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"We feel conned": Consultation designs showed Shed 26 intact

UPDATED | Heritage advocates say the Port Adelaide community feels misled by development designs put out to community consultation showing the historic Shed 26 intact, after the State Government cleared the way for its demolition yesterday.

We are not to blame for frog toxin therapy death: Kambo couple

Two South Australian practitioners of a controversial therapy using Amazonian frog toxin say they have been targeted by authorities over the death of a woman linked to the treatment, despite her not being their client.

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SA unemployment rate climbs again, but participation up

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Lake Eyre transforms from parched desert to prosperous waterway

Angela Skujins Thursday, April 18
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In search of my football friend

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Call for ad funding to target ageing, isolation issues

Jessica Bassano Thursday, April 18
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NAB to spend extra $525 million compensating "poorly treated" customers

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Journalism's ethical Assange dilemma

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Struggling family law system needs some political TLC

With huge delays and jurisdiction issues affecting many Australians, the family law system should rate much higher as a political issue, writes Morry Bailes.

Myponga Reservoir Reserve is open for Easter adventure

The South Australian Government is inviting the public to run, ride or simply relax around the Myponga Reservoir this long weekend as it begins opening the gates to the natural beauty of our water catchments.

Vic principals head to SA to combat rural challenges

School leaders from rural Victoria commenced a unique program at SA’s Flinders University last week, which aims to help them overcome the challenges of their regional schools and harness outside-the-box opportunities to benefit students.

Features

Film review: Burning

Inspired by a short story by Haruki Murakami, South Korean writer and director Lee Chang-dong’s darkly beautiful, sensual and disturbing portrayal of alienation and loss is so mesmerising and immersive that two and a half hours pass by as if in a dream.

What's on: Spanish films, war reflections and protest songs

InDaily’s hit list of events and shows, including a smorgasbord of Spanish films, folk singer Arlo Guthrie at The Gov, an ANZAC Day street party and exhibition launches, and your last chance to see football satire The Club.

Top End Wedding is a comedy with a sincere sense of place

Creating something original – let alone poignant – within the genre of romantic comedy is not easy. But Top End Wedding is a unique Australian story with a genuine emotional payoff for its audience, writes screen lecturer Stuart Richards.

Music review: Food Glorious Food

Conductor and presenter Guy Noble is a charmer, and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s Food Glorious Food selection of pieces at the Town Hall proved to be the same – complete with a surprise contribution from food icon Maggie Beer.

Re-examining the life and crimes of a serial poisoner

SA writer Samantha Battams’ new book The Secret Art of Poisoning takes a fresh look at the life and crimes of Martha Needle, the Adelaide-born serial poisoner tried and executed for the murder of her brother-in-law in 1894.

Adelaide Beer & BBQ 2019 is going to be big

In its fifth year, Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival is going large with a bigger roster of brewers, more collaboration beers, a ‘more diverse’ barbecue line-up, and the inaugural Beer & BBQ Battle of the Bands.

How the 40 Under 40 Awards are helping transform South Australian businesses

David O’Loughlin from KWP! encourages South Australia’s young business leaders to apply for this year’s 40 Under 40 Awards.

Stem to open in the old Caos Café on Hindley Street

New wine bar and restaurant Stem is bringing a Mediterranean kitchen and Sans-Arc fitout to the forgotten Hindley Street relic Caos Café.

Happy hours

Stopping for a drink is a strong tradition at this Aldgate property — and why not, with so many tranquil pockets to enjoy an evening refreshment?

Recipe: Pearl barley, asparagus, hazelnut and goats curd ‘risotto’

This recipe from Callum Hann uses pearl barley from the Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills nuts and cheese to create a fresh version of classic risotto.

Guess who’s coming to dinner… Anna Gerlach

Anna Gerlach’s friends make the most of her open door policy when it comes to entertaining. Anna gives us an insight into how to create a great dinner party that’s all about the fun without the fuss.

InDaily must reads

"I was the happiest kid in the world, and then I wasn't": The life and death of Andy MacQueen

The death of a celebrated Adelaide musician last year has revealed the cascading tragedy caused by one of the state’s most notorious pedophiles.

In part one of our special report, Andy MacQueen’s family tell the heartbreaking story of his abuse and the terrible consequences it had for his life and for those who loved him.

After all of the abuse horrors, what have we really learned?

The aftermath of the George Pell conviction has led the family of Andy MacQueen – an abuse victim from another time, another place – to speak up, and question what has really changed in protecting and helping the innocent.

How an alleged "phoenix developer" steered investors to fellow accused's companies

EXCLUSIVE | Queensland businessman Stephen Thomas leads an advisory firm that directed mum and dad property investors towards fellow accused “phoenix developer” Angela Thomas’s now-failed South Australian construction companies.

Dinner in the Dark

Can:Do 4Kids held its annual fundraising event, Dinner in the Dark, at the National Wine Centre last Friday.

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Mia Margarita launch

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Of the Land and Sea at Mitolo Wines

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ADT's Anthology Fundraiser Gala

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Memories of Her Majesty's Theatre exhibition opening

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Millswood

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Gulfview Heights

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Unley Park

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Largs Bay

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