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David Penberthy is a columnist with The Advertiser and Sunday Mail, and also co-hosts the FIVEaa Breakfast show. He’s a former editor of the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Mail and news.com.au.

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Domestic violenceNation

Paula Benson, 40, with her two year-old pug, Goobie at AdelaideÃs pet-friendly St Vinnies emergency womenÃs shelter in Adelaide, Wednesday, July 22, 2020. (The Australia, Morgan Sette)

Shelter offers hope for women and their pets

There is growing evidence that pets, like children, often become both pawns and victims in abusive relationships.

David Penberthy

Higher Education

Professor Peter Rathjen is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Adelaide. Picture: SUPPLIED

Uni in global hunt for new VC

The cash-strapped University of Adelaide will mount a worldwide search for a new vice-chancellor, with Peter Rathjen set to vacate the position.

David Penberthy

Politics

South Australian Premier Steven Marshall speaks to the media at Old Parliament House in Adelaide, Tuesday, June 16, 2020. The Australian Government is reducing restrictions to boost the economy as the number of cases coronavirus cases decline. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING

Chaos for AFL as border stays shut

The AFL season has been plunged into fresh confusion after the SA government scrapped a promised opening of its NSW border on July 20.

David Penberthy

foodieFood & Drink

Native Foods.Chef and author Andrew Fielke who is a pioneer of Australia's indigenous cuisines, he has just released a landmark book identifying all the native ingredients that exist in Australia and how to cook with them. Pictured in the Adelaide Botanical Gardens with a giant Queensland Bottle tree in the background.Tuesday June 23 2020 Pic Roy Van Der Vegt

Local delectables to celebrate

Chef Andrew Fielke is one of the few non-indigenous for whom a visit to the botanic gardens is every bit as productive as one to the supermarket.

David Penberthy

exclusiveNation

Christopher Pyne with his West Highland Scottish terriers, Daphne and Scout at his house in the Adelaide Hills.Thursday June 25 2020 Pic Roy Van Der Vegt

Pyne’s insider tale on Liberal turmoils

Former minister Christopher Pyne has revealed Scott Morrison ‘never’ plotted against then PM Malcolm Turnbull.

David Penberthy

‘Mindless’ BLM vandalismNation

Colonel William Light Vandalised - Steve Guy, Bill Parker - Thursday June 25, 2020 - pic MIKE BURTON

Tributes to indigenous troops, planner defaced

SA Premier blasts the ‘mindless’ vandalism of statues honouring Adelaide’s Anglo-Malaysian town planner and the first war effort featuring Aboriginal soldiers.

David Penberthy

NEW DIRECTIONLife

Portrait shots of the new CEO of White Ribbon, Brad Chilcott.Monday 22 June 2020 Pic Roy Van Der Vegt

New White Ribbon boss cuts symbolic ties

White Ribbon’s new boss is axing its ambassador program, which counts 1200 prominent Australian men who took a pledge.

David Penberthy

Domestic violenceNation

Less talk, more action for White Ribbon

The new head of White Ribbon Australia, Brad Chilcott, talks exclusively about his commitment to tackle domestic violence.

David Penberthy

Politics

Call for care abuse hotline

South Australia is considering launching a national hotline to report abuse or neglect of people in disability care.

David Penberthy

SHOCKING ALLEGATIONSNation

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

Disabled rape scandal exposed

Whistleblowers reveal the alleged rape of two intellectually disabled clients by case workers was not investigated by the NDIS watchdog.

David Penberthy

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