People & Places

Apr 11, 2024
People & Places

Step inside Bird in Hand sanctuary

Susie and Andrew Nugent, owners of Bird in Hand winery, have created an oasis of privacy, art and nature at their spectacular family home just metres from their Adelaide Hills winery and cellar door.

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Apr 14, 2023
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Sands of time

Three South Australian surfing pioneers, now aged in their 70s, tell SALIFE about the early days of surf culture here and why, all these decades later, they remain just as passionate about chasing the perfect wave.

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Apr 6, 2023
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Ian Steel’s best life

Having experienced just how precious and fragile life can be, KickStart for Kids founder Ian Steel lives by his grandfather’s advice to leave people in a happier place than when he arrived.

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Apr 6, 2023
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Seas the day

Imagine if you could take a pill every morning that would make you feel happier, healthier and energised for the day ahead. In the cold waters off the Limestone Coast, one group has dived into something even better, and free, that brings them together 365-days-a-year.

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Mar 17, 2023
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Mark Roderick’s best life

Meet executive chairman at Perks, Mark Roderick, whose best moments in life include reaching an icy summit in Bolivia and a win with the Burnside Rugby Union Club.

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Mar 16, 2023
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Faces to watch in 2023

Spanning food, sport, fashion, community and more, we asked the people we’re anticipating big things from in 2023 about their road to success and the bumps along the way.

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Mar 7, 2023
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Three minutes with Britt Plummer

Local performer Britt Plummer honed her clowning skills in France, studying under the master Philippe Gaulier. Her latest Fringe offering Fool’s Paradise runs until March 19.

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Mar 7, 2023
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Success story

Journalist Helen McCabe never dreamt she’d end up as editor of the Australian Women’s Weekly. The former Hamley Bridge local shares the stories, struggles and successes that shaped her remarkable media career.

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Mar 7, 2023
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Embracing equity for IWD

With International Women’s Day 2023 highlighting the theme of embracing equity, SALIFE takes some lessons from South Australian women who are not only succeeding in their fields, but are also working to create environments where others can thrive.

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Mar 6, 2023
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Embracing equity

With International Women’s Day 2023 highlighting the theme of embracing equity, SALIFE takes some lessons from South Australian women who are not only succeeding in their fields, but are also working to create environments where others can thrive.

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Mar 3, 2023
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Hayley Leake’s best life

Survivor star Hayley Leake tells us about the things that make her heart sing - including her bike, her fiancé and her late Nonna Vali.

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Mar 1, 2023
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Adelaide’s real life Santa suits up for Christmas

Dedicated professional Santa Ian Loxton is ready to suit up in his intricate hand-made costume with all the bells and whistles, ready to spread Christmas cheer to some of those who need it most.

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Mar 1, 2023
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Switching on the Christmas spirit

Festive season twinkles a little brighter in the Riverland each year thanks to one man’s ever-growing yuletide display that’s spreading Christmas cheer to young and old.

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Feb 24, 2023
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Nick Addison’s best life

New Adelaide Oval CEO Nick Addison reminisces on the best things in life - chicken curry cream, 13 special summers and his world-class office.

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Feb 16, 2023
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Roz Hervey’s best life

Roz Hervey, creative producer of Restless Dance Theatre, gives us some insights into her life including her family's "24-hour rule".

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Feb 16, 2023
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Catch of the day

The families that underpin the Limestone Coast’s southern rock lobster industry have steered through troubled waters and are working towards a sustainable future.

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Feb 10, 2023
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Clare Connelly’s best life

In the lead up to opening her How to Write Love online school for Valentine's Day, romance author Clare Connelly chats about capturing the moment, Adelaide's best burger and who her fictional heroes are based on.

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Feb 1, 2023
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Yazeed Daher’s best life

Actor Yazeed Daher, who stars in State Theatre Company SA's The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? this month, shares some insights into his favourite things including Wallaroo, the Hilltop Hoods and some heartfelt advice from his mother Sandy.

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Jan 27, 2023
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Daniel Michael’s best life

Gluttony’s co-director Daniel Michael is hurtling towards Fringe season, but he took some time for a chat about some of life’s best things.

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Jan 20, 2023
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Amanda Blair faces facts

Media personality Amanda Blair talks publicly for the first time about the serious illness that left her face paralysed and altered her outlook on what matters in life.

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Jan 19, 2023
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On top of the world

Sally Brown can be found trekking up a mountain most days – sometimes several times a day – and it’s no wonder with the Flinders Ranges on her doorstep.

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Jan 12, 2023
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Mixing business with pleasure

Come to lunch with Palas Jewellery owner Anna Dimond and her group of business-savvy women who know how to work and play hard.

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Jan 11, 2023
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Living legend

Not matter what life has thrown at 97-year-old Irene Johnson, this diehard Port Adelaide fan has always supported her two great loves in life: family and football.

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Dec 14, 2022
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A change of pace

The South Australian Cricket Association’s new CEO Charlie Hodgson has pursued his passion for the game all the way from London to Adelaide, swapping one hallowed ground for another and embracing a welcome change of pace.

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Dec 9, 2022
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Bowled over: When Monique met Nikolai

Monique Bowley has been a professional basketballer, radio producer, reality TV star and podcast queen, but she says her latest role as a mum is proving the hardest and happiest gig of all.

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Dec 1, 2022
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Words of trailblazing wisdom

Trailblazers in their male-dominated professions, these inspiring South Australian women have broken new ground for others to follow. Here, they tell SALIFE about the challenges they have faced, how they overcame them and what is still to be achieved.

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