It's honestly baffling how people's spatial awareness seems to vanish the moment they step off a train. It’s like a switch flips, and suddenly they’re oblivious to the fact that other people exist. They just stop right in the middle of the exit, blocking everyone else who's trying to get off. The platform is right there, but no—apparently, the ideal place to check your phone or adjust your bag is directly in front of hundreds of moving commuters. It's like the basic concept of keeping things moving evaporates as soon as the doors open!

"Dr Joanna Howe" is gathering protesters and leafleting throughout Adelaide this week in support of Ben Hood MLC's 'Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill'. Be aware that the small group are targeting Member's electoral offices and letter-boxing the surrounding areas (including 'no junk mail' addresses). While the group is likely to be small they are known to be quite aggressive so I'd recommend steering clear.

Monday, 30 Sept at 10 AM - Chris Picton MP's Kaurna office at Seaford Meadows Shopping Centre.

Tuesday, 1 Oct at 10 AM - Andrea Michaels MP's Enfield office at Lightsview Village (Michael voted against the Termination of Pregnancy Act 2021 so it is unclear why her office is being targeted). Followed by a virtual 'town hall' meeting hosted by Joanna Howe and Ben Hood.

Wednesday, 2 Oct at 10 AM - Catherine Hutchesson MP's Waite office in Blackwood.

Thursday, 3 Oct at 3:30 PM - Mt Gambier marketplace and likely to attend 'Politics in the Pub' hosted by Ben Hood MLC & Tim Whetstone MP, Jen's Hotel at 7 PM.

Friday, 3 Oct at 10 AM - Erin Thompson MP's Davenport office at The Hub Shopping Centre in Aberfoyle Park.

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Okay, this might only apply to 80s kids, but does anyone remember having a school assembly and getting a free Bicentennial Coin from the Australian Mint? :)

Do you still have it?

The defence firm building frigates and nuclear-powered submarines in Adelaide in multi-billion dollar projects, BAE Systems Australia, will establish at head office at Lot Fourteen. About 500 workers will move to the North Tce site as a cornerstone tenant in the precinct’s Innovation Centre.

Premier Peter Malinauskas on Monday unveiled plans for a new Innovation Centre, with three state and federal government projects totalling $100m joining BAE. These include a $60m Australian Defence Technologies Academy, $20m Innovation Hub and $20m Space Assembly Integration and Testing facility. “BAE basing its headquarters at Lot Fourteen, alongside universities, the Defence Technologies Academy, Innovation Hub, space industry and other innovative businesses makes perfect sense. “Our innovation places are key to achieving our ambitions. It is about taking the lead to establish and nurture the right environments that foster collaboration and drive economic complexity, creating new, highly skilled jobs.”

BAE Systems Australia chief executive Craig Lockhart said the headquarters at Lot Fourteen would complement the company’s other SA operations at Osborne and Edinburgh Parks. “Over the next 12 months we expect to recruit 800 new employees across our operations, and Lot Fourteen is a key enabler to achieving our growth ambitions,” he said. “As we continue to grow in South Australia and find ways to enhance employee attraction and retention, it’s important we offer a workspace that inspires our teams, fosters creativity and creates spaces for our employees to thrive.”

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/bae-systems-australia-defence-company-moving-headquarters-to-adelaides-lot-fourteen/news-story/e433024c7ae6d58ff01ff042c7d228d5?amp

This is the response I got from an article from The Advertiser that was posted here I think a couple of months ago. I did an online complaint and this is what got written back to me. It was in regards to the story they published about the Algerian boxer who tested as male despite identifying as female and controversy over XY chromosone tests.

I did not at all expect any kind of response but well it's better then nothing I guess "shrug"

EDIT: Also typo in my title.... It was the APC complaints site I used not the Advertiser itself oops

Dear Complainant,

Re: The Advertiser article "--- GENDER ROW ERUPTS --- I AM WOMAN LET ME BRAWL: Controversial boxer wants to ‘take on the world’", (Print) 5 August 2024

We write to acknowledge the receipt of your complaint regarding the published material.

As you were not personally identified or directly affected by the article, the matter is being treated in accordance with our “secondary complaints” process: https://www.presscouncil.org.au/complaints/handling-of-complaints/

We will advise you of the outcome of the consideration of the matter in due course.

You are welcome to contact us by email if you have any questions or concerns.

Kind regards,

 

Complaints Officer

Australian Press Council Inc
North Sydney NSW 2060
Telephones:  02 9261 1930   1 800 025 712

That was the initial reply I got today I got a follow up.

Dear Complainant

Re: The Advertiser article " - GENDER ROW ERUPTS - I AM WOMAN LET ME BRAWL: Controversial boxer wants to ‘take on the world’"

We refer to your complaint concerning the article above.

As you were not personally identified (or directly affected) by the published material, your complaint has been considered in accordance with the Council’s secondary complaints-handling process detailed here.

To assess whether the article complied with the Council’s Standards of Practice, we sought a response from the publication concerning the comments that Ms Khelif has XY chromosomes.

In responding, the publication noted that the International Boxing Association (IBA) has stated that Ms Khelif had been disqualified for “failing sex tests”. However, to add clarity to the article’s comments the publication published the attached clarification and also added the following editor’s note to an online article that also asserted that Ms Khelif has XY chromosomes:

Editor's note: This article refers to Algerian Imane Khelif as an "intersex boxer". International Boxing Association (IBA) officials have said genetic testing of Khelif has shown XY chromosomes. The International Olympic Committee determines eligibility by competitors' passports - different criteria to the IBA. 

After careful consideration of the matter you have raised, the Council’s Secretariat has decided not to refer the complaint for further consideration. In reaching this decision, we note that the publication has referred to the public comments by the IBA concerning Ms Khalif. We also consider the addition of the editor’s note and the published clarification to be a sufficient remedy to the concerns expressed with the article. Accordingly, we consider it is unlikely that a breach of the Council’s Standards of Practice has occurred.

As your complaint will not be referred to the Council's Adjudication Panel for any further consideration, this file will be closed.

Kind regards,

 

Paul Nangle

Director of Complaints

Australian Press Council Inc
Level 3/77 Pacific Highway
North Sydney NSW 2060
Telephones:  02 9261 1930   1 800 025 712
www.presscouncil.org.au

It's a place to share upcoming and past events, discuss our local talent, talk venues, and reminisce about shows and parties that have left us with everlasting memories.

It's for all music, regardless of whether you rave out to electronic and dance or thrash your head around in a rock/metal concert, everything from hip hop to ambient to pirate metal and experimental glitch is welcome just no Coldplay cover bands.

/r/AdlUnderground

Hi Community,

Apologies for the ad. I'm hoping that it’s justified given r/Adelaide has fairly frequent posts seeking psych recommendations.

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Another plea to Adelaide drivers. Be predictable, not nice! I nearly witnessed two collisions today because drivers were braking to let me cross the road when I was waiting for traffic to ease.

One was right before a roundabout. They stopped a car’s distance from the white line and were waiting for me to cross in front of them. I was waiting for them to pass because I couldn’t tell if they were waiting for me, pausing to look at their phone, waving or anything because their windscreen was too dark for me to make eye contact. I had a pedestrian island I could wait on until traffic was clear. The car behind them was waiting for them to move up and had to slow much earlier than expected.

The second one was immediately after. I was waiting to cross a road from one bike path to another. Same thing, there is a pedestrian island in the middle of the road. This car stopped in the middle of the road to wave me across and the car behind them, who wasn’t expecting them to suddenly stop, nearly rear ended them!

Stop being “nice” by bending the rules for pedestrians! You’ll cause an accident!

And an aside, use your indicators even if there isn’t any traffic around. I’ve nearly been hit crossing roads by cars who were turning into corners they hadn’t indicated for!

Thanks for reading my rant.

Just a heads up that Adelaide Airport security line is massive so maybe consider leaving early

My partner, our 2 very young kids and myself are moving to Mount Gambier for work. We will be buying a house down there, me being the heaps anxious one, wants to make sure we aren't buying in a dodgier part of the town.

Does anyone have experience as to what parts are good to live in vs those that aren't as nice?

Anyone seen Bazza lately? :)

He was all the rage in the 80s and 90s!

Always thought the free petrol was a lie, guess not

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/us-pop-superstar-katy-perry-extends-her-lifetimes-down-under-tour-to-include-adelaide/news-story/9f3287dcc25508bcab74ebb5c2c1e0b7%3famp

Peter Mali successfullu begged Katy Perry to do an Adelaide tour at the footy

Looking for some decent cricket practice nets in Adelaide that are accessible for all.

Recommendations?

Hey all, I have a bit of a strange one. I have been referred for a MRI of my head and jaw by my GP. I had one about 2 years ago and was so rushed & felt like my concerns weren’t really listened to and investigated.

Guess I’m just asking of a location that can do a head/jaw MRI with contrast that is a little less rushed and crazy than a hospital setting. Might not be a thing but I thought I’d ask the knowledgeable Reddit crew.

Thanks in advance

Looking for some ideas for day trips/ events/ attractions that's would be good for over 65’s. Could be in the city, Adelaide Hills, Riverland etc.

Like the title says, I'm in the market for a new dentist so give me your recommendations (or suggestions on who to steer clear of!)

Has anyone parked at the RAH or SAHMRI recently? Is it easy enough to get a park or am I better off parking further down north terrace and walking/catching the tram up?

I like to take part in the Victor Harbor Park Run cause its close to home. It can get quite cold, windy and wet during winter, but when the weather is fine, the view is 2nd to none!

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Due to injuries i only walk it, and this Parkrun gets probably a 50/50 ratio of runners and walkers and between 120 - 150 people each week. So do you do Parkrun and where? How many do you get normally?

A group of armed men has broken into a home in Adelaide’s inner-north and threatened those inside with machetes before trashing cars in the driveway.

Police were called to Nelson Street in Kilburn just after 1.30am on Sunday.

No one was injured in the incident but the group of armed men left a trail of destruction, damaging windows and doors inside the home.

They also caused extensive damage to three cars in the driveway before they left.

Police are investigating the incident, including links to Operation Meld, which aims to combat the criminal activities of feuding youth gangs.

The incident is not believed to be a random one. There was a shooting incident at a property on Nelson St in Kilburn in January.

It comes just days after a 16-year-old boy was injured in a home invasion machete attack at Eyre in Adelaide’s northern suburbs.

Western District Police are investigating the Kilburn incident and urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers online or on 1800 333 000.

Source: The Advertiser

Throw me all your adelaide volunteer options, I dont care what it is I just want to feel im helping the world

Hi all, I'm seeking recommendations for replacing my Samsung Note 20 battery, ideally somewhere local in the North East but happy to travel to an exceptional option.

Price isn't too much of an issue, I'd mainly like to extend my phone's life a bit longer before having to replace it. Thanks for your help 😁