Top cop reveals own close call after man shot dead by police
Grant Stevens has opened up about drawing his gun in a terror bank robbery – and says a recent fatal shooting was ‘traumatic’ for officers.
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You shore? Plans to ban 4WD and trail bikes from popular SA holiday spot
Parts of a popular SA coastline would be off limits to vehicles under plans to protect environmentally and culturally sensitive sites, which 4WD advocates fear will see a rush of heritage claims.
‘All options on the table’ as garbage workers vote to strike
The strike could start in a matter of weeks after more than 90 per cent of workers voted in favour of industrial action – and potentially leave 80,000 homes without a rubbish collection.
‘He could only cry’: Young family dealt devastating double diagnosis
A family of five has been dealt a devastating blow just before the festive period, leaving both mum and dad battling separate health journeys.
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From Adelaide to abroad: The sweet secret behind a gelato icon
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Eyre Peninsula man killed in boat tragedy ’died doing what he loved’
The small community where a 77-year-old man died during a fishing trip are remembering the well-known local.
‘Run off their feet’: Police too busy for psych checks
Frontline police officers are missing out on annual psychological reviews because they are “run off their feet”, the opposition says.
Wine and dine deadline as business hit with huge bill
The owner of a popular city bar and restaurant says he’d rather rip out an outdoor dining space than pay an “absurd” bill, even if that leaves his business in a “very sad state”.
Ratepayers snubbed over council’s Aus Day community consultation call
Residents in Mitcham will not be consulted over their council’s Australia Day events, sparking fury from ratepayers.
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Huge news for West Beach holiday haven
The state’s biggest holiday park has a new name after teaming up with Discovery Parks in a new partnership.
Construction boss warns of cost hit from worker shortage
South Australian builder Sarah Group has surged past $500m in annual revenue, but its new boss says labour shortages are emerging as a major challenge for the industry.
Monster shark spotted at popular beach
Police have issued an alert after a 3m great white shark was spotted just 100m from shore at a popular SA beach.
SA Health still silent amid bombshell nepotism claims
It may take a forensic pathologist to get to the bottom of a mysterious controversy at SA Pathology – with officials sticking to a blanket “no comment” for months.
I unknowingly became close friends with Australia’s worst pedophile
A mother of one of Ashley Griffith’s victims has read aloud a haunting victim impact statement saying he came to her daughter’s birthday party and did face painting for the children.
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