Congratulations Bryan!

on your new role in the city of Churches.

So lets for a minute shine a spotlight on that little corner of our country.

Adelaide is the fifth largest city in Australia, with a population of over 1.1 million. Named in honour of Queen Adelaide, the consort of King William IV, the city was founded in 1836 as the planned capital for the only freely-settled British province in Australia. Colonel William Light, designed the city and chose its location. Prior to British settlement, the Adelaide area was inhabited by the Kaurna Aboriginal tribe.

From its earliest, Adelaide attracted immigrants from many countries, particularly German migrants escaping religious persecution. They brought with them the vine cuttings that founded the acclaimed wineries of the Barossa Valley. After the Second World War, Italians, Greeks, Dutch, Poles, and possibly every other European nationality came to make a new start. An influx of Asian immigrants following the Vietnam War added to the mix. These new arrivals have blended to form a rich and diverse cuisine and vibrant restaurant culture.

Overall, Adelaide is ageing much more rapidly than other Australian capital cities. Just under a quarter (24.1%) of Adelaide's population is aged 55 years or older, in comparison to the national average of 19.9%.

Adelaide's economy is primarily based around manufacturing, defence technology and research, commodity export and corresponding service industries.

The music of Adelaide has produced various musicians who have achieved both national and worldwide fame. Notably The Mark of Cain, The Superjesus, Testeagles, The Angels, Cold Chisel and Eric Bogle. American artist Ben Folds considers Adelaide his second home, epitomised in his song "Adelaide" and resides here with his Adelaide-born wife for a number of months each year. The first Australian Idol winner, Guy Sebastian, the Hardcore metal band I Killed the Prom Queen and the popular Australian hip-hop outfit Hilltop Hoods also emerged from Adelaide.