Taking the reins (all papers, June 4)
MOVE over boys. Female jockeys have been hailed ``the future'' of Australian horse racing because the average Aussie bloke is getting too big to ride.
- Sunday Mail, June 22
Dear Mr Rann (Portside, June 18)
A GROUP of high-profile Portonians, architects and national experts have signed an open letter to Premier Mike Rann calling for the urgent preservation of Port Adelaide's maritime history. - 891 ABC Adelaide news, June 19, Indaily, June 20
Cloud over Sea & Vines (Southern Times, June 17)
THE McLaren Vale Sea and Vines Festival could be cancelled because drunken louts are causing the event too much trouble, organisers say. - 891 ABC Adelaide, Drive, June 19
Foreshore felines need new homes (Weekly Times, June 5)
The RSPCA will start a new trapping program with the West Beach ``rock cats'', this time with a cage about the size of a cricket pitch. Seven News, June 10, Today Tonight June 11.
Diver would be proud of this (Portside, April 23-May 28)
THE people have spoken. Portonians have said loud and clear - they want one of the Port's new bridges named after World War II hero Tom ``Diver'' Derrick VC. Seven News, May 27.
Hills Hoist goes to America (News Review, May 21)
IT started out as the saviour of 1940s housewives before graduating to a starring role at the Sydney Olympics and a spot on the National Trust's Heritage Icons list alongside Penfold's Grange and the Stobie pole. Now, the classic Australian invention, the Hills Hoist is on its way to becoming a staple in American backyards. The Sunday Age, page 3, June 1. AdelaideNow, June 4. AAP, June 4.
Bully victim hits back (News Review, June 11)
ON THE surface, Sarah appears to be an average eight-year-old girl.
She lives with her parents and four siblings in the northern suburbs, loves writing, plays netball and football and attends karate lessons twice a week. - Channel 7 news.
Unley Heritage Wreckage Fears (Eastern Courier, June 4)
DEVELOPERS are rushing to knock over houses in the Unley Council area while demolition controls await approval by the State Planning Minister, a local heritage group says. - Channel Ten news.
Family in a jam (Hills & Valley, June 4)
JARS of jam, dead flounder, fish guts and canned soups have all been thrown at an Aberfoyle Park house during a spate of bizarre attacks by gourmet vandals. - Channel Ten news
Drought dries up parking (City Messenger, May 14)
THE drought has claimed its latest victim: cheap 20 cent
parking in the middle of Rundle Rd on weekends.
Under Transport SA rules governing the on-road
parking set-up, some 50,000 litres of water are needed every weekend to fill safety barriers that slow traffic.
The Advertiser, May 30
Here today, gondola tomorrow (City Messenger, May 28)ADELAIDE could lose its popular Venetian
gondolas unless the right person comes along to buy them.
- Matt & Dave, 891 ABC Adelaide
D-Day for Port River boatyards (Portside, May 21)
JUNE 19 is looming as D-Day for the Port's historic Jenkins St boatyards. The Advertiser, May 26.
Still no station at Para Hills (News Review, January 23)
ALMOST eight months after the new police station in the Para Hills West area was supposed to be operating, the State Government is still undecided about a possible site. AdelaideNow, May 27
Unit for pregnant mums slips up (News Review, May 21)
A TEMPORARY obstetrics unit in the Lyell McEwin Hospital car park was forced to close within the first three weeks of operation after the entrance became water-logged and a pregnant woman slipped over. - Matt and Dave, May 26.
Say goodbye to fly (East Torrens, May 7) More than 70 fly fishers gathered last week for a final
fish and to say goodbye to their longstanding tradition, including Bob Jones (pictured). - ABC TV, May 25
NRL counter-attack (all papers, May 14 - 21)SA’s rugby league boss, Bruce Walker, wants his code to strike back at the AFL's planned expansion by attacking Aussie Rules heartlands in Adelaide. -
The Australian, May 24, 2008
- BlueTube (Leader Messenger, 06/02/08)
YOUTUBE videos of teenagers brawling, performing dangerous stunts, laughing about ``popping pills'' and boasting over sexual conquests have resulted in school suspensions and a police investigation into teenage behaviour in the northeast area over the past year. - AdelaideNow, May 22
- Dump disgrace (Guardian, May 21)
CHARITY recycling bins are bearing the brunt of an estimated 50,000kg of rubbish illegally dumped across the Marion Council area so far this year. Matt and Dave, 891, May 21
- Search for talent (Eastern Courier, Feb 20)
Ramsay Street, Summer Bay and now, Hotel de Barton. Community television station Channel 31 is preparing to hold auditions this week (February 21 and 22) for Adelaide's very own soap opera, Hotel de Barton. -- Indaily, May 20.
- Scared to Sleep (Leader, May 14)
A PET dog speared to death, a resident held at gunpoint on her front step, and a childcare centre vandalised at least 20 times in a year - Walkley Heights is a suburb of fear. Channel 7, May 15.
- Rann's Royal Rendezvous (City, April 30)
PREMIER Mike Rann will meet the Queen in London this month but talk of Australia becoming a republic is strictly off the agenda, The Advertiser, May 16.
- Next stop, Port (Portside, May 14)
A CITY-Port tram line, possibly running down the Port Rd median strip, will be one of the big ticket items in the June 5 budget, the Portside Messenger has heard. 891 ABC Adelaide, May 15, Sunrise state news wrap-up, May 15.
- The last fish (East Torrens, May 7)
TALL tales of the one that got away will be no more at this stretch of the River Torrens, as SA Water has cancelled a lease forged with fly fishers more than 50 years ago. The Advertiser, May 10, ABC 891, May 12.
- Heritage battle (Portside, May 7)
ONE of Largs Bay's oldest properties, historic Waveney House, is facing demolition amid last-ditch attempts from residents to save it. The Advertiser, May 13.
- Diver would be proud of this... (Portside, May 7)
THE people have spoken. Portonians have said loud and clear they want one of the Port's new bridges named after World War II hero Tom "Diver" Derrick VC. 891 ABC Adelaide, May 13.
- Pool plan takes dive
THE final design of Marion's planned State Aquatic Centre remains unknown while efforts are made to find private sector money to cover a funding ``gap''. The original target of September 2009 to open the centre is also likely to be delayed. - The Advertiser, May 10.
- Auldana man undie arrest (Eastern Courier, May 5)
A MAN has been charged with the theft of more than 40 knickers from local backyards, following a month-long police operation. Indaily, May 8.
- Cameras aimed at illegal riders (News Review Oct, 2007)
ILLEGAL ``monkey bike'' riders will be targeted by new security cameras to be installed in local parks and streets following a successful funding bid by three northern councils. The Advertiser, May 1.
- Dolphin school (Portside, April 30)
APPARENTLY you can teach an old dolphin new tricks. The Port River dolphins have taught each other to tailwalk, in what may be a world first. The Scotsman, May 1.
- Filming hits top gear (Portside, February 6)
PORT Adelaide is emerging as the hottest new destination for film in SA. The Advertiser, May 1
- Time to say goodbye (City, April 23)
CITY restaurant Parlamento - a favoured haunt of international celebrities and local politicians - is closing after 20 years. - Sunday Mail, April 27.
- Anzac Spirit (Portside, April 23)
IN THE true Anzac larrikin spirit, the Semaphore-Port Adelaide RSL is urging people to ignore the State Government and call the Port River's new road crossing the "Diver" Derrick Bridge. Seven News, April 27 and Sunrise, April 28.
- Exclusive Project (Eastern Courier, April 23)
MEMBERS of the Exclusive Brethren are behind a $30 million, four-storey retirement complex proposed for the heart of Unley, on a site currently owned by the reclusive religious group. Seven News, April 25.
- Fears as fountain left high and dry (Portside, April 2)
A PORT Adelaide fountain created by renowned sculptor John Dowie, who died just last month, is at risk of being destroyed, according to the Port Adelaide Artists Forum. - Seven News, April 22.
- Tram line push (Portside, March 26)
PORT Adelaide Enfield will lead a coalition of western suburbs councils to push for a tram line from the city to Semaphore and then Outer Harbor. The Advertiser, April 19.
- Sirengate II (Portside, April 16)
PORT Districts had its own "Sirengate" controversy on Saturday when the final siren failed to sound, allowing the Magpies to kick a dramatic goal after time expired to draw the match. - The Advertiser, April 18.
- Rock cat cull (Weekly Times, April 16)
THE controversial West Beach ``rock cats'' will be culled, ending nearly two decades of dispute between residents and cat lovers. Bald Brothers, 891 ABC Adelaide, April 17, 891 ABC Adelaide radio news, April 18.
- Tardy buses anger Unley commuters (Eastern Courier, April 15).
FED up with buses running late and sailing past full, Parkside resident Ben Moretti has created a website to push for a better service - ABC radio, April 16.
- Ghostly goings on (City Messenger April 9).
FRANCIS, the Adelaide Arcade ghost, has been caught on the centre's security cameras for the first time, so it appears - Channel 10 Adelaide, Channel 10 national news, April 15.
- Green with levy, (Southern Times, April 2)
CLIMATE change is about to hit the hip pockets of southern ratepayers. In a first among SA councils, Onkaparinga is planning to increase rates from July to pay for its new green strategy. - 891 ABC radio news, April 16.
- Bizarre DNA twist in heist (Messenger various)
A NERVOUS thief who threw up before fleeing the scene of a hold-up last year has been jailed after police matched his DNA with vomit left at the crime scene. AdelaideNow, April 14, Channel 10 news, April 14.
- United refugee clinic (News Review, March 26)
YOUNG refugees will get the chance to hone their soccer skills alongside Adelaide United stars in Parafield Gardens next month. Triple J, April 14.
River Torrens dumping groun (Weekly Times, April 9)
ELECTRICAL equipment, safes, cars and dead animals wrapped in plastic bags are among the pollution found in the River Torrens over the past two years. ABC TV.
- Firies inflamed, strike in the air (Eastern Courier, Feb 13).
FIREFIGHTERS may strike if the State Government does not meet demands for extra staff at two new stations that service the north-east. - The Advertiser, April 11.
- Green with levy, Southern Times, April 2
CLIMATE change is about to hit the hip pockets of southern ratepayers. In a first among SA councils, Onkaparinga is planning to increase rates from July to pay for its new green strategy. 891 ABC Adelaide, Mornings, April 8.
- Kids in peril (News Review, Dec, 2007).
ONLY around half of the suspected child abuse reports received by the State Government in 2006/07 were investigated, latest figures show. Of those that were, thousands were not investigated within the set timelines.- The Advertiser, April 7.
- Future unclear for crusader (News Review, Nov, 2007)
AT the crack of dawn six days a week, Maurie Riddle straps on his helmet and prepares for a long day. Today Tonight, March 31.
- A city alight, (City Messenger, March 12
HERITAGE buildings in the city and North Adelaide might be permanently lit up at night, following the success of the Festival of Arts' Northern Lights. - The Advertiser, March 31,
- On the road to prune (various, March 26)
METROPOLITAN Councils are mounting a legal battle against ETSA Utilities following a Supreme Court injunction lodged by Norwood, Payneham & St Peter's Council last week. 891 ABC Adelaide news.
- Choke time on our streets (Eastern Courier, March 25)
MOTORISTS trying to avoid the South Rd bottleneck caused by the underpass construction at Anzac Hwy are choking parallel routes and the back streets of Everard Park. ABC radio, March 26.
- Motorsport mecca (Portside Mecca, Jan 23)
A MULTI-million dollar motorsport hub could be built on Garden Island, which is one of four sites being considered by a private consortium. Channel 7 news, March 25.
- All change at Auldana (Eastern Courier, March 5)
RESIDENTS from Auldana and surrounding suburbs are frustrated with changes to the area's bus routes which have resulted in long walks and concerns over passenger safety. Sunday Mail, March 16
- Pregnant mums' makeshift ward (News Review, March 12)
A TEMPORARY obstetrics ward is standing in the Lyell McEwin Hospital car park to cope with an influx of pregnant women since the closure of the Modbury Hospital maternity ward last month. The $600,000 stopgap - yet to be opened - will be used as an assessment area for expectant mothers. Channel 10, March 17.
- Ben's hard road (Leader, November 7, 2007)
A DEBILITATING condition is threatening to derail the first-class career of champion Tea Tree Gully batsman Ben Cameron. The talented right-hander, 26, has been diagnosed with severe arthritis in his right knee which causes bone on bone friction and sharp pain. Sunday Mail, March 16, 2008.
- Community wind farm on agenda (Southern Times, Hills & Valley, February 27).
A WIND farm owned and operated by the community is one of many projects being considered as part of Onkaparinga Council's five-year plan. The council is looking at renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare the region for global warning. The Advertiser, page 29, March 14.
- Move to free patient info (East Torrens, 05/03/08)
ALMOST 10,000 medical records will finally be released to patients of a former Tranmere surgery under proposed changes to legislation. Mornings, 891 ABC Adelaide, March 12.
- The final curtains: cinema, shark museum to go (Guardian, March 10)
The Wallis family has placed its landmark Art Deco cinema, in Jetty Rd, up for sale - signalling its intention to leave the area after 37 years. Bald Brothers, 891 ABC Adelaide, March 12, 2008.
- Delfin eyes off part of Greenfields wetlands for development (News Review, 27/2/08)
A SLICE of the Greenfields Wetlands could be sold to Delfin as part of a proposed 85-block housing development. Delfin has offered $1.7 million for 4.3ha of the wetlands, which is home to more than 150 species of birds as well as fish, frogs and long-necked tortoises. The Advertiser, March 7.
- The drought: hard ground plight (Southern Times,04/03/08)
SOME footy grounds are so rock-hard from lack of water they may not be ready for the start of the Southern Football League season. Channel Nine news Adelaide. March 5, The Australian, March 6.
- Marina needs sewage solution (Guardian Messenger, 04/03/08).
RAW sewage is being dumped by boats off the metropolitan coast because there is no effluent pump at the Holdfast Shores Marina. ABC news online March 5.
- Spirits cleansed from library (Leader, 05/03/08)
A SPIRITUAL adviser was recently employed by Tea Tree Gully library management after some staff complained about feeling ``uncomfortable''' at the library after dark. AdelaideNow, Feb 5. Matthew Abraham and David Bevan, 891 ABC Adelaide, Feb 6, Sky News Australia, Feb 7.
- Burnside's new escort service, (Eastern Courier Messenger 05/03/08).
BURNSIDE councillors now must be escorted by staff when visiting their own council offices because of alleged bad behaviour by some elected members. Matthew Abraham and David Bevan, 891 ABC Adelaide, ABC News Online. March 4.
- YouTube Jackasses (Southern Times 27/02/08)
SOUTHERN police say they are unlikely to pursue young offenders performing ``stupid'' and illegal ``Jackass'' style stunts on YouTube. -- Seven News, Feb 28.
- 3 in 5 death drivers had past driving offence (City Messenger, 27/02/08)
NEARLY a third of drivers responsible for deaths on SA roads last year had previously been banned from driving, Transport Department figures show. - AdelaideNow, Feb 27.
- Girls in chains - Prospect mum to face court (Standard, 26/02/08)
A SIXTEEN-year-old Prospect girl has allegedly been chained to her bed by her mother for 10 days to stop her from seeing ``undesirable'' friends. - AdelaideNow, PerthNow, Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, News.com.au, The Mercury, The Courier Mail, The Australian. (26/02/08).
- War declared on computers protection (News Review 06/02/08)
GROWING numbers of people are falling victim to ``war-driving'' computer hackers who drive around the suburbs illegally accessing people's internet connections. Police Electronic Crime Branch Senior Sergeant Barry Blundell said wireless internet connections at home often ``bled'' onto the street where nearby computers could pick up the signal. - Appeared on Channel 7 News, 21/02/08
- Pesky corellas are back (Southern Times, 30/01/08)
THEY might have arrived later than usual but the corellas are back in plague proportions, fueling fresh concerns about their environmental impact. - Appeared on AdelaideNow, 19/02/08
- Gangs on the rise, (City Messenger, www.citymessenger.com.au, 06/02/08)
MEMBERSHIP of youth street gangs with links to outlawed motorcycle gangs is on the rise across Adelaide. -Appeared on the front page of The Advertiser, 20/02/08.
- YouTube teens reported (www.messengernews.com.au/ News Review, 19/02/08)
AT LEAST five northeast youths have been reported by police after posting videos on YouTube. - reported by Channel 7 news, Channel 10 news, 19/02/08
- BlueTube (Leader Messenger, 06/02/08)
YOUTUBE videos of teenagers brawling, performing dangerous stunts, laughing about ``popping pills'' and boasting over sexual conquests have resulted in school suspensions and a police investigation into teenage behaviour in the northeast area over the past year. - reported by Channels 10, 9, 7, 5AA.
- Pubs Patch Work (Hills & Valley, 06/02/08)
A HILLS pub is providing smokers with free nicotine patches in the wake of the no-smoking ban in all South Australian pubs and clubs from last November. - reported by Channel 7
- Wetlands recycling hailed success (News Review, 23/01/08)
More pure than mains water, cheaper than a desal plant and better for the environment - so why isn't the State Government backing recycled stormwater? SALISBURY Council has achieved a world-first in turning stormwater into drinking-quality water - but the State Government has already ruled out supplying it across Adelaide. -reported by 7 News, 14/02, and Sunrise News, 15/02
- Motorsport Mecca (Portside, 23/01/08)
A MULTI-million dollar motorsport hub could be built on Garden Island, which is one of four sites being considered by a private consortium. Consortium spokeswoman Anna Micheel told the Portside Messenger the idea had been in the planning for about 12 months although she would not disclose the names of the private backers or the three northern suburbs sites also under consideration. ``We have backers, we have a plan, we just need suitable land,'' she said. - Adelaidenow, 14/02
- We Are Living In Fear, East Torrens, 30/01/08
RACIST hate mail has left two single mothers in Paradise fearing for their safety and terrified to let their children outside.The Ugandan families received hand-written threats on Tuesday, January 15 - two days after moving to their new Harris St homes. - reported by Channel 7.
- Little bit of Magic, 09/01/08, all papers
FORMER AFL star and Brisbane Bears best and fairest Michael ``Magic'' McLean is interested in coaching the Northern Territory's new side in the SANFL. ``I came back to Darwin to be a part of launching the NT AFL into a major competition,'' he told Messenger Newspapers. - reported by The Advertiser, 15/01/08
