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Hi all, myself and 5 friends will be heading to Adelaide for a few nights for a 40th in November. Looking for some recommendations for breakfast and dinner over that period.

Focus for us is quality food rather than anything high end - open to most cuisines as long as it has an option for vegetarian or a chicken dish.

We will be staying in the CBD but should have a hire vehicle if there's some memorable places just outside of town.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Planning to move there soon from a more busier and posher suburb like Norwood.
What are your experiences/views on Highbury as a suburb to live for a small family?

Hi everyone! I’m a final-year international Master of Teaching (Secondary) student in Adelaide and I’m considering doing my final teaching placement in a regional/country area of South Australia next year.

The areas I’m currently considering are Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Mount Gambier, Limestone Coast, Yorke Peninsula and Eyre Peninsula.
I don’t drive or have access to a car, so I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who lives, works, studies or has completed a teaching placement in any of these areas.

I’m particularly interested in:

1. how easy it is to find short-term accommodation for 8 weeks, and roughly how much rent might be?
2. whether it’s realistic to live there without a car
3. public transport within the town/region

3)whether schools, supermarkets, pharmacies and other basic shops are within walking distance in certain towns

4)what the social/community life is like, particularly for someone moving there temporarily and on their own

5. whether locals are generally welcoming to newcomers

6. any towns you would particularly recommend (or avoid) for someone in my situation

I’m also open to suggestions for other regional/rural areas of South Australia that may be suitable for a preservice teacher without a car, particularly around towns where short accomodation is reasonably available and the school, supermarket, chemist and other essential are within walking distance or accessible by reliable public transport.

I’d also love to hear from any teachers or preservice teachers who have done a regional placement, especially regarding accommodation and getting around without a car.

Thank you! Any firsthand experiences would be really helpful

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Grant Stevens, South Australia's police commissioner since 2015, has been appointed the state's next governor, with King Charles confirming the appointment and swearing-in scheduled for December 9, 2026.

How it unfolded

Before · Grant Stevens has served as Police Commissioner since 2015 and was the state coordinator during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The spark · Stevens will succeed outgoing governor Frances Adamson, whose five-year term expired today.
What happened · His Majesty King Charles confirmed that Stevens will become South Australia's next governor.

Why it matters: Grant Stevens becomes South Australia's 37th governor on December 9, with Linda Williams acting as police commissioner from October 23.

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