South Australian News
Heaviest rain in years forecast
HEAVY rain and strong winds are expected across the state tomorrow, prompting predictions of the heaviest February rainfall in some areas since 1974.
Semaphore carousel may be city bound
THE historic Semaphore carousel could be bought by Adelaide City Council and taken to Rundle Mall, if Cr Anne Moran has her way.
Gillman motorsport park 'too noisy'
NEW Motorsport Minister Kevin Foley says a proposed motorsport park at Gillman would be too noisy for residents.
'Drunk' P-plater rams police car
A PROBATIONARY driver accused of smashing into a police car as she tried to avoid being pulled over over for drink-driving has been charged by police.
Oil price boosts Santos profit
OIL and gas producer Santos has reported a 15.2 per cent increase in full year net profit on higher prices for the fuels.
Daughter's plea to find killer
THE daughter of murdered Seacliff woman Anne Redman says the family cannot "move on" while her mother's killer remains free.
Heavy rain to hit tomorrow
BAROSSA Valley residents continued their clean-up today in the wake of the area's second flash flood this summer.
Daughter's plea to find killer
THE daughter of murdered Seacliff woman Anne Redman says the family cannot "move on" while her mother's killer remains free.
Coroner slams police pursuits
A CORONER wants procedures for high speed pursuits overhauled, saying officers have "little guidance" about the "extremely dangerous" practice.
Olsen admits Oval deal nearly failed
FORMER premier John Olsen has admitted talks to unite football and cricket at Adelaide Oval almost collapsed.
Honk if traffic drives you crazy
HEARTS are racing, blood is boiling and stress hormones are surging through Adelaide drivers as they struggle with the daily frustration of commuting.
SA's finances are worst in the nation
SOUTH Australia has the worst financial ranking of any state because of high taxes and poor controls on Government spending, a report says.
More women on state's councils
AN increasing number of women hold elected positions in the state's councils, with 193 female councillors representing their communities.
State and councils bury the hatchet
STATE and local governments have signed an agreement for better co-ordination on such issues as waste and recycling.
$80bn backing for BHP mine expansion
ARMED with $US80 billion, BHP Billiton wants to start expanding SA's Olympic Dam next year.
Buying first homes on the double
MORE South Australians are calling on the power of two to crack into the housing market.
Public housing cuts triggers protest
UNIONS and tenants held separate rallies yesterday protesting against the Government's Housing SA policies and public service budget cuts.
Police try Facebook to find new friends
POLICE are hoping to better connect with young people through Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, Commissioner Mal Hyde says.
Can architects make SA heaps better?
LOCAL architects should design more of the state's landmark buildings, the next head of the SA Australian Institute of Architects says.
Drug-fuelled raids using a rusty gun
DESPERATE to support his drug addiction, a shotgun bandit went on a three-week "rampage against society", a court has heard.
Pulp mill dreams end with departures
PENOLA'S $2 billion pulp mill dream is in tatters because the project's chairman and chief executive have quit over a lack of funds.
Adolf Hitler without the heil furore
IT'S lonely being Adolf Hitler but the gentle-hearted Pip Utton doesn't seem to mind.
There's still more rain to come
BAROSSA Valley residents will continue their clean-up today in the wake of a two-hour deluge that caused the area's second flash flood this summer.
Absent Nemer could face arrest
AN arrest warrant over a driving charge may be issued for convicted gunman Paul Habib Nemer.
Youth farm crisis hits food supply
AUSTRALIA faces a "national crisis" of food shortages and inflated grocery bills unless there is an influx of youth into agriculture, experts warn.
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
Foley so happy to be 'free'
KEVIN Foley says being the Treasurer and Deputy Leader was a "s...house job" in his first public speech in his new position.
Housing trust tenants 'being abused'
THE State Government's public housing policies are victimising workers and pensioners living in housing-trust homes, tenants claim.
New arrest in corruption inquiry
A MAN has been arrested by the police anti-corruption branch for aiding and abetting "the offence of abuse of public office".
Nemer faces arrest threat over driving
A MAGISTRATE has suggested an arrest warrant "may be needed" so that convicted gunman Paul Habib Nemer faces court on driving charges.
Long arm of the law goes online
SOUTH Australians no longer have to be content with personal contact with police. Now they can tweet, become Facebook fans or watch videos on YouTube.
Robberies blamed on drugs
A SHOTGUN bandit went on a three-week "rampage against society" so he could support his heroin addiction, a court has heard.
Snowtown victims tell of rampage
JANET Teague's scar has faded, but the moment a delusional attacker thrust a knife into her neck remains with her.
Lyell McEwin hospital in crisis
EMERGENCY doctors are treating patients in corridors and turning others away because of worsening overcrowding at the Lyell McEwin Hospital.
MP wants cruise ship dock at the Bay
A BID to have cruise ships dock at Glenelg, so passengers can spend up big along Jetty Rd, is being investigated.
Foley to join anti-violence group
FORMER treasurer Kevin Foley will become the ambassador for southern anti-violence organisation the Sammy D Foundation.
Unions hunting a marginal member
UNIONS are targeting the very marginal seat of South Australian MP Chloe Fox in their bid to force Mike Rann's government to reverse budget cuts.
Heroin stash found in sock
A MAN has been arrested with 18 balloons of heroin stuffed in his sock, police said.
Teens arrested for Glenelg attacks
THREE teenagers have been arrested for three alleged assaults in Glenelg, last night.
Telstra vows to plug that hole
TELSTRA has pledged to fix a phone service black hole over some of Adelaide's most prestigious suburbs.
Teachers learn of more pay interstate
FOR every teacher that moves to South Australia, another two leave to teach interstate, new figures show.
Olympic Dam expansion on track
THE huge expansion of Olympic Dam is on track to go ahead with BHP Billiton today announcing a half-year profit of $10.5 billion, up 71.5 per cent.
Travelling in another dimension
THE 3D phenomenon adds another dimension to Fringe performer Barry Morgan's World of Organs show.
Inquiry into child sex abuse case
AN expert has been called in to investigate how a boy, 4, was given to the custody of his father who, the boy claims, sexually abused him.
$50m, but Torrens remains toxic
POLLUTION along the River Torrens has not improved, the Opposition says.
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News
Heaviest rain in years forecast
HEAVY rain and strong winds are expected across the state tomorrow, prompting predictions of the heaviest February rainfall in some areas since 1974.
Sport
Reid leaves Reds in the lurch
ADELAIDE United midfield Paul Reid has walked out on the club on the eve of the elimination final against Wellington Phoenix at Hindmarsh.
LATEST PHOTO GALLERIES
Zoo animals measure up
Zookeepers checking on the condition of animals within their care have produced remarkable pictures
Elderly woman murdered
Police are investigating the murder of an elderly woman at her home at Seacliff
Flash floods hit country towns
AdelaideNow reader pictures of storms that hit South Australia causing flash flooding across the Barossa Valley.
