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7NEWS
2 days ago
- Politics
- 7NEWS
South Australian Liberal Nicola Centofanti repeatedly forgets names of FIVEAA hosts in radio trainwreck
So-called train wreck interviews must be avoided at all costs by politicians, and they usually are. But the Liberal leader in South Australia's Upper House must be wishing she'd stayed in bed for a sleep-in this morning rather than appear on breakfast radio. Nicola Centofanti volunteered her voice to radio station FIVEAA. She was explaining why the Liberals are attempting to block new government regulations which are aimed at making public transport safer, with potential lifetime bans for violent offenders. Centofanti got off to a rocky start calling the presenters by their wrong names. Instead of 'good morning, Will and David' she kicked off by greeting 'Matt and Dave'. They were the long-time arch enemies of AA on the radio waves, namely Matt Abraham and David Bevan on ABC breakfast radio. Abraham at least now contributes to AA, whereas Bevan has retired and ridden off into the well-superannuated sunset. AA announcers David Penberthy and Will Goodings were clearly unimpressed and corrected her for which she apologised. But 30 seconds later she doubled up, again wrongly referring to them as Matt and Dave. Penbo's fuse was getting shorter by the second, eventually accusing her of 'having the disrespect of not knowing our damned names'. Name calling, or miscalling, aside, why was Centofanti on in the first place? The Liberals have called for a tougher stance on law and order, but feel the new regulations are being pushed too quickly through the SA Parliament. 'These regulations are being rushed through without consultation,' she claimed. 'We need time for these regulations.' The Libs' new concern is of potential unintended consequences from lifetime bans for troublemakers. From July 1, the transport minister will have the discretion of banning commuters who cause trouble on trams, trains and buses. That may be for a week, a month, or life. Unions are in full support, having seen drivers assaulted with almost weekly incidents of violence towards passengers as well. It's hard to argue against strong action being needed sooner rather than later. Why the Libs are now trying to stall the regulations coming into force seems bewildering. In a muddled explanation, Centofanti claimed that victims of domestic violence could get caught up in the mayhem and be wrongly banned from catching public transport. But I've got news for her. The regulations are going to happen anyway. Centofanti and the Libs had a lot to learn from today's transport-related train wreck, pardon the pun. It's unforgiveable to get announcers' names wrong, especially when the other pair has been absent together from the airwaves for almost a decade. That howler and the basis of her wobbly argument were then ridiculed by the right pair as 'just amateurish'. With the state election nine months away, Centofanti is likely to become a Liberal voice for various campaign matters. If this maiden voyage is anything to go by, she may struggle for relevance. Any future appearance on FIVEAA breakfast is likely to be greeted with some mirth from David and Will. They're totally professional and not vindictive types, but deserve a better performance than Centofanti dished up, or perhaps Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia should take reins next time.
7NEWS
14-05-2025
- Politics
- 7NEWS
SA blocks sale of disability home Abbeyfield House after protest
Disability residents will stay in their home after the South Australian government withdrew plans to sell it. Abbeyfield House, in Edwardstown in Adelaide's south, has been home to eight adults with intellectual disabilities — including Jacob Milbank, a beloved figure at the Adelaide Crows — for more than 15 years. The home is owned by Marion City council, which sought consultation from the public about the proposed sale. The council looked at selling the home to a disability-focused housing provider and sought to protect existing residents from being evicted. Speaking live on FIVEAA radio this morning, SA Premier Peter Malinauskas said the state government will intervene to stop the sale, ensuring residents can stay. 'I'm very pleased to report to Jake and the other residents at Abbeyfield that we are going to intervene here and stop this sale from going ahead,' he told 5AA. 'We want to provide long-term certainty to those residents so they know they can continue to call their place home — which is what matters to anybody, let alone if you're diagnosed with an intellectual disability.' 5AA also spoke to Jacob Milbank, who has lived at Abbeyfield for 12 years and works three days a week as chief motivational officer with the Adelaide Crows. 'This is our house. I do cooking here, we do parties here — this is where I live,' he told 5AA. 'I'm just saying no way, no way Marion Council is selling. It's not fair for others. I've had anxiety attacks, I'm sick of it.' On Tuesday, Upper house independent MLC Frank Pangello blamed the council's ambivalence towards the residents. 'It's council bureaucracy and indifference that is going to cause enormous stress and homelessness,' he told 7NEWS. The campaign was launched on by Jan McConchie, whose son, Eddie, lives at Abbeyfield. On Tuesday, Jan and the families of other residents delivered the petition to Pangallo on the steps of South Australian Parliament. 'This win means everything to our families,' McConchie said. 'We've seen our children grow and thrive together in this home for over 15 years. It's more than just a roof over their heads — it's safety, stability and love.
News.com.au
05-05-2025
- Climate
- News.com.au
Earthquakes rattle Melbourne and Adelaide hours apart
Two Australian cities were rattled overnight as separate earthquakes struck within hours of each other, prompting hundreds of residents to report the tremors. Melbourne was the first to feel the earth move, with a magnitude 2.8 quake striking just after 12.30am on Tuesday. The epicentre was located near Mount Dandenong, in the Olinda area, at a depth of 5km. According to Geoscience Australia, more than 620 people reported feeling the tremor, with reports stretching from Jam Jerrup in the south to Craigieburn in the north. Less than two hours later, Adelaide was rocked by a magnitude 2.7 quake about 2am. The tremor was centred near Nairne, east of the city, at a depth of 9km. Nearly 200 residents contacted Geoscience Australia to report the event, mostly from in and around the Adelaide region. Seismology Research Centre chief scientist Adam Pascale told FIVEAA radio that small earthquakes had been common in the Adelaide Hills region in recent years. '(I'm) surprised it has been felt, it is pretty small, but it's something that's seemingly occurring almost every year around this time of year,' he said. Mr Pascale said while a pattern of earthquakes had emerged around March to May over the past few years, the timing wasn't due to seasonal factors but rather the gradual build-up of stress beneath the surface. He noted that the more significant tremors began in 2022 with a magnitude of 3.7, followed by a 3.1 later that month. In 2023, the region recorded a 2.7, with smaller quakes occurring sporadically since then. He added that the latest tremor was one of the larger ones in recent times. Mr Pascale also said a more powerful quake could be looming. 'There's been a magnitude six in South Australia in recent history … it's quite likely that there will be another large event sometime,' he said. 'Unfortunately, I can't predict these things, but we know that we will see an event of magnitude five or six, probably in the next 50 or 100 years.' Both cities sit on the Australian tectonic plate, which shifts about 7cm each year. While Australia is not known for frequent large earthquakes, minor tremors are not uncommon. 'Earthquakes in Australia are caused by the slow build-up of stress in the interior of the continent,' Geoscience Australia explained. 'The stress that builds in these tectonic plates during this movement is released as an earthquake.' On March 1, 1954, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake injured three people and damaged 3000 buildings, triggering more than 30,000 insurance claims for structural damage. Australia's largest recorded earthquake occurred in 1988 near Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory, with a magnitude estimated at 6.6. No damage or injuries have been reported from Monday night's quakes.
Perth Now
05-05-2025
- Climate
- Perth Now
Twin quakes rock two Aussie cities
Two Australian cities were rattled overnight as separate earthquakes struck within hours of each other, prompting hundreds of residents to report the tremors. Melbourne was the first to feel the earth move, with a magnitude 2.8 quake striking just after 12.30am on Tuesday. The epicentre was located near Mount Dandenong, in the Olinda area, at a depth of 5km. According to Geoscience Australia, more than 620 people reported feeling the tremor, with reports stretching from Jam Jerrup in the south to Craigieburn in the north. Less than two hours later, Adelaide was rocked by a magnitude 2.7 quake about 2am. The tremor was centred near Nairne, east of the city, at a depth of 9km. Nearly 200 residents contacted Geoscience Australia to report the event, mostly from in and around the Adelaide region. Seismology Research Centre chief scientist Adam Pascale told FIVEAA radio that small earthquakes had been common in the Adelaide Hills region in recent years. '(I'm) surprised it has been felt, it is pretty small, but it's something that's seemingly occurring almost every year around this time of year,' he said. Melbourne and Adelaide have been shaken as separate earthquakes struck within hours. Geoscience Australia Credit: News Corp Australia Mr Pascale said while a pattern of earthquakes had emerged around March to May over the past few years, the timing wasn't due to seasonal factors but rather the gradual build-up of stress beneath the surface. He noted that the more significant tremors began in 2022 with a magnitude of 3.7, followed by a 3.1 later that month. In 2023, the region recorded a 2.7, with smaller quakes occurring sporadically since then. He added that the latest tremor was one of the larger ones in recent times. Mr Pascale also said a more powerful quake could be looming. 'There's been a magnitude six in South Australia in recent history … it's quite likely that there will be another large event sometime,' he said. 'Unfortunately, I can't predict these things, but we know that we will see an event of magnitude five or six, probably in the next 50 or 100 years.' Both cities sit on the Australian tectonic plate, which shifts about 7cm each year. While Australia is not known for frequent large earthquakes, minor tremors are not uncommon. 'Earthquakes in Australia are caused by the slow build-up of stress in the interior of the continent,' Geoscience Australia explained. 'The stress that builds in these tectonic plates during this movement is released as an earthquake.' On March 1, 1954, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake injured three people and damaged 3000 buildings, triggering more than 30,000 insurance claims for structural damage. Australia's largest recorded earthquake occurred in 1988 near Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory, with a magnitude estimated at 6.6. No damage or injuries have been reported from Monday night's quakes.
