Adelaide CofD News Stories
OOC: These news stories are published in various news outlets - TV, Radio, Newspaper etc. If your character does not subscribe to any of these things because they're a hermit or so ancient that these things are still very new to them, then disregard these news stories.
Glossary: Beefood (Buzzfeed), Twitbook (Facebook), Facewit (Twitter)
These news stories are entirely fictional and are written for entertainment purposes.
Last Update: 06/07/17
Black Singer takes swing clubs by storm (06/07/2017)
The Swing club scene in Adelaide has exploaded thanks to an African American singer known as Enchantress. Her debut in club 109 begun in the early weeks of June and packed out the club with more patrons than have ever visited before. She couples her 50s style song with stage tricks said to rival local illusionist Johnny Whisper and even global illusionist Prospero the Enchantress. Enchantress has denied any interviews thus far but we are excited to see what she does next.
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Memoires of an Adelaide (29/06/2017)
Many people Lately have been admitted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital for sudden Memory loss after going Missing. 13 missing People whom have been reported to Police in the past 2 Months have suddenly re-appeared at their last seen Locations all suffering from a Strange memory loss. Police are baffled at how this can happen to so many people in such a short span of time, they have not yet ruled out Drug abuse or a failed attempt at People Trafficking. If someone you Love goes missing, or you know anything about missing people. Please Call Crime Stoppers on (Number)
Accident at Angkor Hall (26/06/2017)
Earlier this Morning a young P plater Darrien Righder and his friends June Arnold, Riley Fraiser and Brianna Thomson were driving recklessly up Salisbury Highway at. Police say that due to the Wet conditions and speed Darrien Lost control of the vehicle and swerved through the gate entrance of Angkor hall and crashed right through into their reception building. The Crash caused 5 Fatalities including a Monk of the Temple known as Son Bopha. He was a highlight of the Community and always helped those in need smile. The Temple as of late had become home to troubled children who are very shaken by this incident.
Anonymous Tip gives us Hope (02/06/2017)
Young Amber Williams has fled from the Hospital this morning after being treated for serious stab wounds. She was a suspect in a Missing Persons case from the Salisbury Impound case. An Anonymous tipster gave us the Location of her usual rout on Hindley Street which was where she was found bleeding out by Hospital workers. If anyone has seen or sees Amber Williams please contact Crime Stoppers on [Number here]
Police Statement 28/05/2017 (28/05/2017)
((This is a Live TV Broadcast, Detective Rhiannon is on screen))
"It is disheartening and a Shock to the community to have found multiple bags of childrens bones in the Victoria Parklands earlier this week. DNA has confirmed these were the Children who were abducted from both the Hospital and North Adelaide Primary School as well as multiple others from over the years. Forensics have also confirmed these bones have obvious teeth marks which says we are dealing with a very sick individual. Police would like to ask all to be careful and make sure all children are kept under supervision at all times and to avoid leaving the house at night. We are working as hard as we can to find the culprit to these Murders and wish to bring them to Justice as fast as we can. If any have information please call the number shown on Screen to get in direct contact with the Police team we have on this case. Thankyou all for your cooperation I will now take questions"
Bones found at Victoria Park (25/05/2017)
Multiple bags of Bones have been found at Victoria Park late this afternoon, It is said these might be connected to the Kidnappings of late however the Police aren't giving out many details as of yet. Stay Tuned for more details.
Peeping Tom Confesses (23/05/2017)
Japanese Exchange student Kazu Shima Turned himself in to the Port Adelaide Police station with his computer this evening. Kazu had been following, Photographing and exchanging photos of Women of many ages, some as young as 15. Police are glad and Surprised that such an individual would just turn themselves in. If you know anyone or suspect anyone of harboring underage Pornography please call this number [Phone number]
Kidnapping at Salisbury Impound (20/05/2017)
Christopher Mole an individual who works for Salisbury impound as an evening security guard had been missing since the 12th of May, To everyone's surprise once his work checked the Footage they were met with quite the shock. As seen in the image below the Man believed to be Christopher Mole was knocked unconscious by two individuals and dragged into a car. Police are hoping for any further information.
(There is a picture of a woman with long black hair and blueish grey tips, her face is heavily distorted by the camera)
(There is a young man in the picture with short cut hair his face is also heavily distorted by the camera)
Lawyer fights for Rights (17/05/2017)
As Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia we come together to celebrate against Bigotry as a whole, for one Lawyer this is not the case. Lewis Doulton a 36 year old Lawyer living in Adelaide was appalled at his treatment from a Hotel as he attempted to finalise their sales contract when he let slip about his sexuality. The Owners of the Restaurant whom due to Privacy laws we cannot reveal allegedly slung hateful Comments before throwing Mr Doulton physically out of their Venue. It is situations such as these that days like Today are celebrated. Lewis says he won't let this get him down and that his contact info for any needing Property help should contact him on ##########.
Mars Bar Closing (12/05/2017)
Tonight the Mars Bar closes as Previous owners decide that after 35 years enough is enough. The Adelaide Icon that had been open since 1977 has finally decided to close its doors for good. Rochelle a usual Dancer at the Club for over 5 years had this to say. "Its been a wild Ride, After 35 years who would have thought this place would finally close. I remember coming here when i first turned 18 a young perky Twink ready to explore the world around me before getting captivated in the Queens on Stage. We shall never forget the Loving and accepting Memories made here"
Child Still Missing (06/05/2017)
Nathan Cameron is still Missing, Police have searched all over North Adelaide and surrounding suburbs to find the boy but no leads have been found. If anyone has seen Him or This woman please contact the Police on 000
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North Adelaide Primary Kidnapping (05/05/2017)
Urgent news: Today police are on a hunt for missing child Nathan Cameron age 6 years last seen at North Adelaide Primary at 10:30am. Witnesses from the school say they saw a woman coaxing the boy to go with her before they left to find help. Upon returning the boy was gone. North Adelaide is in lockdown as the police search for the missing child. Bellow is a picture of the missing child and the alledged kidnapper, she is thought not to be in sound mind.
(Picture of a young boy with brown hair smiling)
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Medieval Fair in Town (04/05/2017)
The 11th Gumeracha Medieval Fair is on this weekend (6th and 7th of May) with many of your favorite attractions and more. Starting in 2008 the fair has flourished in capacity of attendance over the years and only seems to be getting more popular this year. Estimate of bursting capacity has been whispered through the city this month but the Torrens Valley Volunteers aren't fearful, No instead they welcome the bursting community that want to come and share in something they are passionate about. Interviews from the Fair are to come in the following week.
City Watch to begin (25/04/2017)
Adelaide City Council voted Monday to install CCTV cameras all throughout the CBD. This was to help decrease the Crime rate that has been currently spiraling out of control. "If we have Cameras people will be less inclined to Steal, It works in shops so why not in the city itself? London has CCTV installed anywhere and everywhere. Of course this will not include places that would breach privacy laws. We should have them all up and running by the end of the Week. Normally this would take Months however we understand the importance to fast track such an issue"
Another Baby Stolen (21/04/2017)
Another Baby has gone missing from the Womens and Childrens hospital not even a week after the first. 1 year old George Tibalt was stolen from his room early this morning after recovering from Surgery. His Mother and Father are devastated and blame the Hospital for its incapacity to care for its patients. Police once again have found CCTV footage to be lacking in evidence and are concerned for the Safety of other children inside the Hospital. Police Constable Rhiannon had this to say "Whomever you are, Please these are just children, Bring them back to their Parents. These are lives you're playing with." (Picture of a 1 year old smiling boy is seen here)
The Great Debate (16/04/2017)
For many years we have heard the Great Debate. Does pineapple go on pizza? Charlotte Newton, a Biologist at Flinders University, is trying to find out that exact question. "We have all been in those heated arguments late at night as we prepare to order our favourite greasy takeaway. So why not end the fighting and find out the REAL answer?" Her research is yet to take off the ground, but we are sure the results will be astounding.
Baby Stolen from Women's and Children's, Family devastated (13/04/2017)
Little William was stolen this morning from the Women's and Children's hospital only days after his birth. His mother waking this morning after a long and needed sleep only to find her baby boy gone. Nurses and Doctors have been searching high and low trying to find the baby. CCTV strangely has found no evidence of anyone going in or out of the room with the child. Police are now investigating the matter
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Easter Rush ends with Chocolate Shortage (12/04/2017)
With the Easter Holidays only days away everyone is rushing to their stores to pick out that foil covered brown sweet we have all come to know and love, Unfortunately supply and Demand was low this easter with nearly every store in South Australia running low on Chocolate. Witnesses are shocked and appalled at the failed insight into this holiday and the importance to have that famously addictive sweet in our homes this weekend, one had this to say. "How could they not know how much Chocolate they'd need? Its not like the city doubled in mouths this past year! We didn't have this issue last year! What an absolute Joke" Local confectionary maker Melba's Chocolates and confectioners had this to say in response. "We're not sure what happened? Our numbers were almost double what we made last year yet all the stock just flies out the door. We can't make enough to keep up with everyone this Easter". Please have your say in the poll at www.thisisafakelink.com ((ooc this is a real link IC not labeled as a fake link))
Dead Bodies found, Trident Stolen (09/04/2017)
Police were called to the Adelaide Museum last night where 2 adult males were found dead in the Museum's storage room. The two individuals had been hired as temporary security to protect the Trident the Museum was planning on revealing in May later this year. One of the Victims, Stanley Woods, Is a great loss to our society. His wife and child now left to fend for themselves in the world, they had this to say. "our Stanley was a very good man. He'd leave the house, go to work and earn a living and would then come back to myself and our daughter... I blame the man they found with him, this is all his fault". Police had no more to say about the investigation and will be making a press conference later in the week.
Trident Uncovered from Ancient Underwater City (02/04/2017)
Archaeologists uncover a rare and fascinating find from the bottom of the Ocean close to the Bermuda triangle. The "Under-sea Trident" Has been donated to the Adelaide Museum and will be revealed to the public next month.
17 Ways This Local Psychic will Amaze you. You won't believe number 3 (24/03/2017)
Local Psychic and Mystic showman demonstrated his talent. Johnny Whisper, a Psychic with seven major crimes solved to his name, put on an amazing show for the crowd. Keeping with the surreal nature of the Fringe Whisper kept his act off beat and surreal.
1. Sleep of the Dead
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Johnny Whisper wowed the crowd by putting this woman in a hypnotic trance she appeared dead. Select members of the crowd were even asked to try to find her pulse and couldn't.
2. The Flickering Darkness
Calling to the spirits to come forward and aid him the lights started to flicker off, car, street and even the lights on phones.
3. Photos Can Lie
<A photo of the street. No Johnny>
Next Johnny just waved his hand a smiled. Told us it was photo time. He posed. A few people took photos. He told them to check the pictures. Through some illusion or trickery he was not on any of the pictures.
4. Any Card
While I have seen people do card tricks this one was new. Johnny had someone pick a card and show him. Then he let the crowd pass cards between them as they pleased. He focused his powers and pointed at one person. They revealed the card they had and presto, it was the selected card.
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Mum's open day care for Un-vaccinated Children. (20/03/2017)
Sparks fly as Mother of 3 and self proclaimed Anti-Vax Queen Patricia Door announces to the public via Facewit that she's going to be Starting her own Day care specifically for Un-vaccinated Children. "Big Pharma has gotten into the public daycare system, telling us mothers how to raise our children by placing horrible toxins into their bodies. This way they can all get sick together and gain the natural immunity our body gets from being sick" Doctor Gregory Tristen from the Royal Adelaide Hospital had this to say in response "Patricia seems to be your run of the Mill Anti-Vaxer, Against anything her GP says even if its beneficial to her Children, Why anyone would want to leave their kids with her for 9 to 10 hours of the day baffles me" More on this story to come in the coming weeks.
Local Girl found stripped of Flesh (19/03/2017)
A young girl from North Adelaide Chelsea Burton's body was found last Friday night at 7:35pm in Kadlitpina Park. Officers are Baffled at the lack of witnesses with the Fringe so full of life. The young girls body was found hanging skinless from a Tree just above the "Freakshow" slideshow. Performers of the Fringe promise patrons that there will be no closure of events and that they will be helping the police with the Investigation as much as they can. If anyone has any information please contact police on 000.
Crime Increase, No one is Safe from the 5 finger Gangs (16/03/2017)
Adelaide Crime is on the Rise in recent days as Petty theft, Pick pocketing and Shoplifting reports soar. Many Patrons report underage kids banding together to create gangs of thieves that pick on small Deli's, Convenient Stores and your unsuspecting Grandmothers on their afternoon Bingo trip. Police urge civilians to keep an eye and ear out for these pesky minors.
Paper News Dead, Digital Era Evolves (12/03/2017)
Online Survey says Consumers don't bother buying the newspaper anymore. Instead your average Joe subscribes to his news on the internet on such famous sites like Faceter and Twitbook. Sam Weir Editor of The Advertiser has this to say. "The Digital Era may bring news Faster, but it doesn't always deliver the Facts. Click bait is everywhere these days and you never know if what you're reading is true or not" Joahna Sun one of Beefood's journalists responded with "Why go outside to get your news when it can all be had at the touch of a button? Sure not everything is right, but isn't that the same with the newspapers themselves? We can edit our work online but once its printed. You'd better hope you don't need to change anything" To have your say go to www.whyreadpaperwhyreadonline.org (OOC this is not a real link)
She lost 7 Kilos in less than 3 days, How she did it will Shock you! (11/03/2017)
Eliza Smith single mother of 3 Lives in Prospect just north of the City, in early July last year she found herself with a very odd lump growing just next to her nipple. After some careful consideration and coaching from her friends Eliza went to seek medical attention at the Womens and Childrens Hospital. The Lump baffled Doctors who after many tests concluded that the lump was not Cancer but was in fact a pocket full of Milk. Eliza had fallen to a Phantom Pregnancy so rare that even she didn't know it was happening. The Pocket was weighing her down at a whopping 7kg larger than her normal weight. It took the doctors less than 24 hours to drain the fluid and send her on her way.