Man fined after illegally cutting down tree in eastern suburbs
A man has received a whopping fine after chopping down a tree from a vacant $1.2m Adelaide property – and refusing to appear in court.
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SA homes waterless as dry spell record forces extreme hygiene measures
As we swelter through the driest 12 months on record, households are forced to extreme measures for simple tasks such as showering, flushing the toilet and even cleaning their teeth.
$40k a tap? ‘Eye-watering’ fees smashing smaller SA developers
An SA developer has blasted an SA Water fee to connect just three new homes, saying “eye-watering” costs and taxes are making smaller projects unviable.
‘Bigger than Ben-Hur’: Unusual beachside development under way
Bought in 2018 for $1.2m, restoration has officially begun on a rare piece of Adelaide’s port history. See what’s planned for it.
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‘Never forgive the evil act’: Dimasi family speak after court’s shock find
The 92-year-old, dementia-riddled husband of Maria “Nonna” Dimasi killed her “knowingly”, and was mentally fit at the time of the attack, but will not face a murder trial. This is why.
‘Horrible’ thug jailed with mates over appalling home invasion
A drug-affected thug who joined his mates in a wild attack on an innocent couple over a noise complaint has been packed off to prison.
Uraidla’s creative cheering for the Tour Down Under
The Tour Down Under riders didn’t expect the extra special cheering as they raced through Uraidla on Thursday.
Police uncover huge drug stashes in separate SA busts
Two drug busts north of Adelaide have uncovered massive amounts of drugs. See the pictures.
‘Gut said it wasn’t right’: Sudden change mum couldn’t ignore
This Adelaide family thought the sudden change in their daughter’s behaviour was a reaction to their new baby but it was something far more dangerous.
$300m Le Cornu site adds rooftop dining, popular gelateria
A cult gelato brand is among a line-up of food, health and fashion outlets that will open at the Eighty Eight O’Connell project this year. See the full list.
‘Entire suburbs hit at once’: Why these signs are infuriating
Illegal signs are popping up across the city as fast as councils can take them down – so what’s the story behind them?
Red alert on ‘green whistle’ in ambo rush to restock
The state opposition says there’s been a “concerning” pain medication shortage as the health minister hits back at “disappointing” claims.
Tragic Olympian’s loved ones get ready to break silence
It comes after charges of causing her death were dropped against her fellow world-champion husband when he pleaded guilty to a driving offence.
Adelaide Fringe: Unique opal mining experience in Coober Pedy
A Coober Pedy opal miner is offering visitors the chance to dig for opals under the stars, combining the thrill of mining with the glow of ultraviolet…
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