 | COVID-19 response boosted ahead of predicted SA surge |
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Amid predictions that SA could soon be facing as many as 4,000 coronavirus cases, the state is boosting its bed capacity by almost 100 ahead of an expected easing of border restrictions. |
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 | Doctors call for lower speed limits in Adelaide Hills |
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The Australian Medical Association says there are several "dangerous" roads in the Adelaide Hills where it’s too unsafe to be driving at 100kph. The Association has spent most of the past two years as an expert voice on COVID-19, but it says road safety is also a public health issue.
Dr Peter Ford from the AMA told David Bevan on ABC Adelaide Mornings what he'd like to see changed, and listener Margaret called in to share her story of losing a loved one in the Hills. |
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 | Ali to host SA Australian of the Year Awards |
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Ali Clarke from ABC Adelaide Breakfast will host SA’s 2022 Australian of the Year Awards. Each year our nation celebrates the achievement and contribution of inspiring Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards by profiling leading citizens who are role models for us all.
Be the first to know the winners via ABC iview’s live streaming of the awards from the Adelaide Convention Centre on Thursday 21 October from 7pm. |
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 | Adelaide cleaning company kills COVID-19 in 15 seconds |
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You might be using disinfectant wrong. It's not quite spray and wipe, more like spray, wait and wipe. An Adelaide company has created a spray that kills the COVID-19 virus in 15 seconds, meaning less time waiting for the disinfectant to do its thing. ABC Adelaide Mornings’ David Bevan has all the facts. |
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Sadly due to the continuing COVID-19 restrictions, the ABC Gardeners’ Market scheduled for October has had to be postponed until 2022.
Future issues of this newsletter will keep you up to date with ABC Gardeners’ Market news as soon as it becomes available. |
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 | Rulla's Connection to Country |
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Indigenous Tasmanian man and ABC Adelaide program maker Rulla Kelly-Mansell tells the story of how his cultural connection to country helped him overcome mental health challenges, a battle with cancer and isolation during the pandemic.
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 | Meet the winner of Adelaide Fringe poster competition |
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Twenty-two-year-old Kokatha Arabana woman Mali Isabel is the youngest and first ever Indigenous winner of the Adelaide Fringe Festival poster competition.
Her winning piece, A Whimsical World, was inspired by Adelaide’s CBD and it’s key locations. |
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 | Stories of coming out - and staying in |
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Everyone comes out in their own way, in their own time. ABC Podcast Innies + Outies brings you fascinating stories from diverse LGBTQIA+ Australians about coming out or staying in.
Hosted by Walkley Award-winning journalist Mon Schafter, the ABC is proud to launch this new podcast as part of National Coming Out Day 2021.
“As a proud queer Australian, I’m so excited to share these incredible rich human stories and to provide a platform for LGBTQIA+ voices,” says Mon. “Even though we live in a country that has marriage equality, coming out can still be the hardest or scariest experience of your life.” |
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 | Spring clean your pantry without spending loads |
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Spring is a great time to reorganise your pantry and get things in order. But if you get intimidated by picture-perfect pantry organisation inspo on social media, fear not...
We've asked decluttering fans for their best tips to help you while saving money, space and the environment. |
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 The South Australian Country Women’s Association shares a recipe each week with ABC Adelaide Evenings Peter Goers - this week's recipe is tasty Cheese and Walnut Biscuits. Perfect for a savoury snack over the weekend! |
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