Adoption Act Same-sex adoption not ‘good thing’ for kids
A GOVERNMENT minister has been attacked as “incredibly insensitive” about his comments on some of SA’s most vulnerable children.
Ride sharing Cabbies moonlighting for Uber
ADELAIDE taxi drivers are being busted working illegally as rideshare operators for app company Uber.
Trump’s future Now the Donald has to deliver
WINNING the US presidency was the easy part. Next, Donald Trump has to put his grand plans into action. One thing is for certain – he is going to rattle cages.
Uncertain future Out of sight, out of mine
It’s been 12 months since the closure of the Leigh Creek coalmine, prompting a large exodus from the remote Far North community. Those who remain haven’t given up hope that it can survive.
Final frontier 2016: An SA space odyssey
OUR state is looking to the stars with the government making a concerted effort to brand South Australia as the space state.
Night sky There’s a supermoon on the rise
WITH the supermoon set to light up the night sky, we tell you the best times to see it.
2016 Adelaide Christmas Pageant
A BIT of rain couldn't dampen our festival spirit as more than 200,000 South Aussies turned out for the annual Christmas pageant in the city.
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Guardiola grabs Reds a point against Roar
SERGI Guardiola’s third goal in three games has helped Adelaide United get its season back on track with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Brisbane Roar.
‘Did Jonty Rhodes come out of retirement?’
CALLUM Ferguson was the one making his Test debut but it was his UK-based brother Lachlan who stole the show after watching his sibling run out by a substitute fielder.
‘Jobe Watson never cheated’: Hird
UPDATE: JAMES Hird has slammed the injustice of Jobe Watson having to hand back his Brownlow , while Swans champion Jude Bolton says Sam Mitchell and Trent Cotchin will be given Brownlows.
Captaincy is more than just kicking goals
FORMER St Kilda coach, Grant Thomas, ruffled a few feathers at West Lakes this week when he suggested Taylor Walker should be replaced as Crows’ captain by Rory Sloane, writes Graham Cornes.
Economic impact The Trump effect on your home loan
CHANCES of another interest rate cut in Australia appear to have been dimmed by Donald Trump’s victory. But experts suggest there is still uncertainty.
TV tell-all Tostee: ‘I’ll never use Tinder again’
IN his TV tell-all, Gable Tostee has revealed the strain of his murder trial forced his family to change their names, and he’s quit Tinder forever.
Protest rally South Koreans want their President ‘out’
INCREDIBLE photos have emerged of tens of thousands of South Koreans at one of the largest anti-government protests seen in Seoul, demanding their President resign.
White power group KKK to hold Trump victory parade
WHITE supremacist group the Ku Klux Klan will hold a victory party to celebrate Donald Trump’s win over Hillary Clinton.
Tory Shepherd Lesson for Australia after Trump’s win? There isn’t one
THE Trump win doesn’t have a lesson for Australia. Anyone who thinks that this is a wakeup call for our Government to become more Trumpian has built an enormous wall between themselves and reality.
Building bridges Donald Trump might just need a friend
WE SHOULD be grateful that Donald Trump doesn’t see Australia as a problem to be solved. Now is the time to build bridges to the new president, writes Kevin Rudd.
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Harry’s lover ‘struggling with spotlight’
AS Prince Harry stepped out for the first time since confirming his relationship with Meghan Markle, the actress secretly asked for time off from filming Suits.
There is a new baby Kardashian
BABY Kardashian is here! Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna have welcomed a baby girl. They resisted giving her a ‘k’ name but did pick something unusual.
Fashion edict: No thanks for the mammaries
VOGUE magazine in the UK has declared cleavage out of fashion, so where does that leave most women? Shifting their focus to the next fashion faux pas.
Test your knowledge with our quiz
HAVE you been paying attention? Test your knowledge with Marty Smith’s Brainwaves quiz questions for November 11-12. When you’ve finished, share your result on social media with hashtag #BrainwavesQuiz.
Panicked Americans search Aussie homes
AMERICANS are already searching the Australian property market following the shock US Election result which saw Donald Trump win the presidency.
From ‘70s time warp to $2m gem
WHEN the owner of this apartment snapped it up in 2014, it was a 1970s time warp; now it has been completely transformed into a $2 million luxury home.
Strap yourself in. We’re off to Mars
IT’S the greatest challenge mankind has ever undertaken, but a human expedition to Mars is looking less science fiction and more science fact.
Ummm, Shia LaBeouf can actually rap
FROM starting fights outside strip clubs to having the world’s worst haircut, Shia LaBeouf has become notorious for his increasingly strange behaviour.
Smarter smartphone options
SMARTPHONE customers getting slugged by the high-cost of running premium devices on expensive plans are getting more choice than ever to help cull their costs.
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Missing Anna: 25 years of mystery and heartbreak
LITERALLY without a trace, Italian tourist Anna Rosa Liva vanished from an SA desert town 25 years ago. Could her faith in God have been used to lure her to her death?
Bowled over by the social media asylum
CRICKET great Ian Chappell has been unfairly shamed by the Twitternazis, says David Penberthy
Legacy of ‘Smiley Kylie’ to live on
KYLIE Monaghan was 28 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and went on to become a crusader for voluntary euthanasia. Now her parents are continuing her fight.
Cello, cello: It’s good to be back
2 Cellos – the Croatian cello duo as famous for their smouldering good looks as they are for their blistering interpretations of some of the world’s most famous pop songs – are heading back to Adelaide.
Sophie opens up her clucky country garden
A HORDE of green thumbs will join gardening writer Sopie Thomson’s chickens, ducks, geese and native bees at her Hills property this weekend.
Plaza redevelopment starts with an FoI wall
THE Opposition believes scrutiny of the Festival Plaza redevelopment deal is being hindered by a $12,000 charge on an FoI request for the documents.
Gina Liano’s naked ambition
UNLIKE some female lawyers, Gina Liano refuses to dress demurely. Indeed, she vows she won’t sport hairy or unbronzed legs even when she’s dead.
Dumped: what a nuclear waste of time
LAINIE Anderson sends a letter of concern to nuclear dump royal commissioner Kevin Scarce - and asks: why did you bother?
What happens after a sibling suddenly dies?
WHEN a child dies in tragic circumstances, the focus is often on the parents. But how does a bereaved brother or sister rebuild their life?
Just how many Spice Girls did Robbie Williams bed?
HE once claimed to have slept with four out of the five Spice Girls. But was it true? The candid pop star sets the record straight.
From Trumpland to Xenophonland
WITH SA’s basket-case economy, disillusioned voters could propel Nick Xenophon into becoming our version of Donald Trump, says Chris Kenny
Facebook bug tells people they are dead
A GLITCH on Facebook has changed profiles of several users, including that of Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg, to memorial pages.
Trump’s private call from Clinton
UPDATES: Donald Trump has revealed some details of the phone call he got from Hillary Clinton on election night, as audio emerged of what she told her volunteers.
Trump’s first day in office
MAKING plans to defeat Islamic State, removing gun-free zones and building the wall: here’s how Trump’s first day as President will look.
Trump ‘never wanted’ presidency
HE predicted Donald Trump would be president, but was ignored. His assertion the billionaire didn’t want the job was also ignored.
Chelsea ‘being groomed for plum job’
WHILE some believe the Clinton political dynasty is dead, sources say Chelsea Clinton has her sights set on continuing the family business.
Fresh JFK assassination theory
NEW evidence uncovered in the secret diaries of a Cold War spy has suggested a Cuban double agent led plot to execute JFK.
Wine maestro happy his legacy’s in ruins
WOLF Blass wants to be remembered for more than his legendary wine, Jay Weatherill’s citizen’s jury process descends into chaos, and snap up a bargain home for under $5 million.
Festival Plaza aims to be Adelaide’s ‘new heart’
PROPERTY tycoon Lang Walker has high hopes for his $500 million Festival Plaza development in Adelaide.
Superfish Chalmers winds up beached
SWIMMING superstar Kyle Chalmers’ apparently isn’t in complete control in the water. The Olympic champ’s houseboat holiday has been interrupted by navigation problems.
$50m ends testing times at Woomera
WOOMERA Test Range will get a $50m upgrade after fears missile tests may become dangerous.
South Australian politicians have much to learn from the US election
THE disaffected industrial heartland that propelled Donald Trump to a shock presidential victory has striking echoes in South Australia.
Trump’s first TV tell-all to air in Oz
UPDATES: As protests continue across America, Donald Trump will give his first TV interview as President-elect to CBS, which will air in Australia.
Julie Bonython – SA’s queen bee
BEAUTY queen, decorator, fashionista, blunt speaker – Julie Bonython was doyenne of SA’s social set for decades. And, as long as you weren’t a Catholic priest, she was the hostess with the mostest.
Test your knowledge with our quiz
HAVE you been paying attention? Test your knowledge with Marty Smith’s Brainwaves quiz questions for November 11-12. When you’ve finished, share your result on social media with hashtag #BrainwavesQuiz.
My teacher kidnapped and killed two kids
My high school science teacher has just been found guilty of one of the most distressing and high-profile missing children cases in Australia’s history.
Bugle calls but the world keeps moving
REMEMBRANCE Day no longer stops Adelaide but a dedicated few maintain the tradition.
Our Laura’s great expectations
ADELAIDE’S Laura Csortan speaks about her hopes and dreams for her first baby, a girl, she will raise as a single mother.
Aussie girl’s heartbreaking note
A NINE-YEAR-OLD Muslim girl from Melbourne has written a heartbreaking essay following Donald Trump’s shock win.
Marshall: Let election decide nuke dump future
UPDATE: Steven Marshall has challenged the Premier to take plans for a nuclear waste dump to the 2018 State Election to “let the people of SA decide”.
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Age of the tram is back in Adelaide
THE new age of Adelaide’s tram travel is nearly here. Check out the proposed new routes across the city, including four new city loops — and have your say.
Woman with gun in car ‘had to do sexual favours for bikies’
A WOMAN pulled over for using her mobile phone while driving had a gun in her car because of a lifestyle that saw her performing “sexual favours” for bikies and other men, a court has heard.
Burger me! Perry’s got plans for SA
ADELAIDE foodies could be in for a treat with one of Australia’s leading chefs planning to cook up something big.
Saving Skippy: Dramatic roo rescue caught on film
THE dramatic rescue of a kangaroo that was chased by a group of dogs and almost drowned in the ocean at Maslin Beach has been captured on camera. SEE THE PHOTOS
Hate mail targets Adelaide mayor, councillors
SINISTER hate mail sent to an Adelaide council’s members is coming from the most unlikely of places.
Students quit TAFE courses, pass anyway
EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of TAFE SA students have been given pass grades despite withdrawing from their courses and being refunded half their fees.
‘Chilling’ thing junk-food spies do to kids on the web
FAST-FOOD companies are tracking kids’ emotions on the web, in a “chilling” Big Brother move to see if their adverts are working.
Life sentence off table for officer accused of siege
A SENIOR police officer accused of stalking his estranged wife and sparking a dramatic three-hour siege no longer faces a maximum life sentence.
Extreme heat, bushfires ‘the new normal’
A STUDY of Australian climate hazards led by Adelaide Uni reveals a clear trend towards more extreme heatwaves and bushfires this century.
Burns victim waiting years for compo
THE mother of a teenager set on fire in his own garage is outraged at court delays that have forced him to wait almost five years for justice and compensation.
Green light looms for 27-storey Festival Plaza tower
A DETAILED proposal for a redeveloped Festival Plaza with a 27-storey office tower — three storeys higher than originally pitched — is set to be approved by the state’s planning body.
SA’s best restaurants, chefs unwrapped
HERE they are, the best restaurants and chefs in the state. The 2016 Advertiser Food Awards have been revealed. Now, who’s hungry? ALL THE WINNERS
Premier clings to nuclear dump plans
SENIOR Labor sources say it’s only a matter of time that Jay Weatherill is forced to abandon plans for a nuclear storage industry SA. But the Premier is refusing to dump his dream.
Dead baby deadbeat caught in benefits cheat crackdown
A CRACKDOWN on dole cheats in Adelaide’s northern suburbs has revealed five cases of suspected fraud and netted a man who stole dead babies’ names to obtain social security benefits.
Accused senior public servant paid $295k to ‘retire’ quietly
A FORMER senior South Australian public servant was paid almost $300,000 to “retire” in a settlement reached after a probe into allegations of improper conduct, it can be revealed.
Our incredible railway station of the past
BEFORE it became part of the casino, and the railway system was divided between two owners, Adelaide Railway Station was a thriving hub of travel and activity. Here’s how it used to look decades ago.
Stressed police keeping quiet out of fear
BRUTAL murders, traumatic suicides and incidents of workplace bullying are prompting police officers to lodge stress claims at a rate of one a week.
Nuclear verdict leaves Government’s grand plan in tatters
THE “bold” idea of nuclear waste storage in South Australia looks to have just gone up in a giant mushroom cloud, writes Daniel Wills.
The big change we need for P-platers
WE’RE the only state that allows drivers who passed in automatics to also drive manual cars, which require complex driving skills. Should this continue? Road safety groups don’t think so. VOTE NOW
Adelaide’s amazing street art
ADELAIDE’S streets are an art-lover’s paradise. Dull walls are being constantly transformed into a growing gallery of vibrant, clever pieces ready to surprise you. SEE THE GALLERY
Lucy cheated death to reach her goal
NAMED in Adelaide United’s W-League squad for the first time this month, Lucy Adamopoulos has made a miraculous comeback from two horrific accidents — the first a serious car crash, the second a freak mishap that left her impaled on a stake.
ESL final warning for 103,000
SOUTH Australians owe more than $4.7 million in outstanding Emergency Services Levy bills and almost 103,000 people have been served final notices for failing to pay on time.
Six broken ribs ... but I’m a lucky man
BROADCASTER Hamish McLachlan has spoken about the horse fall that landed him in hospital with a collapsed lung, saying he was lucky to avoid worse injuries.
Brave Riley’s remarkable tale of survival
AFTER a six-month battle with meningococcal disease and now a four-limb amputee, two-year-old Riley Nixon is a remarkable tale of survival.
$250m modern art gallery plan
A STYLISED “white box” housing a $250 million contemporary art gallery and an underground concert hall have been proposed for the $1 billion old Royal Adelaide Hospital development.
Too quick to judge in childish rant
TODAY in Off The Record, “Budgie Nine” member Jack Walker keeps his pants on at Flemington and the daughter of a Chief Justice apologises for a Facebook rant against an Advertiser court reporter.
How a cuppa saved Henry from out-of-control car
HENRY Staack was taking a well-earned break from gardening today to enjoy a cup of coffee, potentially saving the 87-year-old’s life.
Traders in the dark over Christmas hours
CHRISTMAS is just seven weeks away but the State Government is yet to decide when South Australian shops will be allowed to open.
More than 70 ‘rogue’ Uber drivers penalised
RIDESHARING giant Uber is openly defying the State Goverment by allowing dozens of its drivers to work illegally, provoking warnings that those operating outside the law are being hunted down.
Rau to tighten soft home detention laws
EXCLUSIVE:CONTROVERSIAL court-ordered home detention laws that allowed a major drug trafficker, a serious fraudster and a paedophile to dodge jail will be tightened.
