2025 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

The Regional Showcase People’s Choice Award gives South Australians the opportunity to choose their favourite story about the state beyond the city limits. The top 20 stories from across regional South Australia have been selected based on reach and impact and are now eligible for public voting.

The story with the most votes will be crowned the 2025 People’s Choice Award winner.

Voting closes Monday, 6 October 2025.

By casting your vote, you will go in the draw to win one of two SALIFE digital subscriptions, valued at $59.95 each.

CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITE STORY

‘A date with history’: SA date palm producer wins history fellowship

Riverland

Riverland date palm producer David Reilly has won the 2024 History Council of South Australia’s Fellowship for his project which will trace the introduction and cultivation of date palms across the state.

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After 20-year wait, kids dive into desert miracle

Far North

Locals are embracing relief from the scorching desert heat in the APY Lands after a wait stretching two decades.

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Australia’s best men’s shed is in the Adelaide Hills

Adelaide Hills

A South Australian Men’s Shed has won the title of Shed of the Year, one of more than 1200 sheds nationwide aimed at improving men’s wellbeing.

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Dancing for community wellness

Riverland

A Riverland dance organisation is celebrating 30 years of keeping Rock ‘n’ Roll music alive, while giving back to its community.

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Gonna help in times of need

Barossa, Light & Lower North

A group of volunteers in the Mid North are rolling up their sleeves to help those in need. With a simple motto of “gonna get the job done”, they are making a huge difference to others in the community needing a leg up.

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Hills pub picked up by growing SA venue owner and footy legend

Adelaide Hills

A fast-growing South Australian venue owner behind the Arkaba, Hotel Royal and more has bought a historic Mount Barker pub.

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Joy as breeding program of tiny marsupial makes great progress

Far North

In a welcome spot of good news, researchers at Arid Recovery in South Australia have discovered that their small population of endangered kowaris has almost quadrupled in size.

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Kangaroo Island Marathon takes next step

Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island

The founder of the Kangaroo Island Marathon has sold the event he started 10 years ago to an international travel agency.

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Loxton basketball doco scores on international stage

Riverland

A documentary celebrating a real Australian “have a go” approach that led to the formation of a Riverland basketball club has been launched on the international stage.

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New homes planned for SA regional centre

Far North

Brand new workers’ accommodation will be built in South Australia’s Mid North after an Adelaide-based developer secured funding from Renewal SA.

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Outback caterer to the stars

Multiple regions

Life as an outback caterer, cooking for film crews on location in the far reaches of South Australia, means Rachel Marcus is always jumping in her big blue bus with its commercial kitchen and taking sustenance to the stars.

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Port Pirie’s answer to unemployment

Yorke & Mid North

Port Pirie locals are gaining qualifications working on community projects as the council seeks to address a skills shortage and improve employment opportunities.

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Regional South Australian sites a step closer to World Heritage listing

Mid North & Yorke Peninsula

Two sites in the Mid North and Yorke Peninsula are closer to being recognised for UNESCO World Heritage listing after a lengthy campaign.

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Regional women in business scholarship launched

Mid North

A new regional scholarship and mentoring program is set to empower women into start-up businesses, thanks to two Mid North women keen to encourage others to pursue their business dreams.

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Restored paddle steamer set for River Murray return

Murray & Mallee

A 118-year-old paddle steamer transformed by dozens of dedicated volunteers, is expected to be running cruises along the River Murray by December.

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Riverland distiller releases Australia’s ‘oldest’ bottled spirit

Riverland

To celebrate its 100th distilling season in 2025, St Agnes Distillery has released what it claims is the “oldest bottled spirit ever produced in Australia”.

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Robe homestead’s new custodians

Limestone Coast

A burning desire to restore a grand old homestead has given new life to the stunning 1850s property that is also an important piece of Robe’s history.

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Shipwreck site of 19th century Dutch vessel rediscovered in South-East

Limestone Coast

Researchers believe they have located a long-lost shipwreck at Robe in the South-East.

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The farm with flowers

Eyre Peninsula

South Australian farmers are no strangers to the plight of drought, but Jasmin Piggot on the Eyre Peninsula is turning a bad situation into something brighter.

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Volunteers preserving SA’s rural history

Murray & Mallee

The The Loxton Historical Village features 45 replica buildings and displays including a blacksmith store, school building, general store, Loxton’s first newspaper The Clarion, a chapel, and a telephone exchange.

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  1. Information on how to vote forms part of the terms and conditions of entry. Entry into the promotion is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  2. The promoter is Solstice Media (ABN 63 105 598 187) of Ground Floor, 165 Grenfell Street Adelaide SA 5000 (Promoter).
  3. The promotion commences on Monday 1 September 2025. The promotion ends at 11:59pm on Monday 6 October 2025.
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