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State Parliament passes law to save SA’s iconic Cranker

Following persistent community campaigning, a new law protecting Adelaide’s iconic Crown and Anchor Hotel from demolition, has recently passed State Parliament, ensuring its future as a live music venue. The agreement with developer Wee Hur Holdings Ltd permits a 29-storey building next door but preserves the hotel and its role. The law also mandates noise …

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Community power triumphs in fight to save Cranker, but what next?

The campaign to save Adelaide’s iconic pub reached new heights, with community power prevailing against the demolition of the 171-year-old Crown and Anchor. South Australian Premier, Peter Malinauskas, made a surprise appearance at Sunday’s second rally, held by community group Save The Cranker in response to proposed development of the pub. But, what does the announcement …

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Community outcry to preserve cultural heritage of iconic Adelaide pub

Over 3000 marched from Adelaide’s Crown and Anchor to Parliament House in protest of a proposed redevelopment which could see the iconic venue become student accommodation. Outcry erupted with calls to amend state planning laws to preserve the pub’s social and cultural value. Since, The Upper House of State Parliament backed a Green’s motion acknowledging …

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