South Australia

Charlie Kirk hands out hats before speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP)

SA police worker probed over Charlie Kirk assassination post

A South Australia police employee is being investigated for a social media post allegedly calling the death of US conservative figure Charlie Kirk ‘wonderful’.

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Five horses including a show pony and a foal were killed after being hit by two cars on Monday in Adelaide’s north.

Child’s beloved show pony among several horses killed in highway horror

Five horses escaped and ended up on a busy main road where cars were travelling at 100km/h.

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The algal bloom off South Australia has been an ecological and economic disaster.

SA algal bloom inquiry hears tipping point warning

A Senate inquiry has begun into South Australia’s devastating algal bloom, with experts warning it could be a climate change tipping point.

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Huge update in missing head case after TV star charged

Police have delivered a big update in the tragic case of alleged Tamika Chesser murder victim Julian Story.

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A man was seen holding a placard with an image of fugative Dezi Freeman at anti-immigration protesters march.

Manhunt for protester who waved fugitive cop killer placard at rally

‘Every reasonable person who saw that image would be absolutely disgusted by what they saw.’

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The fish-shaped soy sauce containers will no longer be available in South Australia.

Government bans worldwide sushi staple

Sushi lovers may be left feeling short-changed with one of the world’s most iconic food containers about to be banned, as one Australian state ramps up its war on single-use plastics. 

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Troy Bell was found guilty of theft and dishonesty charges committed before he became an MP. (Abe Maddison/AAP PHOTOS)

Thieving MP to step down after failing in fraud appeal

A politician says he plans to exit state parliament after losing an appeal against convictions for theft and dishonesty charges, as he faces a jail term.

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Good Samaritan falls to his death picking up litter

A man who fell to his death at a popular hiking spot while trying to clean up rubbish has been remembered as a loving dad and passionate environmentalist.

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Mother accused of murdering her step-daughter speaks eight years after arrest

Whether the child died as the result of a medical tragedy - with sepsis and pneumonia - or at the hands of her Australia step-mother will be for a jury to decide. 

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Alessandro Cavuoto (left) killed his housemate Todd Bradmore (right) on March 17 2021.

Tradie jailed for life for burning his housemate to death

The victim’s body was so horrifically burnt he could only be identified by his tattoos, a doctor said during the trial.

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A South Australian influencer has suffered a frightening fashion fail that left her in a ‘choke hold’.

Influencer ‘nearly decapitated’ in horrific fashion mishap

A South Australian influencer has suffered an unbelievable fashion fail that left her in a ‘choke hold’.

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The algal bloom has killed thousands of sea creatures along the SA coast.

Algal bloom sparks wildlife extinction fears

An unprecedented toxic algal bloom has killed thousands of marine animals along South Australia’s coastline, prompting an urgent review of the nation’s threatened species list.

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The Prime Minister will visit locals suffering through an ‘unprecedented’ catastrophe following backlash from the community.

‘Too slow’: Albo bows to pressure

The Prime Minister will visit locals suffering through an ‘unprecedented’ catastrophe following backlash from the community.

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