'Confronting' videos of train and tram close calls released to highlight dangers of distraction
Footage of near-fatal incidents from across Adelaide's rail network has been released as transport authorities roll out a campaign urging pedestrians to be more cautious around trains and trams.
How a standard sailing trip from Adelaide to Melbourne become SA's worst maritime disaster
In a time well before instant communication in 1859, it took days for word of the Admella shipwreck to reach authorities, during which survivors were stranded with no food and water.
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary 'stabilised' two years after mysterious deaths rocked population
Two years after several much-loved dolphins, some of which were known for performing tricks, died from a mysterious condition in the Port Adelaide River, there have been no further deaths and calves appear healthy.
Lead exposure concerns force Bunnings to change product packaging
Work safety authorities in at least three states called into the hardware giant, amid fears customers and workers have been put at risk by inappropriate handling of the potentially hazardous material.
Family 'disappointed and distraught' after accused wife killer granted bail
A man accused of killing his 85-year-old wife at their home in Adelaide's west has been committed to the state's highest court to stand trial, despite not entering a plea to murder.
AFL Round-Up: Swans star's demons resurface, a brutal Hardwick spray, and Dons pass major test
Logan McDonald the culprit again as Sydney drops two straight, Damien Hardwick's big reality check to the Suns, and Essendon ticks a massive box. Here are the key talking points from Round 17 in the AFL.
Hayden was 14 when he heard screams for help. More than 60 years on, his heroics have been recognised
Separated from his community and culture, this Port Lincoln elder became a hero when he saved his friend from drowning.
Giants bring Blues back down to earth with scintilating comeback win, Dockers lock down top four spot
GWS puts a dent in Carlton's run of form with a stirring come-from-behind victory, while Fremantle moves up to third on the AFL ladder with a professional 51-point win over Richmond.
They're top-tier marine predators, so why are our endangered sea lions in a fight for survival?
A national research effort aimed at saving Australia's iconic sea lions will look at cat faeces, heavy metals, microplastics, and climate change as possible culprits for the species' continued decline.
Captain Cripps helps Carlton cruise to victory, as Hawks, Power get vital wins
The Hawks sweep aside the Eagles to stay in the race for finals, after Carlton cruises to victory at the MCG and the Power give Ken Hinkley a vital win.
Police officer rescues elderly woman from burning unit in Adelaide's west
SA Police says a 90-year-old occupant had been trying to escape the burning unit through the front door but could not get out because of mobility issues.
'You could save someone's life': Search for stem cell donor for cancer patient
A sisterly bond has inspired a group of university students to roll up their sleeves in hopes of being a bone marrow match for a young leukaemia patient.
Budding Aboriginal talents head to Dreamtime match in 'cup-filling' experience
For 70 First Nations football fans, it's the ultimate reward for effort — a chance to meet their heroes and do a lap of the Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of thousands of attendees.
Pair charged over alleged puppy dumping, more dogs seized
Two people are arrested after seven red heeler puppies were allegedly abandoned near the Port River, in Adelaide's north-west.
Puppies and cats allegedly dumped — police and RSPCA appeal for help
Seven red heeler puppies were pulled from the banks and water of the Port River, while two cats were left stranded on the side of a highway in the Mid North.
Warren Tredrea spared Channel 9 legal fees after losing unfair dismissal case
Former AFL player and Nine News Adelaide sports presenter Warren Tredrea is spared from having to pay Nine's legal fees over his unsuccessful unfair dismissal case, with a judge making "no order as to the costs of the proceeding".
Elderly man accused of murdering his wife 'probably unfit' to stand trial, court hears
The lawyer representing a 92-year-old man accused of killing his 85-year-old wife at their home in Adelaide's west last year says he has "existing cognitive issues" and "deteriorating physical health".
The last time Port Fairy locals laid eyes on this fishing boat, 76-year-old Ross was just a child
The 76-year-old grandfather was one of the seven children on board when the boat left in the early 1950s destined for South Australia to bolster the state's growing fishing industry.
A restaurant visit can be 'stressful' for people with disabilities — but app Pavely is helping pave the way for change
For many people living with disability, catching up with friends for a coffee or a night out often involves a level of extra planning – but an app is making crucial information about whether a venue or activity is accessible much more readily available.
Australia will soon start importing gas, but finding someone to buy it is proving 'complicated'
Squadron Energy describes its $300 million LNG import terminal at Port Kembla as the solution to a looming east coast gas shortage, but with construction almost complete energy companies have yet to show an interest in buying its product.
Power forward Finlayson banned for three games for 'very hurtful' homophobic slur
Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson has been found guilty of breaching the AFL's code of conduct and suspended for three matches for using a homophobic slur toward an Essendon player at Adelaide Oval on Friday night.
'I'm a doctor ... still can't get a house': Adelaide overtakes Perth as tightest capital city rental market
Adelaide now has the tightest rental market in the country, after overtaking Perth as the capital city with the lowest vacancy rate in Australia.
Warren Tredrea to rebuild relationship with Power coach after board appointment
Ken Hinkley critic Warren Tredrea is appointed to Port Adelaide Football Club's board after narrowly beating Magpies legend Bruce Abernethy by just 199 votes.
Man faces court over the alleged double murder of mother and son in Adelaide
A man charged with the alleged murder of a mother and son in Adelaide's north-west on the weekend has faced Port Adelaide Magistrates Court.
Cocaine allegedly hidden in luxury buses seized by police and border force officials
Two Victorian men will face court after 139 kilograms of cocaine were found allegedly hidden inside luxury buses in an international shipment that arrived in Adelaide via Perth, with border force officials saying cocaine shipments are being seized at "unprecedented levels".