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The Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight

The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak in the early hours of Monday, December 14.

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The 11 Best Books of 2020 to Read This Summer

Use your time off to get deep into the winner of this year's 2020 Miles Franklin Award or a gripping memoir on the dark reality of Silicon Valley.

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Event
Pinot Palooza Side B

Sat, 21 Nov, 2020
Online

A day dedicated to tasting the best burgundy from the southern hemisphere — at home.

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Event
Bon Fromage 2020

Sat, 21 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov 2020
Online

A week-long European cheese festival — in your own house.

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Art After Hours Online: NAIDOC Week

Wed, 11 Nov and Wed, 18 Nov 2020
Online

Chat to an Archibald Prize finalist and sculpture maker as part of the gallery's NAIDOC Week celebrations.

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Moonlight Cinema Has Announced Its Summer 2020–21 Dates

It's kicking off in Sydney and Brisbane this month, before heading to Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne.

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Gelato Messina Is Now Selling Chocolate-Covered Ice Cream Bars at Australian Supermarkets

You'll find them at supermarkets, convenience stories and petrol stations around the country.

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Event
BBF Homebrewed

Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec 2020
Adelaide Showground, Wayville

Adelaide's annual celebration of beer and barbecue is happening in summer this year.

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IKEA Is Bringing Its New Meatless Meatballs to Australia from Next Month

They look and taste just like the meaty version — but they're made with pea protein and other vegetables.

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Event
Hawkeye Vintage Marathon Live Designer Sale

Multiple single dates
Online

Score discount vintage Gucci, Chanel, Dior and more at this big Instagram sale.

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The Iconic Has Launched an Outlet Site with Discounts Starting at 50 Percent Off

With clothes and shoes for as little as $10.

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Event
FODI Digital

Thu, 10 Sep 2020, Thu, 24 Sep 2020 and
Online

FODI is launching its first digital program, with headliner Edward Snowden still on the docket.

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Restaurant
Africola

4 East Terrace, Adelaide

Order the tea sandwiches made with hot chicken dripping.

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