In todays Adelaide Digest edition:

• Positive News 🎙️

• New Restaurants 🥘

• Trivia 🧠

• Events - June 6-12 🎉

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Positive News 🎙️

🏫 11M Expansion for Cardijn College

Cardijn College is embarking on an 11 million development at its Galilee campus, introducing six new classrooms and two covered outdoor courts. This initiative aims to enhance student well-being and accommodate a growing student population, with plans to double enrolment over the next decade. [INFO]

🍲 Free Meals for Adelaide

OzHarvest and BioPak are ramping up efforts to fight food insecurity. Through the OzHarvest Market, they’ll serve thousands of free meals weekly using rescued food packed in compostable containers — already feeding 600 people each week. [INFO]

🚧 Yorke Peninsula Roads Get Safer

Upgrades to Upper Yorke Road include sealed shoulders, safety barriers, tactile lines and fresh pavement — reducing crash risk and improving freight access. Part of a 168M road safety program. [INFO]

🇨🇦 SA-Canada Trade Soars

South Australia’s exports to Canada jumped 95% to 663M — driven by mining, beef and wine. Canada has also become SA’s top source of foreign investment in renewable energy and defence. [INFO]

New Restaurants 🍜 

🇩🇪 German Eats Hit Goolwa

Glenelg’s beloved café, Imbiss, is relaunching at the Goolwa Wharf as Imbiss on the Elbow. Expect currywurst, spätzle, pretzels and schnitzel burgers — with local beer, riverside views, and family/pet-friendly vibes. Opens June 9. [INFO]

☕ Morning Light for Mawson Lakes

Morning Light Café opens mid-June in Mawson Lakes, offering handcrafted coffee, berry smoothies, hearty brunches and a warm, light-filled space. Owner Richar Hazim brings 27+ years of hospitality experience to the venture. [INFO]

Last Week: What is the population of South Australia?
Answer: 1.8M

South Australia’s population, as of September 2024, is about 1.81 million, making up roughly 7.14% of Australia’s total. Over 77% live in Greater Adelaide, with around 1.4 million in the capital alone, while regional areas like Mount Gambier and Whyalla are far smaller.

Events: June 6-12

This section only includes events until the next edition on Thursday, so here’s what’s happening Friday till Thursday!

Op Till You Drop
Saturday | 10–4pm | Port Adelaide
Adelaide’s biggest op shop charity market. Fashion, food, kids’ activities and live music.
[INFO]

Winter Wonderland Market
Saturday | 10-3pm | Burnside
Live music, artisan goods, preloved fashion, and UMCo. Map Quest.
[INFO]

Second Life Markets
Sat 6–9pm & Sun 11–4pm | Adelaide
A 2-day art, fashion & vintage market featuring 40+ stalls, live DJs, live knitting, and more.
[INFO]

Market in the Gardens Winter Edition
Sat–Sun (fortnightly) | 10–2pm | Evanston Gardens
Winter market series with stalls, food pop-ups, outdoor plants, workshops, coffee vans, and more. Family and pet-friendly.
[INFO]

Brighton Sunday Market
Sunday | 7:30–12pm | North Brighton
Local produce, art, vintage treasures and food trucks. Supporting student music programs.
[INFO]

Meadows Market
Sunday | 9–2pm | Meadows
Crafts, produce, and stalls at this monthly market favourite.
[INFO]

Family Fun Day at The Albion
Sunday | 12:30–2:30pm | KilBurn
Bluey meet & greet, kids playground, face painting, lucky dip, and kids eat free with main meals.
[INFO]

Sunday on the Hill – Nepenthe
Sunday | 12–4pm | Mclaren Vale
Live music, Spanish food, lawn games, wine & kids activities.
[INFO]

Hit That Hit Musical Bingo
Saturday | 5-10pm | Plant 4 Bowden
Musical bingo with hit songs, food & drink prizes, dress-up contest, and DJ fun. Zero Charge entry, bookings essential.
[INFO]

Taking Back Saturday – Emo Night
Sunday | 9pm | Adelaide
Long weekend pop punk party with all your emo faves. 18+ only.
[INFO]

Chunky Custard Show 35AUD
Friday | 7:30pm | Marion
90 mins of disco, glam rock, and musical theatre chaos.
[INFO]

Mead & Music at the Museum
Friday | 5–8pm | SA Museum
Enjoy harp and lute performances with authentic SA mead tastings, plus Viking treasures exhibit.
[INFO]

Salisbury Craft & Hobby Fair
Sat–Mon | 10–4pm | Parafield Gardens
100+ stalls, food trucks, kids’ fun, and crafts galore.
[INFO]

Psychic & Craft Fair
Saturday | From 10am | Adelaide
Readings, complimentary healing, and stalls with crystals, preserves, plants, and accessories.
[INFO]

Adelaide Model Railway Show
Sat–Mon | 9:30-5:30pm | Adelaide Showground
Model train extravaganza returns for June long weekend.
[INFO]

Kick'N'Sip Festival – Footy, Food & Fun
Monday | From 9:40am | Unley
Triple-header SANFL action (Sturt vs Norwood), food trucks, local wine & beer, DJ tunes, kids’ zone & big screen action.
[INFO]

Gin Fest 45AUD
Saturday | 11:30–7:30pm | Houghton
Gin tastings, live music, food & cocktails in a historic venue. VIP party 2–4pm.
[INFO]

Stills in the Hills Festival 75AUD
Sunday | 1–9pm | Nairne
Taste 50+ whiskies & rums, enjoy grazing table and dance the night away.
[INFO]

Blues, Brews & BBQ
Friday | 4pm | Stepney
Live blues & country, American BBQ plate and Family-friendly.
[INFO]

Kisschasy National Tour 70AUD
Saturday | 7pm | Adelaide
Performing Hymns for the Nonbeliever live. Supported by Sly Withers & Suzi.
[INFO]

Battle of the Bands
Long Weekend | 5pm | Norwood
Four new bands compete at Osmond Terrace for the crown. You decide the winner!
[INFO]

Oz Floyd – Pink Floyd Tribute 35AUD
Sunday | 7pm | Frewville
Pink Floyd classics in a full odyssey show.
[INFO]

Coastal Sounds Festival ZERO CHARGE
Monday | 11am–6pm | Semaphore
11 beachfront stages with live music, dance workshops & art along a 13km coastal trail. Family-friendly.
[INFO]

Vic Park Pitstop
Sunday | 8-10am | Adelaide
Join other like-minded motoring enthusiasts at a new exciting Cars & Coffee event.
[INFO]

Adelaide Crows v Brisbane Lions
Friday | 7:10pm | Adelaide Oval
[INFO]

Thunder v Giants
Sunday | 3:30pm | Adelaide
[INFO]

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