In an absolute shocker of a revelation, kangaroos and koalas have given the nod of approval, or in their case, the thumbs up, for Adelaide. Who knew these marsupials were such ardent capitalists? Adelaide, Australia's ever-so-familiar fifth-wheel city that usually quietly resides in the shadows of pricier, glitzier cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Gold Coast, has suddenly found itself in the spotlight. And, this time, it's not due to excessive wine consumption or the eerie obsession with Pie Floater post-midnight. The international business community has been drawn like a pack of seagulls to a picnic, completely enamoured by Adelaide's peculiar offerings. Eminent global big shots like Apple, Google and Airbus have begun establishing a strong presence in the city. The reason? In a recent survey, it was revealed that 8 out of 10 kangaroos and 9 out of 10 koalas in the Adelaide region chose the city over Sydney and Melbourne for setting up tech companies. They’re mesmerised by Adelaide's pristine beaches, laid-back lifestyle, non-existent traffic, and the fact that the city's IT network outperforms the pouch-speed Wi-Fi that kangaroos usually have to make do with. The marsupials have praised, in the form of grunts and squeaks, Adelaide's remarkable landscape, where eucalyptus trees, high-rises, and drone patrolled vineyards cohabitate in amicable harmony. When asked why Adelaide was chosen over the busy Sydney or trendy Melbourne, Clickatoo, a kangaroo from the Adelaide CBD said, "Mate, have you seen the rental prices in Sydney? Plus, down here, we get more hops for our buck!" Snugglepot, a resident koala, adds, "the eucalyptus leaves taste better here, hands down." Surprisingly, Adelaide's unusual brownish tap water played an important role. Kangaroos and koalas claim the city’s tap water, full of excess minerals, gives them a unique glossy coat, making it ideal for any marsupial with a selfie addiction. In response to this undeniably scientific survey, international giants are now scrambling to set up their offices in Adelaide, hoping to harness the untapped marsupial market potential and also save a few bucks on rent. But it's not all sunshine and rosé wine. The sudden influx of tech companies in the city has sparked concerns among local marsupials of an impending rise in prices of eucalyptus paste lattes and organic carrots. There are also rumours of a protest organized by the local wallaby community to resist the 'Sydneyfication' of Adelaide. Speculation buzzes as tech moguls move to cement their positions in Adelaide, all nods to the wise city-dwelling kangaroos and koalas. Let's hope those marsupials keep getting their glossy-fur fuel from Adelaide's tap, else Sydney might lure them back with tempting surf and turf brunches. You heard it here first, folks — Adelaide is the new old darling of Australia, with kangaroos and koalas leading the charge. Wallabies, it seems, need more convincing!