Larry the Lobster lights up
SOUTH Australia’s largest crustacean Larry the Lobster is being a little bit shellfish in his old age and is stealing the limelight.
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Why South Australia leads the way in cellar door experiences
SOUTH AUSTRALIA has always done wine well, and the state’s grape growers are undoubtedly glass-half-full thinkers. They’re now creating offerings that spill over into more than just a winning drop – whether you like red, white or neither.
Libs promise $40m to cut surgery queues
WAITING times for elective surgery for South Australians would fall under a $40 million election pledge, the Liberal Party says.
Ten things to do with the family in South Australia
FINDING activities for the school holidays can be tough. Here are some great activities that promise to fill those long days and you just might learn something you didn’t know before.
Contaminated rockmelon scare interstate — but SA unaffected
AN outbreak of listeria has been linked to the humble rockmelon, with authorities interstate warning of a contaminated batch of the fruit. However, so far South Australia appears to be unaffected.
The deal AFL’s biggest free agent ‘can’t say no to’
PORT Adelaide champion Kane Cornes has pleaded with the Gold Coast Suns to dig deep into their pockets and offer superstar forward Tom Lynch a Lance Franklin-type deal.
Ice users forced into rehab under SA Best plan
ICE users in South Australia would be forced into rehabilitation under an SA Best plan, with Nick Xenophon calling for the “scourge” to be a key priority of the next state government.
Adelaide Strikers weapon becomes youngest No.1 ever
AFGHANISTAN’S Rashid Khan still isn’t 20 years old but he’s already been crowned the world’s best ODI bowler.
Scrap first-home stamp duty to stem brain drain: Builders
LOANS to first homebuyers in Victoria and New South Wales have gone “gangbusters” since the scrapping of stamp duty says the South Australia’s builders’ lobby which is calling for similar reform.
‘If you haven’t been attacked by a dog, are you campaigning hard enough?’
LABOR’s candidate for Adelaide, Jo Chapley, has been attacked by a dog and injured while on the campaign trail — and even continued campaigning for hours with a broken arm
Woman ‘bit waiter’ over $50 bill
A WOMAN is facing court in Adelaide after she allegedly got a waiter in a headlock and bit him on the arm during a dispute about the price of her barramundi.
Party leaders agree not enough being done for women
SOUTH Australia is “not doing enough” for its women and politics can be a “nasty space” for females, the state’s political leaders have conceded during a debate ahead of the state election.
Handscomb finds form just in time for South Africa tour
PETER Handscomb rediscovered his best touch to power Victoria to its first win of the Sheffield Shield season and force his name back into contention for Test selection.
Two SA candidates targeted by fake news site
TWO South Australian political candidates have been smeared by a fake news site — but are powerless to do anything to stop it.
Heatwave warnings issued
THE hot weather is back with a vengeance. The heatwave in Adelaide is just a warm-up. In Queensland, heat records are set to tumble.
500 jobs at new SA visual effects academy
THE global visual effects company behind The Shape of Water, Wonder Woman, and Blade Runner 2049 will set up a $26 million visual effects centre in Adelaide, creating 500 jobs and propelling the movie industry in SA.
Discovering South Australia by night
ONE feather was all the evidence needed to send bird watching enthusiasts scrambling for night vision binoculars – from a bird that hadn’t been spotted for 170 years.
South Australia’s best nature retreats
SNUGGLE up and go off-grid in a forest, wake up to 360° vineyard views or watch the sun go down on a beach you have all to yourself.
Scorchers skipper suspended after Thunder thriller
AS if they don’t have enough problems already, Perth Scorchers will be without captain Adam Voges for their game against Adelaide Strikers on Saturday night.
Woman’s chin ripped off in dog attack
AN ADELAIDE woman has needed more than 200 stitches to put her face back together after a vicious dog attack on Boxing Day.Warning: Graphic.
Big Lobster may be torn down
SOUTH AUSTRALIA’s dangerous and dilapidated Big Lobster will have to be torn down unless his owners can raise tens of thousands of dollars for repairs.
No one shells out for Larry
SOUTH Australia’s largest crustacean, Larry the Lobster, has failed to reel in any buyers at auction today. So is this SA icon in hot water or will he stay in the pink?
Larry saved by $50k makeover
SA’s largest crustacean, Larry the Lobster, has a new lease on life thanks to a $50,000 makeover, helping him stay as a tourist attraction for decades to come.
Video: Boy, 6, hit by ball in BBL clash
A YOUNG boy has been struck by a cricket ball while watching the Strikers and Thunder Big Bash clash at Adelaide Oval on Friday night.
Watch: McClenaghan justifies ‘Viking’ tag
KIWI Mitchell McClenaghan has justified his recent Viking tag with a frightening blow up following a dropped catch in the Thunder’s clash with the Strikers at Adelaide Oval. SEE THE VIDEO
Former 7 cadet: ‘Enough is enough’
IN the wake of her horror exit from Channel 7, former cadet Amy Taeuber says she is the victim of a new “orchestrated smear campaign”.
Former 7 Adelaide cadet: ‘Enough is enough’
IN the wake of her horror exit from Channel 7 in Adelaide, former cadet Amy Taeuber says she is the victim of a new “orchestrated smear campaign”.
Rapist’s stunning message to victim
HE PUSHED his victim to the ground and raped her. Then he told her, “There’s a good girl, don’t walk home alone anymore by yourself.”
A meat lover’s guide to South Australia
FROM floating down the River Torrens in a BBQ boat to eating emu rissoles in an outback hotel, South Australia is the epicurean epicentre for our country’s meaty delights.
Australia confirm second Test XI
AUSTRALIA has locked in its XI for Saturday’s day-night Test against England, with the hosts looking to take a two-nil lead at Adelaide Oval.
Sixers’ honesty session uncovers home truths
ADELAIDE players have had a no-holds-barred honesty session before hitting the training track on Tuesday as they look to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Sixers Report — Round 6
ADELAIDE big man Matthew Hodgson admits he let his Boomers call up get into his head and he has struggled with growing expectations this season. He opens up in this week’s Sixers Report Podcast here.
The Sixers Report — Round 5
ADELAIDE forward Daniel Johnson addresses the big issues at the 36ers in this week’s Sixers Report Podcast.
Adelaide has new look for United
WITH their new weapon on-board, the Adelaide 36ers are confident of upsetting Melbourne United for the first time this NBL season.
The Sixers Report — Round 4
AS THE Adelaide 36ers prepare to fly to New Zealand for the start of a tough double header on the road, import guard Shannon Shorter has opened up on the close bond between the team.
Viddora takes aim at sprint hot shots
LLOYD Kennewell reckons his star sprinting mare Viddora is ready to run the race of her life in Friday night’s Manikato Stakes.
The Right Track, with Lincoln Moore and Ben Scadden
LEON Macdonald and Andrew Gluyas have opted to remain in South Australia and tackle Sunday’s $50,000 Gawler Cup with Royal Rumble.
Holden drives off into the sunset
WITH pride and a few tears, more than 25,000 Holden car enthusiasts and racing legends have gathered to celebrate the end of an era with a street parade at Elizabeth. GALLERY + HISTORY PODCASTS
Auction, parade to mark Holden’s last week
ACTIVITIES and events marking Holden’s closure this week, will mark the start of community reflection as South Australians come to terms with the deep bonds established with the carmaker.
Labor’s $1bn plan to create ‘Adelaide-Asia’ jobs
LABOR Leader Bill Shorten is proposing a $1 billion fund to help manufacturing firms expand and create jobs in the wake of Holden’s closure.
Where it all went wrong for Holden
THE “seeds of Holden’s demise” weren’t planted amid the recent turbulence of a changing global economy but way back in 1948, with the resignation of the visionary head of the company’s Australian arm, Adelaide historian Don Loffler argues.
Drinks with a view: Adelaide’s top rooftop bars
WITH weeks of warm weather just around the corner, we’ve scouted the best rooftop spots to watch the sun go down with a drink in hand in Adelaide.
‘Australian as they come, that’s Holden!’
THIS month, the very last Australian-made Holden will run off the production line at GMH’s Adelaide factory, ending 59 years of continuous car making at Elizabeth. We track the history in episode 5 of our SA history podcast Heaps Good History.
Holden hails a new way to travel
HOLDEN is launching hire cars for Uber drivers in Adelaide as the first step to an app-based car sharing scheme operating in the United States.
‘Grow up’: Crows whacked over Lever B&F drama
THE call to advise Jake Lever to miss Adelaide’s best and fairest count on Friday night is petulant, says Nick Dal Santo.
‘Fell short’, ‘spooked’: Crows trio blasted
CARLTON premiership great Robert Walls has delivered a scathing review of Adelaide’s three big forwards, claiming they “just accepted what came their way”.
Virgin glitch delays thousands
ADELAIDE Crows players were among thousands of Virgin customers caught in a nationwide flight check-in fail earlier today.
Danger with starting Dusty forward
PODCAST: RICHMOND is weighing up where Dustin Martin should start Saturday’s grand final. But the Tigers’ last premiership full-forward thinks he knows. Listen to The Drill
The Drill: Danger should begin in the guts
THE goalsquare or the centre square? Where Patrick Dangerfield struts to after the national anthem is belted out at Adelaide Oval is tonight’s hottest question. Listen to The Drill podcast.
The ‘bold’ Danger plan to unsettle Crows
PATRICK Dangerfield dominated the Swans from full-forward, but two triple-premiership players suggest the Cats should take a different approach in Friday night’s preliminary final.
Forecast ‘unlikely’ for Adelaide high flyer
ADELAIDE forward Mitch McGovern is unlikely to play in Friday night’s AFL preliminary final because of a hamstring strain.
Back off: Port warns Suns against poaching Ken
PORT Adelaide has warned the Gold Coast Suns to stop trying to poach their AFL coach Ken Hinkley.
Trap led mum to shocking crime
SHE was a hard-working mother with two beautiful children, but a very modern addiction saw her lose everything — including her kids.
How AFL coach schooled Flanno in losing gracefully
WHILE Shane Flanagan launched an extraordinary tirade about several touchy calls, a humble AFL counterpart provided the perfect example of how to lose humbly.
Kochie doubles down on AFL attack
PORT Adelaide president David Koch has stood by his scathing criticism of Power players, telling the world once again his troops “blew it”.
‘We all know we blew it’: Koch backs criticism
DAVID Koch has defended his scathing criticism of the Port Adelaide players in the wake of the club’s devastating after the siren loss to West Coast in extra time.
The underwear ad that was too adult
AN ad for lingerie brand Honey Birdette has been banned by the ad watchdog, amid a backlash against a similar Rundle Mall billboard by the shop — who says Adelaide street preachers are causing the fuss.
No pressure on Giants to win flag
AFTER a tumultuous run of injuries, and despite a woeful loss against Geelong, Shane Mumford says the Giants are in their best shape and ready to ambush Adelaide in the opening week of finals.
The smoky flag chance that could rock the AFL
LAST year, the Bulldogs defied the odds to claim a stunning flag from outside the top four. And there’s no reason why Port Adelaide can’t do the same in 2017.
Seinfeld takes aim and delivers
ON his first ever visit to Adelaide, comedian Jerry Seinfeld delivered a stand-up show about nothing that was really something else, writes Greg Barila.
‘I’ve come to have that hatred’: Battlelines drawn
GROWING up in country Victoria, Ollie Wines didn’t understand the rivalry between Port Adelaide and Adelaide. It’s safe to say that has changed.
‘He may have cost Nathan Buckley his job’
HE turned up the heat against Adelaide. But an AFL great says Daniel Wells could have played a key role in determining Nathan Buckley’s future — and not in a good way.
Why Greenwood is recruit of the year
HUGH Greenwood was plucked from obscurity as a Category B rookie. Now he is a key to Adelaide’s premiership hopes. See the incredible numbers that reveal why. NEW PODCAST
‘He lost the plot’: ‘Individual’ Cat slammed
PATRICK Dangerfield won plenty of fans for his press conference antics and determination to face his old side. But he didn’t find an ally in Robert Walls.
‘Lost the plot’: Dangerfield shamed
PATRICK Dangerfield won plenty of fans for his press conference antics and determination to face the Crows, but an AFL legend wasn’t on board.
Danger arrives but doubt remains
PATRICK Dangerfield has arrived in Adelaide more than a day early but the odds are still against him playing against Adelaide, but the Geelong superstar says his foot injury is improving every day.
Sloane optimistic he’ll play against Cats
ADELAIDE midfielder Rory Sloane says the signs have been positive all week and he’s confident of overcoming concussion and facing Geelong on Friday night.
Time still not right for Darwin AFL team
DESPITE the Adelaide Crows and Melbourne Demons match being a sellout last night AFL bosses believe it isn’t time for us to create our own premiership team
Power re-sign exciting young trio
PORT Adelaide has locked in three key planks for the future by re-signing Riley Bonner, Dougal Howard and Dan Houston amid uncertainty over whether free agents Jackson Trengove and Jasper Pittard will be there beyond this year.
‘Beast’ Powell-Pepper fit for Roos: Hartlett
HAMISH Hartlett has described Port Adelaide teammate Sam Powell-Pepper as a “beast” and offered an injury update on the Rising Star candidate.
Crows forward feared worst when admitted to ICU
ADELAIDE forward Tom Lynch says there were fears he could have contracted meningococcal disease when he was admitted to hospital last month.
Boy injured in horrifying park prank
A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy from South Australia was riding his bike around a local oval on Saturday when he was approached by a group of three older boys.
The damning assessment of Crows’ soft midfield
JONATHAN Brown has slammed the Adelaide midfield brigade, questioning their toughness in tight and their prospects of standing up in September.
Man killed in shopping centre stabbing
WITNESSES say knife attacker fled with a woman and a baby in a pram after stabbing 25-year-old in the stomach.
‘Ken will run the course’: Koch’s big backing
POWER president David Koch arguably put the heat on Ken Hinkley during the pre-season. But this incredible backing from Koch would bring the coach great comfort.
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Podcast: Adelaide’s ‘armless artist’
WILLIAM Smith may just be the most fascinating South Australian artist you’ve never heard of. We explore his story in a new local history podcast. LISTEN.
Mum accidentally killed her daughter
KYLIE Anne Hie was driving home from a funeral when she slammed into the back of a truck, killing her four-year-old Charlotte.
Don’t target sore Jenkins, warn Crows
ADELAIDE insists Josh Jenkins’ sore ribs are not “fair game” to be repeatedly tested by any Port Adelaide rival if the injured Crow takes the field in Showdown 42.
Cracking sledge that silenced Stevie J
STEVIE J is one of the AFL’s greatest sledgers. That all changed after being dethroned with a classic line from an unlikely source.
The cracking sledge that silenced Stevie J
STEVIE J is one of the AFL’s all-time great sledgers. But on Sunday, he was humbled and temporarily dethroned with a classic line from an unlikely source.
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