Elizabeth Wynhausen: Brazen displays of the unAustralian way
December 31, 2005
IT is a truth universally acknowledged that the reticence once prized by Australians no longer gets you anywhere. In light of such a historic shift, this columnist proposes to honour those whose brazen behaviour has succeeded beyond their wildest dreams - let alone ours.
The “unAustralian of […]

The Advertiser: Courage in face of cowardice [21dec05]
By DAVID VALENTE. 21dec05
PASSIONATE cycling bunch La Squadra Adelaide has vowed to continue riding undaunted by a reckless and cowardly attack by a motorist that could easily have killed them all. On a recent Sunday morning ride 10 cyclists were riding in a bunch on Bridge Road at […]

Posted on behalf of Sam Powrie
Letter to Adelaide Advertiser, 16/12/05. Adelaide cyclists might consider writing in with their own stories! Sam Powrie, BISA.
Is Adelaide really Australia’s ‘Cycling City’? Is it indeed a worthy host for Australia’s ‘Tour Down Under’? On Wednesday evening a colleague was attacked while cycling home on Prospect Road.
A laughing mob of […]

Following posted on behalf of Sam Powrie
Bicycle Institute of South Australia - An Open letter to all South Australians. November, 2005.
South Australia faces challenges to its health systems (from runaway obesity, diabetes & cardiovascular diseases), to our environment (pollution, climate change) and our transport systems (increasing fuel costs, congestion & demand). Cycling can reduce the […]

Following posted on behalf of Sam Powrie
Sam Powrie,Chair, BISA Committee,
Ph:(wk) 8348 6000
E-mail: chair@bisa.asn.au
Web: www.bisa.asn.au
GPO Box 792, Adelaide, SA. 5001
Survey of Cycling Policy & Program Initiatives:South Australian State Government Elections, 2006.
Dear State Election Candidate - 2006,
South Australia faces serious challenges over the coming years if it is to effectively address:
· escalating health costs -
· (generated by […]

For those in Melbourne and Victoria, who’s interested in organising a Wheels of Justice team or volunteering to help with Amys Ride in Geelong, 7th January 2006? Refer to further details via website: Amys Ride and the Amy Gillett Foundation
Australian Cyclist: Sporting Stars line up to support Amy Gillett Foundation Charity Ride
At Goat on last […]

Liberals consider establishing anti-corruption body: ABC News Online

The South Australian Opposition says it will consider establishing a permanent inquiry into corruption by public officials if it wins the next state election.

The Opposition Leader, Rob Kerin, says cases including the so-called stashed cash affair, the Ashbourne inquiry and the Eugene McGee hit and run case have […]

Tougher penalties for reckless drivers
From: AAP November 30, 2005
SOUTH Australia’s most dangerous drivers are facing up to life in jail, with State Parliament approving new penalties for the most serious offending, including hit and runs. The new laws, approved overnight, represent a 15-fold increase in the penalties for some offences.
People who cause death or serious […]