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.
Disability advocate calls for urgent action to address public bathroom shortage
A lack of legislation requiring local governments to provide public toilets means some areas are neglected, a researcher says.
Photo shows A man in a wheelchair with his service dog standing with its paws on his lapNumber plate wedged between branches as flaming Audi brings down tree in suburban Adelaide
The crash was one of several recent incidents on SA roads, with a Queensland pair arrested after a stolen car with a space saver tyre was detected at 170kph, and a teenage pedestrian taken to hospital after a car allegedly mounted a kerb.
Photo shows A number plate wedged in a tree.No turning of the tide in battle to protect Adelaide's beaches from coastal erosion
Coastal erosion is washing sand away from some of Adelaide's most popular beaches at a rapid pace, with a state government review still months away from completion.
Photo shows Steps leading down to a beach with a small patch of sand and oceanLee-Anne plans to run 2,700km from Perth to Adelaide to raise funds for homelessness
During her morning runs, Lee-Anne Lupton began noticing an increase in the number of people sleeping rough. Now she plans to run from Perth to Adelaide to raise awareness and funds for homelessness.
Photo shows A woman wearing activewear sits at a bench with a dog on her lap and another at her feetBeach battle to rely on breakwater and quarry sand to reduce pressure on Adelaide's coast
Popular Adelaide beaches will soon begin receiving truckloads of sand to help overcome erosion and sand drift, amid concerns that the condition of some shorelines is currently the "worst it has been".
Photo shows Machinery and a solitary walker on an Adelaide beach.Shark surprise for boatie when great white launches itself at bait
An Adelaide boatie almost bit off more than he could chew when a crabbing expedition off coastal Adelaide turned into an up-close moment with a great white shark, but he's described the "once-in-a-lifetime" encounter as "epic".
Photo shows A shark in the water off Semaphore along Adelaide's coast.'It looked shiny like shells': Thousands of dead fish wash up on Adelaide beach
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) has found low tide and hot weather killed thousands of anchovies which were found marooned on a beach at Semaphore.
Photo shows Anchovies at SemaphorePremier backs SA Police call for laws around e-scooters to be reviewed
Laws around e-scooters in South Australia may be reformed next year, with the state's premier backing a call from the police commissioner for legislation around them to be changed or clarified.
Photo shows a woman and man on orange e-scooters travelling across pedestrian bridge with adelaide oval in backgroundSA Catholic schools defend JobKeeper funding against claims of 'sugar hit to their profits'
Figures show Catholic schools in South Australia received more than 60 per cent of all JobKeeper paid to schools in the state.
Photo shows A cross at the top of a building with branches of a tree in frontSouth Australian government defends funding given in almost exclusively Labor seats
An ABC News analysis reveals South Australia's government has promised funding to community groups in almost exclusively Labor seats.
Photo shows Three women and two men taking a selfie while holding up a sign of SA Labor Beach Road Revitalisation signPatients getting stuck at transitional accommodation for an average of six months, report finds
A review into transitional accommodation for people with disabilities who have been discharged from hospital has found some people are getting stuck at facilities almost permanently, amid reports from patients that they are receiving substandard care.
Photo shows A man in a wheelchair holding a cane next to someone walking and wearing jeans.These dolphins are dying a slow death. Experts fear a silent killer
A mysterious condition is proving fatal to the Port Adelaide pod, renowned for its tricks and aerial flips. Without answers, a passionate community of followers is worried they may be lost altogether.
Photo shows A dolphin leaps from a river at sunset with power towers in the backgroundSA borders to stay open despite Premier being 'extraordinarily concerned' about Omicron threat
South Australia's borders will remain open but all travellers from NSW, Victoria and the ACT will be required to have a test on arrival and isolate until a result is received. Five new cases have been reported in the state today.
Photo shows A woman wearing a pink jacket and a face mask standing between two menCourt told alleged stabbing, shooting in Adelaide's north-west sparked by naked photo
Two men charged over an alleged attack on a Semaphore man yesterday have faced court, both applying for bail.
Photo shows Police arresting a man with a police dog in the foregroundYoung woman thought she 'was going to die', as police arrest man allegedly involved in stabbing, shooting
A man who was allegedly involved in a stabbing and shooting overnight has been arrested after a stand-off with police in Adelaide's north this morning.
Photo shows Police arresting a man with a police dog in the foregroundWave data from buoys to shape SA coastline strategy
Researchers release three buoys off the coast of Adelaide to gather real-time data in a bid to combat coastal erosion.
Photo shows Three people stand on a boat. A woman smiles and holds a yellow bouy.Man allegedly stabbed in back at pole dancing studio that may have breached COVID-19 directions
A man is in the Royal Adelaide Hospital after allegedly being stabbed in the back at a function in Adelaide's northern suburbs that attracted about 30 people.
Photo shows A police wagon outside a warehouse at nightTeen stabbed and man allegedly struck with machete in separate attacks in Adelaide
A 16-year-old Salisbury East boy is in hospital after being stabbed in Adelaide's north-west last night, while three men have been arrested over another alleged attack in Salisbury North.
Photo shows A police wagon parked on a streetPort Adelaide community continues 'fight' to bring cancelled railway spur back to life
Nearly two years after the state government derailed works to run passenger trains deep into Port Adelaide, the local council wants to re-ignite the project.
Photo shows Illustration of planned new train station for Port Adelaide.Woman charged and another wanted after alleged bashing at Adelaide pub
A 30-year-old woman is hospitalised with head injuries after allegedly being involved in a brawl at Semaphore's Palais Hotel early this morning.
Photo shows A white pub at night