Analysis Why Dick Smith is wrong about Adelaide-built subs
DICK Smith couldn’t be more wrong about a looming “submarine fiasco”. He’s mistakenly meshing facts with irrational fear — and good old Adelaide industry bashing, writes Paul Starick.
Contamination What you’ll need to do before you develop this site
MORE than 25,000 cubic meters of contaminated soil — enough to fill 10 Olympic swimming pools — will need to be dug up before a $300m redevelopment in Adelaide’s inner east can happen.
Omnibus Bill Say bye, bye to the baby bonus
THE Turnbull Government has agreed to scrap its $1.4 million baby bonus plan in return for Labor’s support for its so-called ‘Omnibus Bill’.
Music debate Call for Hottest 100 date change
AN online campaign is underway to change the date Triple J airs its Hottest 100, so it does not offend Australia’s indigenous people.
Another first? Why this Adelaide school wants to change its name
AN Adelaide school that was one of the first government schools in SA to offer reception to Year 12 now wants to change its name to better reflect a new first it’s aiming for. Here’s what that is.
Fatal crash Trucking boss again convicted of manslaughter
A TRUCKING company boss has again been convicted of the manslaughter of a driver following a retrial.
Celeb wardrobe mishaps
SOME are intentional, but some of these mishaps definitely caught these celebs off guard.
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Mind game Crows can’t afford to lose
THE football will be tough when the Crows and hurting Swans clash in the second-semi final, but the players’ mental strength will be just as important, says former Adelaide skipper Mark Bickley.
Mattner sticks to tactical planning
STURT coach Marty Mattner will focus on Adelaide’s game plan rather then the Crows personnel as he prepares for the SANFL preliminary final at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.
Swans’ defence looks beatable to me
NO SIDE in the AFL has a better record at taking on the Swans at the SCG than Adelaide. They’ve won 11 games and lost six from 17 attempts including winning four of the last five, writes Mark Ricciuto.
Phillips signs on dotted line with Crows
ADELAIDE has confirmed two-time WNBA championship player Erin Phillips has signed with its inaugural women’s team for next year.
Political tensions Same-sex vote row: ‘Get out of way’
ATTORNEY-GENERAL George Brandis confirms the same-sex marriage plebiscite will be held next year as he slams Bill Shorten for “playing politics”.
Wild weather Warnings ahead of spring deluge
PARTS of the nation could see a month’s worth of rain in one day as a major weather system intensifies, bringing torrential downpours.
Incest charges Mother allegedly has sex with son
A MOTHER allegedly had sex with her married 25-year-old son. Last year she told him: ‘Can’t get over how handsome you are and I’m about to cry’.
Baby ahoy Sailor ‘didn’t know she was pregnant’
A US Navy sailor who didn’t realise she was pregnant has given birth on an aircraft carrier while fighting ISIS in the Persian Gulf.
Greg Ogle Bring in gaming tax to slug online bookies
HOPEFULLY this is the last AFL Finals series where online bookmakers can take bets from South Australian punters and channel them through virtual gambling tax havens, writes Greg Ogle.
Margaret Beavis Claims of nuclear pot of gold just an illusion
THE acclaim around the pot of gold to be made importing nuclear waste into South Australia increasingly feels more like an illusion, writes Margaret Beavis.
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Drunk binge shatters Married At First Sight union
HE WAS pegged as the loveable guy on MAFS. But another booze-fuelled incident has shown a darker side of this husband and could spell the end of his marriage.
2016’s most scathing movie reviews
THERE have been way too many stinkers at the cinema this year and film reviewers around the world have taken great delight in writing scathing reviews.
OzAsia: A fest for the senses
AUSTRALIA’s only annual performing arts festival dedicated to exploring cultural ties with our nearest neighbours, and the largest of its kind in the world, OzAsia is celebrating its 10th year.
Grave injustice of unmarked burials
UNTIL as late as the 1980s, the remains of 30,000 stillborn babies and infants were buried on the fringes of Adelaide’s West Terrace Cemetery. Their grieving families will finally be allowed to mark their final resting place.
Unit price falls ‘inevitable’ in some areas
RAMPANT unit building has slowed price increases on units and may create problems for the housing market, real estate experts claim.
Houses without this don’t sell as easily
HOMES without this one thing are often not as appealing to buyers and unfortunately there is nothing sellers can do to change it.
Girl to sue Facebook over naked photo
A 14-YEAR-OLD girl has been given the go ahead to sue Facebook after a naked picture of her was posted on a “shame page” on the site.
Month’s worth of rain in a day
HEAVY rain could lead to flash flooding in parts of Victoria, with a month’s worth of rain expected to fall this afternoon.
Be appy with your insurance
NAVIGATING different types of insurance is easy to do using a range of innovative apps that allow you to keep your policies in your pocket.
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ISIS ‘commandos’ arrested in Germany
THREE Syrians have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of being members of Islamic State as a Paris judge charges three women with planning an ‘imminent’ attack.
Dick Smith unrelenting on Adelaide subs build attack
ENTREPRENEUR Dick Smith believes Adelaide-built submarines would risk the lives of their crews, but insists his vehement opposition is not the product of a long lunch with like-minded wealthy businessmen.
Chemo bungle inquest delayed until year’s end
A CORONER’S inquest into chemotherapy underdosing at two of Adelaide’s biggest hospitals will be delayed until the end of the year while specialist reports are prepared.
Scary loophole for same-sex marriage ads
TAXPAYERS will fund $15 million worth of advertising promoting both sides of the gay marriage debate, but the ads won’t even have to be truthful.
How did JB Hi-Fi become a retail powerhouse?
FROM a single store in suburban Melbourne selling discount hi-fi equipment and records, how did JB Hi-Fi become a household name battling Harvey Norman for the whitegoods heavyweight title?
The big change coming to your iPhone tonight
A NEW operating system called iOS 10 will be rolled out across the world over night, offering Apple fans new features.
Why this playground will be closed until Christmas
A POPULAR Adelaide playground is to be closed for several months — it’s hoped it will be reopen in time for Christmas. But we’re told the inconvenience will be well worth it.
Sailor ‘didn’t know she was pregnant’
A US Navy sailor who didn’t realise she was pregnant has given birth on an aircraft carrier while fighting ISIS in the Persian Gulf.
D-Day looms for housing oversupply
AUSTRALIA faces a housing oversupply crisis in less than two years which would force a “substantial correction”, analysts predict.
Why this Adelaide school wants to change its name
AN Adelaide school that was one of the first government schools in SA to offer reception to Year 12 now wants to change its name to better reflect a new first it’s aiming for. Here’s what that is.
Record cash payouts for power bills
EXCLUSIVE: Record numbers of households are being forced to access emergency payments to keep their lights on, as people who “thought they would never be in this position” seek help to survive.
‘This is a load of rubbish’
THE Sam Dastyari scandal was always going to come up on Q&A. When it did, outspoken Labor senator Doug Cameron didn’t like the conversation.
‘Why we won’t give up 20-year fight for farm in ‘burbs’
RESIDENT’S who’ve fiercely fought plans to allow housing on a historic farm in Adelaide’s south west for two decades say they’ll oppose a new threat to the sprawling greenscape. Here’s what’s planned.
Cancer deaths now our leading killer
THE number of Australians dying from different cancers is for the first time higher than cardiovascular disease deaths, a national health report card released today reveals.
Dangerous St Kilda slides closed
TUBE slides at St Kilda Playground’s “volcano” will be replaced after reports of broken bones, severe burns and a dislocated knee, less than a year after they were installed for $600,000.
Drowned girl, 2, could have been dead for days
UPDATE: A BABY girl found dead in a bathtub of water in a Western Sydney home could have been there for days.
Wran: ‘I am still very much in recovery’
HARRIET Wran has walked free from jail after just two years behind bars for her role in the murder of a Sydney drug dealer. And she had a message for the waiting media.
Warnings ahead of spring deluge
PARTS of the nation could see a month’s worth of rain in one day as a major weather system intensifies, bringing torrential downpours.
Plan for six solar plants to give state power it needs
SIX solar thermal plants built across the north of the state would create 24,000 jobs and could collectively create a power station able to deliver as much energy as SA sources from Victoria.
Are you really helping SA wines when you buy local?
WHEN you buy a bottle of South Australian wine, who’s really getting your cash? Is it an independent winemaker — or a big-business behemoth? Buying local isn’t as easy as it seems.
PM sets date for marriage equality vote
UPDATE: Malcolm Turnbull has offered $15m in public funding to both the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ campaigns, as Attorney-General George Brandis confirmed the plebiscite would be held on February 11, 2017, as long as Labor agreed to support the legislation.
Belle fails to appear in court
LATEST: CANCER con Belle Gibson has failed to appear in the Federal Court for civil proceedings against her, as pictures emerge of her living the good life.
Gay Liberal MP to oppose PM’s plebiscite
AN openly-gay Liberal senator is threatening to help scuttle a plebiscite on same-sex marriage, saying it is so abhorrent to him that he could not support it.
The break-in that could solve a murder
ROBERT Sabeckis was shot dead in a Maslin Beach carpark 16 years ago with a gun stolen two weeks earlier — now police say that break-in could be the final clue they need.
Hayne in alleged bikie cash splash
NRL great Jarryd Hayne has been caught on video appearing to hand over a $5000 wad of cash to an alleged Hells Angels bikie enforcer. SEE VIDEO
Girl to sue Facebook over naked photo
A 14-YEAR-OLD girl has been given the go ahead to sue Facebook after a naked picture of her was posted on a “shame page” on the site.
Riverland rises for travelling Crows fans
THE Riverland is the final frontier before enemy territory for Crows fans making the gruelling trek to Sydney for the AFL semi-final. And locals are preparing for the onslaught of visitors driving through.
What you need to know for tickets to Crows’ semi-final
THOUSANDS of diehard Crows fans will be eagerly sitting by their phones, in front of computers or queuing up on Tuesday for tickets to Saturday’s semi-final. Here’s what you need to know.
The sea snail that could help diabetics
A SEA snail with potent venom is helping scientists develop ‘ultra rapid-acting’ insulin that promises better treatment for diabetes sufferers.
China and Russia ‘seize, control’ islands
CHINESE bombers have pushed deep into the Pacific as Beijing and Moscow’s forces start practising a naval assault.
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Plan for six solar plants to give state power it needs
SIX solar thermal plants built across the north of the state would create 24,000 jobs and could collectively create a power station able to deliver as much energy as SA sources from Victoria.
Cancer deaths now our leading killer
THE number of Australians dying from different cancers is for the first time higher than cardiovascular disease deaths, a national health report card released today reveals.
Great Adelaide pubs we’ve loved and lost
THERE used to be so many hotels in the Square Mile that Adelaide was nearly called the City of Pubs. Take a look back at some of the watering holes we’ve lost over the years.
Top cop’s itinerary for UK trip censored
THE official itinerary of a taxpayer-funded overseas trip for the Police Commissioner and his wife has been doctored by SAPOL to remove any reference to her, their sightseeing, or social activities.
Drug bust at prestigious school
A 16-YEAR-OLD student has been dramatically arrested in a teacher’s office at a Bendigo private school over a number of drug offences.
Woman ‘starved chihuahua, tossed it in bin’
A WOMAN starved her pet Chihuahua to death before tossing it into a bin in a case “worse than a shooting”, a court has heard.
Which SA companies should you buy shares in?
BUYING shares in SA companies can spice up an investment portfolio with some local flavour, but buying stock purely for that reason is not the wisest move. Here’s a guide to our biggest 10 companies.
Sexually assaulted three patients, but dodges jail
EXCLUSIVE: An Adelaide doctor has escaped jail despite admitting he “exploited” female patients and sexually assaulted them, almost two decades after being reprimanded for similar misconduct.
Threats covered up rape at Salvos
YOUNG boys at the Eden Park Salvation Army home were raped and threatened with violence if they complained, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has found.
Woolies rewards backflip just the start
A BACKWARDS somersault with a half-twist by Woolworths on its rewards card tells you that people power still packs a big punch. Expect more twists.
Yuck! This can’t be our beautiful Torrens
IT should be the jewel in our city’s crown but instead the River Torrens has been likened to one of the world’s most polluted waterways. But why? SEE THE IMAGES
The untold story of Jimmy Barnes
AHEAD of the release of his memoir, rock star Jimmy Barnes sits down with his son David Campbell to talk about the turbulent upbringing that shaped his life.
The torment of Wayne and his mate Omo
WAYNE Butler isn’t seeking attention — but when you’re a six-foot-four bloke in a Hawaiian shirt walking a cat on a leash, attention can often find you.
Time to shed gritty and make Port pretty
“IF heritage alone was enough to bring hordes of people here, they would have come already,” says the man behind a proposed $200 million plan to revamp the cultural and commercial heart of Port Adelaide.
Crackdown on demerit dodgers
DRIVERS using company cars to avoid fines and demerit points for speeding or running red lights are facing tougher penalties under a State Government crackdown.
A missing mother, a prime suspect
MAJOR Crime detectives are reviewing the 25-year-old disappearance and presumed murder of Ingle Farm mother Helen Courtney — with detectives revealing they have a prime suspect in the long-running case.
Revealed: Doomsday cult’s hidden millions
EXCLUSIVE: The hidden millions of Adelaide’s doomsday cult have been uncovered, more than six years after Agape Ministries collapsed — sparking a messy two-court, three-way war to claim them.
Grave injustice of unmarked burials
UNTIL as late as the 1980s, the remains of 30,000 stillborn babies and infants were buried on the fringes of Adelaide’s West Terrace Cemetery. Their grieving families will finally be allowed to mark their final resting place.
How emojis have become powerful for children
CHILDREN are being given a voice in research and other interviews with adults by the use of different emoji to express complex feelings and learn about important issues such as child protection.
Wife suing husband over wedding day crash
A WOMAN left “significantly incapacitated” in a River Murray boat accident on her wedding day is suing her husband and a family friend for negligence over her “nightmare” ordeal.
Harness trainer charged in meth trafficking case
A FORMER leading harness racing trainer banned for doping his horses with methamphetamines will face trial next year charged with dealing commercial quantities of the drug.
Surge in demand for top end homes
ADELAIDE’S prestige property market is alive and kicking - and constantly expanding.
Another week in G Division for top cop on siege charges
SENIOR police officer Ashley Francis Gordon will spend another week in one of the state’s harshest prison environments while a court decides whether he should be released on bail.
Swans star’s parents sidelined for AFL final
THE heartbroken parents of Sydney Swans superstar Kieren Jack are unsure if they will attend tomorrow’s all-Sydney AFL blockbuster at ANZ Stadium because they haven’t heard from their son for two months.
US man’s ‘mouthwash’ was a lethal drug
THIS mouthwash bottle won’t freshen your breath, it’ll take you on an acid trip — and now it is set to make Australian legal history in a first-of-its-kind case being heard in Adelaide.
Primary student begins gender transition
A YEAR 4 student in Melbourne’s west is undergoing a “social” gender transition, including adopting a new name, it has emerged.
Google fails to remove false claims against SA doctor
GOOGLE has failed to remove — and has continued to publish — false and damaging claims about an Adelaide academic despite a $115,000 defamation judgment, a court has heard.
QUT staffer asked to ID offenders in race claim
A QUT staffer seeking $250,000 in damages in a racial vilification case was invited by a senior manager to identify “offending” students by looking at their university records.
Huge new fines for parents whose kids skip school
EXCLUSIVE: Parents who allow their children to regularly skip school will face hefty fines after both sides of politics pledged to crackdown on truancy.
Footballer’s ‘death threat to umpire’
AN amateur footballer has been charged by SA Police for allegedly making death threats towards a teenage field umpire.
