Mums at heart of charity to help women and children
Glenside’s Kate Earl started MumKIND to help struggling women support their families. She wasn’t prepared for what she found in the food relief space.
South Australia
Icy weather, heavy rain to hit SA
A cold front moving across South Australia today has brought plenty of rain to the Eyre Peninsula, as Adelaide braces for its own downpour today and tomorrow.
10-year-old boy in balaclava charged with theft
A boy who was on bail and barred from public transport was charged with theft at the Salisbury Interchange on Tuesday night.
Sarah proud of her fight to survive
Adelaide’s Sarah Ayles has been eliminated from Australian Survivor, but says she’s loved every minute of the show and has almost no regrets.
Safety advocate admits child sex charges
A former young South Australian of the Year finalist who advocated for teenage protection online is facing jail after admitting several child sex charges.
SA needs a monument to women’s right to vote: Gillard
South Australia led the nation in granting women the vote, but former Prime Minister Julia Gillard says existing tributes to this victory are not enough – we need something “beautiful and long-lasting”.
Struggle to stem tide of rough sleepers
There are 226 people sleeping rough in Adelaide on any given night – but people are losing their home twice as fast as finding one.
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SURVEY: Keeping council spending in check
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‘Didgeridoo Man’ confronts alleged home invader
As if it wasn’t terrifying enough being chased by a half-naked, didgeridoo-wielding man down the street, an alleged home invader has been confronted again by Didgeridoo Man.
The wait is over: Eddie’s mystery word revealed
Nova 919’s Eddie Betts mystery word competition is finally over, with a Glenelg woman winning $30,000 after correctly guessing the missing word in his game-day ritual.
One small step for a man, one giant leek for mankind
Space is hostile and plants will need a hand to go where they’ve never gone before. The University of Adelaide’s Waite Research Institute is helping to find a way to make it possible.
Fight for brothel search powers
The state’s Attorney-General and Police Commissioner are on a collision course over police search powers in brothels.
Cops rewarded for handing out fines
A review has been launched after South Australian police officers were offered prizes for handing out the most fines and cautions during a road safety blitz.
Wine industry planning for the future
Wine industry bodies Australian Grape & Wine Incorporated and Wine Australia are seeking feedback on the future of the industry.
‘Goodbyes are not the end’: Emotional tribute to Sabrina
An Adelaide student allegedly murdered by her father has been remembered as a cherished sister, as her family pay an emotional tribute.
When caravan holidays go wrong
A South Australian couple had an “amazing” escape from a dramatic caravan rollover on a rural stretch of highway in Queensland.
72 ideas to reform local government in South Australia
Got a beef with your local council? Reckon Local Government in South Australia is broken? The State Government wants to totally overhaul the system and they want to hear your feedback.
Sturt police station nears reopening
The Sturt police station, which was evactuated in July after it began to crack, may be reopened after an engineer’s report was finished.
Cop offered reward for handing out most fines
A senior police officer offered a gift card as a prize for whichever officer handed out the most fines and cautions during a road safety blitz.
Showers to fall over SA this week
After more than a month without any significant rainfall, Adelaide and many parts of South Australia will experience a wet spell this week.
Boys on board for pep talk on periods
South Australian high school students are getting a pep talk about period pain – and the boys are invited too.
White powder in envelope at ATO city base
An envelope containing white powder has been discovered at the Australian Taxation Office’s city base.
Brave family on a mission to find hope for Harper
The Bosley family needs $35,000 to fund their trip to a clinic in the USA — the only clinic in the world specialising in the rare syndrome Bardet Biedl.
Adelaide nightclub accused of racism
An Adelaide nightclub has been accused of racial profiling, after a man claimed he and his friends were refused entry because of their skin colour.
Journo lunges at fake robot
In August 1969 Miss Honeywell was presented as a marvel of modern technology but it soon became clear the whole exercise was a public relations stunt.
There and back aGhan: A special journey
It’s 90 years today since The Ghan left South Australia on its first trip. The iconic train has set off again for a special commemorative service.
Men with axes rob Walkerville pub
Three people, including two axe-wielding men, are on the run after robbing the Sussex Hotel, just northeast of the Adelaide CBD.
‘Drunk’ teenage P-plater destroys oval with burnouts
A drunk teenager behind the wheel has been caught destroying an oval used by children’s sports clubs while having five other people in the car with him, police say.
Oops! Car goes over cliff into Sturt Gorge
A car has rolled down a Flagstaff Hill street, and plunged over a cliff into Sturt Gorge. Why? You can probably guess…
Forklift destroyed in aerosol fire at Kilburn
Forklifts moving empty aerosol cans sparked an industrial fire at Kilburn that destroyed a heavy-duty vehicle and caused $300,000 damage, the MFS says.
Jessica’s potty idea has breast intentions
A self-taught artist is doing her bit to keep local charities from going bust.
Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency may be useless
Facebook currency Libra is unlikely to make a difference to underprivileged people’s access to financial services.
Mum who ‘bribed own son’ finally faces court
A mum who allegedly bribed her own son — who was issuing drivers’ licences in exchange for cash to pay escorts — has finally faced court after missing three dates.
New BMX dirt tracks for parklands
Plans for new and improved BMX tracks for the Adelaide parklands aim to attract the young and inexperienced as well as more advanced riders.
Two men carjack woman in Port Wakefield
Two men are on the run after carjacking a woman north of Adelaide on Thursday night and escaping a police helicopter.
Concert lifts young high flyers up, up and away
Grahame Baker-Smith’s book FArTHER has been set to music with animation for an Adelaide Symphony Orchestra family show.
Our driest July in 12 years
SA has just experienced its driest first seven months of the year since 1970. And the outlook for the start of spring is still dry.
Adelaide’s fourth measles case this year
A teenager has contracted measles while in Europe, with SA Health releasing a list of where she went while infectious.
Fastest trip you’ll ever see through Oaklands Crossing
Motorists can now drive through the real thing, but this timelapse shows you the new Oaklands Crossing as you’ve never seen it before.
Gone sideways: Truck flips, driver unhurt
A truck has rolled in the Adelaide CBD — luckily the driver escaped without injury.
Burst water main floods street
A quiet street in Adelaide’s northeast suburbs became an instant waterway on Thursday morning when an underground pipe ruptured.
Helping hand for battling farmers
Two young busking brothers saddened by the devastating plight of SA farmers used their enterprising talents to raise $9500 towards a $150,000 Qantas and Rural Aid bale drop-off for starving livestock.
Return of the trams to end traffic chaos
Frustrated motorists grappling with traffic restrictions down King William St can rejoice – it will be business as usual today.
Guns found in traffic stop | CBD street robbery
Police searching an unlicensed driver’s car have also turned up 1.3kg of methamphetamine, guns and a large amount of cash. Meanwhile, four teenagers have been arrested over the alleged knifepoint robbery of a man in the CBD.
Free rides on Victor Harbor horse tram
Families are being encouraged to head to Victor Harbor during August, to take advantage of free horse-drawn tram rides for children to Granite Island.
App a direct line to safety for women
An Adelaide-made app to provide emergency contact to women at risk of violence has already helped 46 people since launch.
Man dies after Aldinga crash
A driver has died in a crash south of Adelaide after veering from the road into a tree.
‘Drunk’ driver crashes into tree, blows 0.252
A woman who crashed into a tree in Adelaide’s east last night allegedly blew more than five times the legal alcohol limit. Meanwhile, there has been a serious crash in Aldinga.
Red alert for animals and plants on the brink
Have you seen any of these animals now listed as endangered? Many more have been classified as such, while their populations decline in the wild.
Man arrested over fishing line trap
Police have arrested a man and charged him with three counts of endangering life after fishing line was found strung up across a path and driveway in the southern suburbs.
Man’s ‘stupid’ burnout ends in tragedy
An Adelaide man who brazenly did a burnout in front of police, before speeding away from them, tragically died moments later after smashing into a tree.
Extra police patrols as more fishing line traps reported
The Police Minister has promised more patrols after fishing line was found strung up at head height across footpaths in Adelaide’s south — as more traps are reported across the area.
Grief over brother’s ‘stupid’ final decision
The grieving brother of a young man who died while evading police at Normanville on Monday has visited the crash site, saying he died because of a “stupid decision”.
Adelaide seller’s $100k Woolies toy sale falls over
A rare Woolworths collectable toy was heading to the highest bidder for $100,000, until that crazy price wasn’t paid.
Driver fleeing police dies in horror crash
Two men have died after two horrific crashes on the Fleurieu Peninsula – one did a burnout in front of police, sped away and hit a tree.
Feel like you’re always stuck in traffic? This is why
Aussies are commuting for longer, with Adelaide commuters spending nearly an hour each day travelling to and from work, a new report reveals.
Premier’s $12k bill for chauffeur car rides
More than $18,000 was spent by Premier Steven Marshall and Innovation and Skills Minister David Pisoni on luxury chauffeured vehicles during a 10-day trip to the United States, it’s been revealed.
Stolen car runs out of petrol | Knife-wielding man robs pub
Two men have been arrested after their allegedly stolen car ran out of petrol in Adelaide’s south. Meanwhile, police are searching for a knife-wielding man who robbed a West Lakes pub.
Man hits tree, dies following burnout
A man has died hitting a tree after performing a burnout in front of cops and speeding off on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia.
Upgrade underway at old WCH
A $50 million “sustainment” program has begun at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, the last major upgrade expected before the new one is built.
Adut a force of change for Meghan
Adelaide model Adut Akech has been personally chosen by Meghan Markle for her Vogue edition, as one of 14 women around the world who have become “forces for change”.
Drunk idiot crashes at hotel car park
A man has left a western suburbs pub and immediately crashed his unregistered, uninsured car into a neighbouring backyard.
‘Sick’ trap injures woman on Adelaide footpath
A woman suffered a painful neck injury after a series of disturbing fishing line traps were strung up at neck height in Adelaide’s south, sparking fears someone could be badly injured or even killed.
Dude, where’s my goat?
No kidding – a rogue goat seen wandering the industrial streets of Wingfield over the weekend has been rescued from a production factory and has found a new home.
Cult leader jailed for sex abuse
An Australian cult leader who dreamed of creating the “ideal human environment” has been jailed for the repeated sexual assault of a teenage girl.
Assistance dog barred from holiday park
A holiday park has denied entry to a family’s assistance dog. They say they’ve been discriminated against – but park staff say the law around accreditation is “blurry”.
The young people treating cyber safety as a joke
A survey of university students has revealed cyber safety messages are being ignored too often by young adults, prompting one Adelaide academic to question if we need to find a new approach.
Pilot, passenger hurt in crash
A man and a woman have been injured after a plane crash in SA’s far north. They have since been flown to the RAH, in a stable condition.
Man kicks police officer in face | Weapons found during CBD car search
A man who allegedly kicked a police officer in the face during a CBD arrest was being tracked on CCTV after suspected break-ins at Rundle Mall. An hour earlier, two men allegedly carrying knives and knuckle dusters were arrested after a car search on Pulteney St.
Emergency departments spill over
All metropolitan hospital emergency departments were treating more people than their capacity on Sunday, with waiting times exceeding two hours in the northern suburbs.
Campaign launched to crush train, tram privatisation
Angry train and tram drivers have launched a formal campaign against the privatisation of Adelaide services, as a shadow is cast over their future jobs.
Four survive burning ute after three-car crash
A woman and three boys miraculously escaped when their ute was hit by an oncoming car and burst into flames in the Murraylands.
Spiro meets his perfect match — romantically, and biologically
Organ donation has given Adelaide man Spiro Christopoulos two kidneys, a pancreas — and the love of his life, who just happened to be his perfect match in more ways than one.
Prepare yourself for ‘a few crazy’ Bachelorettes
Matt Agnew is intelligent, handsome and charismatic — it’s enough to make The Bachelor contestants go crazy. In fact, a few did, according to Adelaide entrant Cassandra Mamone.
Woman crashes into police car
A driver has crashed into an unmarked police car at Linden Park, leaving two injured.
Five arrested after assault outside pub
Five men have been arrested after a man was allegedly assaulted outside a Norwood pub.
Motorcyclist dies after slamming into car
A motorcyclist has died following a crash on a dirt road north of Adelaide — the second serious crash within hours on Saturday afternoon.
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