People & Places

Apr 24, 2024
People & Places

Discovering the stars

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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Dec 10, 2021
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Gill Hicks: Alive and kicking

London bombing survivor Gill Hicks is reclaiming her life as a talented artist and performer in a powerful act of healing and harmony.

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Nov 19, 2021
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No pressure: Sous chef for a night

Would you have what it takes to play apprentice to a highly acclaimed chef with Michelin stars in his culinary repertoire? Food writer and former My Kitchen Rules contestant Paul Wood attempted to do just that in his very own home kitchen.

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Nov 12, 2021
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‘It was the phoenix rising from the ashes‘

David Horbelt is a master at redeveloping hotels around Australia, finding unpolished diamonds that have lost their shine and bringing them back to their full glory, but it was Mount Lofty House that’s kept him in SA.

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Nov 12, 2021
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Pampered pooches: It’s a dog’s life

With a recent surge in ownership of premium dog breeds, Adelaide dog groomers are in demand now more than ever. Meet these groomers and their well-kept fur babies.

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Nov 5, 2021
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‘I have always been a dreamer’

As one of Australia’s most lauded interior designers, Paul Hecker has forged a career from Melbourne, but it all began in South Australia.

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Nov 5, 2021
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Catherine House: With open arms

At their lowest point, women walk into Catherine House for a little bit of support and they often end up walking out with their lives changed.

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Oct 29, 2021
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The homestead at Hynam: Dee Nolan’s return to SA

Following an extraordinary international career in journalism and publishing, Dee Nolan has returned to her South East childhood home, where she and husband John Southgate have created their own organic paradise.

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Oct 29, 2021
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‘The most testing time is the one we are currently in’

Life has brought both great adventures and insurmountable grief for Judy Potter, an arts and community leader whose role as chair of Adelaide Festival sees her helping steer the organisation through one of the most difficult times the sector has ever faced.

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Oct 22, 2021
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Foodie fare: Dinner at Kris Lloyd’s house

There’s an old saying about too many cooks in the kitchen but, at Kris Lloyd’s house, a mass gathering of brilliant food minds can only be a good thing.

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Oct 15, 2021
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‘People can relate to struggle‘

Her departure from Mix 102.3 sparked a new phase and changed priorities for Jodie Oddy,  who says family life and new work opportunities are at the heart of her happiness.

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Oct 15, 2021
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Life on earth: Reducing your footprint

With Australia’s per-capita CO2 emissions among the world’s highest, more and more young people are taking responsibility for their own environmental footprint while inspiring others to do the same.

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Sep 24, 2021
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‘We draw upon Sam’s strength and courage’

In honour of their late son Sam, who would have turned 21 this year, Marty and Michelle Roberts continue to raise funds for sick children and their families through their new drive, Challenge 21.

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Sep 24, 2021
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The art of food

Food culture has been a constant theme in the life and work of artist Billie Justice Thomson, who also happens to be close friends with a bunch of Adelaide foodies.

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Sep 10, 2021
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Volunteering in SA: Time to give back

While volunteering might be a selfless act, these unsung heroes show that giving your time can deliver rewards that far outweigh the time invested.

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Aug 27, 2021
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Ann Peters: Drama Queen

Despite a tough start in life, renowned Adelaide theatrical agent Ann Peters finally found her happy place on the stage. Since then, she has helped hundreds of young hopefuls realise their acting dreams through her agency SA Casting.

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Aug 27, 2021
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‘No matter what you’ve seen before, you can change it’

She's just clocked up 50 games on an AFL field - a pioneer in the role. South Australian field umpire Eleni Glouftsis talks about her career, the importance of seeing women at the top and what it's like to cop spectator abuse.

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