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A tale of two Alis

With just a few quirks of fate, anyone can end up needing help to reclaim their lives. Ali Clarke meets her namesake, who has been through chaos and...

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Mr X still on the menu for SA's most voracious lobbyists

One of South Australia’s most effective industry lobbyists was farewelled from his position this week in an event that, as Matthew Abraham observes,...

yesterday 7

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Kathleen Folbigg pardon shows Australia needs a dedicated body to investigate wrongful convictions

Cases such as wrongfully convicted Henry Keogh in South Australia point to a judicial system in need of reform, argues David Hamerand Andrew Dyer from...

wednesday 7

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A tale of two cities amid cost-of-living crunch

South Australians fortunate to own their home are spending and boosting business, while circumstances get tougher for renters and mortgage holders...

05.06.2023 3

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Searching for answers in search of minerals

Why the highly successful mineral exploration grant program first developed in SA has not been re-activated is anyone’s guess, but the delay is...

05.06.2023 4

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SA's protest debate gets curiouser and curiouser

Are some protests more worthy than others? The State Government’s anti-protest laws have exposed some absurd double standards in South Australian...

05.06.2023 40

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Big end of town should mind its own business

Big corporates and sporting codes should serve shareholders and stakeholders and let the public make up their own mind on social issues, argues Morry...

02.06.2023 10

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Disability support services need funding, not rhetoric

As South Australia’s independent disability advocacy services waits for the upcoming state budget. Robbi Williams explains the needs and demands and...

01.06.2023 20

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Time to talk about city car parking

Amid criticism of Adelaide City Council raising car parking fees, Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith runs the numbers and argues that city motorists still...

31.05.2023 20

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'Mind-blowing': 22 minutes to ignore a century of Labor history

The Upper House will tomorrow consider Malinauskas Government legislation to massively boost penalties for disruptive protest and broaden the offence,...

30.05.2023 40

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Premier abseils into uncomfortable wedge

The Malinauskas Government’s sprint to own a legal crackdown on disruptive protests might play well in the ‘burbs but has deeply disturbed some...

29.05.2023 50

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Zooming in on an out-of-office reply

Amid a post-pandemic push for home-based staff to return to offices, Ali Clarke reflects on her own Zoom challenges and whether remote, flexible work...

25.05.2023 10

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Does SA have the constitution to improve its democracy?

South Australia’s founding Constitution was updated by parliament ahead of the 1936 centenary. In the final of a series of articles on improving our...

24.05.2023 10

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Dust to dust: SA's eco-friendly funeral plan

Burial, cremation – or “human composting”? An Adelaide cemetery authority is promoting environmentally friendly alternatives but there are...

24.05.2023 20

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Mouse trap in Trump rival’s war on Disney

22.05.2023 4

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Spin and politics are cold comfort when running on empty

Australians heading into winter amid a cost of living crunch may be too focused on the small print of credit card bills to bother with the big...

22.05.2023 10

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The community impact of kneejerk lawmaking

Rushed state parliament legislation to counter climate protesters should raise serious concerns about the lack of debate, argues Sarah Moulds. Some...

22.05.2023 50

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Smile, you may be on candid (and possibly illegal) drone camera

After twice being buzzed by low-flying drones, Morry Bailes investigates rules for an industry taking off and leaving privacy behind. It’s an...

18.05.2023 10

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Driving SA's Pageant of Progress towards 2036

South Australia will celebrate its bicentenary next decade. In the third of a series of articles on democracy, Alan Reid says that much has changed...

17.05.2023 10

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Planning for a liveable city

Adelaide and the state has a proud history of urban planning and dedicated teaching must be reinstated to ensure it continues, argues Cate Hart. ...

16.05.2023 10

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SA must hit the brakes on dodgy car sales

As private car sales boom amid no legal checks for safety or protection for buyers, Darrell Jacobs argues that to be serious about road safety South...

16.05.2023 30

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'Old Mate' was genius compared with tourism influencer trainwreck

South Australians once thought a previous campaign to sell the state missed the mark. Matthew Abraham says it was a PR high point compared to a new...

15.05.2023 20

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Why I'm no longer A-OK with AI

Amid the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence, chatbots and warnings to slow down for humanity to consider the implications, Ali Clarke took an...

12.05.2023 10

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SA was once a democratic vanguard and can be so again

South Australia once led the nation and much of the world in democratic and social reform, but that mantle has slipped. In the second of a series of...

11.05.2023 10

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Building sustainable housing at a neighbourhood scale

To realise sustainable neighbourhoods, Australia needs a more visionary approach to integrated strategic planning with help from strong local...

09.05.2023 10

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Time to prepare for boomers' aged care boom

A wave of baby boomers is heading for aged care services and South Australia in particular will feel the impact. Sue Gordon argues that besides...

09.05.2023 20

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Feverish response to a sudden outbreak of common sense

Surprisingly sensible political decisions have prompted anguished hand-wringing from vested interests told to stomach a strong dose of common sense,...

08.05.2023 10

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Making a case for legal billing reform

The way lawyers charge clients hasn’t changed much in decades, is complex and AI has now entered the mix. Morry Bailes takes some time to explore...

05.05.2023 8

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Rethinking democracy and disillusionment

A deterioration in freedoms and challenges to democratic values around the globe have been charted for years. In the first of four articles, Alan Reid...

04.05.2023 9

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What women don't want are daft policies and obsessions

“Fluffy” and “economically daft” SA Liberal Women’s Council motions are the latest example of political parties and policies letting down...

03.05.2023 10

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Apt app to share the happy news

It’s now banned on federal and state government devices but a popular social media app had been embraced by SA Labor to spruik the Premier and good...

01.05.2023 8

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Working together for voice to be heard

On May Day, Dale Beasley explains why unions are rallying behind the reasons for a national referendum later this year. Every year at the start of...

01.05.2023 7

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Leave the swagger out of sport, thanks

A rise of what was once considered over-the-top celebrations on our sporting arenas at both rank amateur and global elite level has Ali Clarke...

28.04.2023 20

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Autumn leaves can't cover CBD neglect

Walking through shabby streetscapes, Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith is shocked by the decline of Adelaide’s basic infrastructure – but says fixing it...

26.04.2023 20

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Fox in the far right henhouse

In the wake of Fox agreeing to pay $1.2 billion to avoid a defamation trial over US election claims, top anchor Tucker Carlson has left the network...

26.04.2023 20

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Gather Round people and prepare to be annoyed

As South Australia basks in the glow of our festival of footy, Matthew Abraham asks some annoying questions. If there was a Gather Round of the...

24.04.2023 10

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Learning the risk of liability

From checking whether an L-plater is covered to measuring the value of business cover against cyber attack, reading the fine print is essential to not...

21.04.2023 9

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Community talks in circles as reserve future kicked around

Adelaide Football Club plans for a new base at Thebarton Oval will also impact a neighbouring community open space. Emma Dawes details how residents...

19.04.2023 20

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Can the EV revolution reboot Australia's car industry?

Surging electric car sales and stricter emission standards have seen old car plants reopen or retool in the US. Timothy Minchin argues that Australia...

19.04.2023 20

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Let's not understate the cost of undergrounding powerlines

Residents and councils alike object to a continual campaign of street tree pruning near powerlines across the state, with increased demands for...

18.04.2023 10

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Disgraced MP should face censure motion

17.04.2023 8

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The great COVID vanishing act

COVID-19 hasn’t gone away – far from it – but our political leaders are behaving like it has, with authorities obscuring data that was...

17.04.2023 90

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Is our kind human spirit ebbing away?

After experiencing the best and the not-so-great of human behaviour, Ali Clarke asks whether our community today would unequivocally open its arms in...

14.04.2023 10

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Blurred vision obscures uni merger big picture

Amid rhetoric and urgency but a lack of detail about the impact and benefits of merging two Adelaide universities, Geoff Hanmer has a closer look at...

13.04.2023 50

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Let's look at pausing and rethinking AI rollout

As artificial intelligence apps and technology develop at breakneck pace, industry insiders are calling for a pause to reflect upon the impact and...

12.04.2023 10

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Struggling Liberals face a complicated battle for relevance

Pundits have been busy diagnosing the Liberals’ electoral woes but as South Australian experience shows, fixing the teetering old party is not as...

11.04.2023 9

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Could Opposition’s ‘no’ bring ‘yes’ for the Voice?

09.04.2023 7

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Rising SA road toll a crying shame

An alarming spike in road fatalities across the state demands examination of driver attitudes and consideration of tougher penalties, argues Morry...

06.04.2023 9

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How Clive Palmer is suing Australia for $300 billion

The Australian businessman’s use of an obscure part of a free trade agreement is causing a legal and financial headache, explains Patricia Ranald. ...

05.04.2023 10

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By-election rout a Liberal wake-up call

A historic by-election loss in Melbourne at the weekend puts the spotlight squarely upon Liberal Party divisions, direction and leadership, writes...

04.04.2023 9

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