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Celebrating 100 Years of the Adelaide Show

This year marked the 100th Royal Adelaide Show since it became an annual event in 1925. A staple of Adelaidean life, for a week and half each year the Show becomes the focus for the State. 

This year, we sent the Hub Squad to explore and experience the Show in all its glory, and this is what they have reported back.

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Politics Madalyn Toet Politics Madalyn Toet

Ushering in a New Season of Rom Coms

Out with the old and in with the new?

A new wave of rom coms (and their memes) have hit our screens but we’re still not over the old ones. Despite new love triangles and settings, all of our rom coms offer a sense of comfort during times of uncertainty. Here’s why we keep coming back to them, time and time again.

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Sophie Hoff Sophie Hoff

The Life of a Showgirl: What we know & how we got here

It’s official, Taylor Swift has announced her next brand-new album! Marking her 12th original studio album — and 16th overall —, The Life of a Showgirl is set to release on October 3rd, and I am ready for my showgirl era! But how did we get here, and what can we gather from all the clues Taylor left in her wake?

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Gaming Mitch Johnson Gaming Mitch Johnson

I Bought the Switch 2 So You Don’t Have To

As an owner of the original Switch, I knew I would upgrade eventually, but once I saw what this console was capable of, I took the plunge and preordered the Nintendo Switch 2. It has been two months since release- so, was it worth it?

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Edie Squire Edie Squire

Book Review: Helen Garner’s The Season

Helen Garner’s 2024 book The Season follows her grandson’s suburban footy team in the AFL-mad suburbs of Melbourne. She is present at almost every game and training session, shivering on the sidelines in the dark, captivated by the spectacle of AFL. A passionate Western Bulldogs supporter, Garner is not just an admirer of the team but of the theatre and humanity of the game itself. This book has skyrocketed to my top 10 favourite books, read more to discover why.

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