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Banana Boogie head baker, Jason Spencer has received a national award for making the best hot cross buns in Australia, but he says, "I actually hate hot cross buns".
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AFL fan Eileen watches the footy from level 5 at Adelaide Oval in a wheelchair where there are no Chiko Rolls for sale. That's when ABC Radio Adelaide's Jo Laverty stepped in to save the day.
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Adelaide experienced it's biggest period of tourism during Gather Round. But some, unaware of the AFL influx visited SA for different reasons, including a night view of the Chihuly exhibition in the city's centre.
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Entrepreneur Kelly Johnson has been named South Australia 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award winner, in recognition of her passion for rescuing surplus and second-grade produce.
Minister Clare Scriven - Kelly Johnson - Hon Frances Adamson AC (002)

ABC Radio Adelaide Afternoon presenter, Jo Laverty visited Adelaide Zoo to witness firsthand how new Adelaide Zoo pandas Yi Lan & Xing Qui are settling in to their new home, impressed by their natural climbing ability.
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14-year-old Chloe and her friends from KI Community Education’s Parndana Campus have created a Drive Alive campaign to warn island about the dangers of drink driving, and it's having an impact.
Kangaroo Island Drive Alive billboard

Adelaide muralist Jimmy C now lives in London, but he returned to South Australia to paint a bold, colourful wall reflecting Paralowie's diversity. He liked our summer so much, he even stayed to enjoy the Adelaide Fringe.
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The Black Blue Brothers have made an immediate impact at the Adelaide Fringe with their sharp suits, big smiles and dazzling acrobatics in Rymill Park. Jo Laverty discovered it's a family affair for the talented Africans.
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Seacliff resident, Deb Huston adopted a ginger cat from Kangaroo Island after a participant in a Buddhist retreat discovered him abandoned under a wood pile. Now, Muni's loving life will be honoured at the local train station.
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Adelaide mosaicist, Travis Cox began his artwork as a hobby before it got out of control, beautifying one stobie pole a month in an effort to bring colour, personality, and a sense of place to our suburban streets.
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In the world of contemporary dating, it's all swipe left or swipe right. But back in 1970, Clinton and Maureen were matched by a computer in Adelaide and they've been together ever since.
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The City of Charles Sturt has erected signs warning dog owners of etiquette and their responsibilities while walking dogs along the coast. Dog trainer, Amy Van Dyke said, "I think it's a friendly way to raise awareness".
sign with a dog on it on a fence railing at a beach

"I like riding buses and trains", said public transport enthusiast, Tom McGuire. "I don't believe there's been one for a couple of decades...I wanted to make a map showing the up-to-date network".
a bus map with coloured lines denoting different routes

The Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge is coming to Adelaide allowing fans like 10-year-old, Riley the chance to watch the all-conquering Australian Steelers play at home, and maybe, play for the Olympic champions in future.
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