The weekend catch-up

Nov 15, 2013, updated May 12, 2025
Adelaide Oval's new surface had its first work-out this week, as construction on the stands continued in earnest.
Adelaide Oval's new surface had its first work-out this week, as construction on the stands continued in earnest.

Missed something in InDaily? Here are quick links to the best news, opinion and features from Adelaide’s independent news website this week.

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News

The Philippines was devastated by a “super” typhoon. But did corruption and neglect contribute to the scale of the disaster?

The State’s chief prosecutor is reviewing information about the case of the embezzler employed by Families SA as a financial counsellor.

Global car trends could offer an opportunity – rather than a threat – for South Australian manufacturers.

Principals says that a “political frenzy” over child protection has meant that the leadership of the Education Department is no longer focused on education.

In time for Remembrance Day, State Records added hundreds of photographs to its online archive of South Australians who served in World War I.

The restaurant industry’s peak body presented its policy manifesto for the State election – and it raised some warnings about the Government’s “vibrancy” agenda, including mobile food vendors.

The under-construction Adelaide Oval hosted its first cricket match on the new pitch and surface – and surprisingly cheap tickets were announced for the 2015 cricket World Cup.

Australian journalism has a new voice – a national news website that’s produced by an offshoot of InDaily’s owners.

Opinion

Former Integrated Design Commissioner Tim Horton makes sense of announcements about transport, urban density and the parklands. He explains how we can get the housing we need, in the city we want.

A winding tale of terrible service struck a chord with readers.

Stay informed, daily

History buffs warn that an important relic of South Australia’s history could be lost to us forever – unless action is taken quickly.

A nutrition academic makes a compelling case for some foods to carry cancer warnings.

Design

Did Colonel Light design Adelaide before lunch – with a pair of scissors?

Is there something that can be defined as an Australian architecture?

Food & wine

Bill Granger’s baked ricotta cheesecake; a chef expresses his love for condiments; the latest SA food news; wine, marketing and rock’n’roll.

Arts & culture

WOMADelaide announces its 2014 line-up; reviews of film, books and theatre.

 

 

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