Trial Lessons | Norwood

Theatre Bugs Preschool Classes
Theatre Bugs is currently offering FREE TRIAL lessons for their beautiful Butterfly Ballet, Buzy Bees, Boppy Bugs and Fairy Ballet classes in Norwood for boys and girls aged 1 – 5 years.
Theatre Bugs has been leading these fun and delightful preschool dancing, singing and movement classes for more than 21 years. Go […]

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The Cleland Fundraiser For Wildlife | 27 Jan 2020

[ January 27, 2020; ]
On Monday 27 January 2020, Cleland Wildlife Park staff will host a fundraising event with 100% of all money raised going directly to the South Australian Wildlife Recovery Fund.
A fun day of music, entertainment from Mungo the Magpie, kids yoga, yummy treats galore and much much more.
Kaurna representatives will join the event along with Professor […]

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Patritti Brighton Jetty Sculptures | 22 Jan – 2 Feb 2020

[ January 22, 2020 to February 2, 2020. ]
Patritti Brighton Jetty Sculptures
More than 200 sculptures from whales and giraffes, to hearts and abstracts from around SA and as far afield as Victoria and NSW will be displayed at Brighton this January and February.
Many sculptures will be placed along the foreshore of the beautiful beach and can be viewed 24/7 while the event is […]

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Australia Day Family Fun Day at Auchendarroch House | Mt Barker | 26 Jan 2020

[ January 26, 2020; ]
Australia Day Family Fun Day at Auchendarroch House
This Australia Day, enjoy a family fun day on the lawns of Auchendarroch House at Mt Barker. 
A day of free family entertainment, including sausage sizzle, face painting, mini golf, traveling petting farm, bouncy castle, air brush tattoos, koala cookie making and giant family games. 

Citizenship Ceremony and awards will […]

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Australia Day Citizenship & Awards Ceremony | Glenelg | 26 Jan 2020

[ January 26, 2020; ]
Australia Day – Citizenship & Awards Ceremony
The City of Holdfast Bay celebrates Australia Day offering a true-blue beachside Australia Day experience.
A barbecue breakfast is available for purchase from 7:30am, supporting the Kiwanis Club of Glenelg. The official ceremony commences at 9am to welcome new Australian citizens and celebrate local heroes.

The event will be held on […]

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TreeClimb Charity BBQ for CFS | Australia Day | 26 Jan 2020

[ January 26, 2020; ]
TreeClimb Charity BBQ for CFS
This Australia Day TreeClimb will be doing their bit to help those affected by the 2020 Bushfires.
TreeClimb will donate 50% of the ticket sales from Sunday 26 January 2020 as well as 100% of takings from a gold coin donation sausage sizzle BBQ to the CFS Foundation.

The CFS Foundation provide financial […]

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Ended: WIN a Family Pass to the Adelaide Moonlight Cinema | Botanic Park | Feb 2020

WIN a Family Pass to Adelaide’s Moonlight Cinema
Enjoy a film under the stars at Adelaide’s Moonlight Cinema in Botanic Park
Moonlight Cinema is set to continue its summer of starlit cinema with tickets on sale today for a jam-packed February of blockbuster entertainment.
Audiences can look forward to must see films of the summer: Little Women, 1917, […]

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Green Valley Strawberries Family Fun Day | Proceeds to Nairne CFS | 24 Jan 2020

[ January 24, 2020; ]
Green Valley Strawberries Family Fun Day
Together with Zen House Woodside, Green Valley Strawberries are holding an epic family fun day on Friday 24 January 2020 to raise funds for the Nairne CFS.
At the family fun day, there’ll be pony rides, face painting, jumping castle, native animals (if weather is under 30 degrees). Plus, fire trucks, […]

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Sealink Ferry Offer to Kangaroo Island | For Travel until 30 Jun 2020

Sealink $15 Ferry Offer to Kangaroo Island
SeaLink has joined a campaign to encourage visitors back to Kangaroo Island to help support the local community get back on their feet.
To help the South Australia Tourism campaign #BookThemOut, Sealink are offering $15* passenger ferry fares so you too can show your support by visiting the Island with […]

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Adelaide Hills & Kangaroo Island Recovery Campaign | #BookThemOut

The South Australian Tourism Commission has launched a recovery campaign for the regions devastated by the recent bushfires in South Australia.
The campaign, “Help them out, #BookThemOut”, will focus on encouraging people to visit the Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island to boost bookings and help reinvigorate the local economies.  
Now more than ever, our beautiful Adelaide […]

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Play School Exhibition | Maritime Museum, Port Adelaide | Review

Happy Birthday Play School Exhibition at the SA Maritime Museum, Port Adelaide – Review
by Carla Caruso
Do names like Jemima, Big Ted and Bananas in Pyjamas take you back in time? Then you won’t want to miss this birthday exhibition while it’s in town.
Editors note: the exhibition has been extended until 31 January 2021.
I’ll be honest, […]

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Barristers Block Crush Festival | Kids Block Party | Woodside | 26 Jan 2020

[ January 26, 2020; ]
Barristers Block Crush Festival – Kids Block Party
Barristers Block is hosting a Kids Block Party on Sunday 26 January as part of the Crush Festival 2020. 
Take the kids for a family day out with kids play equipment and entertainment all afternoon. Put your feet up and enjoy a glass of the brand new Aston Fiano […]

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Pelican Productions Music Theatre Camp – Found | Review

Found by Pelican Productions | Review
When you put 88 talented young people together on a stage they sure can create a whole lot of magic. Music Theatre Camp (MTC) by Pelican Productions, is an intensive school holiday program where performers aged between 8 to 19 years are trained in singing, dancing and acting. It’s quite […]

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Get Stoked BMX Skills & Mechanics Sessions | Lighthouse Youth Projects | 23 & 24 Jan 2020

[ January 23, 2020 to January 24, 2020. ]
Get Stoked BMX Sessions – 23 & 24 January 2020
Lighthouse Youth Projects is run by Ryan and Jamie. They share a love of riding bikes and being stoked on life. The Get Stoked program is about sharing their passion and skills with the next generation of young shredders.

Curb Dogs Sessions | 9am – 10.30am
New to […]

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FOUND | Pelican Productions | 11 – 19 Jan 2020

[ January 17, 2020 to January 19, 2020. ]
FOUND
Pelican Productions are once again putting music theatre squarely at the centre of the summer holidays in South Australia with the showcase ‘Found’.
In its sixteenth year running, Pelican Productions are holding their annual ‘Music Theatre Camp’ and ‘Spotlight’ programs this January. Nearly 400 performers will take part in intensive training with highly qualified industry professions […]

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A to Zoo Preschool Program | Adelaide Zoo | Term 1 Feb-Apr 2020

Know a 2-4 year old who is WILD about animals and would love to join Adelaide Zoo for their A to Zoo preschool program?
A to Zoo Preschool Program kicks off in 2020 with Term 1 starting the week beginning Monday 10 February.
The eight-week early learning program A to Zoo is back for your cheeky monkeys […]

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Travelling to Kangaroo Island after the Bushfires | Jan 2020

Travelling to Kangaroo Island – How you can support the Tourism Industry as they Recover from the Devastating Bushfires
Kangaroo Island is a magical place close to the hearts of many South Australians and we are all completely heartbroken at the toll the recent bushfires have taken on the Island locals. Their businesses, homes and properties […]

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Chinese Lunar New Year 2020 | Year of the Rat | 25 Jan – 4 Feb 2020

[ January 25, 2020 to February 4, 2020. ]
Lunar New Year 2020
The Lunar New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of the world. It’s the most important holiday in China and to many Asian people all over the planet.
Chinese New Year, Spring Festival or Lunar New Year ranges from January 21 to February 20. In 2020, it occurs on 25 January. Since […]

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Ended: WIN Tickets to The Big Bounce – World’s Largest Inflatable Theme park | Adelaide | 15 Feb – 1 Mar 2020

Image credit: Sarasota Experience/The Big Bounce
WIN Tickets to The Big Bounce
The Big Bounce Australia featuring The World’s Biggest Jumping Castle and Australia’s Biggest Inflatable Obstacle Course is coming to Adelaide.
Big Bounce have announced they’re bringing the World’s Biggest Bounce House (it’s Guinness World Record certified), an incredible 300 metre long inflatable obstacle course AND a […]

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O’Leary Walker Bushfire Relief Race Day | Oakbank Racecourse | 22 Jan 2020

[ January 22, 2020; ]
O’Leary Walker Bushfire Relief Race Day at Oakbank Racecourse on Wednesday 22 January 2020
The O’Leary Walker Bushfire Relief Race Day at Oakbank Racecourse on January 22nd will be focussed on raising as much money as possible to support our community after the recent devastating bushfires.

All profit and donations from the day will be donated to […]

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