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Carl Pfeiffer is head of news at The Advertiser in Adelaide. He’s worked in the media for more than 15 years in both metropolitan and regional newsrooms.

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Police & Courts

The victim of a brutal stabbing at Aldinga Beach on Monday can be revealed as Commonwealth Games cycling champion Jay Sweet.

Police probe stabbing and firebomb attacks link – as victim named

The victim of a violent stabbing at Aldinga Beach is a Commonwealth Games cycling gold medallist – with police now probing if the incident as linked to two firebomb attacks.

SA News

Josie Dooley of the Renegades plays a ramp during the WBBL match between the Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades at the Sydney Showground. Picture. Phil Hillyard

SA cricket star suffers stroke in Hawaii

A South Australian cricketer had to be medically evacuated from Hawaii following brain surgery and 30 days in hospital after she suffered a stroke while on holidays.

SA Business

Transmission towers in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, June 20, 2022. Australias electricity system manager is so stretched by a squeeze on the nations energy supply that its being forced to delay connecting some new projects to the grid. Photographer: Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Summer of blackouts: SA gas shutdown threatens power supply

South Australia bailing on gas production could cause cascading energy woes around the nation – first interstate and then here.

ExclusiveSA News

Graphic footage shows a horse trainer, Anthony Dean Thomas, 49, violently hitting the animal during a harrowing assault on the animal using his equestrian helmet. The grainy footage, leaked to The Advertiser last week, shows him in an Adelaide Hills training arena appearing, to unleash a savage attack on the unnamed showjumping horse.

High-profile equestrian identity apologises over abuse video

One of South Australia’s leading equestrian identities is being investigated over allegations he physically attacked a horse. WARNING: Disturbing video content

UpdatedSA News

Emergency crews have raced to Williamstown where a man and woman have been critically injured in a horror crash Picture: 7News

Woman and teen seriously injured in Williamstown crash

A woman and teenage boy have been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a car crash in Williamstown.

SA News

A man has been rushed to hospital after suffering nasty burns in a workplace accident at Monarto South. Picture: 7NEWS

Business involved in Monarto South workplace accident revealed

Fresh details have emerged about the business involved in a workplace accident where a man was rushed to hospital after suffering burns at Monarto South.

Local

Bruce Tucker standing in his shop. Picture: Facebook

Game, set, match: Tennis shop latest SA biz to close after 25 years’ service

A popular local tennis shop, run by a powerhouse couple, will close its doors for the last time in June.

SA News

As Adelaide celebrates the life of Olympian Melissa Hoskins today, we look back at the fateful night on a tree-lined Medindie street that left the nation in shock.

Melissa’s final goodbye: Inside the tragedy that shook the nation

As Adelaide celebrates the life of Olympian Melissa Hoskins today, we look back at the fateful night on a tree-lined Medindie street that sent shockwaves across the country.

Police & Courts

The Australia Olympic Team tribute post for Melissa Hoskins . Picture: Instagram

Hundreds expected to turn out for Melissa Hoskins’ public memorial

A memorial on Saturday for late cyclist Melissa Hoskins will be a celebration of life, with hundreds expected to turn out including husband Rohan Dennis.

Entertainment

Rock bands Queens of the Stone Age playing their The End is Nero Tour at Memorial Drive. Picture: Andreas Heuer

‘I’m on mushrooms’: Inside US rock band’s wild Adelaide gig

Alternative rock gods Queens of the Stone Age became the first band to play at iconic Adelaide venue The Drive in a decade last night. But the show wasn’t without its glitches, writes Carl Pfeiffer.

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