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South Australia is proposing a ban on the use of good character references for all convicted criminals during sentencing. The proposed laws would make a tangible difference for victim-survivors, according to survivor advocate Harrison James.
Veteran news anchor Richard Morecroft has been remembered as a consummate professional and "a great Australian" after passing away at the age of 70. Tributes are flowing for his kindness, generosity, and dedication to his craft.
A proposed McDonald's restaurant in Goolwa has sparked debate among residents, with the landowner pushing back against opposition from a volunteer group and the local council. The development application is expected to be lodged with the Fleurieu Development Assessment Panel soon.
A man has been arrested and charged with attempted abduction of a child in Adelaide's north. The incident occurred on Monday evening when a couple and their daughter were walking in Paralowie.
South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens has been appointed as the state's next governor, succeeding Frances Adamson whose term expires today after five years. Mr Stevens will be sworn in on Wednesday, December 9, and has highlighted road safety as a priority area for his upcoming tenure.
The South Australian government spent a record $48.6 million on advertising last financial year, sparking accusations of taxpayer funds being wasted on "self-congratulatory" campaigns. The spending has gone towards a wide range of campaigns, including public safety messages, promotions for major events, and recruitment drives.
The South Australian government is pushing ahead with plans for a MotoGP circuit in the Adelaide parklands, despite concerns about its impact on the environment and heritage. The government has argued that previous major infrastructure projects in the area, including the O-Bahn tunnel and the new Women's and Children's Hospital, have set a precedent for working on the parklands.
A registered nurse has been banned from practicing for two years after using 'completely unreasonable' force against an aged care resident with a complex diagnosis, including dementia. The nurse, Su Jin Han, 47, was working at an aged care provider in Adelaide's north when the incidents occurred.
A recent measles outbreak in South Australia has sparked concern among health authorities, with nine confirmed cases reported this year. The resurgence of once-common childhood diseases such as measles and diphtheria is attributed to declining vaccination rates and the spread of anti-vaccination misinformation.
A patient with pneumonia waited over nine hours in an ambulance outside Lyell McEwin Hospital on a day the doctors' union described as a "flashpoint" demand for the emergency department. The union warned that staff were feeling "helpless" due to overwhelming demand, with 130 patients waiting for treatment or a bed.
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