Adelaide’s unlikely hospo hell saviour – a town 16,000km away
The answer to SA’s hospitality woes and abandoned shopfronts could be found in an unlikely place. Just ask this British cafe owner.
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Scan scam: Experts sound the alarm on new QR code shakedown
A leading South Australian scam expert is warning people not to use physical QR codes due to an increasing number of people falling victim to fakes.
Mastermind behind Adelaide pub’s hilarious signs unmasked at last
Their iconic signs have become synonymous with the popular pub for well over a decade. But few know the real woman behind them – or her creative secrets.
Cops called in as NDIS loses billions more to frauds, overcharging
Billions more taxpayer dollars are being lost through NDIS rorts and overcharging than previously thought, with the disability scheme crying out to police for help in stopping the fraud.
Jail for that?! OnlyFans man on top after X-rated shoot backfires
The rising star has revealed how badly things went wrong for him after he was caught in a media storm over a spicy photoshoot in a Moana mansion.
Amy drowned on NYE – but her sister’s text messages never stopped
Amy Staunton tragically drowned three years ago and now her sister shares the heartbreak of losing her sibling while entering motherhood and why she’s still sending her text messages.
‘Hunger Games’: Conga line of shock resignations from Libs party
After 15 years, Liberal MP Jing Lee has resigned from the state Liberal Party, with the Leader of Government Business claiming the Liberals had descended into “Hunger Games” mode.
‘Amazing human’: Shark attack victim remembered in moving display
The life of a 28-year-old surfer killed in a shark attack on the Eyre Peninsula has been remembered with a special paddle-out with hundreds taking to the water to remember their friend. SEE THE PHOTOS.
‘Rattled the teacups’: SA town rocked by ‘biggie’ earthquake
A South Australian town in the Flinders Ranges has been hit by a magnitude 4.5 earthquake with everyone feeling it taking to social media to share their experience.
He’s done it! 50 marathons down for SA runner going the distance for charity
An emotional Adelaide runner has completed his goal of running 50 marathons in as many days for an SA charity.
Three children injured in boating inflatable tube collision
A boat towing three boys on an inflatable tube has crashed on the River Murray, injuring all the children on board.
Report reveals prison officer’s cruel attempt to end inmate’s life
A correctional services officer used the prison intercom to attempt to counsel an inmate to commit suicide was just one of the thousands complaints made to SA Ombudsman Emily Strickland last financial year.
Man, 65, seriously injured in motorcycle crash at Victor Harbor
A Victor Harbor man sustained life-threatening injuries when his Harley Davidson collided with a car in the holiday town.
‘It’s a matter of time’: Mother’s constant fear as son continues to run away
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare — waking up in the middle of the night, to find your child missing. Mum-of-three Tracey tells her recurring, panic inducing story.
Critical medical assessment wait for kids up to three years
Diagnosed with ADHD, Max spent nearly 15 months waiting for an assessment at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. SA Health now say children can expect to wait more than twice that time.
Iconic SA business shutting its doors after almost a century
The beloved red and yellow fixture in the western suburbs has announced its closure after 91 years and four generations.
Beloved digital marketplace bids goodbye after almost two decades
The e-commerce site shared the difficult news to their customers with a farewell message on their website.
Police make arrest following viral shopping centre brawl
Police have arrested a man allegedly involved in a shopping centre brawl that was heroically broken up by two Adelaide mums.
Unmasked: Former SA cop who sexually abused 15-year-old stepdaughter
He was a cop for 10 years, and a stepfather for longer. Now this disgraced officer is behind bars for sexually abusing his teenage stepdaughter.
Teen taken to hospital after motorcycle racetrack crash
A teenage boy was taken to hospital after crashing his motorbike at one of South Australia’s major racing venues.
Calls for ‘transparency’ as spate of teen pregnancies under SA govt watch
A worrying number of girls living under the care of the state government have fallen pregnant in just six months.
Adelaide’s 25 best brunch hot spots to try in 2025
Bottomless bubbles and breezy beachside spots to family-friendly fixes and farm-to-table approaches – these are the top choices for your brunch caffeine hit.
Grant Stevens: How I’ll fix the crime scourge
The South Australian Police Commissioner has revealed his plan to combat issues in 2025, ‘streamlining’ work for officers and cutting unnecessary call-outs.
Cost-of-living crisis sparks black market five-finger discount spike
South Australia’s leading retail precincts are experiencing an astonishing rise in shoplifting, as the nation’s cost of living crisis sparks a black market for alcohol, groceries and other high-value items.
Drink driver seriously injured passenger in sickening crash
A reckless driver has pleaded guilty to causing serious injuries to her teenage passenger after slamming into a tree on Belair Rd.
Election mode activated: Three key battlegrounds in Albo’s sights
The Prime Minister went bush on the first week of his unofficial 2025 election campaign, determined to show people he’s a ‘genuine bloke’.
What your home is now worth: each suburb revealed
Australia’s housing market has become a patchwork of fortunes, with some cities and suburbs seeing strong growth while others record downturns.
‘It’s unbelievable’: Rabbit rampage destroying Hills gardens, farms
The worst rabbit plague in decades in the Adelaide Hills is ruining farmers’ livelihoods and driving gardeners mad, as demand for poison explodes.
300 new dwellings in bid to double CBD building height
Talks are underway to get the stalling project off the ground again, with a portion of the vast space to be set aside for housing.
‘Our kids’: Indoor plant study’s bizarre finding
Forget the days of watering your plants or maybe talking to them – SA researchers have found many people are far more invested.
‘Security guards can’t do anything’: Hero mum’s shopping centre fears
An Adelaide mum who went viral for breaking up a wild fight inside Tea Tree Plaza says security guards should be given extended powers to keep shoppers safe.
Second SAPOL member charged with corruption
Police said the man’s alleged abuse of public office is not related to the arrest of a female officer on Thursday.
History made: SA racer earns Guinness World Record with wild stunt
An SA racing veteran has earned his spot in the history books after performing a wheel-spinning, record smashing stunt with his trusty self-built ute.
‘It’s so dangerous’: Bottle-o workers lift lid on brazen teen criminals
Brazen teen criminals – some as young as 14 – are targeting bottle shops as “they know they can get away with it”, frustrated workers have revealed.
Distillery to finally open after winning year-long neighbourly stoush
A South Australian gin distillery has won its year-long legal battle against neighbours to open a new venue.
Watch: Driver escapes head-on collision on 110km/h road
An SA man narrowly avoided disaster after coming up against a fast moving ‘totally oblivious’ driver.
What this photo reveals about SA’s health system
It’s a photo of the next generation of SA’s doctors and health professionals – but the truth behind it is good news, at long last.
Rock on: SAFM rising radio star engaged in summer of love
SAFM’s new breakfast host Emma Georgiadis is now engaged to her “beautiful nerdy boyfriend”. Here’s all the goss.
SA uni offers listed: See what your mates will study this year
More than 13,000 university hopefuls learned today whether they had been accepted into their dream course. Search the full list of offers here.
Popular suburban restaurant closes after alleged landlord dispute
A well-loved eastern suburbs restaurant has unexpectedly shut down after eight years. Here’s why.
Twist as cancer scam-accused mum in custody indefinitely
A mum who allegedly took $60,000 in donations after faking her son’s cancer has dropped her push for freedom.
Bail breach bonanza: Shock new figures trigger $8.1m crime splurge
The number of South Australians breaking the rules after being granted freedom by the courts has hit an alarming new high and sparked a big spend.
Repeat, seriously misbehaving SA councillor cops suspension
A serving SA Police officer has been hit with a month-long ban from his other job as a councillor over emails he sent. But he, and others, say he was simply doing his job.
‘A long way to go’: Billionaire steelworks boss meets with government
The GFG Alliance chief executive has met with the state government in Adelaide after growing concerns over the town’s steelworks future – and there’s good and bad news.
For sale: Prime eastern suburbs hospital to rich and famous
A landmark hospital on a 1.18-acres parcel of land in the eastern suburbs is on the market, with the future of its services unclear as the land is promoted as a “incredible opportunity.”
Intense blaze destroys beachside home, leaves huge damage bill
Fire investigators have been called to the scene of a blaze that destroyed a home and a car near one Aldinga Beach on Thursday night.
Young gang busted with booze haul after police foil bus getaway
Nine youths have been arrested after police stopped an Adelaide Metro bus headed for the city – where they allegedly found a huge haul of alcohol from an eastern suburbs bottle shop.
Hero mums tell how they stopped dangerous teen shopping rampage
Ignoring danger and putting themselves at risk, two Adelaide mums are unlikely heroes after breaking up a dangerous teen brawl at a popular shopping centre. Read what they put their heroism down to.
Bad sports: SA’s shocking athletes, referees exposed
From predator referees, a soccer player turned drug runner and a former SANFL player’s horrific DV rampage, these are some of SA’s worst behaving sports people.
Saints’ shame: Secret end to elite school’s classroom sex abuse case
The most expensive school in Adelaide has avoided a civil trial in the Victorian courts.
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