Southern Cross Arcade and the neighbouring heritage-listed Sands and McDougall building on King William Street. Photo: Tony Lewis/InDaily

Local

Another city heritage site under demolition threat

The developer behind a proposed 15-storey office tower to replace King William Street’s Southern Cross Arcade has been forced to put its plans on hold while the State Government considers granting an adjoining local heritage-listed art deco building – which would be demolished under the plans – state heritage status.

Local

Bid for regular concerts, events at Adelaide Oval Number 2

Events attracting up to 15,000 people could be permitted at Adelaide Oval No.2 under an Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority-led “Village Green” concept estimated to rake in up to $30.5 million in annual sales.

Local

Call to repave Rundle Mall (again) to combat climate change

Seven years after the Adelaide City Council replaced Rundle Mall’s patchy pavers with slick granite, it is being advised to again rip up the paving and install “cooler materials” to help combat the effects of climate change.

Opinion

This might be the most stupid decision in the city council’s history

The Adelaide City Council’s decision last night to declare “driver’s month” is counter-productive, runs against all the evidence, and will damage the city’s reputation, argues David Washington.

Local

City development set for approval despite Govt Architect concerns

The state’s planning panel is being urged to approve a 17-storey motel at the site of a local-heritage listed cottage on Wright Street – despite the Government Architect warning the building is too tall and out of character with heritage values of the surrounding neighbourhood.