New image hopes to help in hunt for machete-armed teen home invaders
While his attackers remain on the run, the 16-year-old’s sister said their family could not sleep easily, but a new image hopes to help in the search for the alleged culprits.
South Australia
Back in Black: Speirs’ next move to confirm his political future
Former Liberal leader David Speirs is expected to seek pre-selection to confirm his future in the party, The Advertiser has been told.
Penbo: Hot N Cold reality of Party Pete’s Katy coup
It feels like you could launch a TV show called Everybody Loves Mali at the moment, writes David Penberthy. Well, not quite everybody.
Charlie Stevens’ family confronts Dhirren Randhawa in court
Charlie Stevens’ family has confronted Dhirren Singh Randhawa – the young driver responsible for the death of the SA police commissioner’s…
Clock is ticking as SAPOL admits ‘complex’ issue tough to beat
A new government survey reveals SA Police is facing a mass exodus of employees – and the police commissioner admits there’s room for improvement.
‘Utterly sickening and vile’: Dutton challenges Mali over Oct 7 protests
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called on Peter Malinauskas to show leadership and stop pro-Palestinian protests planned for October 7 in Adelaide.
First look: Artist impressions for Mount Gambier’s Forest Centre of Excellence
New artist impressions have been released of the new Forestry Centre of Excellence being built in Mount Gambier previewing the potential design…
Adelaide Zoo in global hunt for new leader of the pack
Adelaide and Monarto zoos will be looking far afield for a new boss after the current veteran chief made a major career announcement.
Where there’s smokes there’s fires as new blaze stokes tobacco war fears
Police have confirmed an early morning attack on a Torrensville shisha shop is being investigated by its special anti-tobacco taskforce.
The Advertiser, 7NEWS Adelaide: Emotional Stevens hearing, Crows & Power’s big win
Thursday October 3, 2024: What’s making news today
From no-show to four shows, Perry adds fourth Adelaide gig
Adelaide is in the grips of Katy Perry hysteria, with a fourth South Australian show announced after the US pop star initially was set to skip the city.
Too little too late: Beloved venue forced to close after 30 years
A beloved family-run entertainment venue will be forced to shut its doors next month after more than three decades of trading.
Richmond Mega Fast Karts forced to close
A beloved family-run entertainment venue will be forced to shut its doors next month after more than three decades of trading.
Ex-private school worker in court accused of smacking teen’s bum
A former private school worker who allegedly indecently assaulted students – including smacking and kissing – will have his charges reclassified, a court has heard.
Private school staffer allegedly indecently assaulted students
A former staff member at a private school in Adelaide’s inner-north has faced court on charges of allegedly indecently assaulting several teenage girls.
Second teacher in a month charged with indecent assault
A music teacher working in Adelaide’s northeast has been charged with sex offences involving a teenager – just hours after a separate teacher’s arrest was revealed by a nearby school.
Torrensville shisha shop firebombing aftermath
Police have established a crime scene where a tobacco and shisha accessories store on Henley Beach Road was nearly set alight by a molotov cocktail….
Music teacher denies indecently assaulting child
A music teacher working in Adelaide’s northeast will stand trial accused of indecently assaulting a child under the age of 14.
Day of shame: Top cop issues warning over anti-Israel October 7 rally
SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens has issued a stern warning to protesters as an MP has urged state leaders to cancel pro-Palestine protests in Adelaide.
Grant Stevens arrives at court for victim impact statements
Police Commissioner Grant Stevens and family have arrived for the victim statements in court, along with his son’s killer Dhirren Singh Randhawa….
‘I know it’s coming’: Mum faces son’s terminal diagnosis
Alison Harrison was told her son only had six months to live after doctors made a horrific discovery last year. But eight-year-old Sammy Scully has been defying the odds.
Adelaide’s street of sin nearing a red light district future?
If strip clubs and sex shops are confined to Adelaide’s notorious party strip, West End traders warn it could turn the area into a red light district.
Trouble brewing? Fate of iconic SA cafe decided
A Cafe de Vili’s franchisee put a sign on the door that had loyal customers fearing the worst – but a saviour has now stepped in.
Operation Meld investigating teen machete-wielding home break-ins
A special police taskforce is investigating two violent machete-wielding home invasions that occurred in the northern suburbs.
‘Forever changed’: DV survivor hopes to break cycle after horror abuse
A survivor has powerfully told the court how she is trying to rebuild her life after DV, while a judge slammed the thug’s supporters for seeing only what they wanted to see.
Masters of the uni merge: Top Adelaide, UniSA chiefs’ new jobs unveiled
Top staff at both the University of Adelaide and UniSA have been named to the leadership team ahead of the two institutions completing their merger. See the list.
‘But is it funny?’ Star weighs in on Cranker trans comedy row
Is there room in the arts for all kinds of views? Yes, but that’s not the critical question, says Peter Goers in the wake of Adelaide’s latest “cancel culture” controversy.
Bombshell moves as top SA Health ED bosses quit
Key emergency department doctors have stood down from leadership roles at the RAH and Flinders Medical Centre, as ambulance ramping continues to spiral out of control.
Homebuyer nightmare: SA woman scammed out of more than $800,000
After one South Australian woman tried transferring more than $800,000 to her conveyancer to buy a home, she soon realised something was very wrong.
Jodie Oddy’s big call to the govt after Bali holiday hell
Nova919 breakfast host Jodie Oddy’s holiday to Bali was so painful she says it has turned her into a vaccination “poster child”.
Mum of little girl killed on Royal Adelaide Show ride sues
The mother of a little girl flung to her death from a Royal Adelaide Show ride a decade ago is suffering ongoing mental trauma after watching her daughter die, a lawsuit alleges.
Shops in cross-fire as Adelaide’s dodgy smokes war lights up
Police are investigating if seven fires across Adelaide could be linked to the underground tobacco market.
Mali’s minister crackdown baffles the man who made the rules
A new behaviour crackdown for the state’s political leaders is a waste of time while senior bureaucrats suffer an “ethical deficit”, the Labor architect of the rules warns.
Elderly man charged with attempted DV murder named
An elderly man has faced court from his hospital bed after allegedly attempting to murder an 85-year-old woman.
Stevens’ secret bikie builder docs revealed: What top cop told Labor
The police commissioner advice that the government said shouldn’t be made public is officially out in the open after a Liberal FOI bid. Read it here.
Jodie Oddy gives update to shingles nightmare
Nova919 breakfast host Jodie Oddy has shared an update to her shingles journey which she says has been the single most excruciating thing she’s…
“Is it funny?”: Peter Goers comments on cancelled Cranker comedian
South Australian arts critic and Advertiser columnist Peter Goers has shared his thoughts on the cancellation of Biddy O’Loughlin’s comedy gig…
Ex-rich lister Cathy Jayne in tears amid ‘expensive’ arrest twist
She spent 10 days behind bars after failing to attend court – but this former rich-lister says she won’t make the same mistake again.
Don’t waste a crisis
South Australia’s primary producers, who are currently struggling with poor seasonal conditions, don’t get the credit they deserve, the South Australian Business Chamber argues.
Tears for Adelaide star, coach after tragic cancer death
Beloved Former NBL player and Adelaide coach Jason Joynes has been honoured by family and friends in a heartwarming funeral service.
Lincoln Minerals unveils huge magnetite resource
Lincoln Minerals has revealed it owns a one billion tonne-plus magnetite iron ore resource on the Eyre Peninsula, which was previously owned by a China-backed joint venture.
Mali’s fresh push for permanent AFL Gather Round in SA
Premier Peter Malinauskas has used the AFL Grand Final to convince Katy Perry to tour Adelaide – and to press for SA to become the permanent home for Gather Round.
Long-serving SA MP to call it quits
After 14 years in state parliament, a veteran MP has announced she will retire and been hailed for her “formidable contribution”.
Are you the mystery South Aussie lotto winner about to lose $1m?
It’s enough to make you cry. A mystery South Australian millionaire has failed to claim their $1m lotto win for a whole year. Could it be you?
The Advertiser, 7NEWS Adelaide: Katy Perry SA concert, Hampstead Gardens robbery
Monday September 30, 2024: What’s making news today
Major defence firm relocates headquarters to Adelaide
A multinational defence firm is moving its headquarters to Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen, in a jobs and skills coup for South Australia.
Revealed: South Australia’s biggest home builders listed
Housing construction in SA is bouncing back from a two-year lull, with a familiar name topping an annual list of the state’s biggest home builders.
Yacht damaged in bizarre crash at Kurralta Park
A 10m yacht and a building have been extensively damaged after a crash at Kurralta Park on Saturday.
Former Crow is at home climbing the property ladder
Former Adelaide Crows footballer Daniel Talia is kicking goals in a new career, promising to remove the hassle and stress when selling your home.
“Still have nightmares”: Craig Hatchard speaks outside court
Denron Metals employee Craig Hatchard speaks outside of court after the sentencing of Shane Anthony Matherson who ran him over in March 2021….
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