Popular Blackwood nursery safe – for now
The owners of a high-profile Blackwood nursery have fronted a Mitcham Council meeting to plead for security as they go through “a very worrying time”.
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Revealed: The names behind SA’s horrifying animal cruelty cases
Last week, two Adelaide women faced court on animal mistreatment charges. Here is a list of some of SA’s worst animal cruelty offenders in recent years and their crimes.
‘Disgusting’: Personal trainer blew four times legal limit
A Forestville personal trainer has told a court his behaviour was “disgusting” after he blew more than four times the legal limit earlier this year when he had “a massive lapse” following 10 months of sobriety.
Alleged Finks associates claim religious discrimination
A group of northern suburbs men allegedly involved with bikies should be let go because charging them for gathering at a funeral is religious discrimination, a court has heard.
Silly COVID restrictions need to go now
Despite SA’s coronavirus “cluster” passing, we’re still not allowed to stand at the pub or have more than 10 people at home. These restrictions are needlessly hurting businesses and families, writes Caleb Bond.
‘High time’: Call for review of Mitcham Council chief
Mitcham Council chief executive Matt Pears is facing a call for an external review into his performance – but some councillors say it is “unnecessary” and unfairly brings him into question. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Call for Adelaide’s big building projects to be sped up
A new city stadium, hospitals and a Supreme Court revamp are among the big projects Adelaide’s construction industry wants fast-tracked to stimulate the economy and boost work for idle workers.
Blackwood Hub, Karkoo nursery sale ‘unfair’, councillors claim
The inclusion of the $20 million Blackwood Hub in Mitcham Council’s budget – which will mean the sale of a popular nursery – was unfair because councillors were missing from the vote, elected members have claimed.
Tennis coach banned for harassing young girl
A 57-year-old tennis instructor has lost a bid to overturn a ban on working with children after repeatedly calling a 13-year-old girl – and having conversations she alleged were sexual.
Dog bites postie – and council chases owners into court
A Dulwich couple standing trial because their labrador allegedly chased a motorbike and bit a postman have made dramatic claims the Australia Post worker had a vendetta.
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