Fake cops ‘issue fines’, escort victim to ATM for cash
A duo pretending to be SA Police officers have been arrested after allegedly pulling over cars in Adelaide’s west, issuing fines and even escorting a victim to an ATM to withdraw money.
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Cute and cuddly? No, koalas fight dirty — and loud
We think of them as the most docile of Australian animals, but incredible footage of two koalas brawling on Kangaroo Island shows just how vicious they can be.
Charity forced to close fundraiser after theft
An SA charity has been forced to shut down a fundraiser that would have paid for research into stillbirth prevention.
Tragic end to party as uni student dies in buggy rollover
A country getaway party for a group of university students ended in tragedy on Saturday night when an agricultural buggy crashed, killing a 23-year-old man from Adelaide.
Man on the run after hold-up with gun
A man described as in his late teens is on the run after holding up a service station in Adelaide’s western suburbs with a gun. Picture: Matthew Pantelis
Sun sets on another spectacular Show
SA’s biggest event has wound up for another year, with a few hitches but many milestones celebrated.
Which shows will fly and flounder on Pilot Week?
It’s pilot week for Channel 10 — an initiative that hasn’t always resulted in success for the commercial network … Saturday Night Rove, anyone? So what’s on the docket for 2019? Petra Starke investigates.
Ute wine sale sinks the boot into big issues
A free event in the East End this weekend is more than just tasting sessions, organisers say. It’s really something to chew over.
Teen ‘unresponsive’ after fall on mountain bike trail
A teenage boy has fallen off a mountain bike at Cudlee Creek — the MedSTAR helicopter has been dispatched.
Woman knocked unconscious in horse fall
A woman has been knocked unconscious after she was thrown from a horse at the Royal Adelaide Show — she has been taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Why do South Aussies care what school you went to?
It’s the question that South Australians love to ask, “what school did you go to?” Across Australia, private schooling is a $10 billion business — but why should we care, Ian Henschke writes.
Shocking brawl breaks out in showbag pavilion
A woman’s head has been smashed into the ground during a violent brawl between six people — including children — at the Royal Adelaide Show.
Gang with baseball bat bash man inside own home
A gang of home invaders — one armed with a baseball bat — has assaulted a man in Adelaide’s northern suburbs during a targeted attack in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Man saved from ocean off Port Lincoln
Police say a man who was rescued from nearly 300m off shore in South Australia’s west was not wearing a life jacket when he got into trouble.
Driver charged over father’s death
Grant Carter was struck and killed while walking with a friend at Murray Bridge. Police have now charged a man over the crash that caused his death.
Duo ‘stole $1m from their employer’
Two people have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1 million from their employer.
Charges dropped against woman in De Ieso murder case
A woman arrested in connection to the cold case murder of panel beater Jason De Ieso has had her charges dropped after a hearing in Adelaide Magistrates Court on Friday.
Damaging winds bring down the house at the Show
The damaging winds have been a show stopper with a wind gust bringing down a tent in the children’s area at the Royal Adelaide Show – it comes as forecasters warn showers, thunderstorms and wind gusts in excess of 90km/h are expected to hit metropolitan Adelaide.
Police appeal for help to find missing man
After land and air searches failed to find a missing Mid North man, police are appealing for the public’s help.
Head over heels about going into Kombat
Instead of packing up and flying overseas or interstate, two experienced film stuntmen are getting local work on the Mortal Kombat movie.
How being in a jam led to sweet success
When Beerenberg founder Grant Paech picked his first strawberry on September 6, 1969, his wife, Carol, took a photo to record it for history.
No Limit aerial ride cleared after woman’s rescue
A woman with suspected spinal injuries had a pre-existing medical condition before she became stuck on a popular Royal Adelaide Show ride, Safework SA says.
Stripper at centre of Miss Nude fire speaks
The Miss Nude Australia competitor who set a strip club ablaze in a firey routine has opened up on her struggle with addiction and abuse.
Teachers plan more strike action
Teachers are planning more industrial action — starting next week — as the State Government takes the union to the employment tribunal over a deadlock on pay and working conditions.
Teens caught over crime spree
Six teenagers, as young as 13, have been arrested over a wave of theft that hit multiple southern suburbs.
Opera builds its audience appeal
State Opera will continue to expand its audience reach at new venues in 2020 – even if they are currently under construction.
Woman suffers spinal injuries on ride
A woman in her 20s is being treated for suspected spinal injuries after being hurt on a ride at the Royal Adelaide Show.
Health alert: Listeria in pastrami sparks recall
Listeria detected in pastrami has triggered a recall and prompted an alert from SA Health for people not to eat the product and to see a doctor if they feel ill.
Teacher running for brave Tasman’s cause
Tasman Footner faces the world with a smile, despite the challenges thrown at him. Now his hero teacher is running to raise money to support him.
‘Nuisance’ pets in council’s firing line
If you’re one of those pet owners who likes to let their cats wander around at night, you probably shouldn’t move to this town.
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