Huge Hills traffic fix reaches major milestone
The state government has announced a major milestone for the multimillion-dollar project that will upgrade two Adelaide Hills interchanges.
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Why taxi driver who hit 4yo walked free
A taxi driver who hit a four-year-old boy riding his bike during a tragic lapse in care has avoided jail for the “tragic” mistake.
Small act saves father and son from devastating blaze
A Port Elliot father has shared how a small decision saved him and his son from a devastating blaze that destroyed his mini excavator hire business.
Doctor says baby’s disturbing injuries ‘inflicted’
A leading pediatrician says injuries sustained by a four-month-old baby are very concerning” because children that age can’t “bruise themselves”, a court heard.
‘Started the fire’: Barber blaze accused allegedly boasted about arson
A man accused of two separate arson attacks on a suburban barber shop allegedly sent the CCTV footage to his girlfriend – bragging about how he “started the fire”, a court has heard.
‘Tragic irony’: Mum DUI leaves alcoholic son with brain injury
A mother under the influence of drugs and alcohol was driving her alcoholic son to a medical appointment when she ploughed into a tree – leaving him with a lifelong brain injury, a court has heard.
Mega-gym sets sights on eastern suburbs graffiti eyesore
It was allegedly a hotbed of “anti-social behaviours” – now this huge block in Adelaide’s east could become a mega-gym as Revo’s SA proliferation surges.
Locals brace for rat-run ‘chaos’ ahead of South Rd works
It’s been described as one of Adelaide’s most notorious rat-runs – and locals fear the “chaos” on this street will get worse as roadworks progress for South Rd.
‘He burned him alive’: Killer found guilty in blackout blaze
A man who set his housemate on fire during a power outage at their home has been found guilty, while a distraught father says his son’s murder was an “unimaginable” tragedy.
Ranked: The Hills Football League’s top 40 players of 2025
Who are the best amateur footballers plying their trade in the Adelaide Hills? We’ve ranked division one’s 40 best players this season. See who made the cut.
Ranked: The Great Southern Football League’s top 40 players
The Great Southern Football League is stacked with superstar country footballers, so we’ve ranked the competition’s best players of 2025. See who made the cut.
Crows are the real deal – but can they go all the way in 2025?
Forget the heartbreaking loss to Hawthorn, Adelaide is the real deal this season and can enter its mid-season break knowing it is right in the premiership race, writes Andrew Capel.
History up for grabs as Crows heroes honoured
A decade after making a major move to honour every player who has represented the club in the AFL, the Crows are holding a rare auction for a cause close to their heart.
Green shoots in SA’s housing shortage crisis
SA’s got a housing shortage. But it’s not all bad news. Find out how many more homes we need and what the outlook is for those looking to buy.
Where homeowners pay $3k a month for their mortgage
New data that reveals where homeowners are paying the most and the least in monthly mortgage repayments highlights the extent of Adelaide’s affordability crisis.
‘They’re off’: $962m king’s look into real estate woes
Australia’s newly crowned best-selling property agent has revealed an eye-opening look into what really happens behind the scenes when it comes to selling and buying our homes.
‘Unhinged’: Shark Tank star’s tactics exposed
A controversial Shark Tank rich lister has lifted the lid on the ‘unhinged things’ she did to get ahead.
Moran declares comeback to seize ‘out of control’ Adelaide
One of city’s most outspoken ex-councillors is officially in the re-election race after a landmark court ruling found the 2022 results plagued by ‘illegal practices’.
Shock new sign Adelaide’s homeless crisis is at its worst now
SA’s largest homeless shelter has sounded a worrying red alert over the city’s deepening housing crisis.
Meet SA’s hottest, loved-up ‘It’ couples
Meet the ‘It’ couples that call South Australia home – from business duo powerhouses to athletes and their forever supportive partners.
Wild rush for $120m luxe Adelaide tower – and it’s only half built
In yet another sign of Adelaide’s tightening housing rate, the luxury city-fringe apartment tower is almost full before it’s even finished.
‘Psychologically unsafe’: Council’s dangerous culture exposed
An Adelaide council is in “urgent need of intervention” to rid it of “widespread division and incivility” creating a dysfunctional and unsafe environment, a damning confidential report shows.
Food fans travelling 1200km for this Adelaide seafood snag
Travelling more than 1000km for a snag might seem excessive. But for a seafood sausage created in a kitchen in Adelaide? It must be good.
Adelaide sex shop wins best in country
It’s a cosy shop hiding on a busy road in the eastern suburbs. But it turns out this sexy secret is a X-rated game-changer – and winning huge gongs.
Sophisticated overseas drug ring allegedly linked to blue-chip homes
Two countries, 10 houses, simultaneous raids and an arrest – this is the story of an alleged India-to-Adelaide drug syndicate and how it was brought down.
Glam couple’s fast food fail as ATO orders wind-up
It was started in Adelaide by a glamorous couple – now the national fast food chain’s SA stores have been closed as the ATO pursues the franchisor over debts.
New $4m early learning centre for private school in Adelaide’s north
The new early learning centre will be the first of multiple similar builds at Catholic schools across the state.
Young man fighting for life after horror two-car collision
A young male driver is in a critical condition and two women have escaped with minor injuries after a high-impact crash in Adelaide’s north left two cars wrecked and roads closed.
Terrified locals slam ‘filthy, chaotic’ block in Housing Trust slaying
The alleged murder of a 65-year-old man in the unit complex comes after years of problems in the area, frightened neighbours say.
Motorbike rider critical after major southern suburbs crash
A motorbike rider is fighting for his life after a crash at Hackham West on Wednesday afternoon.
Fast food romp: Hungry Jack’s sex act co-accused identified
The former partner and co-accused of a netballer sentenced for a sex act at Hungry Jack’s will face court next month.
Luxury car driver’s alleged hoon act ends in police clash
Police say a driver was going more than 100km/h in a 60km/h and was performing burnouts in front of an unmarked patrol car before attempting to assault an officer.
Scenic Adelaide golf club tees up course with wild twist
Forget clown heads and spinning windmills – a bold new breed of golf is teeing off in Adelaide’s south, and it’s anything but miniature in ambition.
Student targeted in fire attack – on first night in new home
A uni student’s fresh start went up in flames when her packed car was torched in a random arson attack in Adelaide’s inner north — now she’s left picking up the pieces.
Band of brothers: One family’s proud Port Adelaide tradition
For this Adelaide family, working at the port has stirred a sense of pride for generations – from using horses to load ships, to building advanced warships at Osborne.
Traumatised owner relives horror off-leash dog mauling
The Croydon woman says the unrestrained staffy-cross attacked without warning while she was walking 13-year-old Lulu.
30pc union wage claim endangers naval projects: BAE boss
Craig Lockhart, the chief of Adelaide’s $45bn naval frigates program, warns the current union pay claim would make the project “uncompetitive” and trigger a crippling wage spiral.
Push to declare drought an emergency intensifies
A ray of hope has emerged for struggling farmers desperate for the drought to be declared an emergency – but party politics look set to throw a spanner in the works.
Hills private school teacher, 49, charged with child sex offences
Parents at a private Adelaide Hills school have been told a 49-year-old teacher has been charged with child sex offences.
Deadly mushrooms spark SA health warning
A deadly mushroom with no known antidote has been found growing in the Adelaide Hills, prompting urgent warnings from health authorities.
Ranked: The River Murray Football League’s top 35 players
The River Murray Football League is packed with talent and remains one of SA’s best country footy competitions, so we’ve ranked the top 35 players of 2025. See who made the cut.
Man dies in horror workplace incident
A man has died in a horror workplace incident in the Barossa on Friday morning, despite the efforts of SA Ambulance crews.
Heartbreak as wife wakes from coma to find soulmate dead
The last thing Annette remembers was the moment her car was hit. It wasn’t until days later she would discover her husband has not survived the crash.
‘New era’: Stunning new main street plan revealed
A three-storey development featuring stunning brick and glass would replace tired old shops in Gawler’s main street, right beside the heritage clock tower.
Former SA cop remembered after losing battle with cancer
He was so well-respected that criminals sung his praises after he was locked them up – now the family man’s sudden passing has drawn tributes from across the state.
MP returns to court over wife assault case
An independent MP accused of assaulting his wife has briefly returned to court and had his case adjourned until later this year.
Council slammed after baby lamb survives skatepark ordeal
A newborn lamb is recovering after being on the brink of death locked up in a Mount Gambier skatepark without adequate milk or shelter.
Voting closed in search for the state’s best makeup artist
From a natural look to a fully-glammed face, these makeup artists nail the brief every time. Voting in this competition has now closed but stay tuned to meet our winner.
‘Kindest heart’: Mum speaks out as young footballer dies
A family has been left shocked and stunned after their eldest son died, with his grieving mother saying he was “just too pure for this world”.
Major Crime detectives searching scrubland in Port Lincoln
Major Crime detectives have been scouring bushland in Port Lincoln after a former reality TV star was arrested and charged with murder. Pictures: 7NEWS
Reality star faces murder charge after body found in burned house
The woman appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Friday via phone-link from hospital in Port Lincoln.
Teen charged after alleged knifepoint hold up
A teenage boy has been arrested after an Eyre Peninsula bottle shop was robbed at knifepoint on Saturday.
‘Flying with the stars’: Port Lincoln teen loses third battle with cancer
Surrounded by family and “resting in the arms of his ancestors”, a Port Lincoln teen has lost his years-long battle against cancer.
Copper look at BHP’s epic $1.5bn project
BHP has made a massive announcement around its huge South Australian copper assets, injecting $1.5bn into a transformative project set to benefit road users.
Thug fights conviction of elite athlete’s brutal pub glassing
A thug who ruined a woman’s professional sporting career in a horrific glassing has had a month knocked off his sentence – but fallen flat on his other appeal.
External worker at mid-north school charged with sexual offences
Police have arrested and charged a man who worked as an external contractor at a high school in the state’s mid-north school with serious child sexual offences.
Telltale sign mother couldn’t ignore before son’s devastating diagnosis
A Port Augusta mum has told of the moment she knew something was not quite right with her energetic two year old. His diagnosis uprooted her young family’s life.
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