Rod Marsh’s mother wanted him to become a concert pianist but he felt those famous fingers would be better suited elsewhere. His death yesterday morning at 6am in an Adelaide Hospital following a heart attack last week has shattered the cricket world.

Two siblings will make history at the state election, becoming what is believed to be the first brother-sister pair to run for office at the same poll – on opposite sides.

Former education minister Alan Tudge has been cleared by a senior public servant of breaching the ministerial code of conduct over allegations he assaulted his lover and former press secretary.

And SA Police has removed a vaccination mandate for its employees, allowing unvaccinated officers to return to the beat.

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