"An art form in its own right": Planning boss sells Adelaide Contemporary vision

The head of the state’s urban renewal authority has pre-empted what looms as a major investment in a new contemporary gallery on the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site, warning that a planned luxury hotel would be untenable without the art showcase as the precinct’s centrepiece.

Rundle Street's Nova cinemas to close

The Nova cinemas on Rundle Street will close this week, with extra screens to be opened at the sister Palace cinema complex across the road.

Mary's Poppin will host acts similar to Sweden's Duo Raw, who will be appearing at Apple Bar on Friday.

New bar to set up camp in Adelaide's East End

A new cocktail bar and performance venue is about to open in Adelaide’s East End, boasting a Liberace-style design featuring a giant chandelier and a piano that doubles as DJ booth.