The weekend catch-up
Missed something in InDaily? Here are quick links to the best news, opinion and features from Adelaide’s independent news website this week.
Question of the week
Is WorkCover “beyond redemption” and “buggered”? The answer is a resounding yes. As we reported exclusively on Monday, Deputy Premier John Rau is so convinced that WorkCover is broken beyond repair, that he will decommission the scheme and start again.
News
The dominant local news of the week was the State Government’s announcement of a 30 year transport plan for South Australia. We predicted the announcement on Monday – and analysed why it was so important to the Government.
We analysed whether the focus on trams was the best option; and examined the confusing politics that threatens to derail the plan before it even begins.
In other news, we examined two South Australian MPs who travelled to major sporting events on the public purse. They say it was part of their official business.
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Global energy giant Chevron announced it was making a play into South Australia – a move that signals further extensive investment in a range of SA-based projects.
In national news, the ACT Government passed legislation to allow same sex marriage – but will the laws survive a High Court challenge from the Abbott Government?
Opinion
A researcher says we know what’s causing bushfires, but questions whether we have the courage as a community to prevent them.
In a week in which the State Government announced a $36 billion transport plan, we published this warning about the spiralling cost of designing and building major infrastructure in Australia.
The future of the current Royal Adelaide Hospital site continues to spark debate.
We also considered the fascinating conundrum of Communist China’s growing number of mega-rich.
Arts & culture
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Not everyone loves Chris Lilley’s newest ABC-TV comedy – Ja’mie: Private School Girl.
We chat to crime writer Gabrille Lord ahead of this weekend’s Body in the Garden festival.
We also publish our usual collection of film reviews (including from the Italian Film Festival), poetry, books and theatre. Go to Arts & culture and flick through the content.
Food & wine
The Forager launched the great lentil give away and revealed Rundle Street’s latest food addition (it’s one of our favourite chocolate shops).
Philip White considers picnics of the past.
Chef Chung Jae Lee provides some inspiration for a delicious dinner party.
We examine eco-labelling of food.
Design
The Grand Designs Australia Handbook reviewed.
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