Volume 23

Leadership starts early for some as they receive recognition on Australia Day. ERWIN CHLANDA reports.

Commander Danny Bacon tells  the Town Council he is very concerned about  social media generating “vigilante activity”. KIERAN FINNANE reports.

Property crimes in residences and businesses keep courts, police on the hop.

Bowling green will become a car park if the application is approved, reports ERWIN CHLANDA.

Government disappoints on stimulus as commercial break-ins shoot up, writes  Opposition Leader Gary Higgins (pictured).

Anti fracking group puts "plum" job for ex Chief Minister with Gina Rinehart under spotlight.

The weather held off, the Town Council opened its doors, the flag was raised and 90 people from 25 countries became Australian citizens.

More than 11,000 Chinese visitors a day to see the 12 Apostles over the next fortnight – a market we're missing out on? ERWIN CHLANDA reports.

"People have spoken loud and clear. It is their belief that having on officer at the front counter 24/7 makes them feel safer. We respect that," says Commander Danny Bacon. KIERAN FINNANE reports.

$30m in council savings are looking for a place to go: Would a car park bring tourists? Editor ERWIN CHLANDA suggests alternatives in our Rest & Reflection series.

After visiting an Anzac Centenary exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia  KIERAN FINNANE reflects on the approach taken at Anzac Hill, where the local experience of war and conflict is entirely absent.

A contribution to our Rest & Reflection series.