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Colin James is a multi award-winning reporter at The Advertiser who has spent more than 30 years covering South Australian politics, crime, social issues, local government and education.

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May 2017: Roadworks to rebuild theTinana interchange.

SA councils to join economic stimulus

Councils could bring forward big projects to help stimulate the economy as they scramble to rewrite budgets in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

West & Beaches

Emma and Rhys Davis from Dixie and the Hawk, which closed today. Picture: Colin James

Henley Beach Rd changes completely in just a few hours

Businesses along Henley Beach Rd are shrinking to takeaway only or closing completely, as the local Centrelink fills up. The stark difference is indicative of what’s happening around the country.

North & North East

Gawler Council Gawler Town Hall, Murray St, Gawler. Picture: Colin James

Gawler wants to protect 150 heritage items

The council running South Australia’s oldest country town wants official protection for 150 heritage items — mostly old houses — from the State Government.

North & North East

Mobile CCTV has been set up outside of the Woolworths Michinbury depot ahead of the workers strikeImages supplied by National Union of Workers

Salisbury’s new strategy to catch crims – portable CCTV

A northern suburbs council will use portable security cameras as part of a new strategy to stop illegal dumping, hoon driving and graffiti.

SA News

Text sent to Adelaide Venue Management staff on March 19. Picture: Supplied

Hundreds of casuals fear for their jobs

Adelaide Venue Management staff are worried for their jobs after a text message warned of no shifts until July. But the boss says it was unauthorised, and they will remain employed.

SA News

04/12/19 - Harness racing trials at Wayville.Picture: Tom Huntley

Mutiny breaks out in trots club

Tension over the financial state of SA’s peak harness racing club has reached breaking point as members accuse leadership of acting without authority.

SA News

Pope Francis speaks during his weekly general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness, especially in older adults and people with existing health problems. (Vatican News via AP)

‘Unprecedented’: Catholics cancel SA mass services

The coronavirus pandemic has forced the Catholic Church in SA to cancel Easter services, while other religions are closing some places of worship and moving to live-streaming.

SA News