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Adelaide
For all the latest Adelaide and South Australian news and updates, we have you covered.
Cyclist knocked off her bike by kangaroo
A cyclist has been knocked off her bike by a kangaroo in Canberra. She caught the whole incident on her GoPro.
Aussie subs on new minister’s radar
THIS is the most important meeting our taxpayer owned shipbuilder has for a major submarine contract, which could still go to a foreign competitor.
Castle for sale — in the Adelaide Hills
IF you’ve always longed to be king of your own castle here’s your chance – complete with gargoyles, battlements and royal fabric. But you’ll need to dig your own moat. Gallery: Inside the castle
Eco house with a life of festive charm
FORMER Adelaide Festival director Anthony Steel’s eco-friendly artisan home is the perfect reflection of its owner.
The suburbs you’ll love this year
A POTENTIAL interest-rate cut on the back of increased market confidence in the last half of the year should see the 2015 Adelaide property market get off to a flying start, real estate experts say.
Just what the doctor ordered
A WELL deserving Adelaide family has won a 35-day caravanning tour of Tasmania.
Calls for charges over pets burned in bushfire
ANGERED animal lovers are calling for the owners of a South Australian kennel where more than 40 pets perished in disastrous bushfires to be charged.
Bushfire crisis in devastating detail
THESE are the pictures which capture the heartbreak, joy and heroism of Australians during one of the most devastating bushfire seasons ever seen.
Hotel’s goodwill to fire victims
AN Adelaide hotelier who offered free rooms to residents affected by bushfires is reaping the rewards and proving nice guys can finish first.
Adelaide property owners profit in a year of rises
ADELAIDE house prices rose 4.3 per cent last year, representing the fourth best performance in the nation.
Adelaide suburbs that topped the charts
IN a big year for the South Australian property market, we show the suburbs that have performed well over the past 12 months.
Millions of reasons for Adelaide sellers to smile
UPDATED: Cashed-up home buyers looking for large blocks near quality schools have driven a strong year for million-dollar home sales.
Seven whales beached in South Australia
AT least seven large sperm whales have beached themselves on Souths Australia’s Yorke Peninsula, where they haven’t been seen in 25 years.
What’s our best coastal address?
ACCORDING to leading real estate agents, the state’s best coastal address is just a short drive from the Adelaide CBD — which one is it?
Hammer to fall hard on property underquoting
THE Real Estate Institute of South Australia will establish an underquoting advisory panel to crack down on price-baiting in the property market.
Good news if you own a home — not for buyers
THE median house price in Adelaide will reach $1.038 million in the next decade, a mortgage broking firm has predicted.
How $4m will buy you a slice of Downer history
A MANSION built more than a century ago for one of South Australia’s most prominent political families, the Downers, is up for sale — but you’ll need a cool $4m.
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Find a hidden gem right in your neighborhood
GOT your heart set on buying in one of South Australia’s most popular suburbs but can’t quite afford it? Don’t despair.
Which regional SA towns have good prospects?
EVERYONE knows regional areas generally have more affordable properties, but which of those areas in SA have the potential for strong future price growth?
World reacts to shocking A-League miss
WELL, Adelaide United’s Awer Mabil has certainly found a way to get the world talking about the A-League. Albeit, an embarrassing one.
Buyer beware of hidden dangers
WITH South Australia’s peak selling season already under way, experts have warned of the potential dangers of buying a home without first getting a building inspection.
The Rolling Stones finally surface
THE Rolling Stones have made their first public appearance in Australia, and fans who eavesdropped heard the songs they’ve been rehearsing.
SA winemaker rules as Jimmy Watson heads for Hills
CELEBRATED South Australian winemaker Stephen Pannell has won Australia’s best known wine award for his cracking Adelaide Hills syrah — known widely as shiraz.
What’s our most affordable city-fringe suburb
A ONCE industrial suburb northwest of the city is Adelaide’s most affordable suburb within about 5km of the CBD.
Which SA suburb is Australia’s most popular?
A SOUTH Australian suburb has reclaimed its title as the most in demand in the country — according to search data from realestate.com.au. But where is it?
More SA homes selling for a profit
THE value of South Australian homes has increased and more were sold at a profit for their owners compared to the same time last year.
‘The moment I captured shark video’
A DIVER has captured the incredible and extremely rare moment one great white shark attacked another in South Australian waters. Prepare to be terrified.
Gains galore as home bidders spring up early
THE ADELAIDE auction market has had a bumper start to the spring season, with almost double the number of properties auctioned last week over preceding few weeks.
Adelaide’s where million dollar dreams are real
IF I told you to picture a $1 million home, what would you imagine?
Wang Wang, you had one job
THIS randy panda at Adelaide Zoo had one job. Alas, he has failed. It’s going to be a long 364 days till next time for Wang Wang.
Unit for sale — but you’ve only got three weeks
UNITS in one eastern suburbs location are taking, on average, about three weeks to sell — that’s faster than anywhere else in Adelaide.
Home that On The Run built hits the market
THE home that was the birthplace of the Shahin empire in South Australia has hit the market for just under $1 million.
Hahndorf Farm Barn up for sale
HE’S the host of one of South Australia’s most popular breakfast radio shows and now Jason ‘Snowy’ Carter and his wife Kate are selling one of the Hills most well-loved tourist attractions.
House blocks stop shrinking in size
ADELAIDE’S house blocks have finally stopped shrinking, ending a decade-long decline as people build larger houses.
SA towns and suburbs where house prices are booming
WHILE home value growth has been restrained in South Australia in recent months, new figures reveal demand is on the way up. Check our interactive map to see how your suburb fared.
Harcourts announces new acting CEO
REAL estate agent Harcourts South Australia has announced a new acting chief executive officer.
Aussie star’s gender-bender pays off
SARAH Snook gets to play a woman – and a man alongside Ethan Hawke, who has described her acting as “unlike anything” he’s ever seen in their film Predestination.
Headless seals found on SA beach
THE gruesome discovery of two headless seals on a South Australian beach has prompted an investigation.
Uber illegal: South Australian govt
RIDE-SHARING company Uber is operating illegally in South Australia and its drivers should expect to be fined, the state treasurer says.
Million dollar dreams are becoming more real
SOUTH Australia has had a record-breaking year for million-dollar home sales and real estate experts predict house prices will continue to rise as the traditional surge of spring listings kicks off.
Arnott’s to cut 120 Adelaide jobs
IN ANOTHER blow to Australian workers, biscuit maker Arnott’s will slash 120 jobs from its Marleston bakery in Adelaide.
Cheap, cheerful house prices draw crowds
LOW supply and high demand for affordable housing is leading to quick sales and good prices for home sellers, real estate experts say.
Before 5SOS and Sia, our US #1s
AFTER 5 Seconds of Summer and Sia topped the American album chart, we’ve found all the Australian musical acts who’ve hit No. 1 in the US.
Adelaide property values plunge — unlike eastern states
ADELAIDE has recorded the biggest drop in house values in the country over the past quarter, as our eastern neighbours continue to rally.
Here’s what $200K can get you in Adelaide
HOUSE-hunting on a budget? You may be surprised by just what you can find across Adelaide in the $200,000 price tag. Here’s some of our best finds …
A prime place to call home — if you can afford it
THE median house price has skyrocketed at an upscale Adelaide suburb from about $650,000 to more than $900,000 in just 12 months. Here’s why …
Vanstone loses support for scarf
FORMER Liberal Senator Amanda Vanstone rocked up on Q&A wearing a Port Adelaide scarf and the Twitterverse was not happy.
Homeowner joy as prices and sales rise
ADELAIDE has seen a jump in house sales in the past quarter, causing a “genuine” increase in property values, the valuer-general’s quarterly figures have shown.
Siren loud and unclear for Razor Ray
RAY Chamberlain’s decision to pump the volume in his earpiece might have contributed to the umpire prematurely ending the third quarter at Adelaide Oval on Friday night.
AFL ump makes shocking call, ‘retard’ remark
THEATRICAL AFL umpire “Razor” Ray Chamberlain has come under scrutiny over a terrible call and an insensitive remark in last night’s Adelaide-Hawthorn clash.
Three-year-old boy stabbed to death
LATEST: A FATHER has been charged with the murder of his three-year-old son. The child was found with stab wounds in his father’s ute.
High hopes for suburbia in the sky
A UNIQUE apartment complex that dispenses with traditional corridors and lobbies aims to replicate a suburban neighbourhood — only, this one is in the sky.
Holiday at home — in your own backyard resort
WITH its full-size backyard tennis court, resort-style pool and surrounds, if you live in this Adelaide home there’s hardly a need to book a summer holiday at all …
Can we still be friends with Facebook?
AMAZING science or unethical manipulation of its users? Facebook’s emotions experiment proves we can be toyed with in the virtual world. But did the company stretch the friendship too far?
Which Adelaide hotel is among the nation’s top 10
WOTIF takes a dig at rival travel review sites like TripAdvisor as it releases a new top 10 list of the best Aussie hotels — with an Adelaide hotel figuring high on the list.
Why scaling down pays in our prestige suburbs
CASHED-up baby boomers are moving into retirement early and snapping up — or building — prestige properties that offer maintenance-free lifestyles.
What really goes on inside Port’s locker room?
WHAT really happens inside Port Adelaide’s locker room? You’d be surprised what happens before and after game time – particularly after.
Hewitt finally sells West Lakes mansion
AFTER more than five years on the market, tennis star Lleyton Hewitt has finally sold his West Lakes mansion – for a significant loss.
Opulent mansion with colourful past sells for $5m
A FAMOUS Adelaide mansion with a colourful past has sold for $5 million.
Treasures hidden in plain sight
UNSPOILT beaches, national parks, top drops and friendly locals add up to paradise writes Clint Bizzell.
Things you should not eat in Adelaide …
AT THE top of your list? Deli meats. 134 out of 174 samples of supermarket deli meats had “out-of-control” bacterial levels that failed to meet food standards guidelines.
Is this Australia’s top choc state?
When too much sweet stuff is barely enough, follow Fiona McIntosh’s chocolate trail around South Australia for the full range of drool-worthy treats
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