12/10/2026
✨ Celebrating the 16th CHASA W**e and Wild Food Dinner ✨
What a fantastic night we shared on Friday at the National W**e Centre for our 16th W**e and Wild Food Dinner. The room buzzed with energy, great conversation, and a strong sense of community as we celebrated South Australia’s wild places, ethical hunting, and conservation.
Guests enjoyed an incredible menu of wild flavours, including: • Wild Boar Meatballs in Wild Thyme BBQ Sauce • Carp Koftas with Honey Lemon Aspen Chilli Sauce • Wattleseed Falafel with Rivermint Labneh • Wild Game Salumi & Smoked Coorong Mullet • Venison Carpaccio with Karkalla Salsa Verde • Kangaroo Loin & Braised Kangaroo Shoulder with Sour Cherry & Pepperberry Jus
All perfectly paired with outstanding South Australian wines.
We were honoured to have SA Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis and Liberal Leader Ashton Hurn speak to guests, both expressing strong support for the conservation and hunting community. They highlighted the trust and respect built through their ongoing relationship with the CHASA executive — a partnership that continues to strengthen our work across the state.
President Graham Stopp provided an update on CHASA’s current projects, including confirmation from the Government that South Australia will not participate in the Commonwealth gun buyback scheme, recognising our already robust licensing and ownership processes. He also shared CHASA’s continued efforts to negotiate with the Department of Environment and Water to reduce the proposed permit fee increase.
The night was made even more memorable with Ky Furneaux roving the room, encouraging guests to share their stories and expertise. And the auction? A highlight! Young livestock auctioneer Will Chay took the stage and captivated the crowd with his unique calling style—raising several thousand dollars for CHASA projects in record time. The silent auction tables were buzzing too, with plenty of interest throughout the evening.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and contributed to another successful celebration of wild food, conservation, and community. Many guests congratulated the dinner committee for delivering yet another unforgettable night.
Here’s to continuing our work together to protect and celebrate South Australia’s wild places. 🌿🍷🦘
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