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Dave Fletcher: Australian winemaker making a splash in Italy

Dave Fletcher is the owner and winemaker at Fletcher Wines, based in the picturesque, world-class wine region of Langhe, Italy. Over the course of his career, what began as a passion for Nebbiolo has grown into a portfolio of ten wines produced from twelve vineyard sites, including one in Australia.

Neysa King: embracing a new career as a nurse... after retirement

With a deep commitment to life-long learning, Neysa King ventured out of retirement to complete her Master of Clinical Nursing at the University of Adelaide in 2022, launching a new career in nursing. She's now an Intensive Care Nurse at the Lyell McEwin Health Services Foundation, where she's worked since April 2024.

Peter Anderson: invaluable lessons learned during a successful career

Motivated by positive reinforcement from his Honours supervisor at the University of Adelaide, Peter Anderson, a “less-than-confident law student from Adelaide’s working class” applied his dedication and work ethic to a 41-year career, achieving great success. Recently retiring from his position as Deputy President of the Fair Work Commission, Peter wrapped up an outstanding career that began at the University in the late 1970s.

Dr Helen McLean AM: Orthodontist, educator and mentor

Dr Helen McLean AM is an Orthodontist who has dedicated her career to teaching and mentoring students and postgraduates since 1979. In 2020, she was recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). Helen continues to contribute to multiple professional organisations and community outreach dental projects in Australia and internationally. 

The FJ and the footbridge - alumni pranksters "pardoned" by Lord Mayor

They’ve been “on the run” since 1971 after they were accomplices to the dumping of an FJ Holden into the River Torrens. But in April 2025, they had to face the music, confessing to their “crime” to Adelaide Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith.