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Paul Ashenden is a senior reporter with The Advertiser and Sunday Mail. He has held a range of senior roles in newsrooms around Australia, including editor of the Sunday Mail and editor of SAWeekend magazine, and is a passionate storyteller.

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SA Weekend

16/8/2018 James and Mena Muecke with sons Tom (blue shirt) and Nick (Pink shirt) at their Norwood home. James and Mena have charity restoring sight of third world patients. their sons - Nick And Tom (21 and 18) are now joining them in their fight against blindness. Picture MATT TURNER.

How COVID changed us: SA celebs reflect on horror year

Fifteen high-profile South Australians including Teresa Palmer, David Koch, Brodie Smith and Megan Schutt reveal how the pandemic changed their lives.

SA Weekend

Conquering the Outback with a convoy of ancient Toyota Corollas

A squad of 40 year old Toyota Corollas tackle South Australia’s harsh outback in the name of charity and unabashed fun.

SA Weekend

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 26: President Donald Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Room of the White House on Thanksgiving on November 26, 2020 in Washington, DC. Trump had earlier made the traditional call to members of the military stationed abroad through video teleconference. (Photo by Erin Schaff - Pool/Getty Images)

Torn in the USA: Inside the divided states of America

One month after the most divisive election in modern history, America remains polarised in the wake of a president whose reign and demise continues to split the country in two.

SA Weekend

7 Battalion after the loss of their platoon commander, Vietnam, 1970(For Graham Cornes column)

Cornes: Why you can’t judge soldiers by civilian rules

An incident in Vietnam 50 years ago left Graham Cornes wracked with guilt, and he says soldiers accused of war crimes must be judged differently than civilians.

SA Weekend

20.12.2019.An emergency warning has been issued for a bushfire burning under catastrophic weather conditions.Issued for Cudlee Creek near Hollands Creek Road and Snake Gully Road. PIC TAIT SCHMAAL.

Fire away: A history of Hills infernos and hero firefighters

Hills residents have lived with bushfires for generations but there was one major blaze which sparked the formation of many volunteer CFS brigades

SA News

How COVID is changing bushfire tactics

As the state prepares for two scorchers, firefighters are preparing to send out trucks with fewer crew members – because of social distancing.

SA Weekend

Our journey with James: Living with Down syndrome and autism

Parenting a non-verbal child with Down syndrome and autism has had its challenges, but James Rodert has helped his family appreciate the small things.

SA News