Commenting on the story: Schools closed, shops open on SA’s mourning public holiday

This public holiday is a ridiculous idea. No one is going to commemorate the death of Queen Elizabeth on one stipulated day and so many working people are going to lose one day of valuable pay.

Let alone much waited for medical appointments, surgeries, as well as schools disrupted. Contract workers will be out of pocket. – Kathy Burns

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Commenting on the story: Adelaide’s new tallest building set to dominate skyline

I am in favour of these kinds of developments. Adelaide can’t keep spreading north and south, it is time for us to grow up and build up.

We should develop the north bank of the Torrens too in order to enjoy the skyline views and river from a cafe or restaurant akin to Melbourne’s Southbank. We actually need a skyline to be able to do that. – Chris Stabolidis

Have just finished reading an article about Theo Maras and I quote: “Importantly, Theo says the company has always respected the heritage of the area and kept “every building that was standing up and some that were falling down”.

“We could have demolished the stables, where Nola bar is now, but we kept it. That’s part of my contribution, our business’s contribution, to this city that made a lot of money for me.

“Today, I walk down up and down Rundle Street and I’m not five foot five, I’m six foot six because I’m proud of what we’ve done. I haven’t demolished and pillaged.””

And we are all proud when we visit this part of the city because it is uniquely Adelaide. And fantastic.

Yes, we have to change and develop but please, can we do so intelligently, recognising and celebrating Adelaide’s considerable assets rather than turning it into another nondescript, boring high-rise American city. – Barbara Fergusson