Adelaide holds an annual Christmas pageant, the world's largest Christmas parade. Dine at some of the best restaurants in the country, sprawl out on sandy beaches minutes from the city and soak in the chic boutique city vibes. According to the Regional Development Australia, an Australian government planning initiative, the "Adelaide Metropolitan Region" has a total land area of 870km2 (340sqmi), while a more expansive definition by the Australian Bureau of Statistics defines a "Greater Adelaide" statistical area totalling 3,259.8km2 (1,258.6sqmi). [95], Adelaide, as the capital of South Australia, is the seat of the Government of South Australia as well as the bicameral Parliament of South Australia, which consists of the lower house known as the House of Assembly and the upper house known as the Legislative Council. Adelaide Motorsport Park, located adjacent to the Adelaide International Raceway road racing circuit at Virginia (24km (15mi) north of the city centre) has been in continuous operation since 1979 after the closure of the popular Rowley Park Speedway. Adelaide is a great city for outdoor adventure. Bettiol was the fourth of 139 riders to start the stage over a tight, twisting course along the Torrens River in downtown Adelaide. The French form is Adlade or Adlaide and Czech is Adla or Adlta. Most of these are concentrated in the city centre along the cultural boulevards of North Terrace and King William Street. Only one year of deficit was recorded, but the price paid was retrenchments and lean public spending. 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[127] The principal government military research institution, the Defence Science and Technology Organisation, and other defence technology organisations such as BAE Systems Australia and Lockheed Martin Australia, are north of Salisbury and west of Elizabeth in an area now called "Edinburgh Parks", adjacent to RAAF Base Edinburgh. [N 2][104], At the 2016 census, 75.4% of the population spoke English at home. The Art Gallery of South Australia, with about 35,000 works, holds Australia's second largest state-based collection. Mawson Lakes has a large international student population, due to its proximity to the University of South Australia campus. The city was named after Queen Adelaide.[27]. Adelaide hosted the 2012 World Bowls Championships[181] at Lockleys Bowling Club, becoming the third city in the world to have held the championships twice, having previously hosted the event in 1996. Since completion of the upgrade, home games for Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide now take place at Adelaide Oval. Adelaide, Australia Adelaide, city and capital of the state of South Australia. [89], In December 2021, Adelaide was named the world's second National Park City, after the state government had lobbied for this title. Adelaide, Australia Adelaide, city and capital of the state of South Australia. The Adelaide Metro consists of a contracted bus system including the O-Bahn Busway, 6 commuter rail lines (diesel and electric), and a small tram network operating between inner suburb Hindmarsh, the city centre, and seaside Glenelg. 7 News Adelaides new presenters Rosanna Mangiarelli and Will Goodings enjoyed a stunning success on their debut driving weeknight news, doubling the ratings of their nearest rival. 7 News Adelaides new presenters Rosanna Mangiarelli and Will Goodings enjoyed a stunning success on their debut driving weeknight news, doubling the ratings of their nearest rival. Adelaide combines exceptional food and wine, art, shopping, a bustling bar scene and world-class events. Wakefield wrote about this under a pseudonym, purporting to be an Australian settler. Although its location away from Australia's east coast may make it easy to overlook, Adelaide's plethora of restaurants, bars, festivals and attractions more than justify a visit. 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A number of creeks and rivers flow through the Adelaide region. Of the 47 seats in the chamber, 34 seats (three-quarters of the legislature) are based in Adelaide, and two rural seats include Adelaide suburbs. The Adelaide Botanic Gardens is being inundated with visitors with some reporting an hour-and-a-half wait to catch a glimpse or rather a whiff, of a corpse flower that bloomed at the weekend. [46] It also became a centre for the arts, building upon the biennial "Adelaide Festival of Arts" that commenced in 1960. Indigenous identification is separate to the ancestry question on the Australian Census and persons identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander may identify any ancestry. You can visit the museums, attend some festivals, or just relax at some of the beaches that Adelaide has to offer you. There are various amazing places to visit in Adelaide. It later returned to fortune under strong government leadership. The number of Adelaideans with vocational qualifications (such as tradespersons) fell from 62.1% of the labour force in the 1991 census to 52.4% in the 2001 census. Mountain hikes, beachside cycling and wildlife-filled conservation parks mean theres always a reason to embrace the outdoors. Since then, Colorbond corrugated steel has dominated. Graduate with deep knowledge, global perspective and career-ready, real-world skills. Adelaide was known as a "twenty-minute city", with commuters having been able to travel from metropolitan outskirts to the city proper in roughly twenty minutes. In December 2018, the State and Federal Governments agreed to fund a $2m study to determine how the plant could be used to reduce reliance on river water, in an effort to help save the Murray River basin and mouth (including the Coorong) from further ecological damage.[199]. It was national champions in 2009 and plays its games at the IceArenA.[179]. The French form is Adlade or Adlaide and Czech is Adla or Adlta. Temperature extremes range from -0.4C (31.4F), 8 June 1982 to 47.7C (117.9F), 24 January 2019. There are several South Australian TAFE (Technical and Further Education) campuses in the metropolitan area that provide a range of vocational education and training. About Adelaide. In 2018, the tournament has expanded to 48 teams competing in three divisions. [dubious discuss] The first governor of South Australia, John Hindmarsh, clashed frequently with others, in particular the Resident Commissioner, James Hurtle Fisher. Others, such as Saab Systems and Raytheon, are in or near Technology Park. Financial institutions in Melbourne and banks in Sydney closed. The loss of the sandhills to urban development had a particularly destructive effect on the coastline due to erosion. & Alley, N.F. [90][91], It was ranked the most liveable city in Australia by the Property Council of Australia, based on surveys of residents views of their own city, between 2010 and 2013,[92][93][94] dropping to second place in 2014. In 2008, the SA Government announced plans for a network of transport-oriented developments across the Adelaide metropolitan area and purchased a 10 hectare industrial site at Bowden for $52.5 million as the first of these developments. A bluestone villa, typical of the housing in Fitzroy. 285% approx. Secret ballots were introduced, and a bicameral parliament was elected on 9 March 1857, by which time 109,917 people lived in the province. Wool production provided an early basis for the South Australian economy. Most roofs are pitched; flat roofs are not common. [156] Many of the organisations involved in research tend to be geographically clustered throughout the Adelaide metropolitan area: The Mitchell Building and Bonython Hall, University of Adelaide, The Hawke Building, part of the UniSA, City West Campus, Flinders University buildings from the campus hills, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). The demonym Adelaidean is used to denote the city and the residents of Adelaide. Up to the 1970s, most houses were of "double brick" construction on concrete footings, with timber floors laid on joists supported by "dwarf walls". 5%p.a. The Adelaide Convention Centre was redeveloped and expanded at a cost of A$350million beginning in 2012. Weve also been named a Great Wine Capital of the World. [113] A synagogue was built in 1871, when 435 Jews lived in the city. It also has Globe Derby Park for Harness racing that opened in 1969, and by 1973 had become Adelaide's premier harness racing venue taking over from the Wayville Showgrounds, as well as Greyhound Park for greyhound racing that opened in 1972. Dine at some of the best restaurants in the country, sprawl out on sandy beaches minutes from the city and soak in the chic boutique city vibes. Victoria Park, Cheltenham Park Racecourse, both of which have now closed, and Morphettville Racecourse that remains the home of the South Australian Jockey Club. And is it the best way to describe Adelaide's climate? [198], The provision of water services is by the government-owned SA Water. Named in honour of Queen Adelaide, the city was founded in 1836 as the planned capital for the only freely-settled British province in Australia. [172], Adelaide is served by numerous digital free-to-air television channels:[citation needed]. Adelaide ( / dled / ( listen) AD-il-ayd; [8] [9] Kaurna: Tarntanya ), is the capital city of South Australia, [10] the state's largest city and the fifth-most populous city in Australia. Education forms an increasingly important part of the city's economy, with the South Australian Government and educational institutions attempting to position Adelaide as "Australia's education hub" and marketing it as a "Learning City. About 300 Kaurna populated the Adelaide area, and were referred to by the settlers as the Cowandilla. Adelaide is a place where you will find a lot of sites to explore and is even located quite close to many of the must-visit places in Australia. At the level of primary and secondary education, there are two systems of school education. [39] International manufacturers like General Motors Holden and Chrysler[44] made use of these factories around the Adelaide area in suburbs like Elizabeth, completing its transformation from an agricultural service centre to a 20th-century motor city. Adelaide and its surrounding area is one of the most seismically active regions in Australia. It was the first of consecutive ATP 250 tournaments held at Memorial Drive in Adelaide. [129], The median weekly individual income for people aged 15years and over was $447 per week in 2006, compared with $466 nationally. The Adelaide metropolitan area has one freeway and four expressways. So, you can experience Australia at its best. [85][86][87][88] The Rann government invested A$535million in a major upgrade of the Adelaide Oval to enable Australian Football League to be played in the city centre[49] and more than A$2 billion to build a new Royal Adelaide Hospital on land adjacent to the Adelaide Railway Station. ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) Italian cyclist Alberto Bettiol took advantage of an early start and dry course Tuesday to win the 5.5-kilometer time trial prologue at the Tour Down Under. Weve also been named a Great Wine Capital of the World. Adelaide relies on its many reservoirs for water supply with the Happy Valley Reservoir supplying around 40% and the much larger Mount Bold Reservoir 10% of Adelaide's domestic requirements respectively. General elections are held every four years, the last being the 2022 South Australian state election. Aerial view of Victoria Square, one of the five main squares in the city centre and considered the heart of Adelaide's grid layout. The government also invested more than A$2billion to build a desalination plant, powered by renewable energy, as an 'insurance policy' against droughts affecting Adelaide's water supply. [citation needed] South Australia has the highest retail price for electricity in the country.[194]. Design for thrill seekers and rev-heads the facility currently host South Australia's second V8 Supercars motoring event during a round in August and hopes to bring in other major international motoring events such as SBK Superbikes and other well established FIA motoring events. Stroll the botanic gardens Located in the heart of the city, the Adelaide Botanic Garden is a peaceful oasis. The City of Adelaide is legally defined as the capital city of South Australia by the City of Adelaide Act 1998, which also provides for a Capital City Committee, setting out its structure, function and responsibilities. Just 15 minutes drive from Adelaide Airport lies The Mayfair, Adelaide's premier five-star boutique hotel. The largest are the Torrens and Onkaparinga catchments. Adelaide is now heading straight uphill on the coattails of such newly popular sisters as Ava, Ada, and Audrey, and in the company of Adeline and Amelia. [176] Until the completion of the 201214 renovation and upgrade of the Adelaide Oval, most large sporting events took place at either Football Park (the then home base of the Adelaide Crows, and the then Port Adelaide home game venue), or the historic Adelaide Oval, home of the South Australia Redbacks and the Adelaide Strikers cricket teams. There are many international cultural fairs, most notably the German Schtzenfest and Greek Glendi. In 2020, it had a metropolitan population (including suburbs) of more than 1,376,601,[99] making it Australia's fifth-largest city. There are various amazing places to visit in Adelaide. Compared with Australia's other state capitals, Adelaide is growing at a rate similar to Sydney, Canberra, and Hobart (see List of cities in Australia by population). [117] Until eventually superseded by the advent of the railways and motor vehicles, camels played an invaluable economic and social role in transporting heavy loads of goods to and from isolated settlements and mines. Adelaidians may remind you of their convict-free status and of the Kaurna Aboriginal heritage of this land but the stuffy, affluent origins of the 'City of Churches' did more to inhibit development than promote it. The metropolitan area has a great range of options for public transport, driving, and walking. About Adelaide. In addition to its own WOMADelaide, Adelaide attracts several touring music festivals, including Creamfields, Laneway and Groovin'. Adelaide is a gateway to some of Australias best wine country and home to a bustling bar scene. The "Afghan" community in Australia first became established in the 1860s when camels and their Pathan, Punjabi, Baluchi and Sindhi handlers began to be used to open up settlement in the continent's arid interior. Adelaide airport serves many international and domestic destinations including all Australian state capitals. The tournament has been held biennially over Australia's Queen's Birthday holiday weekend since 2010. His subterfuge was so successful that he confused later writers, including. Join the party at our immersive festivals and events or spend the night exploring Adelaide attractions and a thriving restaurant Memorial Drive Park, adjacent to the Adelaide Oval, used to host Davis Cup and other major tennis events, including the Australian Open and the Adelaide International. [66], The uplands of the Adelaide Hills, part of the southern Mount Lofty Ranges to the east of Adelaide, are defined on their western side by a number of arcuate faults (the Para, Eden, Clarendon and Willunga Faults), and consist of rocks such as siltstone, dolomite and quartzite, dating from the Neoproterozoic to the middle Cambrian, laid down in the Adelaide Rift Complex, the oldest part of the Adelaide Superbasin. The yield from these reservoir catchments can be as little as 10% of the city's requirements (90GL per annum[199]) in drought years and about 60% in average years. Today, Adelaide is known by its many festivals and sporting events, its food and wine, its coastline and hills, and its large defence and manufacturing sectors. There are 20 radio stations that serve the metropolitan area, as well as four stations that serve only parts of the metropolitan area; six commercial stations, six community stations, six national stations and two narrowcast stations.[175]. Although its location away from Australia's east coast may make it easy to overlook, Adelaide's plethora of restaurants, bars, festivals and attractions more than justify a visit. The OAC has a campus in Marden which caters to students from reception to Year 12 and adults who haven't been able to complete their SACE. The Act defines the Constitution of the council, including the role, allowances and benefits of the Lord Mayor and members. [118][119] In 200910, manufacturing in SA had average annual employment of 83,700 persons compared with 103,300 for health care and social assistance. They share three transmission towers on the ridge near the summit of Mount Lofty. So, you can experience Australia at its best. These programs include the IB Primary Years Programme, the IB Middle Years Programme, and the IB Diploma Programme. [177] The Adelaide Rams were formed and played in the breakaway Super League (SL) competition in 1997 before moving to the new National Rugby League in 1998. In the post-war years around the early 1960s, Adelaide was surpassed by Brisbane as Australia's third largest city. A local Australian rules football league, the SANFL, is made up of 10 teams from around Adelaide. The University of South Australia, with 37,000 students,[152] has two North Terrace campuses, three other campuses in the metropolitan area and campuses in the regional cities of Whyalla and Mount Gambier. The rural area surrounding Adelaide was surveyed by Light in preparation to sell a total of over 405km2 (156sqmi) of land. (1995): Coastal and marine sequences. [citation needed], Suburbs such as Para Hills, Salisbury, Ingle Farm and Blair Athol in the north and Findon, West Croydon and Seaton and other Western suburbs have sizeable Afghan communities. ), Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA), The historic Torrens Building in Victoria Square was beautifully restored at (considerable) taxpayer expense not long before SA Premier. They have been playing since 2009, and their home stadium (until 2016) was Norwood Oval. In 2014, Ghil'ad Zuckermann founded the Adelaide Language Festival.[166][167]. Make your own history. [118] Health care and social assistance represented nearly 13% of the state average annual employment. The Foxtel pay TV service is also available via cable or satellite to the entire metropolitan area. The name Addie is a [2] The city sits at an average elevation of 50 metres (160ft) above sea level. All of the five Australian national television networks broadcast both high-definition digital and standard-definition digital television services in Adelaide. (approx. Frosts are occasional, with the most notable occurrences in 1908 and 1982. ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) Italian cyclist Alberto Bettiol took advantage of an early start and dry course Tuesday to win the 5.5-kilometer time trial prologue at the Tour Down Under. Adelaide is the English form of a Germanic given name, from the Old High German Adalheidis, meaning "noble natured". Graduate with deep knowledge, global perspective and career-ready, real-world skills. When Chrysler stopped manufacturing in Adelaide, Michael Owen, The Australian, 3 December 2009, News Release Government of SA, 15 May 2005, Nick Harmsen, ABC News, 11 September 2007, Lindsay J.M. In Years 10 to 12, students study for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). What's a 'cold monsoon'? The city itself has a metropolitan public transport system managed by and known as the Adelaide Metro. The French form is Adlade or Adlaide and Czech is Adla or Adlta. [74] The development of the nearby suburb of Golden Grove in the late 1980s is an example of well-thought-out urban planning. [124] Australia's largest oil company, Santos, prominent South Australian brewery, Coopers, and national retailer Harris Scarfe also call Adelaide their home. The largest electricity and gas retailing companies are also the largest generating companies. Make your own history. The Adelaide Botanic Gardens is being inundated with visitors with some reporting an hour-and-a-half wait to catch a glimpse or rather a whiff, of a corpse flower that bloomed at the weekend. [citation needed] Until the 1970s, roofs tended to be clad with (painted) corrugated iron or tiles (cement or clay, usually red "terracotta"). Many took part in the city councils, such as Judah Moss Solomon (185266) and others after him. Road transport in Adelaide has historically been easier than many of the other Australian cities, with a well-defined city layout and wide multiple-lane roads from the beginning of its development. Light's selection of the location for the city was initially unpopular with the early settlers, as well as South Australia's first governor, John Hindmarsh, due to its distance from the harbour at Port Adelaide, and the lack of fresh water there. World-class experiences at your fingertips in Adelaide. Despite significant public opposition and the Labor party's anti-privatisation stance which left the Liberal party one vote short of the numbers needed to pass the legislation, ETSA was privatised by the Olsen Government in 1999 by way of a 200-year lease for the distribution network (ETSAUtilities, later renamed SA Power Networks) and the outright purchase of ETSA Power[clarification needed] by the Cheung Kong Holdings for $3.5billion (11 times ETSA's annual earnings) after Labor MP Trevor Crothers resigned from the party and voted with the government. Adelaide is a place where you will find a lot of sites to explore and is even located quite close to many of the must-visit places in Australia. Follow your passion and start the journey to fulfill your greatest ambitions. It has been noted for its leading examples of religious freedom and progressive political reforms, and became known as the "City of Churches" due to its diversity of faiths. Adelaide was established as a planned colony of free immigrants, promising civil liberties and freedom from religious persecution, based upon the ideas of Edward Gibbon Wakefield. Adelaide's water is supplied from its seven reservoirs: Mount Bold, Happy Valley, Myponga, Millbrook, Hope Valley, Little Para and South Para. This led to it being known as The City of Churches. [146][147] Guardians are also able to apply for their child to be educated from home as long as they provide an education program which meets the same requirements as the Australian Curriculum as well as opportunities for social interaction. Early colonial Adelaide was shaped by the diversity and wealth of its free settlers, in contrast to the convict history of other Australian cities. The city features 90.6 clear days annually. The name Addie is a [68] These deposits are overlain by Quaternary alluvial fans and piedmont slope deposits, derived from erosion of the uplands, consisting of sands, clays and gravels,[69] interfingering to the west with transgressive Pleistocene to Holocene marine sands and coastal sediments of the shoreline of Gulf St Vincent. In addition to the universities, Adelaide is home to research institutes, including the Royal Institution of Australia, established in 2009 as a counterpart to the two-hundred-year-old Royal Institution of Great Britain. Suburban expansion has to some extent outgrown Light's original plan. In: Drexel, J.F. The remaining demand is met by the pumping of water from the River Murray. Some parts of this land have been used for transport, (e.g. Until the 1960s, most of the more substantial houses were built of red brick, though many front walls were of ornamental stone. About one sixth (17.1%) of the population had university qualifications. [81] Rainfall is unreliable, light and infrequent throughout summer, although heavy falls can occur. [148], There are three public universities local to Adelaide, as well as one private university and three constituent colleges of foreign universities. Founded in 2003, their home ground is Hindmarsh Stadium, which has a capacity of 17,000 and is one of the few purpose-built soccer stadia in Australia. The capital city of South Australia is simply enchanting, a treasure trove of shopping, fine arts, gastronomy and outdoor activity. Three-day Adelaide Itinerary Adelaide Visitor Guide Download Best Restaurants in Adelaide Best Hotels in Adelaide 7 Hidden Bars to Discover Adelaide: a foodie city Top 5 Beaches in Adelaide Torrens University Australia is part of an international network of over 70 higher education institutions in more than 30 countries worldwide. Adelaide is home to the Great Southern Slam, the world's largest roller derby tournament. 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