27 hours driving a week: What parents do for sports-mad kids
Their kids are among our nation’s sporting elite, but it’s their parents who are often the real stars, writes Jess Adamson.
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Tim’s ‘wonderful life’: Dying medico’s journey from doctor to patient
For almost 30 years, Dr Tim Proudman has done extraordinary things for other people. But perhaps his most inspiring accomplishment is living a life with “no regrets”.
The easy little fixes Adelaide desperately needs
Across the city, there are hundreds of little problems that make life hard for huge sections of the community. Here’s just a few of them, writes Jess Adamson.
Elvis deserves a little less conversation, a little more action
Elvis is a doctor, inventor, humanitarian and volunteer. He’s studying for his Masters. He helps the disabled. And he can’t get an engineering job in Adelaide for one infuriating reason.
Darren’s big regret despite triumphing over tragedy
Darren Hicks went from one of the worst accidents in recent SA history to Paralympic glory – but few know the true personal cost, writes Jess Adamson.
Big piece missing from high-flying heroes’ bold new plan
Shocking stats reveal just how badly the RFDS’s plans for Port Augusta are needed, writes Jessica Adamson.
‘I can’t do it’: Phone call no parent ever wants to get
“I’ve tried, we’ve all tried,” he told his mother. The phone call sparked a race against time to save his life – and revealed a huge gaping hole in SA’s health care.
How does a day off every second Friday sound? Santos trials nine-day fortnight
How does a nine-day fortnight for the same pay sound? SA’s biggest company, Santos, is trialling the scheme, writes Jessica Adamson. Would you like it offered where you work?
‘There are kids sleeping in cars in the 10-hour parks on South Tce’
The homeless crisis is reaching new levels in SA and it really is everyone’s problem, writes Jess Adamson.
‘Stand and hover’: The Garden was great, pity about putrid toilets
I had a fantastic time at the Garden of Unearthly Delights, writes Jess Adamson – until it was time to use the portaloos. They. Were. Disgusting.
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