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INTRODUCTION

Adelaide , the capital of South Australia , is one of the world's most beautiful and well-planned cities, combining traditional charm with the sophistication of a major city. Home to about 1.2 million people, Adelaide provides a safe and friendly living environment whose people are naturally warm and friendly. Its rich cultural diversity is reflected in Adelaide 's reputation for fine cosmopolitan dining and entertainment.

Adelaide is particularly well positioned, situated between the sea to the west and the scenic Adelaide Hills to the west. The city's temperate climate engenders an outdoor and active lifestyle.

South Australia offers a quality of life that is hard to match in any other city, anywhere in the world. In a 2004 quality of life survey by the Mercer Consulting Group, Adelaide was rated as the 24 th most preferred city in the world in which to live, performing better than many major locations surveyed, including European, North American and Asian Cities .

Adelaide has an integrated bus, train and tram route public transport system. For those wishing to drive, Adelaide 's well planned roads and grid like CBD make it easy to negotiate, with minimal peak hour traffic and plenty of parking.

THINGS TO DO

Adelaide is regarded as the food and wine capital of Australia , with 50 per cent of all Australian wine produced there. Many major department stores, shopping centres, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and entertainment facilities are conveniently located within the city and outer suburbs. It is also home to the National Wine Centre and numerous food and wine events. Adelaide has more restaurants per head of population than any other major Australian city, over 70 pubs in the city centre and the largest fresh produce market in the Southern Hemisphere.

LAW FIRMS/INDUSTRY

Adelaide is a city of innovation and dynamic development, attracting investment from international and Australian companies involved in all areas of industry. It is Australia 's manufacturing centre for the car industry and defence research, and leads the country in laser technology, silicon chip design and medical research. South Australia's economy is boosted by its wealth of natural resources, with the mining industry thriving on deposits found in the Coober Pedy opal fields; Leigh Creek coal fields; Roxby Downs uranium, copper and goldfields; and the gas fields of Moomba.

Lawyers relocating to Adelaide can expect to work less hours, and have access to quality work, even in smaller firms. There is a wealth of top and mid tier firms that are always interested in good corporate lawyers, as well as lawyers with experience in resources and mining.

For further information, please contact Naiman Clarke on (02) 9233 7977.