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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas and Liberal leader Ashton Hurn head to the polls on Saturday.

The Liberals face a reckoning in South Australia

Polls suggest the left-leaning state will on Saturday become home to the smallest Liberal representation in the nation.

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Liberal Party leader Ashton Hurn speaking to journalists and supporters at the Liberal Party Election Launch.

Liberals face Adelaide wipe-out in state election

The Liberal Party is coming third behind Labor and One Nation and could be left with as few as five seats after Saturday’s election, down from 13, a poll found. Only one would be in the state’s capital.

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Three friends have been killed in a boating tragedy in SA.

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Caleb Leriano found dead in his car at Morphett Vale. Picture Supplied

Breakthrough after chef found dead in car

There has been a major development in a murder probe sparked after a 24-year-old man was found dead inside his red BMW.

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David Speirs says disappointment with himself has led to a lot of soul searching.

'They spat in my face': ex-Lib leader seeks redemption

David Speirs is still getting high. But the disgraced former leader of the South Australian Liberal Party, who was convicted on drug supply charges, insists it has nothing to do with illicit substances.

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Charlie Nowland died from malnutrition in July 2022.

Mother jailed for almost two decades after daughter starves to death

Crystal Hanley showed ‘callous disregard’ for her daughter Charlie, who died weighing just 18kg.

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Four-year-old Gus Lamont, who disappeared from Oak Valley Station on 27 September 2025. Supplied

Sad update in latest search effort for Gus Lamont

Task Force Horizon members were executing a renewed search on the property after the Yunta region was hit with heavy rainfall.

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Gus disappeared from Oak Valley Station on September 27, 2025. Supplied

How record rainfall could help new Gus Lamont search

Police hope South Australia’s record rainfall could help their search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont, who was last seen almost six months ago.

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Four-year-old Gus Lamont disappeared from Oak Valley Station on 27 September.

Cops give update on investigation into Gus Lamont mystery

Police have provided an update on their search for evidence surrounding the disappearance of the four-year-old.

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Four-year-old Gus Lamont, who disappeared from Oak Valley Station on 27 September 2025.

UPDATE: Gus Lamont’s grandparents respond to police claims

The grandparents of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont have responded to police claims that two family members are ‘not co-operating’ with investigators. 

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Four-year-old Gus Lamont, who disappeared from Oak Valley Station on 27 September 2025.

Police reveal bombshell update in search for Gus Lamont

Police were asked if there are now multiple suspects in the investigation into the disappearance of the four-year-old.

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Maya was kicked in the head twice by an unknown man in a Bunnings carpark.
Darran Hyman drowned trying to rescue his bike from floodwaters.

Motorcyclist dies in floods while on memorial ride for his late father

The 47-year-old was swept away while trying to save his bike from fast-rising floodwaters.

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A wooden gun made for a school play has sparked three schools to be lockdown

The item that sent three schools into lockdown

Thousands of students were forced into hiding after reports of an armed man.

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