What's Happening in Adelaide

[Xaragmata]

LAW 'WEEK' - 11-17 May 2009

Law Week is starting, and on offer is a range of activities to increase
community understanding of legal and justice related issues.

South Australia's Law Week is part of National Law Week, and this year the theme
is "Law@Work".

There are a range of activities that may be of interest over the next few weeks
including:

* Youth Parliament - 1 pm Tuesday 5 May at Parliament House

* The Law Week Trial: Death By Dangerous Driving - 7.45 pm Thursday 7 May
in the Banquet Room Adelaide Festival Centre

* Courts Open Day - 10 am to 3.30 pm Saturday 9 May at the Sir Samuel Way
Building Victoria Sq Adelaide

* Prevention of Abuse of Older People Seminar - 3 pm Monday 11 May at the
Legal Services Commission 82 Wakefield St

* Festival of the Ombudsman Seminar - 12 noon Tuesday 12 May Mount
Gambier City Hall

* International Criminal Courts & Tribunals: Red Cross Seminar - 5.15 pm
Tuesday 12 May in the Finlaysons Board Room Level 12 81 Flinders St Adelaide

* Mock Trial organized the Victim Support Service - 1 pm Thursday 14 May
Port Augusta Court House

* Mock Trial with the Port Pirie Domestic Violence Action Group - 1.30 pm
Thursday 14 May Port Pirie Magistrates Court

* Elliott Johnston Tribute Lecture: Indigenous Australians and the Law
Post Apology Lessons Learned from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in
Custody, presented by Solicitor General Martin Hinton QC - 5.15 pm Thursday 14
May in the Victoria Room Hilton Hotel Victoria Sq Adelaide

* The Annual IJS Oration: this year it's "SCAMS", presented by Peter Kell
(Deputy Chair of ACCC, and formerly Chief Executive of CHOICE) - 7.30 pm
Thursday 21 May in the main Lecture Theatre N210 TAFE SA Adelaide City Campus
120 Currie St (parking under, enter off Light Square)

Most events are free. For full details:
http://www.justice.net.au or call TAFE SA Justice & Policing Studies on 82078322.

[Xaragmata]

(from an email)

You are invited to attend a 2009 Reconciliation Week event presented by SA
Health

KAURNA WALKING TRAIL TOURS


Come and learn about some Kaurna culture sites from local Aboriginal guide Frank
Wanganeen, whilst enjoying a walk along the picturesque Torrens River. Light
refreshments catered by Tauondi Aboriginal College will be provided at the
finish point, weather permitting.
Dates & times:
Monday 1 June 10:30-11:30am
Monday 1 June 12:15-1:15pm
Tuesday 2 June 10:30-11:30am
Tuesday 2 June 12:15-1:15pm
Starting point: Kaurna Art Sculptures outside the Festival Centre
entrance
Finishing point: Piltawodli site, across the River Torrens (near Wier
one)
Bookings are essential and places are strictly limited.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Ann Johnson by email
ann.johnson[-at-]health.sa.gov.au or telephone 8226 73900 by no later
than Tuesday 26 May 2009. Please include the DATE and
TIME that you wish to attend.

[Xaragmata]

(from an email)

Hawke Centre FREE public forum - What matters in Australia today

Hawke Centre FREE public forum
Bookings essential via Hawke Centre web site:
http://www.hawkecentre.unisa.edu.au<http://www.hawkecentre.unisa.edu.au/> or RSVP phone
line: 08 8302 0215
What matters in Australia today<http://www.unisa.edu.au/hawkecentre/>
Four perspectives
Monday 1 June, 6.00pm
Adelaide Town Hall, 128 King William Street, Adelaide

Jointly presented by the Australia Day Council of South Australia and The Bob
Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre at UniSA
Experience four contemporary perspectives from four notable Australians,
representing the rich diversity of our unique continent and its people.
This is your chance to hear their views about our country and to consider your
own.
Chair: Chris Schacht - former Federal Senator and Australia Day Ambassador
Speakers:

* Hieu Van Le, Lieutenant Governor of South Australia and Chairman of SA
Multicultural & Ethnic Affairs Commission
* Lillian Holt, Aboriginal educator and public speaker on Reconciliation.
* Katrina Sedgwick, Festival Director, 2009 BigPond Adelaide Film Festival
* Matthew Cowdrey, OAM, SA Young Australian of the Year 2009 and
distinguished Paralympian

Enquiries: Louise Carnell, 8302 0371 or louise.carnell[-at-]unisa.edu.au

[Xaragmata]

Government House Open Day
- SA History Week -
Sunday 31st May 2009
from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm

Entry is free

Built in 1839/40, this is the home, office and base for an active program of
hospitality for the
South Australian Governor, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR
and Mrs Liz Scarce.
Government House is remarkable for its historic integrity. It was built as the
home and office of the Governor of South Australia
and for providing Vice Regal hospitality, and is still used as such. Hundreds of
South Australians come to the House each week.
Step inside and enjoy the charm of the beautifully presented rooms in the oldest
Government House in Australia -
the second oldest continuously occupied house in Adelaide.
Come and see, on this day only, specially set up displays and memorabilia of
historic significance, including original documents.
See the State dining table set with silver and crystal for a formal dinner.
Discover where the police chief in 1862 was murdered.
There are lovely art works on loan from the State Gallery.
Staff and friends of the House will be on hand to guide you.
Garden tours will be provided by The Friends of the Botanic Gardens of
Adelaide.
Members of the Victoriana Society of South Australia Inc will be dressed in
period costumes.

Government House is located on the north-east corner of North Terrace & King
William Road, Adelaide.

For more information, please call 8203 9800.
http://www.governor.sa.gov.au

[Wayno]

This thursday, the Digital Radio industry is planning to stage some form of stunt in each Australian capital city to boost awareness and convince people to buy digital radio gear. 20,000 radio sets are currently sold per month - their goal is to increase this to 100,000 by 2010.

Anyone know where and what is happening in Adelaide?

[Xaragmata]

This thursday, the Digital Radio industry is planning to stage some form of stunt in each Australian capital city to boost awareness and convince people to buy digital radio gear. 20,000 radio sets are currently sold per month - their goal is to increase this to 100,000 by 2010.

Anyone know where and what is happening in Adelaide?

I was just half asleep listening to 891 ABC, & heard them say that all broadcasters will be gathering in Victoria Square on Thursday
August 6 to promote digital radio - will be during the Bald Brothers on 891. Now I can go back to slee zzzzzzz

[Wayno]

This thursday, the Digital Radio industry is planning to stage some form of stunt in each Australian capital city to boost awareness and convince people to buy digital radio gear. 20,000 radio sets are currently sold per month - their goal is to increase this to 100,000 by 2010.

Anyone know where and what is happening in Adelaide?

is anything happening in VSQ today?

[Ben]

This thursday, the Digital Radio industry is planning to stage some form of stunt in each Australian capital city to boost awareness and convince people to buy digital radio gear. 20,000 radio sets are currently sold per month - their goal is to increase this to 100,000 by 2010.

Anyone know where and what is happening in Adelaide?

is anything happening in VSQ today?

I'm confused. It looks like you already know what is happening in Vic Square Wayno?

[Norman]

They were setting up tents yesterday, so there's probably something on today.

[Howie]

Yeah Nova was broadcasting from VSQ this morning. Speaking of digital radio.. i bought a headunit that had digital radio about 7 or 8 years ago.. can't believe it's taken so long to get here.

[Xaragmata]

Open for Science
9 free days of events

South Australian Museum
15 - 23 August 2009


Enjoy free family events that celebrate science: performances, behind-the-scenes
tours, displays, touch tables, workshops and live animals.

Meet scientists and learn the discoveries and passions of the young minds of
science.

Free public lectures including keynote speaker Bobby Cerini. She has scoured the
globe to wrap her head around science and fame. Bookings essential.

Explore what happens when you mix science and art. It's a really BIG little art
day! Create animal mash ups, fossil masterpieces, 10 minute art, and much
more!

For more information and daily programs schedules visit
http://www.samuseum.sa.gov.au or call 8207 7575 or 8207 7377.

[Wayno]

I think, therefore i think i am...

Prince George, has this guy had any positive impact in Portland Oregon?

Urban Places: Growing communities through transport
An introductory lecture by Adelaide Thinker in Residence, Fred Hansen

Fred Hansen is a world leader in the field of transport and integrated land use and renowned for his innovative approach to the provision of public transport. Fred is General Manager of TriMet, the public transport provider in Portland, Oregon, USA and a former Deputy Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency under President Clinton.

In his residency, Fred will challenge traditional development patterns for Adelaide, through informed debate, fostering critical thinking and innovative action on integrated transport, urban form and planning, to develop the vibrant Adelaide we all want.

Wednesday, 7 October 2009
5:30pm for 5.45pm to 7.00pm
Allan Scott Auditorium, University of South Australia
City West Campus, Hawke Building
50-60 North Terrace, Adelaide

Entry free. Bookings essential.

BOOK ONLINE ==> http://www.eventbrite.com/event/434149553

[Prince George]

Frankly I don't know. I see that he's coming with a focus on developing multi-use areas around our transit lines, and it seems a little surprising to me that you would choose the general manager of the transit body to consult on that topic. But perhaps he's had more influence on Portland's land-use planning than I realise.

It's also interesting to see the response that this post generated in Oregon when it was announced back in may. They focus quite a lot on the fact that we're just paying his living expenses and that Portland continue to pay his salary (considering it to be a "professional development" opportunity).

The Thinker in Residence post is part of a growing "sister city" relationship between TriMet and the state of South Australia, Hansen said Tuesday. TriMet has sent some engineers to work for short stints there, and that state has reciprocated sending employees here.

"It's really been a valuable relationship, hasn't cost us anything but has given us professional development opportunities," Hansen said.

The guy that I've been a little more aware of was Robert Bertini, an expert in the transport engineering field and urban planning from PSU, but the Obama administration got him first.

Take a look through the comments on each of those stories, by the way, as another example that AdelaideNow does not have a monopoly on small-mindedness.

[Brando]

Bring back Skyshow, say 20,000
MORE than 20,000 people have joined an online networking site in the hope of reinstating the once annual Skyshow to Adelaide.

Thousands of people have joined seven different Facebook groups, expressing their disappointment at the death of the annual extravaganza that drew about 400,000 to Bonython Park for an hour-long fireworks display synchronised to music and a live concert at the end of summer.

Skyshow was cancelled in 2006 after 22 years because radio station SAFM no longer could cope with the rising cost of the event.

Facebook fans have discussed fundraising ideas – one suggesting people should be charged to get in.

Democrats MLC David Winderlich last night held a brainstorming session at Evandale cafe Nick's Diner.

"The community support behind this event is overwhelming," he said.

"There are countless stories of first dates, family nights out and the incredible atmosphere of thousands of people coming together in one place for this annual event.

"I am calling on businesses across Adelaide to bring back the annual Adelaide Skyshow."

Austereo integration director Jodie Cairns said SAFM would love to see the Skyshow return.

"This will not be possible without the financial support of the business community in Adelaide," she said.

Lord Mayor Michael Harbison was also keen. The city council would be willing to contribute some sponsorship. "It was a fabulous event for South Australia," he said.

A spokesman for the State Government said: "While the Government is aware of the popularity of Skyshow, SA has an exciting calendar of events through the early part of next year."

This what infuriates me with this government. The Skyshow was a huge event and the South Australian community rallied behind it. Yet, this government thinks it knows us better we do.

[Shuz]

Fuck the Government. I say we get some fireworks of our own and do it ourselves.