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Douglas SmithIndigenous affairs reporter

Douglas Smith is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster – including being part of the team that won a Walkley Award in 2023 for the podcast Dying Rose, which investigated the police response to the deaths of six Indigenous women around Australia. Douglas has worked for SBS and NITV as a video journalist, and now covers Indigenous affairs for The Advertiser.

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SA Police have released CCTV Images shows two men suspected in assaulting a young couple in Rundle Mall earlier this month.

CCTV images show suspects in alleged gay hate attack in CBD

SA Police has released CCTV images showing three men suspected of an alleged assault on a young couple in Rundle Mall earlier this month.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos APRIL 04 2021: Generic McDonalds images: A McDonaldÃs customer in Victoria has slammed the fast food outlet, saying he was injured when making an order in the drive-through for one reason. Sarah.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sarah Matray

New Macca’s revealed for Adelaide Hills

The second McDonald’s restaurant is expected to open in an Adelaide Hills location, with construction currently under way.

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A serious crash between a truck and car has shut down part of the Thiele Highway at Fords near Kapunda. Road closures are in place with traffic being diverted on to The Gap Road and Schwartz Road intersections. Picture: 7NEWS

Elderly man arrested and charged after fatal collision near Kapunda

An elderly Nuriootpa man has been arrested and charged with causing the death of a 53-year-old man after his truck collided with a white Ford near Kapunda.

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MORIALTA FALLS - from Crows Nest lookout - pic Mike BURTON

Person falls to their death at popular hiking spot

SA Police and emergency services were called to Morialta Conservation Park on Tuesday after reports a person had fallen from a cliff.

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ZOOS SA chief executive: Elaine Bensted with Spider monkeys

Adelaide Zoo in global hunt for new leader of the pack

Adelaide and Monarto zoos will be looking far afield for a new boss after the current veteran chief made a major career announcement.

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Troy Bell MP leaves the Adelaide Magistrates court Tuesday ,May,10,2022.Picture Mark Brake

Bell to appeal guilty verdict after ‘difficult days’

Independent Mount Gambier MP Troy Bell will appeal after being found guilty of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars meant for the education of vulnerable and at-risk youths.

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29/9/24. Griffins in Adelaide's CBD is bucking the cost of living crisis and will from this Wednesday, cap the prices of all food items on their menu at $30, in an effort to Ãstay relevantÃ and attract more people through the door - Adam Vonthethoff (Director). Picture: Keryn Stevens

Cheaper schnitties and pints as CBD pub bucks price trend

An Adelaide CBD hotel will cap the prices of its food menu at $30 and cut almost half the price of some beers to attract more patrons amid cost of living pressures.

Police & Courts

Alleged murder victim Scot Phillips. Major Crime officers and Western District Detectives are investigating a murder at Seaton last night, 10 September 2024 Photo supplied by family

‘Turn yourself in’: Desperate plea to Scot Phillips’ alleged killer

The sister in-law of 19-year-old Scot Philips has told whoever killed her loved one to “rot in hell”, as the family still try to come to terms with the teen’s death on Tuesday night.

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SEPTEMBER 09, 2024Power price hike at Vili's Mile End. Manager Peter Utry at Mile End. Vili's Mile End is facing a huge energy bill price hike of 18 per cent in one year. They are struggling to cope and going to have to raise their prices. Picture: RoyVPhotography

Vili’s takes drastic action as electricity prices soar

Iconic South Australian bakery Vili’s is set to raise prices on all their products after a significant increase to their electricity bill.

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‘Help this beautiful family’: Kids homeless after fires

Kids left homeless after separate fires

Two South Aussie families – one with three kids – have been left “without a home” after two separate house fires. Find out how you can help.

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