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Long Wait For Victims Of Crime 24/05/21

Five years of controversial efficiency reforms have failed to fix the logjam in the state’s criminal justice system, with victims and defendants once again facing a 12-month wait for trials.The state government says a statewide network of 530 fast-charging stations for electric vehicles will be complete by 2023.Flinders University says an urgent plan is needed to bring international students back to South Australia, as new figures reveal Covid-19’s hit to the state’s $2 billion sector.Adelaide is facing a housing block shortage and price hikes as returning expats, economic stimulus and the state’s handling of coronavirus fuel demand in new estates.And in sport, Adelaide United edged closer to securing a finals berth after a narrow win over Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on Sunday.For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atadvertiser.com.au 

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