‘Bigger than Ben-Hur’: Unusual beachside development under way
Bought in 2018 for $1.2m, restoration has officially begun on a rare piece of Adelaide’s port history. See what’s planned for it.
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Action needed to redress power imbalance in wine sector
A mandatory code of conduct for winegrape purchasing should be put in place along with support packages for growers to leave the industry, a Senate committee report says.
‘It’s about time’: Contraceptive pills listed on PBS, first time in 30 years
Around 50,000 women will see the cost of their oral contraceptive pills fall from $380 a year to as little as $30.80 after the first such listing on the PBS in more than 30 years. See the pills listed.
‘One rent rise away’: Cancer survivor feels the pinch
Lester was married with a full-time job as a security guard and a mortgage 15 years ago, today he’s one rent rise away from “living in a cardboard box”.
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Starick: Is Albo about to crash Mali’s party?
Brace yourself for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to add an extra event to your Gather Round weekend calendar, writes Paul Starick.
Who are the drug labs of the Australian Border Force?
Learning the scents of illegal substances like meth, cocaine and heroin isn’t in most job descriptions, but for some highly trained four-legged…
Furious niece blasts MP’s Beaumont dig ‘smear campaign’
The woman broke her silence on Adelaide radio over dig at the former Castalloy factory site over the past week.
22 broken bones: Rare condition gives teen even tougher fight
Adelaide teen Will Niven was born with a genetic condition that has altered his life — but he now faces an even more intense challenge.
Wild pick for Libs as IPA man wins shot at Labor stronghold
A senior member of the conservative thinktank has been tapped to try to chip away at the massive Labor margin.
Killer’s bargain: How the Kudla shooter saved his own son
When his son was charged with murder because of his actions, Keith Yandle made a deal with prosecutors – but then in a shock twist, reneged on it.
Top diplomat’s MH17 shot at China over warships’ live firing
A high-profile allied diplomat in Adelaide says China’s live firing exercises off Australia’s coast evoke memories of the infamous tragedy caused by a Russian missile.
Former SAPOL detective’s vile crimes against partner exposed
He’s posted YouTube videos about his time working as a “specialist detective” in the SA Police force. Now this father and former cop has come clean on his history of violence.
‘Smile, you’re on council camera’: New rules for ratepayers slammed
An Adelaide council’s new rules about attending meetings means personal details will be kept online for years – and ratepayers aren’t happy.
Verdict reached in Kudla murder trial
A man facing murder charges for gunning down a defenceless father he found hiding in his cannabis shed has learned the jury’s verdict.
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