Former newsreader and radio presenter Rebecca Morse’s Warradale property may not have sold at auction on Sunday but its selling agent is confident that whose wife Marie created the 9 Hobart Ave home property with Morse said while the auction result for was understandably disappointing everyone involved was upbeat about the path forward from here “We only had the two registrations on the day and I think what we had were a lot of people that were interested but they need to sell their properties,” he said SIGN UP NOW FOR OUR FREE REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER “The bidding started at $1m and went all the way to $1.3m and it was just the two punters so I didn’t have a lot to work with but we got it to that level and then the highest bidder gave us an offer higher after but it wasn’t at the level the ladies were happy with “So we’ve whacked it up with a price guide of $1.49m to $1.61m and will hopefully get some success with that “Based on some of the feedback we’ve been getting from the conditional buyers I think we’ve priced it at a level where in the next week or two it should go it’s just going to take a little bit longer “They would have loved it to have gone under the hammer but as we know the market is a little bit unpredictable so we just have to be a bit patient with it.” Entire ”junk city” for sale at price of an Aus unit $182k a year to live in Adelaide’s most expensive rental Aussie home’s outdoor bathroom has to be seen to be believed Rebecca Morse is selling the house she has been building with friend Marie Kargiotis Ms Morse bought the property with business partner Marie Kargiotis of The Stylist Loves in March 2022 immediately knocking down the existing home – a move Morse said wasn’t the best in hindsight “We demolished straight away because we were so excited to build and there was a significant tree on the property which it took a while for the council to sign off on so we could have had tenants in the house during that time which we feel a little silly about now so we’ve definitely learnt some lessons,” Morse said “The build was really quick but it was a three-year process and I don’t think we realised how long it would all take – we were a bit naive and we’ve learned a lot.” “Marie and I both live at Henley Beach and our lifestyles are very beachy so our brief to the builder was ‘modern Mediterranean’ so we wanted that holiday feel and wanted it to feel like you were holidaying in the Greek Islands or on the Amalfi coast while you’re at home.” The home sits on a 347sqm block and has four bedrooms over its two levels offering a total of 270.7sqm of living space MORE NEWS: Where not to buy in South Australia A lot of the materials were from SA brands While Morse lists the walk-in robe as one of her favourite features she says it is their use of local products and suppliers she is most proud of “Being on the board of Brands SA I really wanted to use as many local brands and products as possible,” she says These included – among others – EC Carpets She said it was bittersweet to have come to the end of their build journey “We were thinking – we don’t really want to mess the beds up – but we thought we could have a little slumber party in it before we hand it over to its new owners,” she said “There’ll be tears on auction day but they’ll be happy tears because when we designed it we were thinking about how nice it will be to have someone live in it.” MORE NEWS: Terrifying number of Aussies in mortgage or rent stress Ms Kargiotis said quality was foremost in their minds throughout the entire process it’s the quality of finishes that truly elevate a home ensuring both durability and a luxurious living experience,” she said “Our biggest hurdle was spending over two years in council to gain approval the building process was incredibly seamless thanks to our amazing builders Custom Built New Homes and suppliers who made everything run smoothly “It was such a joy to create a space with personality and knowing it will become someone’s dream home third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Liam Humbles was a week short of 18 when he shot another teenager Link copiedShareShare articleThe identity of a teenage killer has been revealed after a judge took the unusual step of lifting a suppression. Liam Patrick Humbles, now 19, shot dead another teenager in an Adelaide suburban street on New Year's Eve in 2012. Humbles was yesterday sentenced to at least 24 years in jail for murdering Lewis McPherson and attempting to murder two other teenagers who were with the victim. Humbles was just short of his 18th birthday at the time of the shooting and until now there has been a ban on identifying him. In an unusual move, Supreme Court Justice Michael David has now lifted lifted that suppression, allowing his name and image to be broadcast. The judge said Humbles was drunk and on drugs at the time he shot Mr McPherson in Sixth Avenue at Warradale. Mr McPherson, 18, had been walking to a New Year's Eve party with two school friends. Humbles already has spent about 14 months in a youth jail and now has been sentenced to a further 23 years in an adult prison. Lewis McPherson died after he was shot on New Year's Eve in 2012. The teenage victim's father Mark McPherson expressed some satisfaction with the sentence imposed. "It's never enough is it? I mean I don't know the answer to that but it's certainly more than we expected," he told reporters outside the court. Justice David said Humbles had shown no obvious signs of contrition and was unable to recall what happened at the time of the crime. Mark McPherson said he could never forgive the killer He said the young man had very little insight into his behaviour's impact. "The concept that a young person or young people might think that they have to carry a weapon for self-protection is appalling, frightening and has no place in our society," he said. "A most worrying aspect of the case is why and how you happened to have a loaded firearm in your possession. "You were a youth and you were badly affected by liquor and you had access to a loaded gun." He said psychiatric and background reports on Humbles were worrying. A most worrying aspect of the case is why and how you happened to have a loaded firearm in your possession. You were a youth and you were badly affected by liquor and you had access to a loaded gun "I'm very concerned that the background report especially shows no signs of obvious contrition and your present stand seems to be that you just can't remember what happened," Justice David said. "You have been assessed as struggling to accept full responsibility for your actions and you have very little insight into the impact of your behaviour on yourself, your family and the wider community and, of course, the family of the deceased." Humbles' mother let out a pained cry as the sentence was handed down in the courtroom. The teenage killer will be 42 when he becomes eligible to seek parole. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The page you're looking for could not be found or you may have followed a broken link on another site You may also have bookmarked a page on our old site that no longer works The best way to find what you're looking for is to search   The annual AHA|SA Awards for Excellence winners were announced on Tuesday night at the Entertainment Centre in front of an audience of 790 guests The Warradale Hotel was awarded 2013’s Best Bistro/Casual Dining – Metropolitan Best outdoor or Non-Enclosed Facility and Best Redeveloped Hotel The Palmer Hospitality Group has been a suburban icon since it opened in 1963 the Warradale Hotel underwent an extensive renovation According to Warradale Hotel’s General Manager the renovation breathed a breath of fresh air into the area and has resulted in a new demographic frequenting the hotel “A lot of hotels in Adelaide have undergone renovations over the past few years it’s great to be recognized as the best redeveloped hotel in the state It’s certainly a big pat on the back for my team the architects and interior designers” said Mr French “The AHA Awards are judged on the aesthetics of the venue quality of product and standard of service Being crowned SA’s Best Bistro and Outdoor Area means the hard work and time spent developing my team to the same high standard of the renovation has paid dividends” Continued Mr French Winning the state awards has also entered Warradale Hotel in the national AHA Awards held in Canberra on October 2 Over 100 South Australian wine producers are showcasing their best to international importers this.. 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Wrong Turn At Lungfish is of exceptional quality and an unmitigated stand out South Australia will see mixed weather conditions 30 June 2016 | Tennis SA club representatives Andrew Selman and Mark Flynn to help announce the $250,000 upgrade for Warradale Park Tennis Club and players fought long for the essential makeover and were very excited to hear the upgrade would include new asphalting and acrylic to improve court quality net posts and fencing for the north and south courts and LED lighting The Warradale Community will benefit greatly from the new facilities and ensure the Warradale Tennis Club will be around for generations to come Where to Find Australia’s Best Inner-City Bakeries By Katya Wachtel By Katya Wachtel By Matheus Jack Sutton has spent no small amount of time in coffee shops He loved how they bring community members together So much so that he decided to open his own swapping the bitumen for the barista station at Bobby’s Coffee Store set on a quiet suburban backstreet in Warradale in Adelaide’s south who also worked as an electrician for 10 years Jack even poured the concrete for the coffee counter (so you can add concreter to his resume The space has just a few white tables and chairs countered by colourful bright wall prints by Melbourne graphic designer Max Blackmore The menu is equally minimal – just coffee, pastries, bagels, and brioche filled with either bacon and egg or mushroom – featuring produce from top Adelaide suppliers D’Angelo Coffee, Market Street and Holy Mother of Bagels (by former Sibling chef Aaron Caporn) His eponymous coffee shop is like nothing else in the Warradale area providing a rare local meeting place for residents and passers-by Website: bobbyscoffeestore.com We do not seek or accept payment from the cafes, restaurants, bars and shops listed in the Directory – inclusion is at our discretion. Venue profiles are written by independent freelancers paid by Broadsheet. Over the Pass: Top Visiting Chefs Share Who They’re Most Excited To See at Tasting Australia 2025 Jessica Purcell Takes Sole Operating Ownership of Niña Following Leonardo Moreira Loureiro’s Guilty Plea to Criminal Charges Restaurant Botanic Swaps Its Celebrated Degustation for an Elevated High Tea – for Two Weeks Only Coming Soon: Stem Springs Back to Life As Canopy, an Unpretentious Wine Bar WARRADALE offers a growing number of modern homes less than 10 minutes from Brighton Beach and is close to everything a growing family needs Ashleigh Humphrey and husband Daniel McKie (above Eva) have called it home for almost two years but are reluctantly selling due to an interstate job and extra family support in WA for their two young daughters “We moved here in late 2016 – we used to own a city apartment but bought here to accommodate the family,” says Ashleigh “A big drawcard was that it was just five minutes drive to Brighton Beach and Jetty Road cafes and also close to good schools for the future.” Ashleigh says they loved the house and find Warradale to be family-friendly “This was going to be our dream home for years to come,” she says safe area which is always nice and a good school zone with quality especially for professionals with young children 43b Kildonan Road, Warradale currently on the market through Harris Westfield Marion and a host of other shops,” Ashleigh says “We sometimes take the train into the city for a Sunday outing.” she says there is still a nice mix of older especially some old bungalows to give the area character “We love to go for walks at Seacliff and Brighton beaches and sometimes do the trail from Brighton to Glenelg.” WHEN BUYING A HOUSE IS CHILD’S PLAY SA HOMES THAT WILL HAVE YOU SAYING ‘CRIKEY’ The median house price has increased 14.9 per cent in the last three years Sales agent Patrick Small of Harris Real Estate says Warradale offers plenty of new housing near major shopping a range of quality schools and the beaches “The significant rejuvenation has paved the way for Warradale to become a true attractive gateway to the nearby beaches with more cafes opened giving it a more cosmopolitan edge,” he says wide open streets and relative affordability also make it a winner.” 29b Gardiner Ave, Warradale Warradale is a compact suburb about 10km south west of Adelaide’s CBD The name Warradale is derived from an indigenous word for timber Manning says the first subdivision with the name was Warradale Park There is a solid mix of quality private and public schools within a 2.5km radius including Brighton Primary School Brighton Secondary School and Seaview High School New homes are rapidly overtaking older homes such as traditional bungalows as large blocks are subdivided Tree-lined streets and grass verges are common street features CoreLogic data says more than 62 per cent of housing stock is traditional detached homes and almost 30 per cent are semi-detached You have choices in public transport on main road routes including Warradale and Oaklands rail stations Some parts of Warradale lie within the Brighton High School zone and other parts in Seaview High and Hamilton High’s zones Westfield Marion Shopping Centre sits on its eastern border along with the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre Brighton Jetty is just 3km away but you could also reach Seacliff or Somerton coastlines and enjoys walks a relaxed coffee or food in under 10 minutes too Oaklands Wetland and Reserve is a suburban oasis nearby offering green walking spaces for you and the dog or to relax with a barbecue The reserve at the corner of Struan Ave and Wyndham St offers playground facilities Rodney Maxwell Larcombe was found dead inside his Warradale home. Link copiedShareShare articleA sex offender found murdered inside his home at Warradale in Adelaide's south had only just completed a good behaviour bond after pleading guilty to crimes three years ago. The victim, Rodney Maxwell Larcombe, 65, was a former Sea Scout leader and sound technician and was found by his sister in the bedroom of his Kildonan Road home about 4:00pm on Thursday afternoon. Police say he had previously rented a room to a male student but major crime detectives have since spoken to him and he is not considered a suspect. In 2010, Mr Larcombe pleaded guilty to six counts of indecent assault and received a to 20-month jail sentence with a 12 month non-parole period, which was suspended. The offences were committed between 1977 and 1988 when he was a Scout leader and he finished a three-year good behaviour bond just two weeks ago. Police and SES crews have completed a search of the area for clues, with a pair of black gloves discarded in an adjacent street was taken away for testing. A neighbour says Mr Larcombe kept to himself. "As far as I know he was no trouble at all. But even when he drove past, you couldn't get a wave out of him so I don't think he was all that friendly anyway," he said. Friend Anton Margitich knew the victim through the Scouts and says he is shocked by his death. "I don't know why anyone would hurt him. He's just, he was a nice guy, like, do anything for anybody. We always got along really well, he got along well with everybody," he said. "He had people come and go, had friends that would come and stay with him." Police outside Warradale house where man's body was found by his sister. Police say Mr Larcombe was last seen on Wednesday afternoon. Detective Inspector Greg Hutchins says police do not believe the murder was a random attack. "It's obvious the man has met a violent death and very easy to identify it was a murder," he said. "With any murder it's very upsetting for the family and obviously we'll do anything we can to try and find the culprit in the matter." .prefix__st0{fill:#333}AccessAccount Bobby’s Coffee Store Is a Beacon of Light for Locals the slick neighbourhood coffee shop has been beckoning crowds of southern suburbs residents (plus their babies and their dogs) Market Street pastries and bagels by a former Sibling chef Stay for sightings of the shop’s lively namesake Words by · 25 May 2022 “Probably more time at the shop than I actually did training,” he confesses Especially the small-community neighbourhood coffee shops Now he’s established his own with the arrival of Bobby’s Coffee Store which opened on Saturday among a row of non-descript tenancies on a quiet suburban backstreet in Warradale in Adelaide’s south “I’d always been in Brighton with Mum and Dad before we bought [a house] three years ago in Seacombe Gardens so I’ve always been around this neighbourhood,” says Jack “And I was trying to think of where there are corner delis or old corner shops So we came past and I knocked on next door and said ‘Do you know who owns any of these shops?’ because they’ve never had any signage called the owner then and there while standing right outside and said he was interested in one of the tenancies Jack even pouring the concrete for the coffee counter (so you can add concreter to his resume with just a few white tables and chairs countered by colourful and brioche filled with either bacon and egg or mushroom – featuring produce from top Adelaide suppliers D’Angelo Coffee Market Street and Holy Mother of Bagels (by former Sibling chef Aaron Caporn) “Adelaide can have that [mindset] like if you’re going to open a coffee shop you have to have big breakfasts … whereas we’ve always gone to coffee shops in Melbourne where we’d have a pastry and a coffee and it’s clean and little They namecheck Melbourne darling All Are Welcome as inspiration (“It’s super minimalist and they’ve got a really community-driven atmosphere … just all walks of life it’s not pretentious,” says Jack) as well as Adelaide favourite Exchange Specialty Coffee It’s like nothing else in the Warradale area “We had some people comment on social media saying ‘It’s so lovely to see a new small business open up in Warradale,” says Jack “There’s just never been anything around here – you had to go to Jetty Road and Brighton.” “And you can’t just pull up there and grab a coffee … it takes 20 minutes to get a park,” adds Caitlin “[Warradale’s] a big developing area,” she continues and they’re subdividing and building new houses.” “All our friends who live around here – young parents with young kids – need somewhere they can come,” adds Jack “Babycinos just walked themselves out the door [on Saturday] “But the oldies love it just as much – that we’re young and having a go in their neighbourhood it’s got people out and about and getting together That’d be the couple’s nine-month-old French bulldog doubling as a wine bar on Friday and Saturday nights injecting another element of vibrancy into the neighbourhood Bobby’s Coffee Store 43a Addison Road, Warradale Hours: Mon to Fri 6.30am–2pm Sat 7.30am–1pm Sun 8am–12pm bobbyscoffeestore.com @bobbyscoffeestore Daniela Frangos is Broadsheet Adelaide's editor-at-large and a freelance food Over the Pass: Top Visiting Chefs Share Who They’re Most Excited To See at Tasting Australia 2025 Jessica Purcell Takes Sole Operating Ownership of Niña Following Leonardo Moreira Loureiro’s Guilty Plea to Criminal Charges Restaurant Botanic Swaps Its Celebrated Degustation for an Elevated High Tea – for Two Weeks Only Warradale Primary School is working with Football Star Academy to promote physical activity and soccer skill development in local kids We all know that physical activity is important for our mental and physical health and one Adelaide primary school is working harder than ever to promote exercise in its students in a fun Warradale Primary School in conjunction with Football Star Academy is working together to promote physical activity and soccer skill development in the local community Warradale Primary School has been a school that thrives off its sports programs and promotes access for all but with the school’s long-running after-school soccer skills program at risk in 2022 parent and Head Coach of the local Football Star Academy has partnered with the school to ensure it remains available to families The soccer skills program promotes foundational skills for 5-7-year-olds and with Scott now directly involved the program is not only continuing but it is thriving Participation numbers are up and the quality of the program now being offered far exceeds what one would reasonably expect in such a context Warradale Primary School Principal Josh Vick proudly acknowledges and promotes the impact of this community partnership “The Football Star Academy provides Warradale Primary School students and others from our local area with access to a high-quality soccer skills development program,” he says “Head Coach Scott Mates is fantastic with the kids and his passion for providing young boys and girls with a real developmental pathway is genuine this is a program that I would highly recommend to any child and parent looking for access to ‘next level’ elite soccer coaching “Warradale Primary has a long and strong history of student participation in local soccer competitions and club football and through our partnership with Scott and Football Star Academy I look forward to seeing even more local children fulfil their potential and chase their dreams!”” With the next Football World Cup Finals in Qatar only just around the corner – and the Socceroos now qualified – there has never been a better time to register your child for a Football Star Academy program Schools and communities working together like this helps improve health and learning outcomes for all students and is an effective means of providing families with greater access to quality-assured extra-curricular experiences To find out more, visit the Football Star Academy website It's here. Glam Adelaide has today launched an app for readers all over SA. Following a viral video showing tensions in the community, the City of Charles Sturt... Adelaide has become home to many a High Tea spots that are perfect for... Stephen Noonan is bringing his much loved show The Boy and the Ball to... Wrong Turn At Lungfish is of exceptional quality and an unmitigated stand out! Over the next few days, South Australia will see mixed weather conditions, with Adelaide... ABC News News HomeReservists concerned over Warradale baseShare Reservists concerned over Warradale baseTopic:Reserve Forces A group representing army reservists says a defence review raises questions about the future of the Warradale army base. (Adam Haynes: ABC) Link copiedShareShare articleA group representing army reservists says a defence review raises questions about the future of Adelaide's Warradale army base. A new defence white paper is being prepared reviewing South Australia's army bases. The Defence Reserves Association has written to the Defence Minister, seeking reassurances about the future of all of the state's bases. The association's Murray Alexander says he knows the idea of closing Warradale is being discussed in defence circles. He says all of the state's army bases are under threat. "There is a thought that Warradale will even go and the only base in South Australia for reservists basically will be Edinburgh," he said. "But that is absolutely unheard of, it's the whim of or should we say the recommendations of people who don't understand the reserves because it doesn't hold water." Get the best of both worlds with this Warradale townhouseTom Bowden Richard Kruschel is selling his home and to entice a quick sale is offering a free $3000 travel voucher to whoever buys it before the end of July SOME sellers are prepared to go to great lengths to get a quick sale on their property Richard Kruschel is one of them, offering a $3000 travel voucher to whomever buys his 29b Gardiner Ave, Warradale home before the end of July MORE NEWS: PASSING ON THE BATON IN ROSE PARK MORE NEWS: COOL DESIGN IN HOT LOCATION said he came up with the idea with his selling agent “As a developer you need to come up with new and inventive ideas to make your property stand out from the other homes on the market and this is a unique way of recognising what people need,” Mr Kruschel said “Often people are saving for a house or a holiday and most times they can’t have both so this is a win-win in that it gives any potential purchaser what they need – who doesn’t need a holiday?” Mr Kruschel said the home had been on the market for about a month before he added the incentive and that inquiry in the home had increased significantly since “There’s certainly been a lot more interest and it’s really captured people’s attention,” Mr Kruschel said two-storey townhouse is on the market for $569,000 to $589,000 and in order to qualify for the $3000 travel voucher the home must be under contract by July 31 with settlement no later than September 30 Mr Kruschel said the voucher was paid for in a deal between Mr Packham and himself was selected because they both wanted to support a local business With its minimalist style in design and menu Bobby’s Coffee Store is a welcome addition to Warradale’s cafe scene That’s the premise behind the newest coffee kid on the Warradale block Tucked away on a quiet backstreet of the Southern suburb coffee-purist style to an area that has been lacking in such The café officially opened its doors back in May to a raving public response with many locals claiming they have finally found their new local Warradale residents have had to travel to neighbouring Brighton or Glenelg for a good cuppa Joe with nowhere close to just stop past or catch up with friends nearby Bobby’s owner Jack Sutton and his wife Caitlin recognised the gap in the market and wanted to bring a community atmosphere to the suburb Jack drew inspiration from our neighbours across the border in Melbourne and the way they enjoy their morning brew and proving you don’t have to have the whole brekky shebang to have an enjoyable brekky experience The fit-out follows suit with just a few simple tables lining the bright Stop past for your morning brew and you may even be lucky enough to meet the venue’s namesake Jack’s French Bulldog and resident good boy always up for a pat from some news friends Jack’s transition into hospitality was fuelled by his love for the coffee shops he’d spent so much time frequenting in his past Jack and Caitlin have big plans for Bobby’s in the future with the pair eventually hoping to move into evening trade and potentially double as a wine bar in the future Find Bobby’s Coffee Store at 43a Addison Road Mon – Fri 6:30am -2pm Sat 7:30am – 1pm Sun 8am – 12pm For more information follow along on Instagram You’ve heard the saying: join the dark side—they have beer That’s not how it goes?) The Warradale Hotel’s Dark Nite event is a celebration of local so if you’re looking to extend your dark beer palate There’ll be a few special releases from the locals with Clare Valley Brewing Co offering a two-year aged stout and Pirate Life and Coopers offering a one-year aged stout It’ll be an experience to tantalize even the fussiest dark beer connoisseur The limelight will be entirely on the variety of craft brews available on the night Even the food will be perfectly matched to the roasted malts so think smoky flavours and something rich and chocolatey for desert to go down great with the stouts on show T-shirts have also been created for the event and anyone can get one—you just have to drink one beer from each of the breweries and the prize is yours It’s like a throwback to those Uni pubcrawls except you only get the t-shirt after you beer hop Show your interest in the event and keep up to date on Facebook Lewis McPherson died after he was shot on New Year's Eve Link copiedShareShare articleAn Adelaide teenager is to spend 24 years in jail for shooting dead another teenager and attempting to kill two others on New Year's Eve in 2012. Lewis McPherson, 18, was on his way to a party with friends James Lamont and Liam Trewartha when he was shot in Sixth Avenue at Warradale. The shooter cannot be identified publicly because he was a week short of turning 18 at the time of the murder. Justice Michael David found the teenager, now 19, guilty of murder and attempted murder. He said the killer was drunk and on drugs at the time he fired the shots but had intended killing all three teenagers. The killer has been in custody in a youth jail for 14 months since his arrest but now will be moved to an adult prison to serve a further 23 years. Liam Humbles (pictured) shot dead another teenager in 2012. Link copiedShareShare articlePolice missed multiple opportunities to prevent Lewis McPherson's shooting death at the hands of a drugged teenage gunman, a South Australian coroner has found. Mr McPherson, 18, was shot dead as he was walking to a party on New Year's Eve 2012 in suburban Warradale, west of Adelaide. The gunman, Liam Humbles, who was then aged 17, was intoxicated by alcohol and drugs at the time. He is currently serving a minimum 17-year sentence for murder. During the coronial inquest into Mr McPherson's death, the coroner's court heard Humbles came to the attention of police multiple times before the fatal shooting. The court heard that just two weeks before the fatal shooting, Humbles had been arrested at his parents' house over a theft and disturbance. He was bailed to a home on Railway Terrace in Warradale, which had been reported over potential drug activity, underage drinking and providing shelter to a missing teenager. The court heard Humbles had a history of drug problems and the inquest heard of a tip-off to police about him selling drugs at Brighton High School and potentially carrying a weapon. Several SA police officers gave evidence during the hearing about how Humbles came to be in possession of a gun, and the coroner heard that police had contact with the convicted killer at least four times before the shooting. Deputy coroner Anthony Schapel recommended an overhaul of police practices in relation to drug and gun possession. Lewis McPherson died after he was shot on New Year's Eve, 2012. "There were a number of opportunities to have prevented Lewis McPherson's death," he said in his 95 pages of findings. The deputy coroner said Humbles should have been arrested and investigated for drug possession and that should have led to his firearm being located. "In the court's opinion, there is no question but that the firearm that Liam Humbles maintained in his possession during the course of 2012 could have and should have been located by police at some point in time prior to 31 December 2012," the finding stated. "Prior to the shooting, Humbles had irresponsibly caused the weapon to discharge on two occasions of which the court is aware, one time in a public park and the other inside a house. "At that time of his existence, Humbles was a complicated individual being paranoid, erratic and angry. "Even his peers and his own father shared that view, believing that his character was the product of illicit drug consumption. "There is little doubt that this was the case. Regardless, this naturally provided neither excuse for nor mitigation of his conduct. The inquest heard Humbles had been given five drug diversions, meaning he was not arrested or prosecuted for drug possession but was required to attend meetings about it. The deputy coroner found that police investigations into information they had received about Humbles was "flawed and inadequate". 'The issuing of a drug diversion to Humbles on this occasion was inappropriate and not in accordance with SAPOL General Order - Drug Diversion having regard to the suspicion that he was trafficking in cannabis." Humbles was arrested in 2012 for damaging property at his parents' house, where he had been kicked out of home due to his problematic drug-induced behaviour. Liam Humbles' parents outside court in 2016. (ABC News) It was a condition of his bail that he not attend at his parents' address or communicate with any of his family members. Mr Schapel expressed concern at that process and the lack of any other action. "When one momentarily suspends one's world-weariness and stands back from this scenario with detached reflection, what an extraordinary thing it is for a child, even of 17 years of age, to be banned by the processes of the law from having anything to do with the members of his immediate family," he said. "You would think that for the sake of the child and for the sake of the public interest in general, this circumstance would necessarily trigger a considered and robust protective response on society's part. He also said Humbles should have been brought to the attention of child protection authorities. "I have identified within the body of these findings the reasons why he could have been viewed as a child at risk," Mr Schapel said. "This fact should have triggered a mandatory intervention pursuant to section 19 of the Children's Act 1993. "If that had occurred, it is highly probable that Lewis McPherson's life could have been saved. "The fact that in 2012 Liam Humbles was approaching his 18th birthday should have made no difference as to whether or not the provisions of the Children's Protection Act 1993 could have been invoked." The deputy coroner made 17 recommendations including that the drug diversion process relating to children be "re-evaluated in its entirety". He also recommended that SA Police "accord appropriate priority to the investigation of allegations of unlawful possession of firearms, especially handguns" and that those investigations be overseen by a senior police officer. A police spokesperson said the force would "now thoroughly review the findings and recommendations". "It would therefore be inappropriate for police to comment on any of the recommendations until they have been given due consideration." John Tilly-Green said he wasn't bothered by Humbles gun ownership. (ABC News: Rebecca Opie) Link copiedShareShare articleA former friend of convicted killer Liam Humbles has told a coronial inquest into the death of Lewis McPherson he "couldn't have cared less" if Humbles shot someone. A drunk and drugged Humbles, who was 17 years old at the time, shot dead Mr McPherson, 18, who was walking to a party at Warradale with two friends on New Year's Eve 2012. Deputy coroner Anthony Schapel is hearing evidence into how Humbles came to be in possession and retain possession of the gun that he used in the murder. The court heard John Edward Tilly-Griffin, 22, would smoke cannabis with Humbles at the Tilly-Griffin family home at Warradale. He told the court Humbles had been in possession of the gun for about six months before the shooting. When asked if it bothered him that his friend who had anger issues and who took drugs had a gun, he replied "no". He told the court he was not concerned if Humbles shot someone, as long as it was a stranger. The court heard Humbles bought the gun for $3,000 after being "ripped off" in a drug deal. Mr Tilly-Griffin's mother Suzanne Tilly was also called to give evidence and said she did not have any prior knowledge of the gun. Lewis McPherson died after he was shot on New Year's Eve 2012. "I entertain no weapons except words and they need to be used with manners," she said. Her comments contradicted accounts from witnesses from the night of the shooting, who alleged she said Humbles was living at her house because he had been kicked out of home for pointing a gun at his father. Ms Tilly said if she had known about the gun she would have reported it to police and kicked anyone who knew about the weapon out of her house. "They would have all been out on the street and at the police station," she said. "I'm so appalled by this whole thing. This is not the way they were raised." Ms Tilly said she occasionally smoked cannabis but never with people under the age of 18. She admitted she was aware teenagers were smoking cannabis in her house because she could "smell bong smoke from time to time". The court heard Ms Tilly was frustrated during 2012 that a lot of teenagers from the area would use her home as a "hang out". "They were just hanging there, not even playing any decent music," she said. The victim's father, Mark McPherson, said outside court that he found the evidence difficult to listen to. "That's the upsetting thing, that Lewis was totally removed from all of that," he said. "He was just walking down a street and ends up being collateral damage to bad parenting and dysfunction." Earlier today, the inquest heard South Australia Police never followed up Brighton Secondary School after it reported that Humbles had a gun months before the fatal shooting. The court heard an anonymous call was made to Brighton Secondary School in June 2012 reporting that Humbles was selling drugs and in possession of a gun. Brighton Secondary School deputy principal Angela Barbara Richards was acting principal at the time and took the phone call. Ms Richards told the court she reported the call to the Sturt Police Station later the same day before going on leave in the weeks following. The court heard that the school nor Ms Richards were ever contacted again by police about the matter. perhaps a visit to this epic dessert fountain needs to be on your to-do list When it comes to chocolate, South Australia is spoilt for choice. We have, of course, Haigh’s and Robern Menz creating amazing take-home chocolate goodness, which has earned them a special place in our hearts (and stomachs), and now we even have the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company which is basically a winery and chocolate factory rolled into one which makes the Warradale Hotel’s giant chocolate fountain that SA isn’t just about its gin and wine When we first discovered this towering half milk chocolate half dark chocolate fondue fountain about two years ago and while there may be some new competition kicking around and can’t find any information about it so we’ll sit content with the knowledge that it’s probably still the biggest player on this side of the globe and circulating the best of Belgium quality chocolate through its formidable structure the fountain goes through an average of 15 litres of milk chocolate and 10 litres of dark chocolate a week The fountain itself holds 8 litres of each at one time Besides being a delicious bit of eye candy for diners to gaze at in the Warradale’s restaurant the fountain is used in the venue’s delicious desserts such as their gluten-free affogato and their delicious sundaes If you’re feeling like straight fondue for $16 you can grab a mate and pick your choice of milk or dark chocolate served with fresh seasonal fruits If you are looking to catch up with some friends over brunch all hot chocolates and mochas are made even richer and sweeter with a top up from the chocolate fountain too Here’s the video we made last time we popped in to learn all about this delectable chocolate masterpiece The Warradale Hotel is located at 234 Diagonal Road going out during the week is our only option—but where can you get down and boogie during the week We’ve got you sorted with a comprehensive list of the venues that are pumping on week nights This guide was updated on April 5 How annoying is it when you and your mates just want to go out for a few bevvies dance a little and have some fun—but you don’t exactly know where to go because it’s a Tuesday Everything is always pumping on weekend nights but for those of us who work on the weekends going out for tequila shots is only possible during the week We know a few places go into hibernation during winter but since Spring has basically sprung again we’ll be seeing more venues hosting fun-filled nights here’s your quick and easy guide on where to go to get down and boogie during the week Belgian Beer Cafe: Mussel Mondays27-29 Ebenezer Place South Australia 5000Half price mussels The Highway: Mamma Mia Mondays290 Anzac Highway Plympton South Australia 5038$12 pizzas all day and kids drink free The Cumberland Hotel: Free Pool Night205 Waymouth Street South Australia 5000Open every Monday from 5pm The Warradale Hotel: Man VS Food234 Diagonal Road For $30 you can challenge yourself to try and beat their famous 1kg black angus rump steak The Crown and Anchor: Cranker Tuesdays196 Grenfell Street South Australia 5000Live Cranker Comedy night—plus DJs in the front bar Entry to the comedy act is via donation.$5 pints and $5 vodkas from 9pm to Midnight The Goody: Open Mic Night75 Goodwood Road Goodwood South Australia 5063Every Tuesday Night The Goody welcomes the local music community to share their skills for their brand new Open Mic Night It’s hosted by the one and only Marcus Toop every performer receives a free drink card The Edinburgh Castle and Cellars: Tuesday Night Specials1-7 High Street South Australia 5062Tuesday night drink specials looking good at the Ed $5 House Spirits plus $12 jugs or $6 pints of Coopers Pale Ale and Hills Apple Cider The Highway: Southern Jazz Club Tuesdays290 Anzac Highway Plympton South Australia 5038Every Tuesday night get down to the HWY and enjoy some classic Jazz and Blues while sipping on a cold one The Queens Head Hotel: Burger Tuesdays117 Kermode Street North Adelaide South Australia 5006$15 burgers at the Queen’s Head Hotel Sugar Nightclub: Mixed Tape WednesdaysLevel 1 South Australia 5000With a 9pm kick off (open until 4am) and hip-hop party go-to. $3 champagne $10 Henny and more all before midnight The Cumberland Hotel: Steak Special205 Waymouth Street South Australia 5000Every Wednesday come down to the Cumby for a $15 steak and chips Best enjoyed with one of their fine beers on tap The Highway: Live and Local290 Anzac Highway Plympton South Australia 5038Every Wednesday night the HWY presents local acoustic artists showcasing the amazing talent we have in South Australia The Crown and Anchor196 Grenfell Street South Australia 5000$3 schooners from 8pm to 11pm every Wednesday Casablabla: Salsa Wednesdays12 Leigh Street South Australia 5000Get there from about 8pm onwards for a warm up the atmosphere is great and someone will surely grab your hand and teach you those sweet Spanish moves The Havelock Hotel: Henry’s Thursdays162 Hutt Street The Colonist Tavern: Live Music44 The Parade South Australia 5067Live music from talented local artists every Thursday and Sunday night Check out their site for the rolling list of awesome live performances that are upcoming The Goody: Pub Quiz Night75 Goodwood Road Goodwood South Australia 5063Every Thursday night join the fun of their weekly ‘Pub Quiz’ hosted by Skip from Quiz Meisters trivia It’s free to play from 7pm with great prizes and weekly ‘jillpots’ The Queens Head Hotel: Fish and Fiano 117 Kermode Street North Adelaide South Australia 5006For only $20 grab yourself a wonderful tempura tommy ruff dinner with a glass of Cherry Fiano The Edinburgh Castle and Cellars: Ed Thursdays1-7 High Street South Australia 5062The Ed goes off on a Thursday There’s people everywhere and there’s drink specials and happy hour too.Free 8-ball games Saracens: Sarries Thursdays82 Carrington Street South Australia 5000$5 pints and $5 spirits plus a DJ—but get there before 9pm to avoid the line up The Highway: Funky Thursdays290 Anzac Highway Plympton South Australia 5038Thursday night’s the HWY gets you grooving with their DJ’s playing upbeat funky music to get you in the mood for the weekend a craft beer or a glass of wine from their extensive list and make the night complete The Cumberland Hotel: Schnitzel Special205 Waymouth Street South Australia 5000Come down on a Thursday night to enjoy a $10 Schnitty West Oak: Westy Thursdays208 Hindley Street Saracens: Saracens Live Fridays82 Carrington Street drink specials and is all ready to get you pumped for the weekend The Queens Head Hotel: Wings Friday17 Kermode Street North Adelaide South Australia 5006$2 wings all day The Goody: DTF (Down To Friday)75 Goodwood Road Goodwood South Australia 5063Friday nights after work wind down after a long week with three of the happiest hours of the week with $4.50 pints from 4pm Stick around for $10 cocktails from 7pm and DJs playing funky tunes from 7.30pm til late The Cumberland Hotel: $10.00 Premium Gin205 Waymouth Street The Warradale Hotel: Heaps Good Fridays234 Diagonal Road head to the Warradale for 2 for 1 wines—Wirra Wirra The Moseley: Off The Record Fridays11 Moseley Square Glenelg South Australia 5045Kicking off from 6pm their favourite DJ’s and special guests will ensure your weekend is off to a fantastic start with classic soul and funk records right through to house music The Unley: Live Music FridaysRelax and be entertained—eat drink and listen to acoustic music at The Unley The Edinburgh Castle and Cellars: Crafty Fridays1-7 High Street South Australia 5062$8 Craft Beers all day Friday The Grand Bar: Friday Night DuoMoseley Square South Australia 5045Kick start your weekend with live music Selected pints and wine only $7.50 all day Zhivagos: RnB FriGays54 Currie Street Basement, Adelaide, South Australia 5000Leave the boys at home! A night for anyone who identifies as female/non-binary to dance in an all inclusive space with their pals. $10 entry, plus drink specials.B The Highway: Friday Night Live290 Anzac Highway Plympton South Australia 5038Start your weekend off the right way with some acoustic acts from 5PM followed by live bands Belgian Beer Cafe: Live Music 27-29 Ebenezer Place South Australia 500Finish your working week with The Belgian Beer Cafe enjoy live acoustic music from 5.30-8.30PM followed by live DJ’s from 9-12PM every Friday Mix it up a bit with some of Adelaide’s best beers while you unwind with some tunes If you’ve got any tips on the best places to visit during the week or you think we’ve forgotten any awesome venues, get in touch via [email protected] We appreciate any assistance in keeping Adelaideans informed and up to date because we’re always updating them as we go Your Guide To The New Bars, Restaurants, Cafes & Businesses In Adelaide This MonthAdelaide Bar Lands Top Ten List Of Best Gin Bars In Australia