Who else has goals for 2025!

My #1 goal for 2025 is to make the Adelaide Insider the best newsletter in South Australia. I’m planning to expand by creating videos, writing more newsletters, and hosting events to bring our community together right here in SA.

In the meantime, check out this gummy shark I caught over the weekend at the Coorong!

In todays Adelaide Insider edition:

• Insider Recap 🎙️

• Trivia 💡

• Events - Dec/Jan 30-02 🎉

—Michael Smith

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Insider Recap 🎙️

Free Public Transport for New Year’s Eve 🚌

Leave the car at home! Adelaide Metro is offering free public transport from 5pm on Dec 31 to 6am Jan 1. Whether you're heading to the beach, city celebrations, or the Big Bash at Adelaide Oval, public transport is the way to go.

Clare Valley Named World’s Top Food Destination 🍽️

Clare Valley has been crowned the top global food destination by Condé Nast Traveller! Known for its wineries and local produce, highlights include SLATE Restaurant at Pikes Wines and Bush DeVine at Paulett Wines. If you're planning a visit, check out the Riesling Trail for a scenic wine and dine experience.

Most Popular Baby Names for 2024 👶

Charlotte is the new top baby name for girls in SA, knocking Isla from the top spot. Oliver remains the leading boys' name for the 12th year in a row! Other favourites include Henry, Noah, and Charlie.

$26.2M for Coorong Restoration 🌊

The Australian and SA governments are investing $26.2M into the next phase of restoring the Coorong and Lower Lakes. This will improve water quality, enhance shorebird habitat, and involve community partnerships to protect this vital ecosystem.

Events: Dec/Jan 30-02

This section only includes events until the next edition on Thursday, so here’s what’s happening Monday till Thursday!

Boltic Markets
Monday | 9:30-12:30pm | North Adelaide
Eesti Päevad 2024 invites you to participate in our unique national gathering as part of our Folk Day festivities - the Baltic Market Day
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Mademe’s New Years $49
Tuesday | 5pm | Adelaide
Spend a laid-back afternoon tasting amazing wines from Langhorne Creek’s top boutique producers.
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Merrymaker Rooftop Bar
Tuesday | 7-10 | Adelaide
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Style at Merrymaker Rooftop Bar!
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NYE At The Lion
Tuesday | 6pm | North Adelaide
Indulge in a festive dining experience with our curated menu in the restaurant, or soak up the chic vibes of our exclusive cocktail party in the Jerningham Room.
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New Years Bottomless Brunch $50-$79
Wednesday | 9-4pm | Prospect
Join us for a special bottomless brunch experience, featuring 2 hours of free-flowing breakfast cocktails, prosecco, tea/coffee, and your choice of meal from the menu.
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New Years On The Riverbank
Tuesday | 5:30-1pm | Adelaide
Get ready for a night of family-friendly fun, delicious food, and incredible live performances at Adelaide's premier Riverbank event.
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New Years Park Run
Wednesday | 8am | Adelaide
Join us for the first parkrun event for the year!
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The Sleeping Beauty $58
Thursday - Sunday | 11-12am | Adelaide
This narrated version of The Sleeping Beauty will have children dancing in their seats…and all the way home. Don’t forget to dress up in your favourite ballet-inspired outfit!
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Beach Walk
Tuesday | 8-10am | Henley Beach
Join us for this end of year ritual: walking barefoot on the beach and enjoying the positive mental health benefits of walking.
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NYE Bash Feat
Tuesday | 7pm | Dulwich
Who's keen for the last party of the year, Let's make it a night to remember.
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NYE Singles Party $55
Tuesday | 8pm | Adelaide
40-65yrs End 2024 in style with other genuine Adelaide singles, in our own private venue in town.
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Party At The District
Tuesday | 3pm | Adelaide
Enjoy performances from three fantastic bands, cool down with Pirate Life beers and savour all your favourite pub fare.
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NYE X BRAT $52
Tuesday | 9pm | Adelaide
One more? 2024 has been the year of BRAT & it’s been our fave night to party with you all… so let’s end the year the way we’ve spent it bratty!
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Cruisy Paddle
Monday | 8:30am | Henley Beach
Cruisy paddle from Henley to Grange and return.
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Emo And Pop Punk Party $15
Tuesday | 8pm | Adelaide
We'll be spinnin' all your fave pop punk & emo tunes until late!!
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New Years At The Beach Hotel
Tuesday | 6pm | Seaford
We have Adelaide's biggest party band, Circa 74, playing hot tune to keep you dancing into the early hours of 2025!
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New Years At Semaphore
Tuesday | 6pm | Semaphore
Join us for the ultimate party and spectacular fireworks display for the end of the year.
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Hollywood Blockbuster NYE $20
Tuesday | 9pm | Fullarton
Dress as your favourite movie star, or glam it up Oscars style as you strut the red carpet posing for the paparazzi to farewell to 2024 in style.
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New Years Alchemy Of Rythym
Wednesday | 4-8pm | Semaphore
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PEKING DUK NYE $77
Tue-Wed | 8pm | Adelaide
Come and get sweaty with us! - Peking Duk are the formidable electronic/pop duo from Australia.
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BBL: Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers
Tuesday | 6:45pm | Adelaide Oval
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THANKS!

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