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Rebecca DiGirolamo has covered news in South Australia for more than 20 years, focusing on social justice issues and the remarkable ability of South Australians harnessing the power of humanity to drive change. Major news campaigns have included women’s health, child protection, poverty, disability and elder abuse, and asylum seekers.

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8-month-old Oliver Moore being held by a very proud grand-father Glenn Moore with Oliver's mother Alison and sister Emelia, Thursday, December 24, 2020. Oliver is the top baby name for boys in 2020. Pic: Brenton Edwards

The top baby names of 2020

Is it Oliver, yet again? At least it wasn’t Corona. Here are SA’s top baby names of 2020 – and how they compare to 1960.

SA News

BABY 2020. Pia Cowley, born 13.01.20 at the Mount Barker Hospital. Picture: Supplied

Baby, what a year! Meet SA’s arrivals of 2020

Billy, Sadie, Hunter and Daisy, Leo, Luca and Maya – these are among babies born in 2020, bringing great joy to families in a challenging year. Check our gallery of beautiful babies.

SA News

28/12/20 - Graham Readett, 87, with the paddle board he fell off at west lakes and was saved by a 16-year-old boy who he is trying to locate to thank. Picture: Tom Huntley

Help paddle pop find his lifesaver

A mystery teenager came to the rescue of 87-year-old paddle boarder Graham Readett at West Lakes. Now he wants to find the young man again.

SA News

Ann Marie Smith happy at a social occasion in 2011 , with her dogs Maggie( Collie ) and Deana . Picture: SAPOL

Five year ban for charged carer ‘insulting to Annie’, says uncle

The NDIS ban against the woman charged with manslaughter over her client’s death sends the wrong message, according to a family member.

SA News

21/12/20 - Crisis support worker Angela who will be working the phones from the metro Adelaide Lifeline call center duirng the busiest time of the year - Christmas and New year.Picture: Tom Huntley

Record surge in calls to helpline saving people’s lives

Calls to suicide prevention line Lifeline have again hit record numbers – for the second time this year

Lifestyle

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - ADVERTISER Photos DECEMBER 18, 2020: Evie Abbott 11yrs (blonde hair) and Jazz McKay 12yrs (brown curly hair) under the Jetty at Brighton beach one of the the best Adelaide beaches to visit and explore in South Australia. Picture Emma

Best beaches and snorkelling spots for kids

Looking for something different for the kids these holidays? Why not take the kids snorkelling – or just one of SA’s amazing beaches?

SA News

The most inspiring South Australians for 2020, Cooper Spillane, Julie Ann Finney,Eloise Hall, Nicola Spurrier, John Glatz, Scott Penhall with his wife Anna, Isobel Marshall, Brad Ebert at Elder Park on December 10, 2020. Picture by Matt Turner.

Our inspiration: 10 stories of courage and integrity

In a year like 2020, we all need to be inspired. By people who care. People who fight the odds. People who break barriers. People like these.

Lifestyle

North Adelaide, Friday 18 December, 2020. **NOTE - HOSPITAL PR IS CHECKING IF OK TO USE IMAGES OF MUM WITHOUT MASK - CHECK WITH PIC DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING** Mum Laura Priestly with her twin girls Scarlett and Charlie pictured at the Women and Children's Hospital - born at 29 weeks. They will head home early from the Women and Children's Hospital just in time for Christmas.TheyÃ¢â¬â¢ve spent over 40 days in hospital and will get to go home with help from the Neonatal Early Discharge Program. Photo Sam Wundke

Tiny twins home just in time for Christmas

2020 has been tough, but spare a thought for Scarlett and Charlie, who weren’t even meant to be born in it. Luckily, they’ll be home for their first Christmas.

Coronavirus

Terminal 2 at Sydney Airport Departures this morning as travellers look to get out of Sydney as Covid cases increase on the Northern Beaches and Central Coast. Crowds start to build at the Jetstar queue. Picture: David Swift

New SA border restrictions – what you need to know

People travelling to SA from Sydney must now go into quarantine and border checkpoints are being set up as the NSW coronavirus cluster expands.

SA News

Teenager Jess Williams 15yo (Mum 0402351122 Shelley) at the Bicycle Centre in Mitcham with with store owner Nathan Morris, Friday, December 18, 2020. She has been waiting months for her bike to arrive. Pic: Brenton Edwards

Why can’t I get my bike in time for Christmas?

There was a surge in demand for bikes this year, but people trying to get the one they want for Christmas have a few more supply problems to contend with.

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