‘Nothing is off the table’: Inside the AFP’s war on crims’ cash
Before a crims’ door is kicked in, there is an expert team working behind closed doors to hit them where it hurts most, the pockets.
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More booze, bashing and betting in Indigenous communities after cashless card axed
Axing the cashless debit card in Indigenous communities has led to a surge in gambling, public drunkenness and alcohol-related violence, with more children going hungry, missing school and wandering the streets at night.
Respect the wind: Wild weather rips pergola off the ground in SA
The Bureau of Meteorology says the wild windy weather isn’t over yet. Here’s the forecast and a look at the havoc so far.
Top cop’s plea to servos: ‘Stop the drain on police resources’
Rising reports of both fuel theft and domestic violence have prompted a fresh plea to fuel retailers from SA’s top cop.
50 years on, RAAF nurse meets bub she flew home to SA parents
In the chaotic days leading up to the fall of Saigon, thousands of discarded babies were evacuated out of Vietnam – South Australia’s Darren Wasley, a 30-year Army veteran, was one.
‘Tragic freak accident’: Man killed in Salt Creek silo identified
A Salt Creek farmer who was planning his retirement when he was killed in a silo incident has been identified.
Hook, line, sunk: Cult favourite seafood shop gutted by ‘slow death’ closure
The owner of one of the state’s best seafood restaurants has shared why the doors will be shutting for good on Sunday.
‘Tricked into a cult’: How ex-believers escaped religious sect
Former members of a religious sect actively recruiting on the streets of Adelaide have detailed how they were unknowingly sucked into a cult that forced them to give up their normal lives.
Witnesses film road rage incident descend into brawl
Witnesses have filmed a road rage incident escalate into a physical altercation with one driver kicked to the ground before being hit with an A-frame sign.
Man extradited from interstate over child sex offences
A man will face court over alleged child sex offences after being extradited from interstate.
800+ candidates for 130 jobs at new luxury Adelaide hotel
In one of Adelaide’s biggest recruitment drives, 850 applicants were racing to secure one of 130 positions with Adelaide’s new five-star hotel before doors open mid-next month.
Albo’s wedding reveal: ‘We haven’t set a date yet’
UPDATED: With his government having lurched from one crisis to the next, it looks unlikely the PM will wed fiancee Jodie Haydon this term, he revealed in a wide-ranging interview on Saturday.
Two arrested after eastern suburbs booze bust
Two people have been arrested after multiple booze thefts targeting eastern suburbs stores.
Police union to consider expelling presidential candidate
The day after Wade Burns was controversially declared president of the state’s police union, the committee met to consider expulsion of another presidential candidate.
Lead poisoning at energy giant’s Adelaide site sparks watchdog investigation
Sean Gibbons was plagued with debilitating symptoms for months after breathing in lead dust at AGL’s Torrens Island station, but fears linger about more workers being slowly poisoned.
New emergency ‘threats’ putting SA at risk, landmark inquiry finds
The Covid pandemic, River Murray flood crisis, bushfires and statewide blackout were all declared major emergencies over past 20 years. Now, a major inquiry identifies new threats risking state.
Meth, coke and MDMA allegedly found as cops attend crash scene
Police are alleged to have discovered a discarded backpack containing various drugs and almost $40k in cash while attending a car crash.
Alleged drug traffickers in court over massive 40kg weed bust
A couple charged over a huge weed-growing operation that included multiple alleged grow houses across Adelaide’s north have faced court seeking bail – desperate to live together.
SA’s best architects and their buildings revealed
A converted beach shack and cemetery building have taken out the SA Architecture Awards – while a CBD building was highlighted.
Hospital security doubled after string of serious attacks
Staff at the embattled Royal Adelaide Hospital emergency department are getting some much needed security backup after a series of assaults.
Massive fire rips through shed leaving $750k damage bill
A fire in McLaren Flat is under investigation after tearing through a shed and machinery causing around $750k in damages.
Muslims would be ’losers’ in faith-based politics: PM
The Prime Minister has challenged renegade Senator Fatima Payman to quit her seat and stand as an independent at the next federal election — but warned that Muslim Australians would be losers from any move to create a faith-based party.
SA’s ‘once most wanted man’ starts hunger strike in prison
An armed robber serving a 30-year prison sentence has gone on a hunger strike after being relocated to another facility.
Man dies in Salt Creek silo tragedy
A man has died after being trapped inside a silo in the state’s south east.
‘Hero’ dad stands up to violent man charged over train assault
A dad has been hailed a hero after standing up to a man who was arrested and allegedly attacked three people during a rampage on an Adelaide train.
‘Sorry’: Troy Smith learns fate over Bali meth bust
A South Australian father busted with meth in his Bali hotel room has learned his fate in an Indonesian court.
‘Keep the fires burning’: Adelaide to host National NAIDOC Awards
Adelaide will host the national NAIDOC Awards, which recognises the outstanding contributions that First Nations people make to improve the lives of people in their communities and beyond.
‘Right thing to be doing’: Families welcome surprise shift by child safety boss
Relatives of at-risk children who have died while in the sights of the state’s child protection system have welcomed a surprise new move – and hope it will improve accountability.
Three face court after robbery, wild pub rooftop standoff
Three people have appeared in court after two cars were stolen during a home invasion and a man climbed on to a pub roof to escape police.
Adelaide Botanic Garden lit up with fire
Illuminate Festival has lit up the Adelaide Botanic Garden with flames drawing locals (and celebs) to the warmth.
‘There’s a 15-year-old girl out there who’ll command those subs’
There’s about to be some major competition in Australia for our best and brightest young minds.
Behind the doomsday cult recruiting young Christians
Behind the dark side of the doomsday cult Shincheonji Church of Jesus Christ and their attempts to recruit young Christians in the Adelaide CBD….
Behind the success of #spicybooktok and the romance novel revolution
Behind the romance novel revolution and how social media is connecting women in the name of #spicybooktok.
Kudla shed victim’s family vent rage at teen in court
Steven Murphy’s family has vented their rage at the young man who covered up his killing – but his lawyer says the time he’s already served…
50 years on: RAAF nurse meets bub she flew home to SA
In the chaotic days leading up to the fall of Saigon thousands of orphaned and abandoned babies were evacuated out of Vietnam in a military operation…
Arts minister’s Cannes call sheet required as ‘ritzy’ trip comes under fire
The Arts Minister has rejected criticism over expenditure on a “ritzy” trip for 13 people to the Cannes Film Festival in France earlier this year.
‘Lessons learned’: Why this new $20m tourist centre is so special
A painstakingly designed, stunning new $20m visitor centre at one of SA’s most iconic tourism sites has been opened – here’s why it’s so different.
‘Can I ever live a normal life?’ Victim’s horrific hit-run injuries
A man who lost a leg and was forced to learn to walk again after a hit-run crash says his life has been “hell” – and questions if his life will ever be normal again.
Troy Smith learns fate over Bali meth bust
A South Australian father busted with meth in his Bali hotel room has learned his fate in an Indonesian court.
Starick: Mali’s dream run hits some economic hurdles
The past few years have been charmed for Premier Peter Malinauskas – but some major obstacles have emerged.
‘It’s for bad asses’: Inside the dance that can change your life
It’s a full-body workout empowering women that can be slinky, sexy or just “downright ridiculous” – now a new dance studio is opening to build a community.
Tourist signs to be sold after foul-mouthed vandals attack again
Owners of the iconic Big Rocking Horse have started an auction after several road signs were defaced by foul-mouthed vandals.
Man hospitalised with deadly meningococcal disease
SA Health have revealed a male in his 20s has contracted meningococcal, but is in a stable condition in hospital.
Sixth gen Hills grower wins major award in wake of family tragedy
A six generation Adelaide Hills apple grower has won a national award just months after losing his father in a tragic accident.
Elderly man dies in horror Riverland crash
An 84-year-old Riverland man has died after a crash at Glossop on Thursday.
Inside Naracoorte’s first pole dancing studio
We spoke to the woman behind Naracoorte’s first pole dancing studio, Wildflowers Pole Studio, on the new endeavour and what she hopes it’ll bring…
600+ new homes for small SA town in two huge plans
More than 600 new homes – from rental to larger blocks and lifestyle living – would be built in a small SA beachside town amid a huge rising demand for the area.
‘Devastated’: Eight-year-old girl suddenly loses ability to walk
Doctors were unable to discover what was wrong with eight-year-old Eliyana Salmanzadeh who suddenly lost her ability to walk and mysteriously saw light spots in her vision.
Santos interest reports ‘inaccurate’: Saudi Aramco
Santos faces a renewed period of takeover uncertainty with two Middle East heavyweights pondering a tilt at the underperforming energy producer.
Watch: Scary moment two cars refuse to let the other merge
Two cars have collided after neither would let the other in front on a busy road – so who was in the right? See the video.
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