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Nathan DaviesSenior writer and music writer

Nathan Davies is a senior feature writer with The Advertiser and Sunday Mail. He’s an experienced journalist who believes everyone has an extraordinary story to tell.

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Arts

Peter Darwin looks after production, rigging and lighting at concerts.Peter Darwin pictured at Andy Jays on the 27th August 2020. Pic Tait Schmaal.

How Darwin’s theory of rock ‘n’ roll tested our metal

Between depositing a snake into Motley Crue’s dressing room and creating (then losing) Fowler’s Live, Peter Darwin’s been through a lot in Adelaide’s music scene.

Entertainment

Nathan May, Carly Dodd, Zaachariaha Fielding, Sasha Zahra, Wakara Gondarra, Jimblahand Shane Cook on August 26, 2020. They were all involved in a music video project produced at Tandanya during COVID19 closure. Picture Matt Turner.

New stylin’ for Anu classics

Some of SA’s best young Indigenous talent has come together to film a stunning tribute to the music of Christine Anu. WATCH IT HERE

Coronavirus

Pavilions at Lenswood. Aaron Haarsma, director of The Pavilions in Lenswood. Friday 21 August 2020 Pic Roy Van Der Vegt

Locked in travellers push local tourism to booking records

A boom in intrastate travel looks set to continue into the summer as South Australia’s regional tourist operators reap the benefits of continued border bans and lockdowns.

Entertainment

Show’s cancelled – but you can still win a Showbag

These adorable papillons would normally be getting ready for the Royal Adelaide Show right now, but not this year. Fear not though – while show might be over but you can still get showbags by winning one here!

Lifestyle

08/09/17 Royal Adelaide Show day 8. photo Calum Robertson

This year, go to the Royal Show from home

The Royal Adelaide Show might cancelled this year because of COVID-19, but that hasn’t completely stopped intrepid organisers. Plus, here’s how to get super-cheap 2021 tickets.

SA Weekend

Captain James Cook arrived in Botany Bay 250 years ago.

Hero or aggressor? New film urges rethink on Captain Cook

Captain James Cook’s arrival in Australia in 1770 paved the way for dispossession and genocide, according to a new documentary which reframes his expedition through Aboriginal eyes.

SA News

31/7/20. The Karen pushback - Karyn Dale, Karen Raffen and Karyn Foster.Picture: Keryn Stevens

Meme girls: Why it’s not easy being Karen

Not since Nigel has a name been so thoroughly stigmatised but these days it’s Karen who’s got no friends – and that’s not sitting so well with some of SA’s most successful real life Karens.

Entertainment

**This picture has a scanned reverse - see associated content at the bottom of the details window**Reg Lindsay, country and western singer.

Concert, museum plans for Adelaide country music legend

Reg Lindsay was a legend of country music. Now, on the 70th anniversary of the launch of his career, his wife has plans to preserve his legacy.

SA News

‘Slow City’ a risky gig for big ticket acts

Big acts fly over Adelaide because we’ve gained a reputation that can break a tour, the Entertainment Centre boss says, but coronavirus has revealed a chance for a return to our glory days.

Local

How they saved Springbank Secondary Collegel. Katrina Bean with Dianna Smith-McCue and her son Campbell McCue (14yrs old, Yr9) out the front of Springbank Secondary College, on the 10th July, 2020. Picture: Tricia Watkinson

Accidental activists: How a group of mums saved their school

When an Adelaide high school was earmarked for closure, a group of mums got angry. Then they got busy. They won their battle, and say there are lessons for anyone with a big fight on their hands.

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