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Paula Thompson is the reporter for Messenger West & Beaches – covering the western suburbs from Outer Harbor to Glenelg – and a born and bred westie.

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29/3/2021 - Maurice and Danielle Wilcox, pictured with their children Ella, 8 and Ollie, 6, have met resistance from West Torrens Council to have a river red gum tree removed from their backyard in Kurralta Park. They have two young children and the tree has recently dropped limbs. Council has said just prune the tree and all is ok. Their application goes before a council committee next month. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe

‘No man’s land’: Tree fears ignored by council

A family has been left devastated after they were refused permission to remove what they say is a dangerous tree from their property.

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The closed cinema at Arndale is set to reopen as a HOYTS in June. Pic: Supplied

Beloved cinema to reopen after sad closure

Western suburbs movie lovers are in for a treat with a once-popular cinema announcing it will reopen with a new owner, eight months after shutting its doors.

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25/04/2014 Semaphore Anzac Day Dawn service. Pic Mark Brake

How to get tickets to Anzac Day services

Anzac Day services were in doubt as RSLs scrabbled to put COVID-19 plans in place – but several large services will still go ahead. See how to get tickets.

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Protestors expressing their views on the proposed Alberton Oval redevelopment at Tuesday night's Port Adelaide Enfield Council meeting. Picture: Paula Thompson

Protesters picket town hall as oval stoush continues

Opponents of the proposed Alberton Oval redevelopment are ramping up the pressure picketing Port Adelaide Town Hall. Do you support the works? Have your say.

West & Beaches

Big plan to save West Beach revealed

For months council has asking questions about the seriously degraded West Beach. Now the State Government says it has the answer. See its big fix for the erosion.

West & Beaches

Concept shots of a new residential development at Bowden. Pic: Ekistics

59 new homes proposed for big block in Bowden

The inner west could soon have another cluster of townhouses and apartments, under plans lodged with the State Commission Assessment Panel.

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Rebecca Joyce Jackamarra has appeared in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court after a police pursuit this week. Pic: Facebook

Road rampage after alleged luxury car theft

Two women in their twenties have been arrested after allegedly leading police on a dramatic car chase involving PolAir and road spikes.

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Billy Hayes will appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court today after being on the run from the weekend. Pic: SAPOL

‘Infamous’ Hayes pleads with court to stay out of jail

After an alleged crime spree and spending Easter on the run “nasty one” Billy Hayes told court he fears prison due to his high profile situation.

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Man holding pepper spray (tear gas) in his hand. Self-defense. Blur background, close up.

Bizarre NYE rampage ends in padded cell

A man who smashed a car windscreen, attacked a bystander and police in a New Year’s Eve rampage was thrown in a padded cell after he was pepper sprayed and tasered.

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Alisha Pertini of That Beauty Lounge at Gulfview Heights (she is moving from Dernancourt over Easter) has won the best beauty therapist vote, Thursday, April 1, 2021. Picture: Brenton Edwards

SA’s best beauty therapist revealed

The competition came down to the wire but your votes are in and we’ve found SA’s best facial specialist. See winner and full list of the top 10 here.

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