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Mount Gambier
Man allegedly swung axe at cop during wild car rampage
A man has faced court after allegedly swinging a hatchet at a police officer and driving through two fences during a wild attempt to escape.
Sailer spotted from above after distress call near Cape Jaffa
SAPOL aircraft has spotted two passengers aboard a sailing vessel from overhead, after a distress signal was sent to 70km northwest of Cape Jaffa on Tuesday.
Adelaide break-in hotspots revealed: ‘Too scared to go home’
Creagh’s eastern suburbs home has been broken into so many times he abandoned it and retreated to the Hills. Search the list to see where every suburb ranks.
Alleged killer driver enters pleas over South-East double-fatal
A man who allegedly killed two people and injured a third in a three-car crash on the Riddoch Highway has pleaded not guilty and will go to trial.
Violent murderer jailed – as his shocking past revealed
A man who horrifically bashed a kind-hearted stranger to death has been jailed for life – as appalling new details of the crime are laid bare in court.
Six-figure pay packets of private school leaders revealed
Senior staff are raking in the big bucks at some of SA’s most elite schools with one reporting an average wage of close to $390k. See what they’re being paid.
Nominate now: Help us crown the cutest South Aussie dog
Those sweet faces, puppy-dog eyes and wagging tails are impossible not to love. Nominations are now open in the search for the most adorable dog in the whole state.
Code Black calls skyrocket as petrified health workers struggle
Code Black calls for help from hospital staff facing intimidation, verbal threats and physicals assaults are on the rise with one regional area seeing them rise from seven to 159 in three years.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Mt Gambier weather
As summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) hearings for Thursday, February 20
Here is a list of the hearings at the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal today.
Everybody facing Mount Gambier Magistrates Court, Thursday, February 20
Here is a list of matters listed at Mount Gambier Magistrates Court on February 20.
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Mt Gambier weather
As summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Sporty mega-mansion has $470k ‘sneaker vault’, visited by Kobe
A sport-lover’s dream home that boasts a custom-built ‘sneaker room’, full-size basketball court and golf course has hit the market — and even had multiple NBA stars play there. SEE INSIDE
Banks who haven’t passed on RBA cut exposed
A huge number of Australian banks and lenders have yet to pass on the RBA’s historic rates cut. If your bank is on this list then you need to make a call.
Ask the expert: How to get the right tenant and avoid a rental disaster
The new residential tenancies laws mean you can’t kick out a tenant for no reason. Here’s how to get the perfect tenant right from the start and avoid a potential financial nightmare.
Real life Noah’s Ark for sale in the last place you’d expect
Could this be the ultimate climate change survivor home? A real life Noah’s ark is for sale and seeking ‘Noah 2.0’ to sail it into the future. See inside the extraordinary property.
‘Vital’ health service failure spells trouble for regional town
Three “vital” health clinics servicing a regional town may be forced to close its doors as liquidators close in.
Mob mentality: 8 of SA’s most chilling group crimes revealed
Tortured with a taser, violated with a rolling pin or punched in the face – these violent SA criminals ganged up on their innocent victims with shocking results.
Man charged with mum’s murder makes first SA court appearance
A Mount Gambier man charged with the murder of a beloved mother has been remanded into custody, with his next appearance nearly a year away.
Back to school: Get to know SA’s 26 newest principals
A leader determined to boost the reputation of her northern suburbs school is among the new crop of principals taking charge at SA campuses this year. See the list.
Named: Man in court over mystery death of woman
A man to be charged with the murder of a Mount Gambier woman has appeared in court, as her friends say a special “code word” for trouble was never used.
‘Win it all’: Former AFL gun seeks back-to-back glory after key signings
A former AFL star has recommitted as playing-coach of an SA country club and remains confident of consecutive premierships after three key signings for 2025.
Ranked: Top 25 Hills FL Country Division players of the 21st Century
The Hills Football League’s Country Division has been stacked with top talent so we’ve ranked the best of the best. See our top 25 players of the past 25 years.
Cats slammed: ‘What happened at Geelong wasn’t healthy’
A delisted Geelong player has opened up on his “terrible” time at the Cats after returning to South Australia, saying he felt as though he was unappreciated.
‘I’m excited’: Former Geelong prospect signs with local SA footy club
An SA footy young gun has returned to his home state after two years in the AFL system and signed with a local club ahead of season 2025.
‘Inexcusable’: Adelaide criminal lawyer lashed for fleeing crash
An experienced lawyer drove through a red light and crashed into a woman’s car – before taking beer bottles from his car and fleeing the scene. Now he’s been sentenced.
Bombs, weapons found as police raid Adelaide Hills home
A man will face court after a police raid turned up homemade explosives, firearms and a stolen boat and motorcycles at his home.
Man accused of eastern suburbs siege back in court
A man who allegedly threatened to kill another man with a cleaver before a six-hour siege in Adelaide’s eastern suburbs will stand trial.
More speed limit cuts proposed, popular beach in firing line
Speed limits would drop around dozens of residential streets, while the plan to target a beach will create “angst” if it’s not done properly, a council says.
‘We won’t survive’: Why regional sport needs nuclear power
Community sport clubs in Port Augusta are on the brink of collapse, locals say, unless the proposed construction of a nuclear power station goes ahead.
Albo urges ambitious Aussies to help grow the economy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will endorse aspiration by urging Australians to show an insatiable ambition for growing the economy and boosting the nation’s “long, proud record of achievement”, in a major address in Adelaide.
Un-baa-lievable! Council to remove sheep after cop’s ewe-nique find
Sheep owner Amir Tofigh says he beloved livestock are “part of the family”, and is now worried they will be taken away by the local council.
Sky’s the limit for casino jobs boom – you can bet on it
Adelaide’s SkyCity casino is recruiting for 140 jobs as it undergoes a “multi-year transformation”. Is it a good place to work? Ask Kym – he’s been there since day one.
Meet Ms Love – who marries off South Aussies in her spare time
It’s not even her full-time job – SA’s best celebrant conducts weddings on the side as a hobby. So why does she do it?
Elderly mobility scooter rider dies after collision with car
An elderly man struck while driving his mobility scooter has become the state’s 17th fatality on SA roads this year.
Police granted expanded powers during Adelaide Fringe Festival
Police will have expanded powers to search and move on festival goers for the duration of the Fringe Festival through a declaration made by the Attorney-General Kyam Maher.
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