Clubhouse comeback: Inside Adelaide’s new $6m golf course
After decades without a proper clubhouse, Adelaide’s most scenic community golf course is back in action after a $6m transformation.
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See the map: 2300 homes in massive $740m land release
The private sector is getting access to land valued at $740m through a huge government release. See where.
Coffee van owner exposed as ‘repeat’ child predator
The former co-owner of a popular mobile Adelaide coffee van has admitted he made vile approaches to children – just as he was about to go to trial.
Adelaide council’s staggering illegal dumping bill
A council in Adelaide’s south has spent a shocking amount of ratepayer cash to clean up illegally dumped rubbish.
Pregnant topless waiter filmed bloody attack on client, court told
A fit of jealousy between a young adult entertainer’s boyfriend and her client ended with a violent midnight home invasion, a court has heard.
Religious ‘father figure’, renowned researcher dies
A prominent member of an SA religious community, renowned botanist and respected researcher has died at the age of 89.
Alleged stalker, indecent assaulter back on the streets
The Evanston man was charged with four counts of stalking and seven counts of indecent assault – and allegedly used his car to track women.
Watch: Cheeky Valerie’s video debut after 529 days missing
More than 500 days in the wilderness did nothing to dampen Valerie’s cheeky spirit, as she makes her video debut after being finally found. Watch it here.
Luxury cars, gourmet dinners – and court: ‘Lambo guy’ set for trial
On the same day he was living the high life in Singapore, Adrian Portelli was sent to trial in Adelaide, accused of running an illegal lottery.
The top local SA footy games and players to watch this weekend
This weekend’s round of local SA footy season 2025 is set to be the best yet with a number of top sides and star players clashing. Here are our top games and players to watch across the state.
Revealed: Top local SA footy young guns to watch in 2025
The 2025 local SA footy season is in full swing and there is no shortage of up-and-coming talent across the state’s country and suburban competitions. See our top 60 young guns to watch this year.
Revealed: Top 10 local SA footy players of the week
The 2025 local SA footy season is in full swing and a number of star players have been at their best across the state. Here are our top performers from the weekend’s country and suburban action.
‘There’s a lot of belief’: Raggies ready for redemption in season 2025
An Adelaide Footy League contender led by a dual Magarey Medallist and former AFL player remains motivated by a painful 2024 preliminary final loss after launching its premiership bid with two impressive wins.
Top bets: Suburbs where home prices are set to boom
Looking to invest? A new report has unveiled Australia’s Top 50 supercharged suburbs that are tipped for future price growth – and there are a few surprises on the list.
Where you should be buying now
A new report has highlighted SA’s hidden hotspots – the suburbs you should buy now before you find yourself priced out. Plus we reveal our regional stars tipped for a price boom.
‘No chance’: Housing accord doomed to fail
Whoever wins the election, the housing crisis seems here to stay, with a target to build 1.2 million homes now virtually impossible.
Ranked: SA’s 72 top-selling female real estate agents
She amassed more than $260m in home sales in the past financial year, topping our list of South Australia’s leading superwomen in real estate. See who made the full list.
Time has ‘crumb’ out to vote for SA’s top schnitzel
It’s crunch time SA. Everyone loves schnitty, but where in South Australia can you find the best one? Voting is now closed but stay tuned to meet the new crumbed king.
Wedding planner reveals the true cost of getting married
She was the brains behind securing Guy Sebastian as a wedding signer and now she is lifting the veil on what the average Australian couple spends saying ‘I do’.
‘I regret some things’: Moran talks return after ‘illegal practices’
She was once one of Adelaide’s most well-known and outspoken councillors. Now she’s considering a comeback, claiming she’s learnt her lesson.
Revealed: Epic ‘hack’ unlocks cheap parking
Carparking in Adelaide could cost up to $40 for a full day, but one worker has found a way to cut it to $6. Find out how.
‘Hand me the keys’: Witness confronts drug fuelled truckie
Wild footage has emerged of a B-double driver swerving into oncoming traffic on a narrow Hills road while one witness confronted the truckie and stopped his highway to hell ride.
Mapped: What every suburb in SA is worth
Looking to buy or sell? Find out what your suburb’s current median value is in our interactive map.
SA wakes to coldest morning so far this year – so what’s next?
Adelaide has felt the chill of its coldest morning for 2025, but the weekend is set to bring something a little more unseasonal.
‘Enormously disruptive’ Housing Trust tenants take hold in Mali’s ‘hood
Housing Trust neighbours are causing Premier Peter Malinauskas’s neighbourhood grief. But he concedes he, and the state more broadly, are between a rock and a hard place.
Red-light relocation: Notorious SA sex work street stirs fear in the ‘burbs
A notorious SA road long drenched in sex and drugs could soon spill its chaos into suburbia, with a new exclusion zone proposal sparking fears of shifting the problem, not solving it.
We found the one election truck voters were happy to see
This keen teen entrepreneur has been popping up all over the state but it was his appearance at one key election battle ground that put a smile on voters’ faces.
‘I thought it was a pimple on my neck’: Young woman’s devastating diagnosis
This young woman was given a devastating diagnosis earlier this year but she’s pushing through to ensure she can accomplish her magical dream.
Game on: Wildcard party setting up for SA senate shake-up
With the Liberals facing problems both at the state and federal levels in SA, it’s “game” on for a wildcard party as it eyes its first SA senate seat.
Toxic threat: Outbreak at popular swim spot has officials on high alert
It may be unseasonably warm this weekend, but authorities have issued a stern warning to those planning a dip at a popular swim spot.
Council panel makes call on horror NDIS units near homes
Scared locals claim kids hear violent threats from their bedrooms as drugs are sold outside these NDIS units. Now a council panel has decided their fate.
Daughter to killer mother: ‘Never speak to us again’
The daughters of a woman who assisted with the murder of her disabled husband have denounced her in court, saying she should be in jail for the rest of her life.
$172k tax trap leaves OnlyFans sensation reeling
A South Australian OnlyFans creator has been stung by the taxman to a staggering tune, prompting her to look at further avenues to grow her following.
Methed-up addict steals luxury items from man on his birthday
A man fell asleep watching the Premier League on his birthday – then an addict broke in and walked out of his home with $25,000 worth of items.
Ex-Boost Juice boss jailed after $1m weed haul bust
He ran a Boost Juice and a Glenelg cafe – but now he’s been jailed after a cop raid busted open a huge drug ring.
Stabbed man flags down ambos at servo
Police are investigating an assault in the western suburbs on Tuesday night after a man with stab wounds flagged down ambos getting petrol at a servo.
Huge call after hero teen’s heart-stopping beach rescue
The teenager, who just completed his surf lifesaving certificate, has received more good news after his incredible bravery rescuing a grandmother and her grandson. Video 9News
Major SA road restricted after crash, driver taken to hospital
Police are warning road users to avoid the area after a crash in the Adelaide Hills.
Who’s to blame? All we know about twin boys’ 88 rib fractures
The trial of a couple accused of causing horrific injuries to their infant twin boys has heard from family and expert witnesses. Here’s everything that has happened so far.
Truly bizarre series of thefts grips Hills properties
There’s no denying times are getting tough for many across the state. But a series of thefts in the Hills is plumbing new depths.
Drought-hit kids double their efforts in big lift for parched town
They might be just a 1.5 hour drive from Adelaide, but these generous youngsters have learned just how remote that can feel when hard times hit.
Gastro, missing ring, dress ruined: Bride’s wedding day shocker
An Adelaide bride who meticulously planned her $50k nuptials said nothing could have prepared her for what went wrong on the big day.
‘It’s not a third world country’: Popular cafe hit by thieves twice in 12 hours
The business owner of a popular cafe has been left picking up the pieces again after thieves hit the premises twice in the space of 12 hours.
Meet the South Aussie kings of the stockyards
They are the experts auctioning off sheep and cattle to the highest bidder at South Australia’s bustling yards. See who is dominating the industry.
‘Thought he was taking the piss’: Moment my mate got taken by a great white
Surfer Danny Lee recounts the horrifying moment his friend was killed by a great white at Streaky Bay just a few months ago.
Inside the classroom: Meet Adelaide’s teachers of Instagram
These teachers are giving their followers a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to work in South Australian education. See the full list.
The key SA election seats and candidates to watch
South Australia’s federal election battle is again dominated by the state’s two most marginal seats as the major parties both claim Sturt and Boothby are too close to call.
Father-of-five dies suddenly a week after his birthday
The beloved dad cheated death once before, surviving a major motorbike crash which left him paralysed. Now, his death just a week after his recent birthday has left his family reeling.
Ashes to accused: Up-in-smoke indicted arsonist faces court
A man accused of torching a two-storey home in Adelaide’s northern suburbs has faced court for the first time after being arrested nearly 300km from the scene.
Nearly $2m in vapes, illicit tobacco seized in massive truck bust
Two men have faced court after a refrigerated truck revealed a massive haul in the fight against illegal tobacco.
Exposed: 25 of SA’s youngest law-breakers
Former private school boys, a basketball ref, an Olympic hopeful and a mum are among the young offenders who have ended up on the wrong side of the law.
Intruders, drugs and runaways: SA’s OSHC horror stories
Hundreds of shocking incidents – including alleged serious misconduct by staff – have been uncovered at out of school hours care centres across SA. See the list.
‘Only enough to settle dust’: Rain nowhere near average – but more on way
The rain over the Easter long weekend was only enough to settle the dust for SA farmers. But don’t put your brollies away yet as the Bureau is predicting the wet stuff will return.
Shots fired in extreme speed chase as stolen car intercepted
Police are questioning a man and woman after shots were fired at the end of the road for a stolen Eyre Peninsula vehicle that travelled through the state.
Mali’s hydrogen man scores big new gig
One of the state’s highest paid bureaucrats is now the top dog of “a small team” after the hydrogen jobs plan was put on ice.
Long shot? Regional club makes audacious pitch for LIV riches
Taking the sport to the regions is a hallmark of the AFL’s Gather Round – now there’s a push for LIV golf to do the same. Find out which club has swung into action for a cash boost.
Cannabis, pills, knife seized as police raid SA holiday towns
Five men have allegedly been busted with weed during a police operation at two popular SA holiday towns, with three set to face court.
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