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Wartime gun restored to former glory
After nearly 20 years of waiting, a rare World War II artefact has finally been restored to its former glory and unveiled to the public. The 40mm Bofur gun – one of only 11 produced during the wartime year of 1942 – has been part of the Whyalla Maritime Museum collection since the early 1990s, desperately awaiting restoration due to age-related deterioration.
Much-loved and missed artist, Diana Keir, continues to inspire through the Kangaroo Island Art Exhibition
A strong friendship, a lasting legacy and a prize to inspire and recognise artists – the Diana Keir Art Award is much more than another accolade in South Australia’s art world ... Diana's friend Alexandra McCarthy wanted to honour Diana’s memory by establishing the Diana Keir Art Award. The prize for this year’s Exhibition is $5000. It will double to $10,000 for the 2023 Exhibition.
Monarto Zoo Safari Roars Ahead
Today’s sod turning at regional South Australia’s Monarto Zoo officially marks the start of construction on a new state-of-the-art Safari Gateway Visitors Centre. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the $16.7 million project would provide enormous economic benefits to Monarto and neighbouring regions.
Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery presents Sera Waters: Domestic Arts
In Domestic Arts, Waters delves into her own family history to unravel the complexities of settler colonial home-making and the contemporary significance of traditional home-crafts. Large-scale sculptures and intricate embroideries are used to re-imagine the familial home, celebrating the knowledge and creativity of ‘women’s work’, while interrogating its complicity in forms of colonisation and privilege.
Dog owners beware – Ehrlichiosis tick detected in South Australia for the first time
Ticks carrying the disease Ehrlichiosis have been detected in northern South Australia for the first time. Ehrlichiosis is a disease of dogs that causes fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, abnormal bleeding, pain and weight loss. If not treated properly, it can result in death.
Electric bikes offer a new Barossa perspective
Bike hire has returned to the Barossa Visitor Centre, with the exciting addition of electric bikes to make your journey safe, easy and fun. he Barossa Council’s Manager Tourism Services said electric bikes have become a popular way for visitors and locals to explore the region, because they cater for a wide range of ages and cycling abilities.
Management Plan for Lakes and Coorong Fishery
A draft Management Plan for the Commercial Lakes and Coorong Fishery has been released for public consultation. Minister Basham said the changes further refine the harvest strategies of pipi and finfish to ensure sustainability into the future. A key change in the Management Plan includes refining the method for determining the total allowable commercial effort (net units) for finfish each year. In addition to the existing environmental measures, it is proposed the method includes consideration of the historical catch per unit effort for each finfish species.
Coober Peedy – water shortage
District Council of Coober Peedy, Media Release, 22 January 2021. Water consumption in the town remains excessively high. This may be due to leaks in the network or some customers using excessive water, such as filling up swimming pools. At the current rate of consumption, the town has two days of water in storage. During the day, the water employees will shut down various parts of the network in an attempt to isolate the cause. This means that some customers will have no water for about half an hour. If water leaks are found, the water outage could be longer. All outages will be notified on Council’s website, Facebook page and Mailchimp half an hour in advance.
Tjanpi Desert Weavers
Exhibition, National Gallery of Australia, Until 4th July 2021, Free Entry
This large-scale installation by the Tjanpi Desert Weavers tells the ancestral story of the...
Latest Arts and Culture Grants Program outcomes revealed
Outcomes of the October 2020 round of the Arts and Culture Grants Program have been announced. Arts South Australia’s Arts and Culture Grants Program invests in artists and organisations to support a vibrant arts ecology. Congratulations to fifty one successful applicants of the October 2020 round, with grants totalling over $1.4 million awarded. Grant opportunities on offer in the October 2020 round included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants, Projects, Development and Major Projects categories.
Kingston District Council rolls out Australia’s first boat-ramp-on-a-roll!
Kingston District Council, Media Release, 14 January 2021
Council has rolled out an innovative new ‘boat-ramp-on-a-roll’ to improve launching and general beach access in Kingston....
Much-loved Kangaroo Island Easter Art Exhibition returns in 2021
Celebrating local culture, new beginnings and resilience
Artists Collective, Kangaroo Island Inc, Media Release, 12 January 2021
More than a year after bushfires devastated parts of...
Naracoorte News, 18 November 2020
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