The page you're looking for could not be found or you may have followed a broken link on another site You may also have bookmarked a page on our old site that no longer works The best way to find what you're looking for is to search Findon Technical College students will be able to complete their first year of a Flinders University degree while in Year 12 fast-tracking their pathway into key career opportunities The nation-leading initiative is a partnership between Flinders and the South Australian government that focuses on building a specialised workforce to support the economic future of South Australia Students who qualify will be able to start their degree while in Year 12 at Findon Technical College then complete their studies at Flinders  – fast-tracking the start of their career as an early childhood educator The university courses included in the agreement are the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Early Childhood Education – either Birth to 8 or Birth to 5 Pathways into nursing and allied health degrees including social work,speech pathology occupational therapy and physiotherapy will also be offered in addition to psychology Flinders University Senior Deputy-Vice Chancellor Professor Romy Lawson says Flinders believes a student’s potential can be unlocked early by supporting their drive and skill development in their chosen career “Our game-changing initiative with the State Government will provide an opportunity for students to earn degree qualifications sooner and support their tertiary study while they’re in year 12.” “This pathway with the Findon Technical College means Flinders students will emerge with degree level qualifications in industries suffering skills shortages to support the economy and fast-track their career opportunities in nursing “It will be transformative for students to have the first year of their degree under their belt while working with industry experts on the job to gain valuable future skills.” students will need to successfully complete their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) in Year 11 at Findon Technical College and University preparatory program for entry into their degree They will then have guaranteed university entry as a Year 12 student without the need for an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) Minister for Education Blair Boyer says the Government continues to lead the way in building a workforce for the future with this arrangement between Findon Technical College and Flinders University fast-tracking students into their career “By enabling them to complete their first year of university while still in Year 12 they will leave Findon Technical College with important skills developed working with industry experts in state-of-the-art facilities.” and completed the first year of their degree all in one year Initiatives like this will drive our state forward help tackle skills shortages and establish a world class workforce best placed to take advantage of the opportunities of the future including AUKUS and increased demand in of the health and early childhood care sectors.” The Findon Technical College students who qualify will be able to complete studies in their chosen degree program as part of their Year 12 studies with teaching support from both the Technical College and Flinders University educators The bachelor courses will be offered online or via hybrid delivery at Flinders city campus or in the Technical College by Flinders University and students will study up to eight topics in 2025 Findon Technical College is the first of five technical colleges to be built across metropolitan and regional South Australia in a State Government investment of $208.8 million Co-located and run in conjunction with Findon High School students at the Technical College can get a head start to a career in one of three in-demand industry specialisations: advanced manufacturing and engineering health and social support and early childhood education and care Receive emails when a new article is published Record ANZAC crowds New Mayor appointed Remembering ANZAC Residents invited for budget feedback Mobile pledge towards Whittlesea Where to vote: Whittlesea CCTV promise for Whittlesea 2026 Prep enrolments now open Magpies record first win Eagles back on track Laurimar powers past Demons Kilmore stay perfect Wallan treks to the coast Kilmore clips Hawks’ wings Len Baker’s Sulky Snippets: April 29, 2025 From the Boundary with Ray Carroll: April 29, 2025 Findon Primary School educated its school community on homelessness last month with its Wellbeing Ambassadors handing over non-perishable items to local shelters at an assembly the school’s Wellbeing Ambassadors and its community participated in a food drive where students went the extra mile to collect food items that would support the wider community and the Hope Centre in Bundoora The Hope Centre supports community projects to provide clothing and food to people who are underprivileged, partnering with charity organisation Big Group Hug who uses the Centre to connect with families through the northern catchment said it was fantastic to find students thinking about others in the community “My role is to identify needs in the community that the church community can connect with and can refer to our counselling centre as well at the Hope Centre [We] also … provide free food and free lunches,” he said “[It’s] absolutely fantastic because it’s generational and that way they get to actually see the world they’re part of and as they’re growing and learning through school what better way [than] through community outreach.” Principal Anita Osavkovska praised the Wellbeing Ambassadors in helping those experiencing homelessness “We’re actually really proud of the Wellbeing Ambassadors in taking on that role but also … the whole school coming together as a collective,” she said very compassionate … they are individuals moulding to be citizens as they grow up “We’re hoping that this little bit of help will go out to families within our community who are doing it tough at the moment © The North Central Review Pty Ltd A journey across the US in a convertible that holds some secrets – like a coffin welded into the boot – as a teenager seeks out his father TJ (Finn Haney) has just turned 18 when a mysterious stranger turns up with a present from his absentee father The gift turns out to be the keys to a 1968 convertible; a lovely surprise but perhaps lovelier if it wasn’t falling apart and didn’t have a coffin-like box welded to the floor of the boot He’s also given a time and an address hundreds of miles away of when and where he will meet his father after many years This is the setup for a sentimental and fairly low-key road trip following a fairly classic call-to-adventure odyssey structure of the sort made in their dozens during the US indie film-making boom of the 1990s depending on personal preference) about seeing a film made today starring a teenage lead character who is so unashamedly earnest with his wide-eyed optimism tempered with the pain of parental rejection “Everyone has their own path to follow and mine is wherever PTA says it is,” are of course pretty cringe So are teenagers; not enough onscreen teens are authentically naff if it wasn’t balanced with the emotional truth of TJ’s feelings about his dad which aren’t embarrassing but raw and painful: “He didn’t even call me The wheels come off a little (not literally) in the concluding reel where the mysterious box in the trunk is finally opened It’s difficult for the answers contained within these kinds of narrative devices to be quite as satisfying as the questions Here is a film where it’s better to travel hopefully than arrive What We Find on the Road is on digital platforms from 18 November This is probably not the page you’re looking for Image via Zeppole & Co Adelaide’s first traditional Zeppole bar has officially gone cash-only in their Findon-based store “We have had enough of these big companies taking our money and not letting us even access it! From now on we will be only taking cash payments,” they announced in a Facebook post open our till or transfer money because their system was down,” they stated in a comment on the post After implementing the cash-only policy, they shared a follow-up post saying “Our first weekend as a Cash only Business with people preferring to use the convenience of debit or credit cards Zeppole & Co are fighting for a resurgence in cash popularity Image via Zeppole & Co The Italian Dessert Bar was established in 2022 and has become known as Adelaide’s go-to spot for the traditional Italian treat Zeppole is a type of Italian doughnut that’s almost fritter-like Although the treat can be served sweet or savoury Aussies will be most familiar with them coated in sugar and cinnamon with classics like the plain or with anchovies bocconcini and olives are all available to mix and match these Zeppole desserts make for the perfect late-night comfort food Zeppole are used to celebrate Father’s Day (Festa del Papá) or the Feast of San Giuseppe making them known as Zeppole di San Giuseppe this day of celebration is not without the traditional treat Often you’ll find the pastry dough fried in piping hot oil make both the traditional fritter-like Zeppole and the more familiar cream-filled doughnut style With Zeppole dating back to the 16th century the recipe has been savoured and tweaked over time At Zeppole & Co all fillings and toppings are house-made or sourced from local vendors or straight from Italy The flagship store is located on Grange Road and is open Thursday to Sunday The team also offer catering and wholesale Zeppole & CoWhere: 3/237 Grange Road Findon, Adelaide, South Australia 5023For more information, click here Over 100 South Australian wine producers are showcasing their best to international importers this.. 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Wrong Turn At Lungfish is of exceptional quality and an unmitigated stand out South Australia will see mixed weather conditions Alleged wife-killer Francesco Dimasi has been ordered to stand trial even as he struggles with dementia and his lawyer acknowledges the elderly man likely does not understand what is happening to him Police have accused Mr Dimasi, 92, of stabbing his wife Maria Dimasi, 85, to death in Adelaide in December last year He has been diagnosed with dementia and is receiving care at a medical facility under the watch of Department of Corrections officers At a hearing at Adelaide Magistrates Court on Tuesday Chief Magistrate Mary-Louise Hribal granted Mr Dimasi bail to continue receiving care at the facility free from the watch of corrections officers The court heard the facility employs three security guards who run to assist nursing staff in any 'code black' instance of patient violence has asked for her client to be moved to a residential care facility but Ms Hribal expressed caution about moving Mr Dimasi from his current facility and ordered a report on the suitability of a new aged care home for the man 'When a residential aged care facility placement becomes available SA prison health service and forensic mental health are to assess its suitability .. and advise the court of security arrangements,' she said The court heard Mr Dimasi has 'grabbed' at the arms of nursing staff and nurses required an officer to help them control Mr Dimasi once or twice a week Ms Johnson told the court Mr Dimasi is bedridden and 'dependent on others for everything' and his risk to others' safety was no greater than that of any other dementia patient Mr Dimasi did not enter pleas to the murder charge against him and Ms Hribal committed the matter to the Supreme Court for an arraignment and trial starting on September 30 At his first appearance at Port Adelaide Magistrates Court soon after the alleged killing An Italian interpreter sat in the court and translated the hearing before Magistrate Jayanthi Pandya Mr Dimasi spoke to the interpreter and the interpreter replied which is Italian for 'I do not understand' The interpreter told Ms Pandya at another point in the hearing that he was having trouble understanding Mr Dimasi 'Sometimes it is not very clear what he says,' the interpreter said The alleged murder happened on the morning of December 2 at the couple's home of 60 years in Findon in the city's west Mr Dimasi had dialled triple-0 after the alleged murder and said he had killed his wife Police officers arrived on scene within six minutes and found Mr Dimasi sitting in the kitchen with blood on his clothing Officers searched the house and found Mrs Dimasi with significant wounds to her head and upper body the court was told the elderly man drifted in and out of consciousness Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:.. 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'raped by personal trainer influencer in her own home after being released' How 'SAS swooped on Iran-backed terror cell': Special Forces troops joined police on UK streets to.. who was knifed to death in French village says her affair is a.. one of Adelaide’s best and largest aged care providers have submitted plans to build a new $42m aged care home One of Adelaide’s best and largest aged care providers two-storey residential aged care facility in Findon in hope to help cater for ageing Adelaide residents The mutli-million dollar establishment will house a number of ancillary services including a hairdressers café and health care rooms located near the main entrance of the building making those day to day errands super easy and convenient for residents A total of a 124 beds will be made available at the site with some rooms containing 2 beds per rooms for couples that still wish to reside together The ground floor of the facility also aims to offer a diverse space for different types of daily activities 8 seperate dwelling will contain their own lounge rooms with a private outdoor space or balcony for those looking for peaceful reflection and low-key recreational activities with each resident room having ample views of the generously sized landscaped courtyards in between One garden will offer opportunities for various social groups including family gatherings The garden will also boast a looping walking route for residents looking to keep their steps up currently titled the ‘resident garden’ will provide opportunities of rest and respite through different seating nooks located in between sculptural elements An arbored walkway offers partial shelter along the path allowing residents to explore amongst nature This would also mark the 20th aged care home in SA for the company “The proposal will represent one of the only residential aged care facilities in the local area,” the report states “It responds to a demand for this type of accomodation and allows for local residents to live within appropriate purpose-built accomodation close to their existing networks.” with fewer staff at night with visiting hours will be limited to 9.30am to7pm The space will also accomodate people with a range of needs during the later stages of life The site is also home to a mature Hill’s Weeping Fig tree with the applicant acknowledging that the local community wish to retrain the tree with little impact as possible The land had previously been cleared and levelled in 2017 having previously been used by GilbarcoVeeder-Root as a petrol bowser management facility Estia Health currently care for over 8000 residents and employing thousands of staff throughout its network more than 70 homes in SA the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety Lockleys as some of the best care homes in the state For more information, click here A 92-year-old pensioner who allegedly stabbed his wife 76 times as he killed her is not fit to be admitted to an aged-care facility Francesco Dimasi, who is bedridden, suffers from dementia and is receiving palliative care, was excused from attending an Adelaide Magistrates Court hearing on Thursday as his mental and physical states continue to deteriorate The great grandfather is charged with one count of murder over the stabbing death of his wife of 50 years Maria 'Nonna' Dimasi on December 2 Prosecutors opposed Dimasi's bid for release on bail to an aged care facility, the Advertiser reported The court heard that before allegedly killing his wife Dimasi had been diagnosed with vascular dementia and experiencing increased paranoia and verbal aggression The court also heard that he had some physical difficulties at the time of the alleged murder including that he was using a walker and needed some care assistance has gone and committed an extremely violent offence the post-mortem which has been received in the case the deceased had 76 sharp-force injuries on her body,' the prosecutor told Chief Magistrate Judge Mary-Louise Hribral Dimasi's lawyer Trish Johnson told the court that her client was unable to get the aged pension while in custody which meant he could not apply for a place at a suitable aged care home, the ABC reported Medical experts and the Department of Corrections provided reports saying Dimasi would best be cared for at a 'high needs aged care facility' due to his declining health Judge Hribal said she would be prepared to grant bail to a suitable aged care facility but needed more information and ordered a bail report to address whether Dimasi could get a pension and if a high-needs aged care facility place was available for him The court had previously heard that Dimasi rang triple-0 It's understood Mrs Dimasi had earlier returned home from a community event Police allegedly found a kitchen knife and a 'significant' amount of blood when they arrived at the scene Dimasi had a blood alcohol level more than four times the legal limit and allegedly told police his wife 'deserved it' The prosecutor said Dimasi was being kept 'under guard' in hospital with interventions required once or twice a week because he sometimes 'lashed out' with 'some strength' at nursing staff performing personal care tasks But Ms Johnson argued that her client was 'not a danger to anybody' but he's not strong enough to do anybody any harm,' she told the court The judge ordered that Dimasi not be released from custody until room was made for him in an appropriate facility Mrs Dimasi's children issued a statement thanking the community for their support our family is still devastated by the way in which our mother lost her life we're still grieving and missing her immensely,' they said Dimasi's case will return to court next month His wife's death sparked an outpouring of tributes from everyone who knew her better known in the Adelaide's Italian community as 'Nonna Maria' was a beloved cook who would always make meals for the vulnerable She volunteered her time at her grandson's kitchen Nonna's Cucina - a community-based meal service which provides meals to those recovering from illness or medical treatment South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas were among those who paid glowing tributes to Ms Dimasi at the time The Coastguard Rotorua Lakes rescue vessel Five people were rescued from the water after two boats sank in Lake Rotoiti near Rotorua A broken-down boat carrying three people began taking on water near Wharetata Bay about 12.30pm on Friday and a passing vessel with two people aboard attempted a tow, Coastguard said in a media release All five people were not wearing lifejackets leaving all five individuals in the water,” the media release said two remained in the lake for nearly an hour clutching on to a seat cushion and a bag from one of the boats to help them stay afloat as they waited for help “They were eventually rescued by another vessel responding to Coastguard’s all-stations mayday call for assistance.” Seven volunteers from Coastguard Rotorua Lakes arrived about 1.20pm and the two people remaining in the water were brought back to shore where police and Hato Hone St John were waiting Coastguard Rotorua Lakes volunteer Jonathan Findon said the group was “incredibly fortunate” “They were lucky to be alive – this is a classic case of good intentions going wrong “The boaties who attempted the tow did their best to help it ended with both vessels at the bottom of the lake.” Coastguard volunteers returned to the scene and used sonar technology to locate the sunken boats reporting their position to the Harbourmaster for recovery Findon said this was an example of where a Coastguard membership proved its worth “Instead of relying on another passing boatie members get 24/7 free non-urgent assistance It was important for boaties to carry an emergency communications device such as a VHF radio EPIRB (emergency position-indicating radiobeacon) or a fully charged mobile phone in a waterproof bag “It’s also a stark reminder of how vital it is to always wear a lifejacket – three were fortunate to make it back to shore while the other two had to cling to floating items from the boats to stay afloat," Findon said A weka hitched a 300km ride to Christchurch in a ute For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend Environment Agency Updated: 14:36 (UTC+1) on Mon 5 May 2025 Showery outbreaks of rain clearing from the northeast by the early afternoon especially along the coast and in association with any showers Variable cloud feeding into Kent through the night cloudier towards the coast with the best of any sunshine in western regions Fine and settled weather conditions are expected to continue with a good deal sunshine and light winds Patchy rain possible Wednesday and Thursday towards Kent Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but also some patchy cloud Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average A new 650-metre stretch of road providing residents with more convenient connections to work public transport and recreation facilities is now open.  The $15 million Findon Road to Plenty Road extension delivers a critical new east-west link that will ease congestion and cut down on travel times.  Running from Williamsons Road to Danaher Drive the extension is a significant investment by the City of Whittlesea in improving the local road network.  a walking and cycling path aligned to the existing Yan Yean Pipe Track and a road bridge over the underpass extension to Mernda The connection from Danaher Drive to Plenty Road has been completed by a local developer.  City of Whittlesea Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson said Council was committed to creating liveable neighbourhoods by improving the municipality’s transport network.  “This road extension is a critical piece of infrastructure which will in turn allow residents to spend less time in their cars which will reduce congestion and benefit the environment,” she said.  “Being able to travel safely and efficiently to and from work parks and community facilities is vital to improving the quality of life of our residents.  “I thank all residents for their patience while this complex project has been completed.”  The extension will see a more even distribution of traffic across the local road network particularly relieving congestion on McDonalds Road and around the Mill Park Lakes residential area.  It will also open up access to important commercial and employment precincts and improve links to bus and rail services.  The road has opened with temporary traffic signals in place at the intersection of Findon Road and Williamsons Road.   Permanent signals will be installed next financial year with the road expected to remain open throughout the installation.  We recognise the rich Aboriginal heritage of this country and acknowledge the Wurundjeri Willum Clan and Taungurung People as the Traditional Owners of lands within the City of Whittlesea More ways to contact us Subscribe to our eNewsletters to stay up to date on what is happening near you Subscribe to eNews Thumbprint artwork by Mandy Nicholson The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media Findon Primary School in Mill Park honoured International Women’s Day last Friday at a special school assembly.  recognising all women in their achievements with this year’s campaign theme is Inspire Inclusion.  The entire school gathered to hear from school captains Lena Carter and Hamish who commenced the assembly followed by an address from the school principal’s Anita Osavkovska Lena said raising awareness in the school would help inspire students to do the same within their own communities.  “It helps individuals to realise that even if they’re female they have equal rights as all the men and I find it very important that everyone has an equal right no matter whether they’re male or female,” she said.  Carter and Hamish both said they had discussions about IWD with their teachers acknowledging the importance of the national day we talked about how we’re trying to improve gender equality in the world because everyone should be treated the same,” Carter said.  “I think it’s really important to just celebrate everyone being equal to everyone because no matter where you’re from or who you are you have the same rights and the same equals to everyone,” Hamish said.  Ms Osavkovska said the special assembly was to recognise women in the community “It is our way of trying to bring awareness to a day that acknowledges the females within our society and how overtime we work to provide opportunities for students this is actually the first year where we had three school captains,” she said.  it’s also an opportunity for us to thank people within our community Member for Mill Park Lily D’Ambrosio was the assembly’s special guest speaking to the students about the importance of the national day Ms D’Ambrosio commended the school on its fantastic leadership wellbeing officers and staff on making IWD a fun learning experience.  “I’m just blown away to see Findon Primary School actually celebrate this day because the more we spread the message about why it’s important to celebrate International Women’s Day we start to really break down the barriers of discrimination that we still live with,” she said.  The assembly concluded with the school’s wellbeing ambassadors IWD video CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Colleges and universities might not be intentionally trying to attract women over men But whatever they are doing is keeping men at bay In 2021, there were about 3.1 million more women than men in college With the cultural and academic changes on campuses over the past several decades and the skyrocketing numbers of female enrollees on them universities and the Michigan Reconnect program women outnumber men by 14 percentage points more pronounced in some places than others Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the growing gender divide between men and women enrolling on college campuses in her February State of the State address and has pledged to sign an executive directive to boost the enrollment of young men in higher ed and skills training programs But it’s going to take more than free money to get men back in college however well-intentioned those efforts may be “The enrollment cliff is here,” Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz told The Detroit News editorial board on Wednesday “We’re seeing nationwide that the percentage is slightly higher for men.” Guskiewicz says MSU hasn't seen an impact yet but is putting it into the enrollment model they're building to right size the university Male students now make up a smaller share of all enrolled college students in the United States than ever before as the gap between genders — which was accelerated during COVID — continues to widen Only one-in-four U.S. adults say it’s extremely important to have a four-year degree to get a well-paying job, according to a 2024 Pew Research survey and roughly half say it’s less important to have a degree to get a good job than it was 20 years ago a slight majority of workers between 25 and 34 do not have four-year college degrees In the past decade economic outcomes specifically for men in this group have turned around from trending downward since the mid-1970s Mounting student debt has become a lifelong burden for young men and women and keeps them from traditional four-year degrees But more than a third of men without a bachelor’s degree say a major reason they didn’t complete college is that they just didn’t want to which has gone up as the value of a degree has gone down College campuses have become bastions of collective victimhood focused on microaggressions and safe spaces that don’t necessarily comport with the environment young men want — or need Many major public and Ivy League universities have feminized their priorities catering more to women than men by diminishing the importance of free speech on campus shielding students from offensive ideas or speakers and focusing on social justice and emotional well-being above academic freedom and the advancement of knowledge antisemitic protests on college campuses since October 2023 provide a window into what has been brewing on them In a 2017 YouGov survey of U.S 56% of men said colleges should not protect students from offensive ideas — compared with 64% of women who said colleges should A 2019 Knight Foundation survey of full-time college students found 71% of men said protecting free speech mattered more than promoting inclusivity — compared with 41% of women who espoused that view A 2021 ranking of free speech on campus by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression found that at Wellesley College and Barnard College more than 40% of students were comfortable using violence to curb unwanted speech degrees in women’s and gender studies increased in colleges by roughly 300% according to the National Center for Education Statistics It’s not a bad thing that women have achieved what they have on college campuses It will be a challenge for these institutions to recoup their share of men and the foundational goals of higher education that may have been lost in the pursuit of gender equity kbuss@detroitnews.com has found a new home in a state-of-the-art space at Findon Shopping Centre The business is the brainchild of retail entrepreneur Jess Manov who grew up deeply rooted in the fresh produce industry She recognised the need for a modern and purpose-built space to cater to Lily West’s expanding customer base The move to its new location within the Findon Shopping Centre allows the floral designers to flourish while remaining easily accessible to their devoted clientele “We’d outgrown our original location next door in the heart of our sister company we’re still pretty much where our customers have come to know us,” Jess says “For our many loyal customers – and those yet to discover us – the chic new store allows us to offer an extended range of premium fresh flowers and an expanded collection of floral designs for functions as well as a new line of quality giftware and homeware from local producers.” catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences From baby gifts and kids’ activities to custom candles and Al.ive body products making it a one-stop shop for thoughtful presents Jess invites everyone to join them in-store or online to celebrate this exciting milestone Lily West Floral Designers is offering a bouquet of specials to mark the occasion ensuring that the joy of fresh flowers and charming gifts can be shared with even more people with delivery available all week long and the store open seven days a week Lily West DesignersWhere: Shop 7, Findon Shopping Centre, 303 Grange Road Open: Monday – Friday 8am until 5:30pm, Saturday 8am until 4pm, Sunday 9am until 4pmMore info: Click here Findon High School has secured a place in South Australian space history by submitting the winning name for Australia’s first state satellite Findon High School in Adelaide’s western suburbs has secured a place in South Australian space history by submitting the winning name for Australia’s first state satellite – an industry where they could all be getting jobs in the future thanks to the Marshall Liberal Government’s investment and vision for a sovereign space industry right here in South Australia Fifty-seven primary and secondary schools from across regional and metropolitan South Australia answered the challenge set down in May this year to name the SASAT1 Space Services Mission satellite The winning name – Kanyini – was submitted by Year 11 students from Findon High School’s Reconciliation Action Plan group Kanyini is a Pitjantjatjara word that describes the principle of responsibility and unconditional love for all of creation the students were inspired by the connection of Kanyini to how the satellite data would be used to tackle real world problems Premier Steven Marshall thanked the students for contributing to South Australian space history saying that any student currently studying at school wanting a career in space – are exactly where they need to be in a few years they could be working in one of the thousands of jobs expected to come online right here in South Australia – the space capital of Australia,” Premier Marshall said “The launch of Kanyini will be a significant achievement in South Australia’s space endeavours and I congratulate the Findon High School students for their creativity and thoughtfulness “It’s exciting to see so many young people passionate about space with schools from right across the state contributing their ideas for this unique South Australian space mission.” “Adelaide is at the centre of Australia’s growing space industry – we are already home to the Australian Space Agency the Australian Space Discovery Centre and Mission Control at Lot Fourteen and soon we will be the first State Government to send a locally manufactured small satellite to low earth orbit.” Minister for Education John Gardner said the calibre of entries was impressive “This is a fantastic initiative that supports the State Government’s goal of inspiring and growing our next generation of space industry leaders through STEM education and activities,” he said “The response to the competition has been tremendous and it has opened the door to conversations and learnings about future career opportunities in South Australia’s exciting and thriving space sector for thousands of students.” along with an Aboriginal language expert shortlisted the numerous entries which were de-identified to ensure an objective and transparent decision-making process by the SASAT1 Steering Committee APY Lands General Manager Richard King has welcomed the satellite’s APY Lands connection “All communities on the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands are proud that the word ‘Kanyini’ will be used for the new satellite,” Mr King said “The combination of ancient Australia and modern Australia coming together in this new space frontier will be a matter of great celebration for the first South Australians of Central Australian Deserts.” Findon High School Principal Steve Atsalas said the school was thrilled to have their submission chosen for the SASAT1 Space Services Mission “The decision to submit this name was one that included all members of our school community and it is a reflection of our school’s commitment to celebrating First Nations cultures and taking active steps towards reconciliation,” Mr Atsalas said “This new SA satellite named Kanyini can be a symbol that acknowledges how vital the principle of Kanyini is for all humans living on Earth to ensure we care for and take responsibility for our natural resources built and tested in South Australia by local company Inovor Technologies while Adelaide headquartered company Myriota will provide Internet of Things (IoT) services for the mission collecting the data and returning it to Earth The SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) is leading the mission as well as application prototyping The satellite will provide vital data for every-day South Australians such as assisting farmers to monitor water levels and more accurately predict future crop yields or offering emergency services personnel greater oversight to monitor manage and even mitigate emergencies like bushfires Findon High School students will now work together with designers and APY Lands representatives to create the logo for Kanyini before it is launched into low-Earth orbit in 2022 Follow Kanyini’s journey and subscribe for updates at www.saspacemission.com.au Findon Technical College officially opened its doors today marking the beginning of a new era in technical education and skill development the first of the five technical colleges officially opened its doors today The college aims to bridge the gap between education and industry by collaborating with key partners including industry giants like BAE Systems and Liebherr One of the college’s primary goals is to prepare students from years 10 to 12 for careers in some of South Australia’s fastest-growing industries such as advanced manufacturing and engineering The state-of-the-art facilities at Findon Technical College are geared towards hands-on mirroring the demands and expectations of the job market “I am proud to see this State Government vision for the future come to fruition,” Premier Peter Malinauskas said “Today we see the delivery of a promise that will ensure that our young people have the opportunity to learn in cutting-edge facilities get the practical education and support they need and graduate workforce ready into jobs “Not every student wants to go to university The students starting today at Findon Technical College will graduate straight into fulfilling well paid jobs with quality employers in parts of our economy that we know are growing strongly.” Among the technological marvels at the college is Pepper a robot designed to assist and collaborate with students an industrial collaborative robot (COBOT) and a welding workshop provide students with essential skills for advanced manufacturing and engineering Specialized acoustic padded pods cater to audio enthusiasts while a large LED videowall offers immersive experiences Findon Technical College operates under the capable leadership of Findon High School Principal Kathleen Hoare supported on-site by Luke Northcote and a team of 19 specialist staff including TAFE SA and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation also play pivotal roles in the college’s operations With more than 230 students enrolling for the 2024 academic year these students will receive the best possible training and education at Findon Technical College Whether attending full-time or on a part-time basis while completing general SACE subjects at their home schools these students are on the path to realising their career aspirations Findon Technical College’s approach is not just about classroom learning; it’s about preparing students for the real world Year 11 students will have dedicated time for work placements and individual coaching sessions ensuring they are well-prepared for the job market upon graduation “The important role this educational facility will play in the future of the state began months ago with 72 apprentices among the construction team who spent 128,215.45 hours on site working on the project,” Minister for Education “This is the first time a technical college has been built by a South Australian Government in more than 50 years “It is exciting to see the first of these technical colleges open its doors and I have high hopes for the future of this group of students as they take up this innovative educational opportunity.” The support of employer partners like BAE Systems Australia and Precious Cargo is instrumental in the success of Findon Technical College These companies have made a commitment to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for students to gain practical experience in their respective industries close to Grange BeachHannibal Rossi Findon offers a large choice of recreational areas and sports venues schools and public transport — all within 10 minutes of the beach you can get into the city in under 15 minutes These were major drivers for Cosimo Franze to buy the three-bedroom investment property he is now selling in Hurstfield Tce “I’ve lived in Findon for more than 40 years it’s time to diversify and possibly upgrade my investment with another property.” ON THE MARKET: 6 Hurstfield Tce, Findon is a three-bedroom home on the market with LJ Hooker Flinders Park It is being advertised with a price guide of $340,000 to $360,000 Mr Franze says he can easily get to all the cafes “It’s only about 2km to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and you’ve got handy dog parks nearby at Tedder Reserve and in Woodville South,” he says “You can walk to schools like Nazareth Primary and major supermarkets New houses are going up more in recent years making it ideal to buy into for first homebuyers and investors.” Cosimo says having great neighbours is a huge bonus ON THE MARKET 18C Sando St, Findon is a brand-new four-bedroom home on the market with Harris Real Estate CoreLogic data shows Findon’s median house price has grown 6.8 per cent since 2016 Sales agent Ralph Pacillo of LJ Hooker Flinders Park says Findon remains a realistic target for many homebuyers “There’s a lot more interest in it in recent years from investors and first homebuyers especially with the median price at a relatively affordable $500,000,” he says “It’s surrounded by quality suburbs like Lockleys and Flinders Park offers good public transport and school options and is only 4km from the beach.” third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Year 11 legal studies students from Findon High in their new school courtroom. (Supplied: Findon High School) Link copiedShareShare articleStudents at a high school in Adelaide have donned legal gowns to argue cases in their new purpose-built courtroom. Findon High School said the courtroom was the first one to be built at a school in South Australia. The idea was the brainchild of legal studies teacher Melissa Campbell who turned it into reality in less than six months. "Late in term 1 I set myself what I thought was probably an unrealistic goal to have it done by term 3, but we managed to pull it off," she said. Ms Campbell said the school already had legal studies classes and had even conducted mock trials with a school in Texas using video conferencing. She hoped the more realistic setting would enhance the experience for students. "The mock hearings build [the students'] confidence," Ms Campbell said. "When they take on that role as the prosecutor or witness it's almost like they take on a completely different persona and the gowns will just make them feel proud of themselves. "It's not necessarily just about the legal pathway." Ms Campbell said while it was difficult to put a final figure on the cost of the project, which saw a classroom wall knocked down to make way for the legal benches, she had organised a fundraising campaign which had so far collected $14,600 for the project. "We've still got two BBQs to go just to pay for the IT equipment," she said. "The woodwork cost just under $9,000 but one of our staff members, her dad built it for us and I don't think he charged us for his time." Part of the mock courtroom at Findon High School. (Supplied: Findon High School) Year 11 legal studies student Shaina Prodan said the students were thrilled to have a realistic setting to practise their skills. "It just makes everything more authentic for students who want a career in law," she said. "It's good for them to get a taste for what it might be like in the future." While not convinced she is destined for a career as a lawyer, the 17-year-old said studying the subject had many benefits. "It's very challenging but it's definitely helped my confidence in presenting in other classes, especially after participating in the mock hearings in America it's made me really proud and confident."