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Speed trap: Govt caught between lowering and raising limits

The State Government is standing by its vow to lift speed limits on a selection of country roads, despite a soaring road toll and the impending development of a new road safety strategy which will consider doing the opposite.

How the River's run: Torrens governance reform looms

Returning the River Torrens to health could be hampered by a “lack of clarity about who is responsible for what”, according to the state’s Environment and Water Department, with the governance of the waterway a bureaucratic jumble of government agencies and private stakeholders.

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Turks banned from Gallipoli Anzac service

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Green light for Google affiliate's deliveries

Wednesday, April 24
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Trump meets Twitter chief after bias spray

Wednesday, April 24
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Your views: on improving Adelaide's bus system, and demolishing Shed 26

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Electric plane revolution ready for takeoff

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Does France really care about Anzacs?

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Top five musical moments from The Empire Strikes Back

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra will bring the music of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back to life at a concert on May 4. Here, accompanied by the film clips, conductor Nicholas Buc shares his top moments from the score.

Barossa fare, gin blending & high tea with Anna

Upcoming food and drink happenings in SA, including highlights of this week’s Barossa Vintage Festival – from barrel tasting experiences to laneway brunch; Vegan Markets at Fine & Fettle, and high tea with pastry chef Anna Polyviou.

Poem: In the Flinders

A hike through the colourful gorges of the Flinders Ranges inspired this week’s Poet’s Corner contribution from Ross Jackson.

Vinegar project helps KI farmer out of a fig jam

A Kangaroo Island farmer with more fresh figs than he can deal with is preparing for the commercial launch of what is believed to be Australia’s first genuine fig vinegar.

Madame Hanoi Carolina Reaper Hot Sauce

Madame Hanoi executive chef Raj Kumar created this chilli sauce to be used on the restaurant’s crispy chicken wings, but he says it is also a perfect accompaniment to roast meats such as chicken or crispy roast pork.

How to make movies with the Adelaide-based producer of Hotel Mumbai

Julie Ryan has made some of Australia’s most ambitious and successful films since relocating from Melbourne to Adelaide.

Street artist's next wall is on the $250m GPO Exchange

Matt Fortrose has been chosen to tell the story of the 19th-century Overland Telegraph Line in a mural on the new GPO Exchange office tower development.

1920s town tall reborn as a live entertainment venue

Under the stewardship of Deanna Howland, Woodville Town Hall is now a 900-capacity venue with a focus on diverse and inclusive programming. It’s also set to host the inaugural AltFest music event in June.

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.

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"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.

Employment law conference

Norman Waterhouse Lawyers recently hosted a ‘Walking the Talk’ Employment Law Conference at Pullman Adelaide.

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