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
Can a tech-savvy public official get caught out by telecommunications companies’ exorbitant international roaming rates? Yes, to the tune of $20,000. Read our exclusive about Stephen Yarwood’s Telstra troubles here.
News
There was a breakthrough in the 30-year-old disappearance of schoolgirl Louise Bell. A man was arrested and charged with her murder.
Big news in the Adelaide media this week with Sunday Mail editor David Penberthy telling colleagues he’s leaving the position to join the FIVEaa breakfast team, and The Advertiser deciding to axe its glossy Adelaide Magazine.
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In another InDaily exclusive, Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Bruce Lander told us that he wants the Government to loosen the secrecy provisions in the Act that governs the corruption-fighting body. He also revealed details of the corruption investigations underway.
There was a new development in our investigation of the convicted embezzler employed by Families SA as a financial counsellor. Department boss Tony Harrison revealed that Police had been brought in.
Opinion
InDaily editor David Washington ruffled plenty of feathers with his claim that “speed denialists” were ignoring the clear evidence about the dangers of speeding on the roads. Engineer Stephan Mavrakis offered a detailed alternative view.
An architect defended McMansions, and a defence studies academic added some perspective to the debate about Australia spying on Indonesia.
Design
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Modern Australian buildings are unfriendly – and here’s why.
Adelaide has some excellent buildings, but we’re being held back by “mean” budgets.
Food & wine
A market guide to in-season stonefruit and a recipe.
Philip White considers what we’re willing to pay for wine, and reveals his best bargain Australian winemaker.
The Forager’s food news includes some interesting developments in relation to those Christmas favourites – prawns and ham.
Arts & culture
Film and theatre reviews, and, on the anniversary of the assassination of JFK, a poem.
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