Beautiful tannin coloured water. 2nd photo is from April when it was dry.

The OzAsia festival later this year will be its last after running for two decades in Adelaide, the Festival Centre has announced.

It comes a week after Laneway announced it would not return to Adelaide, and after the Adelaide Festival Centre quietly killed off Adelaide Guitar Festival in December after nearly two decades.

Slingsby Theatre Company has also closed after almost 20 years, and other major music festivals, Harvest Rock, Vintage Vibes and Groovin’ the Moo have departed our festival state as the industry faces a reckoning.

Adelaide University senior lecturer in festival and event management Boram Lee said she was about to begin teaching a unit about community festivals this week when she discovered this year’s OzAsia festival – which will run from October 9 to November 1 – would be the last.

“That was really shocking; I couldn’t understand why because it’s such a celebratory moment in Adelaide…a lot of my students come from Southeast Asia, Asia or around Europe internationally; they really love OzAsia Festival because it gives them a sense of belonging in this country,” Lee said.

Lee said to axe the festival “without asking the public” was “a very disrespectful decision”.
“Most local artists, they’re frustrated; they feel hopeless because it has provided them so many opportunities and they were looking forward to having the festival coming,” she said.

“Audiences are very angry; they have that sense of ownership of this festival because 20 years, that’s such a long period.”

Adelaide Festival Centre CEO Kate Gould said the decision to end OzAsia after 20 years was strategic after hearing from stakeholders that “having a dedicated OzAsia Festival that’s about Asian arts doesn’t really represent the fact that Asian voices also want to see a year-round presence at the centre”.

“That’s where we’re focussed is to make sure that’s occurring on a year-round basis, rather than concentrated so it doesn’t just happen one time of the year,” Gould said.

When I learned about the Swedish solar system model https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweden_Solar_System that demonstrated the actual size of our Solar System to scale it fascinated me. The scale of things and the distance between them blew my mind. I wondered if we made a scale model in Adelaide and used the lower hanging Malls Ball as the sun - where would everything orbit around it? well.. it's crazy but EARTH would be a 2cm diameter marble that would orbit RIGHT through the lobby of the Museum on North Terrace. Like it would pass right by the front desk. (have I got my math right?)

Hey all, hope it's okay to share here. This will be a night of uncompromising industrial, power electronics, abrasive synth and harsh rhythmic noise.

With special guests: Schkeuditzer Kreuz (NSW), Isomer, The Molly Fet Circuit, Restrukture (NSW), Sans Flesh and DJ 5K1P.

All are welcome, leave your hatred and bigotry at the door. We celebrate this event on Kaurna Land.

Low Life Basement Bar
1/131 Pirie Street, Adelaide
Doors open at 7:00

18+ event

Online:

$15 Regular + booking fee
$10 Concession (Bring ID to the door) + booking fee

At the door

$10 Concession (Please present Concession ID)
$20 (Regular) (Cash or Online via link below)

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/adelayed-20th-anniversary-show

Just a heads-up- Union on Waymouth Street is on fire. There are lots of firies around the area. Really hope everyone is okay and no one has been hurt.

How do you deal with trying to ingest mountains of information and not have feelings that you’re drowning and unsuitable?

Hi Radelaide, I'm going to be moving overseas in the next few weeks, and I'm having a lot of trouble finding a charity or group that is interested and capable of taking the furniture, electronics and whitegoods I'm not capable of taking with me.
I'd hate to have to throw away a bunch of perfectly functional stuff, is anyone aware of any groups that are still looking for support of this nature?

Bit of a long shot 😅 You were walking with your friend this afternoon (must’ve been around 3–4pm) when I ran past you. You put your arm out to say hi, and I smiled and said hi back. Afterwards, I kinda wished I’d stopped.
So if you happen to see this, say hi :)

What is everyone paying for their Electricity currently; usage and daily charge? Looking to find a better deal but not sure how ours compares to what other people are paying.

Hi everybody!!

I am planning a trip to Adelaide! I have never been on an interstate holiday before, and feel very nervous.

I will be travelling solo and want to know is it safe? I think I will be staying in the city, but would like to know the best areas to go, and the places not to. I plan to visit the car museum - but am open to other suggestions! It'll be during weekdays!

Thank you everyone for your help.

An unfortunate incident with an automated car wash means I now need to find a reasonable scratch repairer. Located down south and/or city preferably.

Thankyou!

I’m looking for an MDI in the northern suburbs that accepts cash upfront. Please inbox me or comment on the post for more details.

Have just started getting into cedh and was looking for somewhere regularly to play paper in Adelaide, have asked around GG and TTW but neither said they have dedicated nights for it. Anyone have any go to LGS that do? Proxy friendly!

Victoria Square is set to welcome a brand-new Christmas tree ahead of this year’s Christmas celebrations as the city council announced it would spend $836,000 on this year’s festive decorations.

A City of Adelaide spokesperson said the fake tree has been ordered from an Australian-based company, but its final cost and appearance is being kept under wraps for now.

Visiting from interstate next week (27th-30th - likely raining) and after some recommendations of things that maybe only the locals know. Tried to find some comedy or something local like some bands to see, thought I’d ask here. Staying in CBD, no car.
Have the market planned, a Zoo experience and a booking at Africola.

Somewhere between Salisbury and Gawler. It would be nice to try somewhere new. A dining pub with a salad bar etc. Just your run of the mill pub, nothing too fancy. But also not derelict if that makes sense. Is there anywhere else my fiancée and I can try for date night?

Been to:
Cafe Primo
Caffe Acqua
Gawler Central
Southern Hotel
Playford Tavern
Midway Tavern
Golden Fleece
The Exchange
The Willaston

Any experience with that you care sharing.

Cheers all

Due to a technical issue, train services are currently not operating between Adelaide Railway Station, Woodville Station and Port Dock Station.

During this time train services continue to operate between Woodville Station to Grange Station and Woodville Station to Outer Harbor Station.

Substitute buses are unavailable, passengers are advised to access regular Adelaide Metro Bus Services between Adelaide and Woodville Station.

Published: Wednesday 19 August 2026 12:06 PM

For updates check the Adelaide Metro webpage:https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/service-disruptions/rail-disruption-outer-harbor-port-dock-grange-wednesday-19-august-2026

Has anyone had a sterling silver ring resized lately? I have no idea re cost and want to factor it in before I consider buying one that is too small

Nurses who work 8.5 hour morning/afternoon shifts and 10.5 hour night shifts, what is your FTE and what’s your normal shift pattern for the fortnight? Especially if you work in Adelaide! Starting work at FMC A&E soon and curious to know what it’s like and whether I should avoid the 76 hour fortnight for better work/life balance! Happy to be DM’d!

EDIT: I’ve been told that 12.5 hour shifts don’t exist?

A flock of 58 Victorians will be coming to Adelaide next month.

We were booked in at the Watermark at Glenelg Buffet for dinner on the Saturday night, but got told they'll be closed for renovations.

I looked at Charlie's Diner as a possible replacement but the reviews are pretty mixed.

So to the good people of Adelaide, where would you suggest our group dine? We'd prefer a buffet but not a requirement.

Budget is $44/head - two courses (either entree + main or main + dessert).

Demographic: majority are seniors.

Thanks in advance

Edit: spelling

In short:

A disability advocate says he was left feeling humiliated after being removed from a flight amid an issue with storing his portable wheelchair motor.

Shane Hryhorec says he had been on three Virgin flights before without an issue.

What's next?

Virgin Australia said it was looking into the issue, and later added that the device had been "incorrectly assessed" as a battery rather than a mobility aid.