Adelaide MotoGP Plans Reveal Major Park Lands Overhaul
More detail has emerged about the proposed Adelaide MotoGP circuit and the wider redevelopment planned around Victoria Park. The current proposal would see 377 trees removed, including 42 classified as significant, while the State Government says every removed tree would be replaced at a 10-to-one ratio. A separate $15 million “nature positive” package includes new trees, understory planting, River Torrens restoration and other environmental works. The plans are currently open for community consultation.
Ben Stokes Signs With Adelaide Strikers
One of world cricket's biggest names is heading to Adelaide. Former England captain and star all-rounder Ben Stokes has signed with the Adelaide Strikers for BBL|16 following his retirement from international cricket. The 35-year-old joins the Strikers with a career that includes England's famous 2019 World Cup victory and his legendary Headingley Ashes innings.
Missing Hiker Found Safe at Mount Remarkable
A woman who spent the night missing in Mount Remarkable National Park has been found safe and uninjured. The alarm was raised at about 9:15pm Tuesday after she failed to return from a hike. PolAir searched overnight before police, SES, Mounted Operations and National Parks staff joined the ground search this morning. She was located at about 10am and did not require medical treatment.
H5 Bird Flu Detections Rise to 263 Across South Australia
South Australia's H5 bird flu outbreak continues, with another confirmed case involving a silver gull from O'Sullivan Beach. PIRSA says there have now been 263 confirmed H5 bird flu events across the state.
New Laws Aim to Protect SA Arts and Creative Industries
The State Government has reintroduced its Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Bill to parliament after an earlier version failed to pass before this year's state election. The legislation would require future governments to maintain a formal state arts policy and publicly report on measures supporting South Australia's arts and creative industries.
New Poll Shows Malinauskas Maintaining Strong Lead
New DemosAU polling published today has Premier Peter Malinauskas on 46 per cent as preferred premier, compared with Cory Bernardi on 20 per cent and Liberal leader Ashton Hurn on 17 per cent. Labor recorded 37 per cent primary support, One Nation 25 per cent and the Liberals 17 per cent. Cost of living was identified as the biggest issue by 35 per cent of respondents, followed by housing at 22 per cent.
Old Church Destroyed in Murray Mallee Fire
An old church at Taldra in the Murray Mallee has been destroyed by fire. CFS and MFS crews were called around 9am and found the building fully involved. Firefighters prevented the blaze spreading into surrounding vegetation, but the structure was destroyed, with damage estimated at $400,000. One person was at the property but no injuries were reported.
Fatal Hit-and-Run Driver Apologises to Victim's Family
A 20-year-old man who fatally struck international student Samia Malik at Hillcrest last year has apologised to her family in court. The court heard Ashton Friend initially believed he had struck an animal when he left the scene after hitting Malik on North East Road.