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Emily OlleSenior reporter

Emily Olle is a senior reporter for The Advertiser with extensive experience covering breaking local news. She was part of the Advertiser 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. Emily has also spent time working in the AFL world and has a focus on youth affairs, politics and social issues.

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Police & Courts

Peter Malinauskas, Wade Burns and John Setka.

Premier blasted over cop union silence amid CFMEU probe

The government has been accused of a ‘blatant double standard’ as senior figures remain silent on assault allegations against the new police association boss.

POLLTertiary

New era, new logo and new uni officially launched

The contentious merger of SA’s two biggest universities has officially launched in front of 3000 staff, with mixed opinions over the new logo. Tell us what you think.

SA News

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JULY 19, 2022: SA Minister for Child Protection Katrine Hildyard at a media conference about the death of the 6yo child in Munno Para, SA. Picture NCA NewsWire / Emma Brasier.

Claims ‘broken’ child protection dept downplaying injury stats

Advocates claim the latest scandal only scratches the surface of the SA’s state care crisis, as it’s revealed hundreds of abuse calls are going unanswered.

SA News

David Speirs and Ashton Hurn and a case study re ambulance ramping figures. Michelle Hatt of AndrewÃ¢â¬â¢s Farm, who had her second stroke, was ramped for two and a half hours before making it into ED and then waiting another 8 hours before receiving any treatment. Pictured at Parliament House, with parents, Shirley and Darryl Hissey from Morgan in the Riverland. 4 March 2024. Picture Dean Martin

Doctors’ tax revolt ramps up over fears patients will pay more

Almost 1100 GPs and patients have signed a petition rallying against a “crippling” tax, fearing it could spell catastrophe for SA’s crumpling health system.

SA News

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 11, 2023: Adam Reilly is the new deputy chief executive of the SA Department for Child Protection. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Child protection exec on ‘personal leave’ as dept backlash intensifies

A key department figure has taken leave due to “confidential personal matters” less than 12 months into the job, amid calls for heads to roll over shock assault figures.

Lifestyle

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 20, 2023: General views and stock images of retail outlets. Shown is a Hungry Jacks. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

Another Hungry Jack’s store quietly shuts up shop

A fast food chain has closed the doors on one of its busy northern suburbs restaurants. Here’s why.

SA News

Outgoing ICAC Commissioner Ann Vanstone KC and Attorney-General Kyam Maher.

ICAC ‘gag’ reforms sparked major staff turnover, report reveals

ICAC’s outgoing commissioner levelled an astounding smackdown over her clipped powers — but the government has stood by the sweeping changes.

SA News

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos AUGUST 14 2023: Premier Peter Malinauskas and Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing Katrine Hildyard media conference re: Greyhound Racing inquiry.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Roy VanDerVegt

Horror number of state care rape reports, two more girls pregnant

Shocking new figures have revealed alarming numbers of sexual offence charges laid over incidents involving children in state care.

Lifestyle

Cult loved pastry dream makers Abbots & Kinney is opening its first outpost down south. It's taken over Marino Rocks Social cafe, Wed-Sun. ItÃ¢â¬â¢s a new venture for Richard Wilson, who had been operating popular nearby kiosk, Oceans. Richard and some of his famous pastries. 3 June 2023. Picture Dean Martin

Beloved cult bakery forced to make tough call in latest hospo casualty

One of Adelaide’s most popular bakeries has shut up shop at one of its sites – but there is some good news for pastry lovers.

SA News

Wade Burns, newly elected deputy president of the Police Association, January 27, 2022. Picture: Brenton Edwards

New police union president breaks silence after win

New police union president Wade Burns has sent a message to members following his controversial election to the top job.

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