Opinion
Editorials
Facing up to a breach of secrecy
SOUTH Australia's courts have a long and shameful history of over-reliance on suppression orders.
Step forward, step back for state economy
THE South Australian economy received mixed news yesterday with on the one hand the milestone supplementary EIS for Olympic Dam handed in and on the other the state's Christmas trading hours condemned as the worst in the nation.
On the road towards zero tolerance
NOWHERE is a proposal for lower national blood alcohol limits for drivers more welcome than in South Australia, where the significant recent inroads into the state road toll have been slipping.
Tougher battle looms over water reform
A HISTORIC moment has passed following the surprise defeat of the Brumby Labor government in Victoria.
Public wants safety, not empty words
THE tough-talking law and order duo of Mike Rann and his deputy Kevin (rack 'em, pack 'em and stack 'em) Foley have had more than eight years in power to make South Australians feel safe on our city streets.
Shortfall in disability services
REVELATIONS that people with disabilities may not be able to attend their desired Christmas Day functions because the Access taxi fleet is overwhelmed again highlights South Australia's inability to keep pace with the changing needs of our population.
Public safety government's most crucial concern
TODAY'S revelations that significant amounts of gas are leaking from our aged underground pipelines is cause for concern.
Code keeps charities in check
CHARITIES, far from being a supplementary service, have become an integral part of our society's health and welfare sectors.
MPs must justify pay increases
FOR years in South Australia there has been a cosy arrangement whereby our 69 MPs get automatic pay rises every time their federal colleagues' pay rates increase.
Scrooge rules the state this Christmas
COLD turkey doesn't taste quite the same the day after, let alone two days later, which is when authorities want some people to celebrate Christmas with their families after working on the day itself.
Conspiracy to say nothing, do nothing
THERE is nothing to sharpen the political and public policy mind like an election campaign. The minutiae of every issue is rigorously dragged out, tossed around, swallowed, regurgitated and then subjected to the same treatment all over again.
Preventive health Bill a welcome step
TAKING corrective action always seems like the easy option when compared with the personal dedication, discipline and routine required in any preventive health initiative.
CARTOONS
Jos Valdman - The Advertiser
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VALDMAN is the cartoonist for The Advertiser and AdelaideNow. He is fascinated by politicians and other zoo animals – especially Fandango the flamingo.
Peter MacMullin - The Sunday Mail
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SUNDAY Mail artist MacMullin swears to abide by the cartoonists' charter of being forever frivolous and loosely accurate.
Blogs
Andrew Bolt
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ANDREW Bolt is one of Australia's most successful and provocative bloggers. Love him or hate him, you just can't ignore him.
Andrew Fenton's Turkey Shoot
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FILM writer Andrew Fenton takes aim at movies and pop culture in a blog named after the timeless Australian B-grade movie Turkey Shoot.
Samela Harris
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EXPLORE features writer Sa Harris's quirky and unique take on life in Adelaide, and the weighty issues of the world.
Guest bloggers
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ADELAIDENOW frequently hosts guest bloggers – from household names to members of the public. Keep an eye out for some surprises!
News
Driver dies in high-speed horror
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THE impact of a fatal Seaton smash was so violent that a car destroyed a Stobie pole after bouncing off a bus during what police have been told was a race.
Sport
Johnson axed for second Test
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MITCHELL Johnson says he feels "mentally fine" with his bowling after losing his place in the Australian side for the second Ashes Test.