The weekend catch-up
Missed something in InDaily this week? Here are highlights of this week’s news, features, arts and more.
Question of the week
Is the Murdoch press conducting a vendetta against Kevin Rudd? Veteran political journalist Michelle Grattan provided the most sober analysis.
News
The University of Adelaide has revealed it wants a “creative campus” at the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site, including, in partnership with the Art Gallery, a contemporary art museum.
We reported exclusively on an application by global betting giant William Hill to buy out online bookie Tom Waterhouse. The sale was confirmed today.
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West Adelaide footy club started the week in a spot of bother, with a creditor applying to wind up the club in the Supreme Court. Westies paid the debt, then went on to win the Foxtel Cup.
Premier Jay Weatherill apologised to Liberal MP Andrew Southcott after a Labor staffer spread lies about Southcott on Twitter.
In another exclusive, we reported that State Tourism Minister Leon Bignell had been floating the idea of a “bed tax” for South Australian accommodation. The next day, Premier and Treasurer Jay Weatherill overruled his Minister.
The story everyone has been talking about is another InDaily scoop – former Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s purchase of a beautiful home in Adelaide.
Opinion
A South Australian reflects on a year living deep in Sydney’s western suburbs – and why the west’s aspirations should be important to politicians.
Stay informed, daily
Shaun Carney on the election campaign that never ends.
Food & wine
Our new food column, The Forager, debuted this week, with the freshest South Australian food news, including updates on Burger Theory, Bar 9, Adelaide institutions closing, and Jolley’s Boathouse gearing up to make the most of the Adelaide Oval upgrade.
Philip White ponders miles of aisles of cheap wine.
A recipe for an aromatic beef and coconut curry.
Arts & culture
Plenty of fresh theatre and film reviews to guide your weekend plans.
Design
Vote in the inaugural InDaily Landscape Architecture People’s Choice Awards, and go into the draw to win a $990 hardwood City Profile bench by furniture specialists Town & Park.
