Laura Harris, a Kaurna woman, grew up with her mother at the Glanville waterfront. However, when she was fourteen, she was forced off the land by the Government as they built a sugar factory there in 1891.

Matthew Nicks speaks on Tex Walker.

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Max Michalanney has spoken after his team’s win against West Coast.

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Kuwarna have defeated Waalitj Marawar at the Adelaide Oval in Round 11 of the AFL.

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Politics is often thought of as elections, boring old politicians arguing on TV, or more recently social media activism. Unless you are already interested in Politics, you might not know about South Australia’s interesting and sometimes rebellious political history. From women's rights to First Nations rights, South Australia's political story has been shaped by bold decisions, controversial leaders, and movements that changed not just the state, but history of Australia.

In 1984, the South Australian Constitution was amended through the strong efforts of South Australian suffragists to allow women to vote for and stand in South Australian Parliament, placing those in the state at the time as the “most enfranchised in the world”.

This month I wanted to take a quick look at the laws that granted rights to LGBTQ+ South Australians and the timeline of significant cultural events that have changed the lives of many in the local queer community, starting with the first major victory for gay rights 50 years ago.

Back when Port Adelaide played at Footy Park in West lakes, I would hide under the seats with my iPad asking repeatedly “how much longer until we can go?”.

But, the emotions and feeling of my first game at Adelaide Oval converted me into what some would call a fanatic. While I do love the statistics and strategy, the feelings of footy is what keeps me coming back for now over 10 years.

As an avid board game collector, I found that Australian history month got me thinking about the history of board games and what historical games have relevance in South Australia.

To celebrate SA History Festival, Hub takes a deep dive into some of South Australia’s most iconic statues and the story they tell.

Adelaide have defeated Port Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval.

Picture: Mark Brake