In todays Adelaide Digest edition:

• Positive News 🎙️

• Food News 🥪

• Charity Of The Week 🎗️

• Did You Know 🤔

• Events - May 02-04 🎉

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Positive News 🎙️

⚽ Adelaide United’s Biggest Match Ever

Adelaide United Women face Melbourne Victory in a historic semi-final this Sunday at Coopers Stadium. After finishing last in 2024, the team is now two wins from the Grand Final. The match also showcases 53.5M in stadium upgrades tied to the Women’s World Cup Legacy. [INFO]

🚜 Emergency Water for Drought-Hit Farmers

Bundaleer Reservoir is now a collection point for drought-impacted farmers, offering untreated water for livestock. It's part of a 55M SA Government relief package, helping farmers maintain operations during dry conditions.

🏘️ New Homes Coming to Noarlunga

A massive 626-home development is launching in Noarlunga Downs, with early registrations now open. It includes affordable and public housing, great access to local amenities, and aims to tackle southern Adelaide’s housing shortage. [INFO]

🐘 Elephants Begin New Life in SA

Tang Mo and Pak Boon, two beloved elephants from Sydney’s Taronga Zoo, are moving to Monarto Safari Park. It’s a huge win for conservation and a new chapter for the endangered Asian elephant herd in SA. [INFO]

🚧 Slow Down for Yellow Lights

Starting May 19, SA drivers must slow to 25km/h when passing roadside assistance vehicles with flashing yellow lights, a new rule designed to protect recovery workers and stranded motorists. [INFO]

Food News 🥪

🍷 Port & Vine Reopens with a Buzz

Port Adelaide’s historic First Commercial Hotel has been reborn as Port & Vine — a sleek new spot for wine, pub fare, live music and relaxed vibes. With over 300 wines and a buzzing crowd, it’s already a local favourite. [INFO]

Charity Of The Week 🎗️

Sammy D Foundation-Standing Up For Youth Violence

Help honour the life of 17-year-old Sam Davis, whose tragic death 17 years ago sparked a movement to end youth violence. On May 4th, the Sammy D Foundation marks this emotional milestone with the return of #schnitty4sam — a heartfelt community campaign using Sam’s favourite meal, the schnitzel, as a symbol of mateship, awareness, and action.

👉 How to Get Involved:

• Eat a schnitty at a participating venue in South Australia or grab one from Drakes Supermarkets.

• Buy a virtual schnitty if you can’t make it in person — it’s just 25AUD to support violence prevention education.

• Share your meal on socials with the hashtag #schnitty4sam to spread the word.

Roger Drake’s Epic Business Journey

Roger Drake, the man behind South Australia's largest independent supermarket chain, started his career humbly in 1965, working at Coles. He was just 21 years old when he stepped into the retail world, learning the ropes on the shop floor.

In 1974, at age 30, he took a bold risk and purchased a small three-lane supermarket called Jack & Jill’s Foodland in Mitcham, Adelaide, for $29,000. With just four staff and big ambition, Roger stocked shelves, cleaned floors, and built personal connections with every customer. His focus was simple: serve locals better than the big chains ever could.

As retail giants like Coles and Woolworths expanded, Roger didn’t back down — he doubled down on local. From sourcing produce from South Australian farms to supporting small-scale suppliers, Roger built Drakes into more than just a store; it became part of the community.

Over the decades, that hands-on hustle paid off. Drakes Supermarkets now operates over 60 stores across South Australia and Queensland, with more than 6,000 employees and annual revenues surpassing 1 billion. Showing Roger Drake is an inspiring local story.

Events: May 02-04

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

Design Market 6AUD
Saturday | 10-5pm | Wayville
Discover unique creations from Australian designers at Adelaide’s beloved Bowerbird market.
[INFO]

The Black Market
Sunday | 11-4pm | Adelaide
Adelaide’s original alternative art & lifestyle market.
[INFO]

Hanoi’s Night Market
Friday | 9-11:45 | Adelaide
Street eats, zesty cocktails, DJ vinyl sets, vintage market stalls, and late-night vibes.
[INFO]

Mothers Day Gift Market
Sunday | 9-3pm | Brompton
Celebrate every kind of mum at this special market filled with handmade gifts, local food, SA wine, and craft cocktails.
[INFO]

Mothers Day Market
Saturday | 10-3pm | Largs Bay
Wrap up the Vergeside Markets season with a beachside day of shopping, food, coffee, music, and free kids' face painting.
[INFO]

Blackwood Craft Market
Sunday | 10-3pm | Blackwood
Browse a huge variety of handmade goods, treats, and unique finds—indoors, outdoors, and even pooch-friendly.
[INFO]

Play In May ZERO CHARGE
Sunday | 11-2pm | Adelaide
Enjoy a family friendly afternoon of nature play with potion-making, seed bombs, cubby building, and more
[INFO]

Bed By Ten 10AUD
Saturday | 4-9pm | Adelaide
A daytime dance party for singles 30+ who love 80s–2000s club hits, confetti showers, and good vibes—meet new people.
[INFO]

City Ship Paranormal Lock In 50AUD
Saturday | 6:30-9:30pm | Port Adelaide
Step aboard the historic Clipper Ship at Port Adelaide and explore its haunted past, including tragic deaths from its maiden voyage and time as a hospital ship.
[INFO]

Jazz In The Square ZERO CHARGE
Friday | 4:30-7:30pm | Adelaide
Enjoy a twilight jazz concert at Hindmarsh Square with live performances, fire pits, and local food and wine.
[INFO]

SA Medieval Fair
Sat-Sun | 9:30-5:30pm | Paracombe
Enjoy costume comps, kids’ activities, and jousting, gladiators, live music, archery, and more.
[INFO]

Kodomo Japan Festival 5-10AUD
Sunday | 11-4pm | Adelaide
Japanese cultural festival with traditional food, music, performances, and more
[INFO]

Old Crocks Run
Sunday | 8-2pm | Adelaide
Enjoy live music, breakfast, and classic cars up close before they cruise to Wigley Reserve for more family fun, food and competitions.
[INFO]

Blue’s Brews and BBQ BOOKING REQUIRED
Friday | 6pm | Stepney
Kick back with live blues, country tunes, cold brews, and a mouthwatering BBQ feast at Little Bang Brewing.
[INFO]

Tasting Australia & Clare Valley Tasting 30AUD
Friday | 5:30-8:30pm | Adelaide
Explore alternative wines from 10 Clare Valley producers at this Tasting Australia event, paired with native-inspired canapés by Pauletts Bush DeVine.
[INFO]

Double Shot Coffee Fiesta
Sunday | 9am | Unley
Enjoy free tastings, gourmet food, live music, barista masterclasses, and family-friendly fun
[INFO]

Pirate Life Smokeout 20AUD
Saturday | 11-10pm | Port Adelaide
Full-flavour takeover with smoked meats by Fancy Hank’s, beer specials, live music, line dancing, a mechanical bull, and cowboy
[INFO]

Lady Gaga: Mayhem Party 22AUD
Saturday | 11pm | Adelaide
Celebrate Gaga’s LG7 with an epic night of non-stop Gaga hits, pop anthems, and party vibes at Lion Arts Factory.
[INFO]

Funk Me ZERO CHARGE
Friday | 8:30pm | Para Hills West
Enjoy live music and special unveiling. Just get ready for a night full of fun and mystery!
[INFO]

Friday Night Fun
Friday | 7pm | Seaton
Catch a night of classic favourites (and a few fresh tracks) played live and loud at the Seaton Hotel.
[INFO]

AFL: Adelaide Crows v Carlton
Saturday | 3:45pm | Adelaide Oval
[INFO]

ALW: SF - Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory
Sunday | 3:30pm | Coopers Stadium
[INFO]

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