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Charlie Dadds is a digital reporter for The Advertiser and The Messenger, covering news across southern Adelaide. He graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2023 and is passionate about writing and all things sport.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - ADVERTISER Photos - FEB 07 2024: Fancy That costume shop up for sale for first time in over a decade. Kate Billinghurst and Nicky Bradley. Picture: Ben Clark

End of an era as Christies stalwart sells up over illness

The highest-rated costume shop in Adelaide is on the market, with one of the owners saying she needs to focus on her health.

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Watch the CCTV: Masked thieves in cross-city crime rampage

Masked thieves have smashed their way into 10 small businesses overnight, stealing money and leaving a trail of destruction. Watch the CCTV here.

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The new Bunnings Noarlunga is located at Cnr Goldsmith Drive and Jackson Place, Noarlunga. Picture: Supplied

Bunnings reveals opening plans for ‘better’ shop in city’s south

The hardware giant says it’s added more than 1000 square metres of products for customers at the popular southern suburbs shopping hub.

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Silvia Wade, 75, from Parkside, at Frewville Foodland, Frewville/ Kaurna Yarta on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. (The Advertiser/ Morgan Sette)

‘That’s $150?’: How SA is handling the country’s highest inflation rate

South Australian families are battling the highest inflation rate in the country, as the cost of living hits hard – so how are they managing?

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Two children charged after frightening assault on Uber Eats driver

Two youth have been arrested – with another still on the run – after an Uber Eats driver was assaulted and robbed at Brighton overnight.

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Sleeping under the stars - in style at Illusion Wines Picture: Supplied

$500k glamping, cellar door and restaurant revamp for winery

A popular Fleurieu tourist destination is set for a huge revamp, including luxury glamping tents, a restaurant and a new cellar door.

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Two Victorian men have been arrested in Adelaide following the seizure of 139kg of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of luxury bus. Picture: Australian Federal Police

Teen fronts court in mammoth $45m SA coke bust

Two men – one only 19 years old – have appeared in court charged over the second-largest cocaine bust in SA history – worth a potential 695,000 street deals valued at $45m.

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Ayesha OÃ¢â¬â¢Neill from Rito's Continental & Cafe preparing for the Beachside Food & Wine festival on February 10. 2nd February 2024 - Picture: Brett Hartwig

Every stall at popular beachside food and wine festival

This free beach festival was such a hit last year – and now it’s returning. Here’s everything you need to know, and every market stall coming.

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Teenager arrested over monster cocaine bust in luxury buses

Two Victorian men – one a teenager – have been arrested and charged in Adelaide after the second-largest coke bust in SA history. Watch the press conference.

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Breeze Cafe & Bar will soon feature a rooftop bar. Photo: Supplied

Life’s a breeze: Popular beach cafe set for renovations

A popular Aldinga cafe and bar is literally growing bigger, as plans reveal a big upgrade is planned for its rooftop dining area.

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