South Australian News
SA crime ring smashed, say police
THREE Adelaide people were charged and a million dollars in drugs and firearms seized after police say they smashed a sophisticated crime ring.
Teens steal women's handbags
TWO boys riding "small motorbikes" are believed to be responsible for at least two handbag snatches in the western suburbs, police said.
Council won't give up Oval parklands
THE city council will keep control of the parklands around Adelaide Oval, placing further doubt on redevelopment talks.
Thousands of cannabis plants seized
RIVERLAND Police cracked an elaborate cannabis-growing organisation and arrested three Adelaide men in a raid near Pinnaroo yesterday.
Meter lock sales soar after murder
A SOUTHERN locksmith has had to order more electricity meter box locks after selling out in the wake of the murder of Seacliff woman Anne Redman.
Truck driver dies in crash
A TRUCK driver has died after he hit a motorcylist and then crashed into a stobie pole at Renown Park this morning
Fat Cat's son jailed over siege
THE son of the man who played Fat Cat flashed a smile and gave a thumbs up today as he began a six-year jail term over a 2005 siege.
Deadly 'scare tactic' awaits corellas
PLANS to shoot the first 200 corellas to fly into Old Noarlunga next season as a scare tactic for the rest of the flock have received a mixed reaction.
'Larko' begins his journey home
KANGAROO Island soldier Jamie Larcombe, shot dead in Afghanistan by a Taliban insurgent, is making his final journey home.
Salisbury Park death 'not suspicious'
THE death of a man at a dry creek bed in Salisbury Park is no longer being treated as suspicious.
2000 properties on toxic alert
WATER under about 2000 buildings in Adelaide's south has been contaminated with cancer causing pollutants, the State Government has warned.
City could be carousel 'safety net'
THE City Council will look to buy the Semaphore Carousel if it is to be sold interstate or overseas.
$13m upgrade to lift Calvary cancer care
PRIVATE cancer patients will be able to receive all their treatment in the northern suburbs, under a $13 million upgrade to Calvary Districts Hospital.
Salisbury pools backyard death-traps
SALISBURY Council has discovered that nearly four out of five home swimming pools in its areas are not safely fenced, sparking a major crackdown.
Huge Playford rates slug looms
HOME owners in Playford could be slugged with rate rises of more than 18 per cent, plus inflation, phased in over the next four years.
O-Bahn boss backs parking upgrade calls
THE operator of the O-Bahn has backed calls for a multi-storey carpark at the Modbury Interchange, in a bid to ease chronic parking shortages.
Sam to stage NZ fundraiser
CHRISTCHURCH is the hometown of Fringe performer Sam Wills, aka The Boy With Tape On His Face, who is staging a fundraiser.
Turning Adelaide into a happening city
WHILE the rain poured down on the opening night of the Adelaide Fringe, a collection of Australia's forward creative thinkers converged to conjure up new and exciting venues in the city.
Riverbank inaction slowing progress
ADELAIDE must shake off its 1970s mentality and "get cracking" on the Riverbank precinct.
Mideast turmoil to lift petrol price
FEARS of a regional conflict stemming from the Libyan revolt are expected to increase fuel prices.
Sanctuary safeguard
PREMIER Mike Rann claims he is "unashamedly pro-mining" but actively considering options to safeguard Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary.
United in tribute to fallen Digger
KILLED Digger Jamie Larcombe has been labelled a patriotic soldier during an emotional tribute in State Parliament.
Liberals stick with stadium
OPPOSITION spokesman Iain Evans has denied the Liberals need to earmark an alternative site for a covered city stadium.
RAH costs remain secret
COSTS of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital remain shrouded in secrecy, the Opposition has told Parliament, urging the Government release full details.
The St Jakobi Lutheran School in the Barossa will continue its fight to reduce traffic speed from 80km/h to 25km/h in its zone.
Breaking News
Bullying inquiry
RETIRED public servant Bill Cossey will head an independent review of policies and practices regarding bullying and violence in schools.
Police call line operator faulted
AN INQUIRY will be held into the call centre incident when no police were sent to a murdered woman's home for 16 hours after she telephoned for help.
Charges over Siouth-East drug crop
AN illegal cannabis crop has been found at a makeshift campsite in the state's South-East.
Rural principals are poorly prepared
MOST school principals and other school leaders sent to the bush are inexperienced and almost half admit to being ill-prepared for their roles, a survey has found.
State to review school bullying
South Australia will conduct a review of bullying in schools after a recent assault case where a high school student was knocked unconscious when he was punched in the face.
SA talent to shine on big screen
MORE than 48,000 people are expected to attend the 11-day BigPond Adelaide Film Festival.
Is this what the doctor ordered?
DO South Australia's new one-stop health shops deliver value for your dollar? David Jean reports.
Heroin was for pain relief
AN IRANIAN refugee began dealing heroin as he could not legally import the opium he used for pain management, a court has heard.
Park yourself here for a short drive home
VACANT space on top of city carparks is ripe for development, the city council says.
$30m fruit stake bears 100 jobs
ABOUT 100 jobs have been created at Two Wells through a $30 million investment.
Undercover cops on scene of attack
QUICK work by undercover Transit Police nabbed two men who allegedly attacked and robbed a man at the Salisbury Interchange.
Blue smarties drive like brainiacs
DRIVERS of blue cars are smarter than the rest of us, according to Holden.
Rann weighs options on Arkaroola
A TOTAL ban of mining in Arkaroola Sanctuary is on the table, but no final decision has been made.
Accused 'slapped' Miranda in argument
ONE of the men accused of murdering Paulo Miranda "slapped him twice" during an argument some time before his disappearance, a court has heard.
Tribute to fallen SA soldier
STATE Parliament has paid tribute to digger Sapper Jamie Larcombe and remembered him as a selfless and committed man.
Cannabis crop found at campsite
AN illegal cannabis crop has been found at a make-shift campsite in the state's South-East.
Murray plan 'interfered with'
SIGNIFICANT changes were made to the Murray-Darling Basin reform plan after the federal election, despite Government claims the process was secret.
Cooper's Hill must stay, say Redlegs
Messenger: Norwood is standing by its preference for new clubrooms to be built in Norwood Oval's south-western corner , retaining Cooper's Hill.
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