Cultural change key to parklands safety, not lighting
IMPROVING lighting would improve parklands safety for men but not women, the YWCA says, as its revealed 83 per cent of South Australia’s fear to walk there after dark.
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Bus routes to be scrapped in drive for savings
BUS routes and train services with low patronage will be scrapped in the State Government’s efficiency drive. In return, commuters will get mobile phone charging points at railway stations.
North Tce tram extension finally opening
THE long-awaited North Terrace tram extension will open on July 29, with the Government vowing a review of the budget.
Councils’ rate cap rebellion
RATE capping’s affect on finances is the biggest risk for SA councils, a study has found, but local governments may be able to find new ways to make ends meet.
Major projects discussed out of sight, out of mind
IT’S the planning panel that meets every second Thursday of every month, and assesses the applications for the biggest projects in the state. But the public by and large can’t attend.
We won’t force local councils to merge, Liberals say
FORCED council amalgamation won’t be pursued by the State Government, despite new laws set to streamline municipal boundary changes.
Former developers ready to return for old RAH rebuild
A CONSORTIUM that was stripped of a $1 billion contract with the previous State Government to develop the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site could return to the major project.
City aiming to claw back planning powers
ADELAIDE City Council will launch a new bid to claw back some of its planning powers from the State Government, with a push to raise the $10 million CBD cap to $40 million.
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