Local Government Association of South Australia

Meet the caseworkers of the Australian Refugee Association

Over its 45 years in operation, the Australian Refugee Association has helped 20,000 new arrivals settle into new homes and overcome language barriers, cultural differences and confusing Centrelink forms. We speak to the organisation's caseworkers about why they love their work.

The ASO is touring China and South Korea this October

The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra will fly 66 musicians, led by artist in association Pinchas Zukerman, to play in China and South Korea this October.

The State Government is funding a new skate park for the city

Wow. Just wow.

South by south west

It's an exciting time for the distinctive slice of the CBD that is Adelaide's south west corner. Here, an eclectic mix of long-term residences and creative businesses meet the rising tide of development head-on.

Town Hall’s toxic culture on display in a debate about bullying

In a meeting discussing potential fixes to the toxic workplace culture at city council, elected members spent almost an hour trading barbs over alleged instances of bullying.

Disused green space should not become car park

The head of not-for-profit “watchdog” group, the Adelaide Park Lands Association, says the City of Adelaide and State Government should stick to their commitment to develop Kate Cocks Park into a green space and abandon plans to turn it into a car park.

‘No bulls**t answers’: City Council candidates on the issues that matter

The seven contenders vying for the empty seat in Town Hall speak to CityMag about how they plan on tackling the city's big issues. One candidate suggests a “resort” filled with fast food for rough sleepers, while another calls for the “modification” of city streets for the ease of cars.

Dance battle: Groundfloor Radio clocks 6600 signatures to bring dancing back

Local internet music station Groundfloor Radio has launched an online petition arguing live music venues and nightclubs are still “inoperable” due to COVID restrictions and the State Government has prioritised sports over the city's late-night economy.