When it comes to the homeless, we have built a tower of lies, says John Falzon. File image

Opinion

Homelessness and the house of lies

Much of what Australians believe about homeless people is built on a myth which obscures our failings as a body politic, writes John Falzon.

Opinion

Combined effort needed on falling living standards and rising poverty

The latest figures show poverty is on the increase, particularly for older people and women. More needs to be done by government and corporations to help support South Australia’s most disadvantaged, writes lawyer and state MP Andrea Michaels.

Local

Churches, State Govt asked to open doors to homeless

The Adelaide City Council has supported a move to consult churches and the State Government about opening their doors to the rough sleepers at night.

Local

Moran defies city council gag rule, calls on churches to open doors to homeless

Adelaide City councillor Anne Moran has rebelled against the council’s new “gag” rule just days after it was voted in, telling InDaily she plans to lodge a motion requesting that city churches open their doors to rough sleepers at night.

News

Homeless legal service shuts after SA Govt funding cut

A community legal service that provides free advice to more than 500 South Australians who experience homelessness each year will be forced to shut at the end of this month following a State Government funding cut.