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The Pandas have changed the face of Adelaide zoo… but they’ve produced some more subtle effects that you’ll only notice if you pay close attention… all that construction has given one feathered favou...

It’s about 9 months since Adelaide got its first real look at Funi and Wang Wang… but for those working behind the scenes, the love affair goes way back to China. Before their charges arrived here th...

There’s a reason for that cute round panda face…. a spectacular set of jaw muscles. Pandas spend about 12 hours a day chomping and chewing bamboo, and their paws are specially adapted for a good grip...

Make no mistake… these guys are the rock stars of the Adelaide Animal Kingdom. And just like besotted fans, we’ve counted the sleeps ‘til their arrival…
there’s the police escort complete with flas...

Pete Milosevic returns with Mark Soderstrom to give us some more tips on how to make the most of your Barbecue. This week Pete has a wonderfully simple char-grilled vegetable dish which is ideal as a ...

Cherylee Harris joins Adelaide chef Peter Milosevic for a festive cook up on the BBQ. Peter cooks an easy, fat-free and most importantly, stress-free dish that's perfect for Christmas Day - Seared Duc...

Leigh McClusky joins our resident chef - Peter Milosevic at the Hills Market Kitchen. Pete shows Leigh how easy and quick it is to make a delicious White Chocolate and Raspberry Bread and Butter Pudd...

With Christmas just around the corner, today Pete shows Chris how to make a delicious, tasty and colourful platter perfect for Christmas Day. With its red, white and green colours it even LOOKS chris...

Now that we’re finally into those “months with an ‘R’” Cherylee Harris heads out into the gulf with our fishing expert Paul Jury to pick up some tips and tricks for the crabbing season which is at it...

Kelly Golding’s found some new market’s you won’t want to miss! Magnolia Square Market specialises in handmade and unique wares by artists, designers and craftspeople from all over Australia. It’s on ...

Briony Hume joins Chef Pete Milosevic in the SMEG Kitchen to learn Pete’s idea of “fast food” a quick, healthy and very tasty stir fry. Within minutes you can happily serve this as an alfresco lunch...

Pete Michell takes a trip up to Tanunda to discover a small eatery with a big reputation. Nosh – a relaxed retro eatery in the main street sources many of its products from not only well known supplie...

Chris Dittmar and the team revisit a story from our very first show this year. Tucked away on the north western coast of Kangaroo Island you’ll find 3 lodges which are truly world class. The finally...

Chris Dittmar drops into the Murray Bridge Regional Art Gallery where quality exhibitions are commissioned all year round. On the day of our visit a Robert Hannaford exhibition was creating a lot of i...

Kelly Golding takes a look at a couple of businesses designed to look after your dog – whether you’re headed off for a day trip or a short break away. Pawstar Petcare is a brand new business which spe...

Pete Michell heads to down the South Coast to Bombora’s at Goolwa Beach, a seaside café with a loyal following. Local Identity Olaf Hansen has taken over the former Goolwa Beach kiosk and is now servi...

Chris Dittmar heads out in the Brand New “Big Duck” to see Granite Island and the surrounding Islands off Victor Harbor like never before – from the water. The Big Duck Boat is a 7 metre Gemini - the ...

Briony Hume takes a day trip to Morella Nursery in the Clare Valley, just the place to pick up a few ideas along with a few plants. When the weather is fine, visitors can browse the outside nursery or...

Chris Dittmar drops into Bells Milk Bar in Broken Hill – an original milk bar dating back to the 1950’s – Bells is an institution with locals and visitors alike. Twenty Seven syrup and cordial flavour...

Briony Hume joins Pete Milosevic in the SMEG showroom kitchen, to celebrate the season with some succulent Spring lamb! Pete cooks some Panko Crusted Lamb Cutlets with Ricotta and Semolina dumplings s...

Kelly Golding discovers a new style of coffee that’s completely different! Siphon Coffee is a trendy style of brew with a worldwide cult following which you can try for yourself at Madera, a new cafe ...

We take a look at the winning entry in the Mix 102.3 Famous in the Barossa Competition....

Now that the water has returned to Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island Pete Michell heads out for a paddle with Daniel Polkinghorne from Earth Adventures. Daniel and his team offer kayak hire from the Marina ...

Visitors to Kangaroo Island come for all sorts of reasons but one of the most popular is for the fishing. Local knowledge provides a huge head start and we’ve found a fellow who knows Kangaroo Island ...

Now that Spring has sprung, Cherylee Harris joins our fishing expert Paul Jury for a look at the latest fishing products available on the market, particularly those suited to fishing in South Australi...

Briony Hume heads underground to discover Fox Cave – the most challenging cave found so far in the Naracoorte Caves National Park. Squeezing thru “the Slot” and then through “the Gate” the caves begin...

To mark the recent 30th anniversary of the Bay to Birdwood Ken ‘KG’ Cunningham takes a ride in a Cadillac with entrant John Lucas. South Australia boasts more historic vehicles per capita than any oth...

Chris Dittmar heads over to stunning Black Point to take a look at the house the Adelaide Crows built. Building a Rivergum Beach House was the idea of the Club’s Commercial Projects Manager: the proce...

Chris Dittmar heads just over the border in NSW to discover Silverton – an Outback town with plenty of charm. The Silverton Hotel is the heart of the town and has featured in many movies and commercia...

Briony Hume joins Chef Pete Milosevic in the SMEG showroom kitchen. Briony sets Pete a task – to come up with a simple idea those “bring a plate’ occasions. Pete’s idea? - simple, tasty and popul...

Cherylee Harris meets Adelaide Body Artist Emma Hack for an exclusive preview of her next collection. With just a few metres of wallpaper, a digital camera, some brushes and pots of body paint, Emma’s...

Mark Soderstrom and Summer Boag head out to the Adelaide International Raceway to try their hand stunt driving in magnificent Minis! The Stunt Driving School is the brainchild of film and television s...

Chris Dittmar and our 4WD expert Ricky Esser check out the Quorn Caravan Park, a pleasant park and a great place to base yourself in the Flinders Ranges. Now that it’s spring it’s time to dust off the...

Pete Michell takes a look at Suburban Dreams: house and home in Adelaide 1975-1965, the latest exhibition now on at the Migration Museum. Exploring many of the themes of planning, design and housing a...

Whether you have a small happy snapper, an old film favourite or even a new high-end digital SLR camera David Evans can help you make the most of it. This award-winning landscape photographer is happ...

Chris Dittmar visits the Argadell Bush Retreat near Quorn. Argadells is ideal for bushwalkers on the Heysen Trail, Four Wheel Drive enthusiasts and simply anyone who wants to experience the Flinders R...

Two 8 Four Rundle is the latest Red Cross Concept Store to open in Australia. Step inside and you’ll find a plethora of hand picked top-of-the-range vintage clothing and accessories sourced from aroun...

That’s right – you can leave the tent pegs at home on purpose because the latest offering at the award winning Adelaide Shores complex requires absolutely no set up. Six Eco Tents are now available fo...

Chris Dittmar visits Arno Bay where he discovers a new Estuary Interpretive Boardwalk. It’s been a labour of love for the Arno Bay locals who received a government grant and volunteered to build the 1...

Pete Michell discovers the newly-opened Red Door Bakery in Queen Street, Croydon. Emma and Gareth Grierson have only had their bakery up and running a few months but the word is spreading about their ...

Chef Pete Milosevic shows Mark Soderstrom his traditional one pot roast… totally delicious without many dishes!

POT ROAST

Ingredients

1kg scotch fillet, trimmed
1 head garlic, tip removed
4...

Pete Michell joins KinderChefs – a fun, educational and hands on approach to healthy cooking for pre-schoolers. Each week features a different dish but everything these children create is generally or...

Briony Hume heads to Bird In Hand Winery in the Adelaide Hills for a Picnic amongst the Pinot. There are two types of picnic platters on offer, one savoury and one sweet with wine available by the gl...

It’s an institution in South Australia’s retail landscape: Harris Scarfe this year celebrates its 160th anniversary. Briony Hume takes a look back in the Harris Scarfe archives and finds a fascinating...

Chris Dittmar discovers the Red Banks Conservation Park, 15km’s out of Burra on the road to Morgan. As the name suggests, Red Banks is a stunning area of sedimentary gullies and creek beds dominated b...

Chris Dittmar heads to Coffin Bay where the water is absolutely crystal clear the scenery absolutely breathtaking Chris heads out on a dolphin tour, where visitors to the bay can swim and interact wit...

Mark Soderstrom joins Chef Pete Milosevic to cook a decadent treat in celebration of our 300th show.
Take some eggs, chocolate, butter and coffee, cook in a pastry tart shell for 45 minutes and Voila...

Chris Dittmar joins Aaron Morgan from Flinders Outback Day Tours to find out what lies beyond the top of the Gulf north of Port Augusta. From ancient salt lakes and sand dunes scattered with fossils,...

What does a rat, a cockroach, and a fly all have in common? Well, they’re all commonly found in and around rubbish dumps – But Dublin’s super size versions form part of an imaginative collection of s...

If you need ideas for that next holiday with the kids, Chris Dittmar has found a perfect place.
The kids won't even miss their televisions or game consoles because there's lots to do including swimmi...

Over the last couple of years on Discover we've been showing you the best of South Australia's Hotels and today we've got two more to add to the list. Chris Dittmar visits the newly re-built Walkers ...

John Riddell discovers a brand new dining experience in Hahndorf. A hit with locals and tourists alike The Haus is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner seven days a week. Specialising in authentic G...

Kelly Golding visits the brand new Mark Lobert Gallery in Lipson Street, Port Adelaide. Housed in the old ANZ Bank office, the building has recently undergone a fantastic facelift and now houses Mark'...

Chris Dittmar joins a pub tour with a difference! Big Bend By Night offer tours through the Murraylands where you'll discover some unique watering holes, a few slices of history, some great characters...

Chris Dittmar discovers Willows at the Wharf - a new apartment complex right opposite the wharf in Kingscote on Kangaroo Island, with views out over the water and only a short stroll away from hotels,...

Mark Soderstrom joins Discover chef Peter Milosevic at the SMEG kitchen showroom to tackle a tricky dessert. Despite what you may think though, cooking a Soufflé can be surprisingly simple. All you...

Kelly Golding spends a day at Adelaide's newest upscale International Hotel - The Crowne Plaza. The eagerly awaited 308 room hotel sits tucked back in the corner of Hindmarsh Square, well away from ...

If you've ever experienced a river holiday you'll know how relaxing it can be…Chris Dittmar takes a look at a new website that offers a one-stop-shop for booking your next River Shack Holiday along th...

If you've ever fancied learning something new, or just need to inject a bit more fun into your life you could always head to the Glandore Community Centre on any Monday night and join in with the Jugg...

Briony Hume visits Barratt Wines - renowned for their award winning Pinot Noir. Recommended as a must-visit by Discover viewers, It's not often that a cellar door offers so much for the eye as well ...

Chris Dittmar checks into the new Playford Whyalla. A significant property in the heart of South Australia's mining city. The former hotel had been closed for a long time and was quite rundown when ...

It's always good to catch up with some of our old friends on Discover and recently Chris Dittmar stopped on his way through Port Augusta to spend some time with Aaron Morgan. We first met Aaron years ...

Who can resist a slow cooked meal this time of year? Mark Soderstom joins our Chef Pete Milosevic who takes a shoulder of lamb and turns it into a Moroccan-style treat. Using a mix of herbs and spic...

Chris Dittmar gets up close and personal at a behind the scenes tour of the lions at Monarto Zoo. A new interactive tour allows participants to feed the lions and view their night quarters when it's t...

The Anzac Legend was born at Gallipoli, a place which saw the death of more than 8,000 soldiers. During a campaign which lasted 8 months extraordinary stories of sacrifice and courage arose, now defi...

Chris Dittmar investigates a number of accommodation venues which are designed "˜just for two'. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, or just because, we search and revisit a selectio...

Pete Michell discovers the delights of Afghan food at the new Parwana Restaurant on Henley Beach Road. Flavour of Afghan food is characterised as mild and delicate and very aromatic. The Ayubi family
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Visitors to Kangaroo Island give many answers as to the question "what attracts them to the island?"�…. Wildlife, diverse habitats, pristine beaches, local food & wine… But what's become prominent in ...

Just back home from the UK, guest reporter Summer Boag relishes the chance to re-familiarise herself with South Australia and all the things that make our state a great place to live. Summer visits Al...

The Discover team are no strangers to the Bendleby Ranges… We first visited back in 2003, again in 2004 and now we're back again in 2010…Why? Because the facilities just keep getting better!
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Chris Dittmar books into the Barossa Pavilions - set on 75 acres, the property's six modern self contained pavilions are just the place to stay for a romantic getaway. Each Pavilion offers absolute p...

Briony Hume visits Williamstown's newest cellar door, TeAro Wines - a cellar door with a difference. Not only is there wine tasting, they also offer Tea - in fact there's a number of similarities bet...

Chris Dittmar is like a big kid in a candy store when he drops into Blackebys - South Australia's oldest confectioners! A 14 year old William Blackeby became South Australia's first apprentice of any...

Mark Soderstrom spends the day at Glenelg with Crows Star forward Kurt Tippett to find out why he's happy to call South Australia home. Hailing from the Gold Coast, Kurt talks about his favourite pla...

Briony Hume re-discovers an old favourite with a new look - the Clare Country Club has recently undergone a revamp. All the rooms have been refreshed with new carpets, curtains and fabrics as well as ...

Briony Hume gets a taste of what's new in Hahndorf. She takes a new tour among the art galleries shops and cellar doors and discovers that plenty of new things have sprung up in the main street rec...

Pete Michell visits the man-made Laratinga Wetlands in Mount Barker. Waste and Grey water collected from Mount Barker, Nairne and Littlehampton is filtered through a number of high tech processes bef...

Did you know there are more than 600 pubs right across South Australia and they all offer something different?. Chris Dittmar goes on the hunt for the best pub meals in town - whether they're great va...

Chris Dittmar discovers a stunning new place to stay on the Fleurieu Peninsula. If your idea of a great getaway includes a small group of friends staying in stylish surrounds then this could be the pl...

On Discover we always showcase the best of South Australia, and our state boasts some of the best and freshest food in the country. Cherylee Harris takes a closer look at a new campaign that has just...

Briony Hume stops in at the Auburn Gallery - a wonderful place for a good coffee, some wicked chocolate and to view some funky local art. Auburn Gallery is a temple to a small collection of mid 20th c...

Pete Michell takes a look around the new Port Elliot Beach House YHA. Following extensive renovations the old "˜Arcadia' building has been reborn as the regions only YHA accommodating up to 60 guests ...

Chris Dittmar discovers Hentley Farm Winery - set on the banks on Greenock Creek, it's one of the hidden treasures of the region. This is a single estate, single vineyard winery producing ten Hentley ...

Chris Dittmar catches up with SA contestant Mel Heilmann from My Kitchen Rules to get some tips and tricks for hosting a great dinner party. Mel shows Chris some easy & effective decorating tips and ...

These small sausages are hard to say but easy to make! Chef Pete Milosevic joins Leigh McClusky at the BBQ to share his family's authentic Serbian recipe for these delicious and very popular sausages....

Kelly Golding visits Adelaide's new Guide Dogs Discovery Centre - Australia's first interactive eye and ear health education centre. There's a multitude of hands-on displays aimed at giving you an ide...

The Adelaide Hills area around Lenswood has enjoyed a healthy reputation for producing apples for decades. Chris Dittmar meets up with local grower Michael Stafford, not only does he send his top qual...

Briony Hume discovers Arkapena Homestead in the Flinders Ranges. With the Chace Range in the backyard of this new tourism property and the magnificent Rawnsley Bluff at the tip of Wilpena Pound in fro...

If you long for one of those quiet weekends away Chris Dittmar has found just the place - a cute and cosy Clare Valley cottage tucked away at the end of a dirt track. Hughes Park Cottage just out of ...

Chris Dittmar stops in at Artworx Gallery at Goolwa and finds a shrine to regional art, featuring around 40 artists, 30 of them local. From paintings, water features, jewellery, gifts and handbags, th...

Briony Hume visits Chain of Ponds - the tiny hamlet that's no longer, now celebrating 40 years since its closure by the Government. Not much remains of the town today, now there are just empty fields ...

When the sun goes down and the crowds go home the Adelaide Zoo closes up for the night but what happens after dark? Imagine if you could stay inside and find out. Well now you can! Pete Michell spend...

Pete Milosevic and Leigh McClusky cook up Pete's spin on an Australian Favourite - Surf & Turf on the barbeque - using the best South Australian prawns and home grown beef.

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Briony Hume heads to the Bay to discover not only what's new - but finds that everything old is new again! There's a treasure trove of fashion, furniture, music, books and pre-loved memorabilia from a...

Where can you find Carrie and Mr Big in this city? Kelly Golding discovers them at the BTS Café! This cute pink and stripy Pirie Street cake shop is fast becoming a favourite place for city slickers...

Taylors is one of South Australia's most successful and recognisable labels. This family owned winery is recognised for their environmental practices and now they've introduced another new initiative ...

Pete Michell catches up with Director David Campbell to chat about the upcoming Adelaide Cabaret Festival. David talks about the program he's created for this year's festival plus we get hot tips fr...

Kangaroo Island is enjoying a growing reputation for its talented artists and the high quality work they're producing. Chris Dittmar meets artist Bernie Stonor at his studio and gallery at Pelican La...

Briony Hume sinks her teeth into some Southern Flinders flavour when she visits the Old Bakery Stone Hut. The tiny hamlet's bakery has a big reputation for producing legendary pies, pasties and sweet ...

The Riesling Trail in the Clare Valley has long been a favourite with walkers, joggers & cyclists. Chris Dittmar joins Mike Cloke who runs Riesling Trail Bike Hire to check out the new extended sectio...

Pete Michell follows his nose to Conetopia on Grange Road at Seaton to taste test the latest in pizza innovation - Pizza in a Cone. The cones are made from fresh pizza dough, then they're lined with t...

Rosanna Mangiarelli discovers "The Kirche"� at Charles Melton Wines - a 150 year old converted church that's now a stunning place to rest your head in Australia's most famous wine region. The Kirche h...

Leigh McClusky joins Adelaide chef Peter Milosevic at the barbeque for a lesson on how to prepare and cook Adelaide Hills Hay Valley Lamb Primals to perfection. This unusual cut, from the muscles of a...

Briony Hume discovers a brand new way to see the best of the Flinders Ranges - but it requires a pretty early start in the morning! Operating out of the Rawnsley Park Station, Goldrush Ballooning is e...

Chris Dittmar takes an exclusive look at the soon to be completed Kangaroo Beach Lodges on the north western end of Kangaroo Island. Perched high above the ocean on a hillside the three state of the a...

Pete Michell explores the stylish seaside town of Port Elliot. All along the main street and the Strand, new shops are springing up that invite a good old fashioned sticky beak. There's unusual gift &...