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The 42
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Pleasant pitstop in Adelaide culminates with Lions' last warm-up
THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL known as Illuminate Adelaide is running at the moment in the capital of South Australia. Light shows and music bring energy to the city after dark. It's the Australian winter now, so sundown is not long after 5pm. The bright colours are welcome. There is a lovely atmosphere around the city as families enjoy the interactive parts of the festival. Andy Farrell is hoping for a few moments of illumination himself when his Lions take on the AUNZ Invitational XV on Saturday [KO 11am Irish time, Sky Sports] in their final warm-up game before meeting the Wallabies in the first Test next weekend. The Lions will move onto Brisbane on Sunday and they're all looking forward to having a full week of preparation in one place without a midweek game to worry about. Farrell insisted he wasn't 'whingeing' when he brought up the tough schedule again on Thursday, but he is eager for the singular focus of the Test week. For everyone else, it has been a pleasure to get this three-night pitstop in Adelaide. South Australia certainly isn't known as rugby union country. They don't get many Wallabies Tests here. The last one was in 2022 when they beat the Springboks and Marika Koroibete, who plays for the AUNZ side, made a phenomenal try-saving tackle on Makazole Mapimpi. The time before that was in 2004. A lights show at the Art Gallery of South Australia. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo So while this Lions game isn't a Test, the rugby locals in Adelaide are happy to have them in town. Their last visit was back in 1888, so the folk in Adelaide have been waiting a while. Advertisement Aussie Rules is king in these parts. The city of around 1.35 million people has two AFL clubs, Port Adelaide Football Club and Adelaide Football Club, both of whom play games at the Oval. There's also an A-League soccer team, Adelaide United. Australia play cricket Tests at the Adelaide Oval and there are two local professional basketball teams, as well as the Adelaide Giants of the Australian Baseball League, and ice hockey's Adelaide Adrenaline. They used to have the Australian Grand Prix in Formula One here, but that moved to Melbourne in 1996. Adelaide is young. Founded in 1836, it is impressively neatly planned, with the descent of our plane from Canberra giving a great view of the regular rectangular grids of buildings in between dead-straight streets. There are wide boulevards and lots of parks around the city centre, as well as the River Torrens flowing through it. Adelaide Oval, where the Lions game takes place, is a short stroll from the CBD. Thursday evening's Lions press conference was at the enchanting St Peter's College, which is certainly the nicest school most of the travelling media have ever seen. It looks like Hogwarts from Harry Potter, only more polished. Its Memorial Hall, built for alumni who lost their lives in World War I, is monumental. The sports facilities are elite. Once the drama of the Lions team naming, Blair Kinghorn's injury, and Jamie Obsorne's call-up had died down, it was time to sample the local cuisine and wine. Good Gilbert was exceptional, as was their recommendation of the Hains & Co bar downtown. Billy Stickland / INPHO Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO Friday meant a chance to visit the calming Botanic Gardens and to get out on the fantastic running trails along the River Torrens, leading all the way to the ocean at Henley Beach. Staring out at the St Vincent Gulf and onwards to Antarctica was one of those moments when you realise this job brings you to cool places. The Lions did their usual captain's run at the Adelaide Oval, which will welcome lots of visiting supporters. The last few days have been the first time in which touring Lions supporters have been noticeable. It will be Test week before they truly make their presence felt, but there has been an uptick in Adelaide. The city will benefit hugely from the Lions' visit, with hotels, restaurants, and bars cashing in. Local authorities said they anticipated 15,000 visitors from abroad and other Aussie states just for this game. A fanzone has been set up on the riverbank and they're expecting a big crowd at the 53,500-capacity Adelaide Oval. Anyone with a match ticket gets free transport on the buses and trams. Opportunity now beckons for the Lions in Adelaide in this final audition for the first Test and they'll be expecting a powerful challenge from an AUNZ side that contains lots of power and class. This game should be the engaging culmination of a very pleasant visit to Adelaide. AUNZ INVITATIONAL XV: Shaun Stevenson; AJ Lam, Ngani Laumape, David Havili (co-captain), Marika Koroibete; Tane Edmed, Folau Fakatava; Aidan Ross, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen; Angus Blyth, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (co-captain); Shannon Frizell, Pete Samu, Hoskins Sotutu. Replacements: Kurt Eklund, Joshua Fusitu'a, George Dyer, Matt Philip, Joe Brial, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Jock Campbell. LIONS: Hugo Keenan; Mack Hansen, Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu, Duhan van Der Merwe; Fin Smith, Ben White; Pierre Schoeman, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Will Stuart; James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne (captain); Henry Pollock, Jac Morgan, Ben Earl. Replacements: Rónan Kelleher, Andrew Porter, Finlay Bealham, Scott Cummings, Josh van der Flier, Alex Mitchell, Marcus Smith, Owen Farrell. Referee: Andrea Piardi [Italy].
ABC News
02-07-2025
- Climate
- ABC News
Winter is the hottest time to listen to ABC Radio Adelaide
Here's five good reasons to tune into 891 over the cold winter months: Illuminate Adelaide - tickets to win and behind-the-scenes to explore Illuminate Adelaide - tickets to win and behind-the-scenes to explore The return of the famous Big Red Beanie The return of the famous Big Red Beanie SANFL Super Match Experiences to enjoy with your family SANFL Super Match Experiences to enjoy with your family SA's Greatest Hits - what will be No. 1? SA's Greatest Hits - what will be No. 1? Royal Adelaide Show tickets to win Plus, plenty of local news so you stay in the know, interesting stories and a healthy dose of conversation and fun to keep you toasty warm right through to Spring. Now we're talking Adelaide! Kickstart your winter with ABC Radio Adelaide. Tune your radio to 891AM, listen live online at or download the free ABC listen app and take us with you.
ABC News
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Shake off winter blues with Spence
Listen to Spence Denny on Evenings, Mondays - Thursdays for your chance to win tickets to one of Illuminate's star attractions. Come celebrate Illuminate's opening night with us and be amongst the first to see Night Visions. An all-new after dark experience, Night Visions will transform Adelaide Botanic Garden into a gateway to the unknown. Fuelled by cutting-edge light, lasers, projections and sound, follow the trail and be immersed as the beauty of nature is re-imagined into sensory realms of colour and sound. Illuminate Adelaide tickets to win: Night Visions at Adelaide Botanic Garden – Free entry passes for you and a friend up for grabs, valued at $90 each Night Visions at Adelaide Botanic Garden – Free entry passes for you and a friend up for grabs, valued at $90 each Listen to Evenings with Spence Denny 6.45pm – 9.30pm from Tuesday 24 June and wait for the cue to call or text. Tune your radio to 891AM, listen live online at or download the free ABC listen app. and take us with you.
Time Out
07-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Time Out
Ranked: These Aussie capitals are the happiest places to be in 2025
It's happy days in Adelaide right now! The latest Happy City Index has dropped, and our South Australian capital just ranked as the happiest place to be in Australia right now. It's not hard to see why either. From world-class festivals and wineries to beautiful beaches and parks, Adelaide is built for good vibes. Plus, with less traffic and crowds than the bigger capitals, there's more time to spend doing the things you love. They don't call it the 20-minute city for nothing. Now in its sixth year, the Happy City Index ranks 200 cities around the world using 82 indicators across six categories: governance, environment, economy, mobility, citizen wellbeing and health. These cities are then awarded gold, silver or bronze status based on their overall ranking. While no Aussie cities cracked the top five (those went to Copenhagen, Zurich, Singapore, Aarhus and Antwerp), every single Australian capital city made the top 200 – and that's definitely something to smile about. Topping the list in Australia was Adelaide, coming in at 29th place globally. The report lauds Adelaide as 'a city that seamlessly blends tradition with modernity,' praising its high quality of life, strong economy, highly accessible public transport, diverse labour market, and deep commitment to renewable energy and CO2 emission monitoring. We particularly love the city's scenic parks, bike-friendly paths, underrated restaurants and fabulous festival scene, including Illuminate Adelaide, the city's spectacular winter festival coming up in July. Five Aussie cities landed in the silver tier, including Canberra (51), Melbourne (67), Sydney (75), Brisbane (78) – last year's happiest Aussie city – and the Gold Coast (88). The final two Australian cities to crack the top 200 were Hobart (135) and Perth (165). While happiness is subjective, this report is a good reminder that we have lots to smile about in Australia. You can check out the full report here. Here are the happiest cities in Australia Adelaide (29th globally) Canberra (51st globally) Melbourne (67th globally) Sydney (75th globally) Brisbane (78th globally) Gold Coast (88th globally) Hobart (135th globally) Darwin (146th globally) Perth (165th globally)
Time Out
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Adelaide's largest light festival has unveiled a dazzling 2025 program that rivals Vivid
One thing's clear about Adelaide lately: the city is gunning to equal Melbourne and Sydney's status as year-round cultural capitals of Australia. And what better way to cement that status than by hosting an after-dark winter festival to rival those on the East Coast. Illuminate Adelaide is set to literally and figuratively light up the South Australian capital from July 2 to 20 in its fifth year, with 134 free and ticketed events. The 2025 program features nine world premieres and 23 Aussie exclusives, including a new immersive journey at Adelaide Botanic Garden, a debut drone show over Adelaide Oval, an electrifying 12-hour music festival and an all-new culinary program. If you're after some free, after-dark fun, Illuminate Adelaide has got you covered with its annual City Lights display. More than 40 projections and installations will light up the CBD from July 4 to 20, switching on at 5.30pm every night. Each large-scale projection will showcase the talents of local and international artists, brightening landmarks like the Art Gallery of South Australia, State Library and Adelaide Railway Station. Once you've worked up an appetite, head over to Base Camp at Lot Fourteen, the festival's central hub, where you can hydrate, refuel and enjoy family-friendly performances. Or enjoy winter warmers at Adelaide Central Market, which will also come alive with immersive art installations and fresh acts. What has us most excited in 2025 is Horizons, a one-night-only world premiere that will transform Adelaide Oval into a living canvas using hundreds of glowing drones. Taking place on the banks of Karrawirra Parri / River Torrens, Horizons will take you on an incredible 60,000-year journey through South Australia's past, present and future. Another Illuminate Adelaide exclusive is Night Visions, a brand-new, multi-sensory light trail in Adelaide Botanic Garden, featuring cutting-edge lasers, projections and sound. Other ticketed highlights include 10-Minute Dance Party – an immersive, DJ-powered experience inside a shipping container; Universal Kingdom: The Next Era – a prehistoric after-dark adventure at Adelaide Zoo; Offline Club – a series of Dutch digital detox experiences; and Unsound Adelaide – the Southern Hemisphere's only outpost of Europe's cult experimental music festival, featuring legendary Velvet Underground founding member John Cale and more. Debuting in 2025, Illuminate Adelaide will unveil a brand-new culinary program, offering exclusive dining experiences at Adelaide's top restaurants and bars, including 2KW, Aurora, Station Road and NOLA. The festival will also launch Supersonic – a fresh, 12-hour music festival taking over the city's West End for one night only. And that's just a taster of the music program this year... Illuminate Adelaide draws millions of people out of their winter hibernation each year, and we suggest you join them in 2025. Tickets go live at 9am on Wednesday, April 30. You can explore the full program here.
