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Blessing the Fleet from Liz Harfull's Almost an Island

Liz Harfull's Almost an Island is full of fascinating information about Robe on the Limestone Coast. One of the great traditions of the area is the blessing of the fleet, which happens every spring. Liz explains: Blessing the Fleet Every spring, at the start of the rock lobster fishing season, people gather at the Robe marina for an important ceremony. The Blessing of the Fleet brings peace of mind to the fishers and their families who are involved in…

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On the silver screen ...

SA Tourism have been producing some great ads recently. There has been a bit of disagreement over the most recent Adelaide ad (see on InDaily here). Amber Petty wasn't much of a fan. But I think it's killer, and it is nice to be reminded just how darn beautiful and alive this old state of ours is. But it's not all about the big production ads. Through the SA Tourism Through Local Eyes project, a whole bunch…

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