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Police battle “fear of crime” on Hutt Street - as much as actual crime

SA Police says it is deploying extra resources to combat “fear of crime” in the Hutt Street precinct as much as the rate of actual crime, which remains stable despite claims of escalating violence.

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Hutt Street security guards won't fix any problems: AnglicareSA CEO

A city councillor’s proposal to have security guards patrol Hutt Street to reduce anti-social behaviour will only move any problems elsewhere, AnglicareSA CEO Peter Sandeman says.

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Adelaide City Council orders investigation into InDaily's sources

The Adelaide City Council has ordered an internal investigation into the sources of an exclusive story by InDaily, which revealed that the old Le Cornu site had been bought by taxpayers and ratepayers at a higher price than its valuation.

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Council to consider Adelaide CBD congestion tax

The Adelaide City Council will consider the merits of a congestion tax to reduce traffic woes in the CBD – but the State Government says it’s “vehemently opposed” to the proposal.

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City councillors indifferent, exhausted or just don’t turn up

A modified meeting structure designed to counter the Adelaide City Council’s reputation for regular backflips on major policy issues has left elected members uninterested one week and too exhausted for sound decision-making the next, they say.