Author: Rory Dowdell
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Wallaroo Mines principal stood down under investigation
An Education Department spokesperson has confirmed an investigation into the Wallaroo Mines Primary School principal was underway saying “there is no secrecy in relation to this matter”. The spokesperson said Wallaroo Mines Primary School (WMPS) has appointed an acting principal while the investigation was ongoing. “The department is aware of the allegations and is investigating…
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Corporate Ladder: your weekly guide to executive appointments in South Australia
Celsus appoints new leader Celsus, the consortium that manages and maintains the daily operations of the Royal Adelaide Hospital, has appointed Amelia Pedersen as its new CEO. Pedersen brings more than 20 years’ experience to the role and returns to SA after 12 years working in significant health and transport management roles in Victoria. She…
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Compulsory voting rally call as SA local govt faces dismal turnouts
Seaside Mayor Moira Jenkins sent a letter to all 67 South Australian mayors this week calling on them to join forces to immediately tackle low voter turnouts ahead of next year’s council elections with compulsory voting topping her list. Electoral Commission of SA (ECSA) data showed the last 2022 statewide council elections cost $8.93 million…
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Corporate Ladder: your weekly guide to executive appointments in South Australia
CEO starts at Zahra Foundation Tania Potts has been announced as the CEO of not-for-profit organisation The Zahra Foundation, which supports women impacted by domestic abuse. Potts has more than 30 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, having worked for eight years as chief support, services and impact officer at HeartKids, where she led…
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Vital SA oyster reef restoration wins national accolade amid algal bloom
A timely Reviving Coffin Bay’s Lost Oyster Reefs project has won a Bronze Tier award as part of Australian Geographic Society’s Awards for Nature winning a $20,000 grant to upscale its marine conservation efforts. The Eyre Peninsula project involved the building of biodegradable mesh oyster shell bags which are filled with donated shells from local…
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South Australia’s best hotels crowned
The Arkaba Hotel in Fullarton was crowned Best Overall Hotel — Metropolitan for the second consecutive year at the Hotels Association South Australia (AHA SA) Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence on Tuesday night. It followed the Hurley Hotel Group venue that recently underwent a $12m renovation to its dining areas, Top of the Ark function…
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‘Chocolate milk from brown cows’: SA farmer sets Americans straight
South Australia’s George the Farmer children’s book series — written, illustrated and printed in South Australia — is about to take the United States by storm after a momentous win for owner Simone Kain. Penola-based author Kain first created the award-winning series in 2012 with now state upper house MLC Ben Hood after she struggled…
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Corporate Ladder: your weekly guide to executive appointments in South Australia
Senior appointments at SA Country Fire Service SA Country Fire Service (CFS) has announced the appointment of two new senior leadership positions. Brenton Hastie has been announced as executive director of statewide operations. Hastie previously served as acting deputy chief officer, acting executive director of operations, director of strategic operations and regional commander. He also…
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Multimillion-dollar Copper Coast land sale to developers
Adelaide-based Colliers Investment Services have facilitated a $14.1 million sale of planned land development space Wallaroo Shores to Aspen Group Ltd. Colliers said the 13.45-hectare Wallaroo landholding — positioned between the town centre, foreshore and marina precinct — offered potential for mixed-use development in one of South Australia’s fastest growing regional areas. The Wallaroo Shores…
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Emergency call over ‘profound’ shortage of rural ambos
It followed this week’s announcement of forced emergency department closures at Angaston District Hospital and GP shortages across regional SA. AEA General Secretary Paul Ekkelboom told InDaily there was “profound” concerns that ambulance staffing shortages would leave regional patients vulnerable they would receive emergency care. “The government must redirect the millions of dollars it currently…