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Delayed burn-offs put Adelaide residents at risk ahead of bushfire season: opposition - 9news

Burn-off delays could put the Mount Lofty area at risk during the bushfire season. (9News) Less than half of this year’s planned burn-offs in the Mount Lofty Ranges have been completed, increasing the risks of the oncoming bushfire season.Only 45 percent of the require burn offs have been completed so far, according to figures obtained through a Freedom of Information application made by SA deputy opposition leader Vickie Chapman,ABC reports.The missed burn-offs have now been postponed. “There are hundreds of hectares of prescribed burnings that are on the government’s register to do that have not been done,” Member for Morialta John Gardiner said.“(These) have now been re..
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Adelaide 36ers stage amazing comeback to sink Sydney Kings in NBL

ADELAIDE 99 SYDNEY 98Working up a sweat: Al Harrington starred for the Kings in their narrow loss to Adelaide.Photo: Mick ConnollyAdelaide 36ers produced the greatest fourth-quarter comeback in the 40-minute NBL era to sink the Sydney Kings by a point on Saturday night.The home side trailed by 18 points heading into the final term but with import guard Jerome Randle playing the best game of his brief NBL career, the Sixers reeled in the stagnant Kings, stealing the lead in the dying stages.Randle went to the free-throw line after a contested shot was waved away with 5.3 seconds left. He hit the first attempt to tie the scores at 98-98 and then knocked down the second for his team's first lea..
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Sixers score miracle win over Kings

Ebi Ere in action for the 36ers.IT may have been the greatest win in Adelaide 36ers history. At the very least, it ranked among the greatest comebacks as 5640 fans willed Sydney into submission on Saturday night.Down by 25 points midway through the second quarter and still by 18 at the end of the third, the Sixers pulled off a miraculous 99-98 victory which had fans out of their seats, roaring a standing ovation of approval that rocked Adelaide Arena.Jerome Randle, with 33 points — 10 in the final term including the matchwinning free throws with 5.3 seconds left — and six assists, led the way as the 36ers pressed and hustled their way back from the brink of the abyss.Make no mistake, their N..
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[VIDEO] Adelaide 36ers vs Sydney Kings highlights: 36ers snatch win in game of the year contender | The Roar

Match Results:In what was one of the most entertaining games of the season, the Sydney Kings somehow managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, going down by a point on the road to the Adealaide 36ers.The 36ers managed to pull off the biggest fourth quarter comeback in the history of 10 minute quarter NBL to take the victory. They started the last quarter an incredible 18 points down on the Kings, and Jerome Randle inspired them to life in an incredible win.The main reason the Kings were so far ahead heading into the final quarter of the game, was the first quarter performance. The Sydney Kings came out of the gates absolutely firing, unable to miss from range and scored more points ..
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Mount Lofty Ranges burn-offs less than half done ahead of fire...

Mount Lofty Ranges burn-offs less than half done ahead of fire season, SA Opposition saysPostedNovember 08, 2015 13:39:01 Less than half the planned burn-offs in the Mount Lofty Ranges have been completed and firefighters' jobs will be made more difficult as a result, the South Australian Opposition says.Hills residents are currently preparing for the upcoming fire danger season, with the memories of January's Sampson Flat bushfire fresh in their minds.The Liberals said the latest figures, which were obtained through a Freedom of Information application made by deputy leader Vickie Chapman, showed only 45 per cent of the scheduled burns had been completed."There are hundreds of hectares ..
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Melissa Barbieri sent off as Melbourne Victory W-League slump to...

Adelaide United's Tiarn Powell celebrates after kicking a goal against Melbourne Victory at Epping Stadium.Photo: Getty ImagesOn a weekend when Melbourne Victory entrenched their dominance of men's club football in this country, the struggles of Victory's women continued.Four matches into the W-League season, Victory's record consists of four losses after they were beaten 4-0 by Adelaide United at Epping Stadium on Sunday afternoon.On a weekend of remarkable parallels in Australian soccer, Victory's captain and goalkeeper Melissa Barbieri was sent off midway through the second half after pulling down Adelaide's Marijana Rajcic as she approached the penalty area. The former Matildas captain's..
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Mum, 25, fatally struck by car

Bonnie Rubina Tregonning, 26, died after being struck by a car on Hamblynn Rd, Elizabeth Downs, while lying on the road.A FAMILY is grieving the death of a young mother after she was fatally struck by a car, reportedly following an altercation with three women at a bus stop.It’s understood Bonnie Rubina Tregonning, 26, who gave birth to a baby girl less than three months ago and has an 8-year-old son, was lying on Hamblynn Rd, Elizabeth Downs, when hit by the car just after 10pm on Friday.The Advertiserhas been told Ms Tregonning was involved in a dispute with three women at a bus stop shortly before the crash.A tribute at the site where the young woman was hit by a car. Picture: Dean Martin..
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Go ahead and jump

“Now she has to do well against allcomers from around Australia in Adelaide and that is going to be a tough ask. There will be good competition, the course is ...
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Why we're stuck with these old diesel trains

SOME of Adelaide's ageing diesel passenger trains could be almost half a century old before they are retired because of delays in electrifying the state's train ...
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Talia probe still going

Talia probe still going as players and clubs wait for outcomeMatt ThompsonNovember 8, 2015 1:19 PMBrothers Michael and Daniel TaliaBROTHERS Michael and Daniel Talia are still waiting for the outcome of an AFL probe into allegations of 'information sharing'.Michael has been traded to the Sydney Swans, and even unveiled in his new jumper, but it remains to be seen if he'll be found to have done anything wrong over what are unprecedented accusations.The former Bulldog is alleged to have shared 'game-sensitive' information with his brother Daniel, who plays for Adelaide, ahead of the teams' elimination final meeting.The pair 'categorically deny any wrongdoing' and have been supported by the AFL ..
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