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Jess Adamson is an award-winning journalist, an event host/facilitator and speaker. In her 24 years at the Seven Network she covered some of the world’s biggest news stories, including the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, the Beaconsfield mine disaster and the Sydney and Beijing Olympic Games. Jess is passionate about telling the stories of Adelaedians from all walks of life.

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TWAM-20183006 EMBARGO FOR TWAM 30 JUNE 2018NO REUSE WITHOUT PERMISSION14/12/2005 WIRE: Bradley John Murdoch (C) surrounded by police arrives at Darwin airport from Adelaide 24 November 2003. One of Australia's most enduring crime mysteries came to an end 13 December 2005 when a mechanic and admitted drug runner, Bradley John Murdoch, was found guilty of the 2001 murder of missing British tourist Peter Falconio. Murdoch, 47, was also found guilty by a jury in the Northern Territory Supreme Court of assault and the attempted abduction of Falconio's English girlfriend, Joanne Lees, on a moonless night in remote central Australia. AFP PHOTO/David HANCOCK

The truth about Falconio and Murdoch was always obvious

It’s been 21 years since the outback murder mystery captivated the world. But some won’t let their conspiracy theories go, writes Jess Adamson.

Opinion

CROWS FOUNDATION - AFL MAX - Tuesday 21st June, 2022. Paige Duffy, 9, and Adelaide Crow Lachie Murphy Picture:: Sarah Reed

Who says footy stars only care about one thing?

If we’ve all moved on from De Goey’s Bali fiasco, can we take a look at a footy story really worth crowing about (sorry Power fans), writes Jess Adamson.

Food & Wine

La Trattoria - which has fed many Hollywood stars and been an Adelaide institution for 47 years - is changing hands. Artwork: Steve Grice/The Advertiser

‘It’s my life’: Why this Adelaide institution would still make Bon Jovi proud

La Trattoria on King William St has had countless celebrity customers – including the time Bon Jovi was famously locked out. Now owner Andy Parisi is ready for his final shift.

Opinion

Her Excellency’s adventure: Why our Royal rep’s run off her feet

I am utterly amazed at how much the SA Governor Frances Adamson has squeezed in to the past 243 days, writes Jess Adamson.

Opinion

$400m Adelaide project we cannot stuff up

It’s an Adelaide institution where the traders are family and customers can’t stay away, writes Jess Adamson. And it’s about to undergo a seven-storey change.

Opinion

From a life of shocking crime to unlikely pin-up girl

Evonne Penrose admits she’s done terrible things, even brushing with notorious criminal Rodney Clavell. But she turned her life around in an extraordinary way, writes Jess Adamson.

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