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You may not know her name, but Angela Heesom is a pioneer of South Australia’s film industry, discovering and nurturing local talent through her company Heesom Casting.
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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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Andy Kay, general manager of Channel Seven, admits he had no plan when it came to his career, but a love of sport and a talent for television has seen this Largs Bay boy rise to the top.
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Soon to release her 40th novel, prolific South Australian author Fiona McIntosh continues to nurture her love of writing, family and life in the Mid North.
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Chung Jae Lee is a driven man. The chef, judo champ and pilot even planned a restaurant opening while undergoing kidney dialysis. Here's how Chung Jae keeps all the balls in the air.
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He might still be on his P-plates on the road, but teenage motorsport talent Sebastien Amadio will test himself at speeds of up to 300km/h on the same track as his F1 heroes during the Australian Grand Prix this month.
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A lingering love of scent has blossomed from a hobby to an all-consuming passion for one Limestone Coast artisan.
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You may not know their names but Joanna and Richard Collins are two of the most generous philanthropists in Adelaide. While they shy away from publicity, Joanna agreed to give SALIFE an insight into the couple’s philanthropic work in the hope it may inspire others to think about giving.
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Founder of charity Treasure Boxes, Rikki Cooke has been at the front line of foster caring and knows just how much a box full of care means.
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Former Black Hawk pilot Genevieve Rüeger talks about coming under fire in Afghanistan, joining the MFS, and remembering her grandfather who survived the Burma Railway.
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From couture fashion, to bespoke hats, step behind the atelier's workbench, to see where and how some of South Australia's most opulent creations are made.
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John Barone has worked on the Christmas Pageant for 40 years. Now, as the man in charge of Stardust Castle, John reflects on the magic and mayhem that has gone into creating this cherished SA event since 1933.
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With a film coming out early next year and a Hollywood production in the works, actor Sophie Power takes a little time out to return home to Adelaide.
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Since taking to the air 20 years ago, Squadron Leader Zalie Duffy hasn’t looked back, other than to spot bandits on the tail of her F/A-18F Super Hornet.
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From Bollywood producer to Rotary Adelaide president, Rajeev Kamineni will lead the organisation into its centenary year in 2023.
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Blink and you really will miss it, but Cradock, its people and its pub are worth keeping your eyes wide open for.
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He's pulled trains, trucks and a Boeing 737, broken world records and represented Australia, but Bay to Birdwood entrant Jordan "Biggie" Steffens is happiest behind the wheel of his 1930 Cadillac.
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Laura Kroetsch has spent most of her life surrounded by books and has never owned or driven a vehicle. But working on the Bay to Birdwood has given her new appreciation for cars – especially those that embody stories from days gone by.
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When their baby Phoebe was stillborn, Kelly and Tony Robinson grappled with heartbreaking grief. Now, through their experience, the couple has helped develop new resources for other families navigating the devastating path of baby loss.
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If you’ve enjoyed the arts in any form in South Australia, you probably have Marjorie Fitz-Gerald to thank for the experience.
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Chief executive of Youth Opportunities, Erin Faehrmann, talks about how a childhood of trauma and disruption, yet shot through with kindness, laid some important foundations in life.
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Penny Griggs, CEO of the Adelaide Central School of Art, invited some teaching colleagues and friends to a dinner party at her home to celebrate the iconic school’s 40th birthday.
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After a top-level basketball career of nearly 200 games, Balaklava's Olivia Levicki will this weekend play just her fifth AFLW game for the team she grew up supporting.
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These legendary South Australian musos credit rock ‘n’ roll for keeping them young at heart as they continue to take to the stage against all odds.
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Matt Newlands was a star police recruit until trauma sparked a mental health crisis, ending in his own arrest. Here's how Matt turned his life around and is now helping frontline workers cope with the stress of the job.
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Six decades since they began training as student nurses, this group of women continues to foster a special kinship that has withstood the test of time.
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Chef Bhu Chung arrived in Australia after a long journey when he was 26, having fled Tibet at the age of 14.
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From a horse and cart to a property king – developer Theo Maras is a self-made man who’s determined to give back to the state that shaped his success.
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Celebrating the extraordinary life of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, who has died peacefully at her home in Scotland aged 96.
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At 76 years young, trailblazing Adelaide sailor Helen Willmer reflects on her career as she prepares to take the helm in the inaugural South Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta.
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From fruitcakes to fleece, Carolyn Johnson has competed at the Royal Adelaide Show since she was a girl in a deeply ingrained family tradition that continues to this day.
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