People & Places

May 9, 2024
People & Places

Out of the woods: How Michael Lamprell created CABN

Entrepreneur Michael Lamprell was suffering depression and in an unfulfilling career, when he embarked on a transformative journey that led to him establishing CABN, which provides off-grid, sustainable accommodation. Now, he is helping others to re-engage with the most important things in life through these nature escapes, which are having quite a moment.

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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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Aug 13, 2021
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A return to Clare Valley

After 26 years of living away, Hilary Mitchell has returned to the Clare Valley, embracing country life and all it has to offer – and that means inviting a group of close friends to her vineyard home for dinner.

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Jul 23, 2021
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Outback healthcare: The good doctor

On the surface, Tony Lian-Lloyd is a horse-riding, saddle-making cowboy from Quorn. But look a little closer and you will see a rural doctor passionate about his outback town.

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Jun 4, 2021
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Proof of life: The Headstone Project

A volunteer-led investigation is underway to mark the final resting places of potentially thousands of forgotten First World War veterans buried in unmarked graves across South Australia.

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Jun 4, 2021
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‘Looking after people comes so naturally to me’

Sharon Romeo is the face you want greeting you when you walk through the door for dinner. The award-winning maitre d' and manager sure knows how to look after a guest - and break up a restaurant brawl too.

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May 28, 2021
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Tex and Ellie: It’s team work

Ellie Walker opens up about what family means to her and husband, Crows legend Taylor Walker, and their gorgeous boys, Hugo and Louis.

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May 14, 2021
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Fishing with family

SALIFE meets some of the innovative and passionate families that have weathered the ebb and flow of South Australia’s commercial fishing industry, which marks its 185th year in 2021.

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May 7, 2021
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Erik Thomson: No more Mr Nice Guy

Erik Thomson has stepped away from his funny dad persona to embrace his latest role as a maladjusted, moody chef. Here, he talks television, family life and his love for the Fleurieu.

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Apr 30, 2021
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‘The reality is, we’ve created a lot of millionaires.’

Grant Wilckens was an instrumental part of the reinvigoration of holiday parks around Australia, from a cottage industry to one worth several billion dollars. The Discovery Parks CEO led the charge from right here in Adelaide.

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Apr 23, 2021
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‘I feel strongly about giving a voice to the voiceless’

Sharon Mascall-Dare counts herself privileged for being a set of ears to exciting, interesting and often harrowing tales from all around the world. The award-winning journalist joined the Australian Army aged 42 and has been tirelessly providing an avenue for those in the military to tell their stories ever since.

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Apr 23, 2021
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Veterans find peace on the water

Nearly 50 years since Australia pulled its troops out of the Vietnam War, many diggers are still fighting their own battles. But, out on the water, these veterans are winning.

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Apr 9, 2021
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Bone marrow transplant success: One in a million

Each day is a blessing for Middleton’s Tania Murphy, who spent most of a year away from her family to receive a life-saving bone marrow transplant from an anonymous European donor.

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