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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.

Rebecca DiGirolamo

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - ADVERTISER Photos DECEMBER 18, 2020: Matthew Rismondo at home in Adelaide, S.A. LGBTI advocates are calling for SA to follow the UKÃs lead in allowing gay men to donate blood without a referral. LGBTI advocates saying Aus must follow suit. Picture Emma

Why ban me from donating blood just because I’m gay?

In Australia, gay men are barred from donating blood if they are sexually active. The UK has just removed a similar rule – should we follow their lead?

SA News

25/11/20. Friday and Saturday are going to be our first days of 40C - Siblings Fynn - 10yrs and Maya - 13yrs Williams enjoying the pool.(contact - Kate 0438 366 136)Picture: Keryn Stevens

Will the weather gods be naughty or nice this Christmas?

A hot, dry day is sounding like the perfect Christmas Day for Adelaide. But how will La Nina’s crazy weather end a year that’s been anything but predictable?

SA News

Man flees police through yards, hides on roof

A man who was pretending to be someone else ran from police, through multiple yards, before attempting to hide on a two-storey roof.

SA News

4/12/20. Tim O'Brien, who lost his mate, Travis to suicide last year. A Sunday Mail 'Let's Talk' story on mental health and suicide. Picture: Keryn Stevens

Grieving suicide in the shadows needs to end now

Suicide affects everyone it touches. From mothers who feel they’ve failed to friends who keep asking themselves – what if?

SA News

Psychologist and mum of three boys Stephanie Schmidt at her farm in World's End, 280km north of Adelaide and just east of Goyder’s line – an invisible fence line, north of which predicts crops are unlikely to thrive with about 30mm of rainfall a year. Picture: Alysha Sparks

Bold new plan to help struggling South Aussies

A new pilot program that would train an army of “accidental counsellors” could help provide support to those living in rural and remote communities.

SA News

Figures show the scourge doesn’t discriminate

Lack of intervention is leading to suicides, says an SA expert working on a national prevention plan. A remote psychologist is finding warning signs in farmers.

SA News

A gavel resting on a rainbow flag which is a symbol of the LGBT movement. Image illustrates the many legal challenges associated with the LGBT movement. iStock

Government seeks to stop LGBTIQ discrimination in religious services

A proposed law will make it illegal for religious groups running schools and services to discriminate against LGBTIQ students and clients.

Coronavirus

Covid Christmas. Q&A for Avertiser.com.au

Everything you need to know about Christmas during COVID

Having trouble navigating SA’s COVID restrictions as we head into the silly season? Here’s everything you need to know.

Coronavirus

27/11/20. Nicola Spurrier will be giving out the Advertiser and masks in Rundle Mall at Malls Balls.Picture: Keryn Stevens

Business fury as bans ‘trash’ festive period

Border restrictions with Victoria will be completely lifted on Monday night at midnight, but the new interim restrictions have frustrated businesses.

SA News

20060225adf8185016_0059.JPG Date Taken: 20060225 Photo By: Corporal (CPL) Ricky Fuller Caption: The Medal for Gallantry now joins the campaign and service medals of Warrant Officer Class 2

Nine veteran suicides in three weeks, Defence knows of one

Nine serving and former ADF men and women have died by suicide in the past three weeks, the veteran community says – but Defence says they know of only one.

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