Category: Community
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Tour Down Under returns in 2023 to boost local business, but road closures present complications

The long-awaited return of the Tour Down Under was well-received by South Australian local businesses, giving them incredible trade during the event. However, discussion for improved management of road closures became a focus area for even greater success in the future.
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South Australian law still considers sex work a crime. Georgia Thain is trying to change that.

South Australia is lagging behind other states when it comes to sex work reform. OTR talks to Georgia Thain from the Sex Industry Decriminalisation Action Committee, who breaks down why they keep advocating for change.
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Aspiring media workers promised new opportunities

Just months since being elected, Labor has made it their mission to keep community television alive in the hope of giving aspiring media professionals a head start with their careers.
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Swamped with sick animals as vet care affordability drops: animal shelters’ pleas for government assistance go unanswered

As vet costs surge during the pandemic, so does the surrendering of sick pets. Yet, despite the pleas of strained local animal shelters, government assistance doesn’t appear to be coming anytime soon.
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“We have to carry on the fight”: Hundreds show up to NAIDOC March on Kaurna Yarta

The 2022 NAIDOC March on Kaurna Yarta coincides with the Family Fun Day for the first time since the pandemic – but, as this year’s theme highlights, First Nations-led calls for justice continue all year round.
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Young runners defy downward trend in exercise habits with newly formed Run Club

With data showing a decline in physical activity, a group of young adults have created a running club as part of local event, Park Run.
