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Sunday 18 October 2026

Good News in Numbers: solar records and SA's Michelin stars

Seven checked numbers from the past fortnight, from a new rooftop solar record and SA's first Michelin stars to a 436.5 km electric motorcycle ride.

Sienna Brook Sunday 18 October 2026, open calendar3 min read

Photo: Benlisquare / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), cropped

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Seven numbers from the past fortnight that are worth smiling about. Most of them are records, two of them are from right here in South Australia, and every one comes with a source you can check.

Aerial view of suburban houses with solar panels on many of their roofs — Photo: Benlisquare / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), cropped

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