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Road ratbags - hoon hotspots revealed

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

ADELAIDE'S worst hoon spots have been revealed as some of the city's busiest arterial roads.

Memory of crash never goes away

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

FIFTEEN years after the reckless actions of a young driver killed his 14-year-old daughter, Martin Schmidt's pain hasn't faded.

Dicing with death on picturesque road

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

AS captain of the Paracombe CFS, Daryl Hutchins often sees first hand the consequences of excessive speed on Gorge Rd.

Sunday weddings take cake

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

IT'S traditionally the day of worship, but couples are increasingly tying the knot on a Sunday.

Cash for chores is right on the money

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

PARENTS should ensure their children put aside a percentage of their pocket money each week to gain a better understanding of money, a new study shows.

Marree wants its man back

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

HE'S gradually faded into oblivion - but the Marree Man may soon be coming back to life.

Principal force behind a school's success

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

TREVOR Fletcher quit a $400,000 school job in NSW to become principal of a troubled school in rural SA and turned it around to the envy of many.

Smoke alarm saves family of five from burning home

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:51:24 GMT

A WORKING smoke alarm has allowed a family of five to escape their burning house at Hackham early this morning.

Why ice cream is a winter warmer

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:06:41 GMT

SALIVATING customers are lifting cold-weather ice cream sales by lapping up flavours such as apple pie, stewed rhubarb, apple and wasabi, and cinnamon doughnut.

Perfect companions among sea and vines

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:56:48 GMT

A TALENTED trio of wine industry women who share a passion for McLaren Vale will be part of the 21st Sea and Vines Festival on the June 8-10 long weekend.

Water bills have jumped by $50

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

SA WATER customers are paying more than $50 extra in water bills this financial year because of increased water use and price rises to pay for Adelaide Desalination Plant.

Seven minutes to a healthier life

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

A SEVEN-minute exercise regimen devised by scientists has been shown to provide as many health benefits as doing a long run and a session of weight training.

Dig deep for Salvos' Red Shield Appeal

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

SOUTH Australians are being urged to dig deep to support the Red Shield Appeal, as the number of people in need of help from welfare providers grows.

Lake Eyre to be officially renamed

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

A CEREMONY on Lake Eyre will celebrate the revival of its ancient Aboriginal name, Kati Thanda.

Fat of the land: Obesity plagues the bush

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:12:35 GMT

A SHOCKING new survey shows Australia's worst obesity problems are not found in the fast-food suburbs of our cities, but out in our country towns.

Bag limits on crabs due to dwindling stocks

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:48:28 GMT

COMMERCIAL and recreational crab fishers will face tougher bag limits because of declining stocks in the Gult St Vincent.

Nine investors eye off Trims

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:43:00 GMT

NINE investors have expressed an interest in buying or investing in city retailer Trims, administrators say.

Foodland admits selling expired food

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:24:39 GMT

A FOODLAND supermarket failed the public and breached the trust of South Australia by selling food 40 days after its use-by date, a court has heard.

Rau's assent needed to sue Premier

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:38:00 GMT

A DISABLED man has accused Premier Jay Weatherill of unprofessional conduct and will now seek Attorney-General John Rau’s permission to prosecute him.

Journey to Sydney on One and All ship

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:58:00 GMT

Messenger West: MARITIME enthusiasts are asked to register their interest to experience life on a working tall ship when the One and All sets sail for Sydney Harbour later this year.

North Adelaide traders back two-hour carparks

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:55:00 GMT

TRADERS have welcomed the new parking plan for North Adelaide — saying the two-hour restrictions will still allow for people to shop and dine in the precinct.

Bid to charge Blackwood businesses for CCTV

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:53:00 GMT

Messenger South: BLACKWOOD businesses will be consulted on whether they want to pay for a levy to cover costs for a CCTV camera and security program run by a local business network

High arsenic levels at Goodwood rail project

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:43:00 GMT

Messenger East: ARSENIC levels well above the limit requiring extra testing were detected in the ground along the site of the Goodwood Junction a railway upgrade last year, a soil contamination report reveals.

Court victory for Mawson Lakes bottle shop

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:47:00 GMT

Messenger North: MAWSON Lakes residents will get more choice when it comes to buying alcohol, after Woolworths won a court battle to open a bottle shop in the suburb.

From Normandy to Adelaide - in thongs

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:43:00 GMT

Messenger City: MARC Richard must have the toughest pair of thongs ever made.