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Drowsy, drugged ex-CFS vollie not guilty of killing co-worker in crash

A former CFS volunteer has been cleared of killing his co-worker in a horror crash while high on prescription drugs, but found guilty of a lesser charge.

Mount Bold bushfire scene - CFS firefighters battle bushfires at Mount Bold forest.

Police & Courts

Man fined after angle grinder sparks huge bushfire emergency

A man’s power tool has triggered a large emergency response, with firefighters battling for “several hours” to contain a blaze in the Barossa Valley.

Concept image for the $110 InterContinental resort at Williamstown. Picture: Supplied

Luxury $110m Barossa hotel to create hundreds of jobs

New details and images have revealed a luxury hotel chain’s enormous scope and vision for the Barossa Valley – but 1200 people are fighting it.

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CFS firefighter Peter Curtis, aged 65. Picture: Suplied

‘Like losing family’: Fireys honour grandfather after death in blaze

The body of a “real family man” and firefighter who died in the line of duty was farewelled on Wednesday in a special service by the CFS.

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Braving the cool weather at The Organic Market and CafÃÂ© in Stirling are l-r Anna Donaghy 45, Katie Rodger 18, Jemma Anderson 20 Picture: Brett Hartwig 18th November 2025 Katie Rodger - 0435 188 982

Think summer’s coming? You might need to chill out

Don’t pack away your cardigans – Adelaide’s mild weather is set to rain on summer’s parade, with an unusually cool start to the new season.

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Zubeda Habonimana leaves Elizabeth Magistrates Court charged with death by dangerous driving over a crash that killed a six-year-old girl in Virginia. Picture: Leah Smith

Police & Courts

Woman charged over 6yo’s crash death revealed

A woman charged over a crash that killed a young girl and injured two other children has faced court for the first time.

Grain Producers SA GPSA CEO Brad Perry. Picture: GPSA

Farmers’ BOM plea: Forget $100m website, just give us THIS

The Bureau of Meteorology has spent nearly $100 million on a website revamp, but angry farmers say they can’t get a radar that will actually give them accurate forecasts.

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How to embrace the ‘Kid Rot’ trend and have an old-school summer in SA

How to embrace the ‘Kid Rot’ trend and have an old-school summer in SA

Is old-fashioned, unscheduled, wholesome family fun the key to a magical school holidays exploring the best of SA? If so, this is the list for you.

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A proposal to slash 100km/h speed limits on unsealed outback roads to as little as 70km/h is attracting a fierce backlash.

Speed limits slashed on country roads under radical plan

A federal plan to cut country road speeds by up to 30km/h faces fierce resistance from rural groups who warn the changes could make roads more dangerous.

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Real Estate

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Named: Shock postcodes shortening your life

Forget school zones and capital growth – shocking new data shows some Australian postcodes are death traps with double the chronic illness rates of others.

PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 19: Kate Moss attends the Dior Homme Menswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 19, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images)

Star in planning row over neighbour’s house plans

Supermodel Kate Moss has been stuck in a planning row with her neighbours in a swanky village.

Artwork for Thebarton auction record breaker

Sad story behind record-smashing eco-home

An eco-friendly home that was built under heartbreaking circumstances five years ago has smashed its suburb record by a mile after selling at an emotional auction.

More Aussies are turning to a simple strategy to save thousands off their mortgage.

Simple move saving Aussies thousands before rates lock in

Aussies are flocking to a simple money move that’s saving thousands as the Reserve Bank gets set to lock in rates for summer.

Need to Know

Weather forecasts are updated on the hour, sourced from WeatherZone.

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Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Gawler weather

As we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.

The South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal provides a process for resolving disputes and reviewing administrative action.

South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) hearings for Monday, December 08

Here is a list of the hearings at the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal today.

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Everybody facing Tanunda Magistrates Court, Monday, December 8

Here is a list of matters listed at Tanunda Magistrates Court on December 8.

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Everybody facing Clare Magistrates Court, Monday, December 8

Here is a list of matters listed at Clare Magistrates Court on December 8.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - Advertiser Photos NOVEMBER 17, 2025: The Response Building Group, specialist cleaners seen removing materials which believe to be the coloured play sand which is feared to contain asbestos particles at Aldgate Primary school, Aldgate. Picture: Emma Brasier

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Sand clean-up bill could reach six figures as another school closes

The number of South Australia school sites grappling with asbestos-laced sand has skyrocketed, with the education minister shedding new light on the clean up process.

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South Aussie Brendan Boothroyd named Chef of the Year at the national AHA Awards. The Duxton Pubs Group Executive Chef looks after venues such as at The Stirling Hotel, Belair Hotel and Crafters Hotel.

Local chef crowned nation’s best as SA scoops hospo awards pool

An Adelaide pub chef’s mission to revolutionise dining across 20 venues has earned him Australia’s top chef gong, as SA hospitality venues scooped prestigious national awards.

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SA business legend dies after company goes global

THE DEAL: Ahrens Managing Director Stefan Ahrens with his father Bob Ahrens at the Barossa factory. Ahrens are expanding agriculture and steel manufacturing company.

He helped lead an Adelaide company’s transition from small family business to global success with thousands of workers – and tributes are coming from far and wide.

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Police & Courts

Shock pics of alleged killer truckie’s injuries revealed

Dylan Saliba, 33 of Salisbury Plains, has been charged with causing death and harm by dangerous driving following a crash at Cambrai on May 18, 2025. Picture: Facebook

A truck driver charged over a Riverland crash that killed a father of four and injured his dog – and another man – has been named in court.

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Truckie in court over horror crash that injured three kids, woman

Two Wells crach court accused artwork for tiser

A truck driver was allegedly “careless” when he smashed into the rear of a family car on an Adelaide highway, injuring a woman and three kids.

Local Sport

June 20, 2025: School Formal Gallery - Mitcham Girls High School at the Hilton Hotel, Adelaide . Picture: Kelly Barnes

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The final flash: Who has SA’s best formal photo?

The gorgeous dresses and suits, amazing makeup and unforgettable moments – we want to see SA’s standout formal photos of 2025. Send us your snaps and nominate.

Jake Summerton of the Panthers kicks the ball during the Round 8 SANFL match between South Adelaide and Central Districts at Flinders University Stadium in Adelaide, Saturday, May 29, 2021. (SANFL Image/David Mariuz)

SANFL captain signs with hometown club for season 2026

A former SANFL captain has returned to his home club after calling time on his 151-game career.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - Advertiser Photos DECEMBER 3, 2025: Joel Goodenough with his 10yr old daughter Lacey Goodenough wearing the number 5 jersey, at St Francis de Sales Community Sports Centre. Lacey has been entrusted with the Eastern Mavericks Basketball clubÃs number 5 In memory of NBL1 side Eastern Mavericks, Sarah Hardy, 16, and Nathan Goodenough, 1, who tragically lost their lives in two separate freak car accidents only weeks apart in 2000. Both proudly wore the number 5. Picture: Emma Brasier

Tragic No. 5 jersey’s poignant return after double heartbreak

A Hills basketball club rocked by the car crash deaths of two teen athletes in just six weeks has reinstated the number they shared in a legacy-making moment.

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Golden Grove's 2025 D1 side. Picture: Aaron Burgess

‘We can compete’: Kookaburras land new coach

The 2025 division one Adelaide Footy League runner-up has found a new coach as it aims to bounce back from this year’s grand final heartbreak, but his first job is to replace two departing superstars.

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June 20, 2025: School Formal Gallery - Mitcham Girls High School at the Hilton Hotel, Adelaide . Picture: Kelly Barnes

SA News35 minutes ago

The final flash: Who has SA’s best formal photo?

The gorgeous dresses and suits, amazing makeup and unforgettable moments – we want to see SA’s standout formal photos of 2025. Send us your snaps and nominate.

Oprah did Tim Tam slam and lunched at Penfold's Picture: Instagram

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Oprah’s Adelaide tour guide opens up on that viral Tim Tam moment

He’s the former Adelaide-based health futurist that showed global superstar Oprah Winfrey around the city. Here’s what he said she’ll remember most from the trip.

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Inside Pt Augusta Tech College: Where skipping school isn’t an option

THE ADVERTISER - Photo: Student Rylan (15) finishing off a multi-trades project. A day in the life at Port Augusta Technical College. 3/12/2025. Picture: Tim Joy

Port Augusta Technical College, where students live on site, is keeping kids engaged and arming them for the workforce.

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‘Like losing family’: Fireys honour grandfather after death in blaze

CFS firefighter Peter Curtis, aged 65. Picture: Suplied

The body of a “real family man” and firefighter who died in the line of duty was farewelled on Wednesday in a special service by the CFS.

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Police & Courts

Adelaide fraudsters guilty of duping $6m from the elderly

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos August 10, 2022: Andre Langos at Magistrates Court. He is charged with $6m fraud. Picture: NCA NewsWire

A dodgy property scheme took $6m out of five unsuspecting elderly victims – with two men now pleading guilty and awaiting sentence.

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Adelaide music and reality show personality Amity Dry announces her marriage to Benjamin Grindlay on 2nd December 2025. Picture: @amitydry/ Instagram

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Reality TV star shocks with surprise second marriage

Adelaide singer-songwriter, reality TV star and real estate agent Amity Dry has stunned with news of her secret wedding, declaring “life does give you second chances” after finding love again.

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Embattled Sports Minister Anika Wells has breached parliamentary rules by failing to declare free tickets she and her husband were given to sporting and music events.

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Minister under fire for Oasis, AFL Grand Final freebie controversy

Embattled Sports Minister Anika Wells has breached parliamentary rules by failing to declare free tickets she and her husband were given to sport and music events.

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Benjy Weenink with his younger sister, Eden. The family continues to honour his memory two years after his death. Picture: Supplied.

Classmates’ touching tribute to Benjy

Urrbrae students have marked their graduation milestone at a location forever linked to the memory of a friend who will never reach his own.

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CCTV of a Modbury bottle shop assault and robbery . Picture: 7NEWS

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‘Despicable’: Five teens charged over violent bottle shop attack

Police have arrested five teenagers – two aged just 13 – after a brazen alleged bottle shop robbery left two people with head injuries. See the incident.

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