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Matt Smith is the political editor for The Advertiser and Sunday Mail in South Australia. He covers state and federal politics with a strong focus on decisions made in Canberra that have an impact on South Australians.

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10.2.2018.Keen cyclists Peter Mitchell,20, and Chelsea Malcolm,19, riding along a path at Lockleys. pic tait schmaal.

Bike trail to Melbourne would bring tourists rolling in

CYCLISTS would be able to ride on a world-class dedicated cycling trail from Adelaide to Melbourne under a policy to be released on Sunday by the State Opposition.

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19/04/2000 PIRATE: Generic picture of Sandra 18yrs (not real name) drug addict in Footscray 19 Apr 2000. addiction drugs youth narcotic drugs /Narcotic/drugs Pic. Caird David

Drug addicts face being locked up for treatment

DRUG and alcohol addicts could be locked up for treatment under a plan being considered by the State Government — but a rehabilitation expert warns the drastic measure could backfire.

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Race car driver Nick Percat and His father Marc and grandfather Italo"Nick"Percat, 82yrs. Nick's father, grandfather, and great-grandfather all worked at Holden. His great-grandfather didn't have a drivers license and used to rida a bike to work. Nick's day grew up looking out his bedroom window at Holden. They are pictured at Nick's father's shop Percat Automotive Engineering in Darlington with a rental car that Nick is driving while he is in town from Victoria. Picture: Dylan Coker

Holden ties run deep for this family

AS the doors close on the Holden factory, in Elizabeth, this Friday for many, it will be the final chapter of an amazing story. This is the story of one family’s enduring link to this Aussie motoring icon.

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