Extended trading hours in the Adelaide CBD will be ­examined as part of a new strategy to ensure its continued post-pandemic recovery. 

Defence Minister Richard Marles has challenged his ­Chinese counterpart on freedom of navigation in the South China Sea and the Pacific’s militarisation  in the first ministerial meeting between the countries in three years.

South Australians will have the opportunity to have their say on the location for the new $80m Adelaide Aquatic Centre when public consultation begins this week.

And in sport, Neale Daniher’s incredible drive to defeat the MND “beast” will be celebrated as sports stars, celebrities and media identities slide in solidarity at the MCG on Monday.

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