SA takes notes on pokies facial recognition tech
Gamblers may soon be able to use notes instead of coins in pokies as technology to ID problem punters grows, but there are warnings it’s a backwards step.
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Travel refund battles top complaint list
Coronavirus shutdowns triggered a surge in disappointed travellers calling in the big guns to recoup money spent on cancelled trips.
What it takes to make a good politician
Being popular is not how you become a good politician, writes Matt Smith. These factors are far more critical.
Real life dire wolves have a stark difference
They were made famous by Game of Thrones but there’s been an unexpected twist in what we know of dire wolves in the real world.
Why more women are trading up
It’s not just office jobs that have been shaken up by COVID. The pandemic may be responsible for big changes to blue collar work too.
Span and deliver: South Road traffic reopens
Another piece of the puzzle standing between South Road commuters and a clearer run has been dropped into place.
Low wages, cheap offices spruiked as SA’s strength
A new productivity report says SA’s competitive edge comes in the form of low hourly rates for workers and low-cost office space.
Outsourced advice sets taxpayers back $320m
The State Government’s bill for external consultants has jumped but the Treasurer says there is a plan to slow the spending.
Why tennis royalty is going to Adelaide before Aus Open
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams are among the big names bound for Adelaide after securing a pre-Aus Open quarantine deal. Here’s why.
America’s anarchy has echoes in our ‘Canberra bubble’
Scott Morrison’s favourite get-of-jail-free rhetoric is exactly the sort of thing Trump tapped into, writes Matt Smith.
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