Glenelg oval is looking at options to boost its bottom line

Aged-care group looks to set up gym at local footy oval

A SUBURBAN footy club is considering allowing an aged-care provider to set up a gym in one of its grandstands, to boost its financial position and help pay for a function centre revamp.

SA cheesemaker to set up shop, 50km from home

SA cheesemaker to set up shop, 50km from home

ONE of Adelaide’s best known cheesemakers now has the final tick of approval to expand its business — but the new factory and tasting room will be 50km from its current location. Here’s where it’ll set up shop.

10 years on, beach pub to get path to divert cyclists

10 years on, beach pub to get path to divert cyclists

THE argy-bargy about the need for a path to divert cyclists away from a beachside pub’s outdoor marquee has raged for years. Finally, it seems one is on its way – and it’s $475,000 cheaper than an earlier option.

$22 million IT training hub — so where is it?

$22 million IT training hub — so where is it?

CONSTRUCTION of a $22 million IT training hub and call centre in Adelaide’s north-east remains on hold — three months after it was supposed to begin.

The reason location of lost trees will be kept secret

The reason location of lost trees will be kept secret

A SUBURBAN council has ruled against producing a public report detailing the addresses of every property where significant and regulated trees have been razed in the past two years. Here’s why.

Is it time to allow motorists on the nature strip?

Is it time to allow motorists on the nature strip?

ALLOWING parking on verges will be investigated by the Local Government Association after concerns from hills residents trying to do the right thing on narrow streets.

The unassuming young heroes who saved a kayaker

The unassuming young heroes who saved a kayaker

THREE young surf lifesavers are being hailed heroes after rescuing a kayaker struggling 100m from the shore in Adelaide’s south. But the trio isn’t sure what all the fuss is about.

Time now to bring wooden boats to Port Adelaide?

Time now to bring wooden boats to Port Adelaide?

THERE’S a renewed push to bring the South Australian Wooden Boat Festival to Port Adelaide every second year — on the years it is not held at Goowla. Here’s what driving the latest campaign.

One council’s plan for affordable living, job creation

One council’s plan for affordable living, job creation

MILLIONS of dollars worth of tax cuts to residents and some business owners are at the heart of a Playford Council plan to lower the cost of living and create jobs.

What this Adelaide school’s $25m expansion means

What this Adelaide school’s $25m expansion means

AN eastern suburbs school has been given the go-ahead to start a planned $25m upgrade of its facilities — it’ll involve redeveloping a nearby school it bought in 2015 as well as building its students a footbridge.

Our loved ones deserve the greatest dignity, care

Why my darling grandmother deserves dignity, care

FROM the other side of the room my grandmother looked as pretty as always. But as I sat down beside her, it was painfully clear her world had changed: Chris Day shares his family’s touch with dementia.

Aged-care group looks to set up gym at local footy oval

Aged-care group looks to set up gym at local footy oval

A SUBURBAN footy club is considering allowing an aged-care provider to set up a gym in one of its grandstands, to boost its financial position and help pay for a function centre revamp.

Coach says Kings are not yet title contenders

Coach says Kings are not yet title contenders

CROYDON coach Mark Brazzale says his side remains a work in progress despite it moving into the SA Premier League soccer top six.

From Manchester United to South Adelaide Panthers

From Manchester United to South Adelaide Panthers

FROM Manchester United youth player to scoring five goals in a match for South Adelaide. Adam Thurston has played for one of the world’s biggest clubs, now he’s lining up in Adelaide.

Heroes, villains and a drought-breaking win

Heroes, villains and a drought-breaking win

A LIGHTER look at grassroots sport, provided by Messenger Community News’ sport team.

Adelaide FL Div 1 Round 2 preview

Adelaide FL Div 1 Round 2 preview

IT WILL be a nightmare round for the tipsters as week two of the top division of the Adelaide Footy League features five games that could go either way.

Adelaide FL Div 2 Round 3 preview

Adelaide FL Div 2 Round 3 preview

HENLEY has had a massive off-season to make its stay in the Focus on Furniture division two competition is a short one.