South Australia
Teen to stand trial over Hatzis murder
THE youth charged with murder over the fatal stabbing of Christopher Hatzis in 2012 has pleaded not guilty and will stand trial in the Supreme Court.
Sexting shame: surge in kids charged
EXCLUSIVE: The number of children and teenagers charged with child porn has tripled over the past five years - because of sexting.
Napier candidate calls for local MP
THE factionally unaligned candidate seeking preselection in Napier has laid down a challenge to Labor's Right faction to choose a local as its candidate.
We're more likely to hit parked cars
THE drivers of one Adelaide suburb are more likely to run into stationary objects - and SA motorists have more trouble not hitting parked cars, data says.
Man 'tried to groom child for sex'
A MAN from Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs has been charged with possessing child pornography and attempting to groom a child for sex.
Shake up for public servants' salary
SALARIES of public service bosses would be linked directly to performance and they could lose pay for failing to meet budgets, under a new policy.
$30m in drugs found at huge clan lab
POLICE have uncovered what is believed to be the largest clandestine laboratory found in South Australia, along with more than $30 million worth of illicit drugs. SEE THE PICS
Parking chaos at 'super school'
SCHOOL drop-off is hectic at the best of times. Add a boom gate to prevent parents from accessing the only carpark - and it's utter chaos.
Drivers losers in new car insurance
LEGAL groups will launch a pre-election attack on the State Government over changes to Compulsory Third Party motor insurance.
Branch falls on boy in fierce winds
A TODDLER is undergoing surgery after a falling tree branch crushed his leg as winds of more than 100km/h lashed the state.
Panthers cry fowl in mascot invasion
THE Panthers are crying fowl over North Adelaide's official mascot Rocket Rooster entering enemy territory up Old Willunga Hill last week during the Tour.
Liberals fail to reveal $18k donation
THE South Australian branch of the Liberal Party faces a possible fine for not disclosing an $18,000 political donation received from a mining company.
Homosexual email 'sent to 1200 people'
AN email that sexually vilified an Adelaide Remand Centre officer by claiming he was a homosexual was sent to about 1200 people, a court has heard.
Four charged over dead native animals
FOUR men have been charged after police allegedly found 14 dead possums, three dead koalas and sligshots in their car at Mt Gambier.
Inquest told of rig's 'suss' brakes
A TRUCK driver has told an inquest that there were problems with the brakes of a truck months before it was involved in a fatal crash.
Woman assaulted in Glenelg North
POLICE are searching for a man who indecently assaulted a woman in Glenelg North this morning.
Man hit by car at Mawson Lakes
A MAN has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car at Mawson Lakes.
Adelaide's Today Tonight escapes axe
ADELAIDE'S Today Tonight program has been spared the axe as Channel Seven dumps the show in three states to make way for one-hour news bulletins.
'Pay more to use bigger aircons'
ELECTRICITY companies have called for bill relief for householders who do not put an expensive strain on the power grid during heatwave peaks.
Residents without power advised to move
MORE than 45,000 homes remain without power, with residents advised to find alternative accommodation if their service is not restored by 6pm.
Tuesday, 4 February
Vic power saboteur knew plant well: police
5:41PM POLICE believe the saboteur who lit the fire that shut down at Victoria's Yallourn power station last year had intimate knowledge of the plant.
Deliberate bushfires are "urban terrorism"
5:41PM A MINISTER says deliberately lit bushfires are akin to urban terrorism, as firefighters continue to battle a blaze south of Perth.
Shaw blocks Vic govt business
5:40PM INDEPENDENT MP Geoff Shaw has sided with the opposition to stall the Victorian government's business agenda.
Ex-cyclone Fletcher threatens to reform
5:40PM WEATHER forecasters warn ex-cyclone Fletcher could reform if it heads to water again, bringing heavy rain to the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Thorpe faces tough depression battle
5:38PM AMERICA'S Cup winning skipper John Bertrand says like many athletes, Ian Thorpe faces a challenge adapting to retirement.
SPC says allowances not 'over generous'
5:32PM STRUGGLING fruit processor SPC Ardmona says claims its problems are down to "over-generous" staff allowances are mistaken.
Vic anti-taxi reform protesters batter cab
5:31PM TAXI drivers and owners upset at reforms to the taxi industry have battered a taxi as part of their protest against the changes.
Rates to hold steady for a while: Stevens
5:24PM THE Reserve Bank left the cash rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent at its first board meeting on Tuesday as was widely expected.
Govt seeks penalty rates review
5:24PM AS the Fair Work Commission starts its review of the modern award system, the government says it must look at penalty rates and high labour costs.
Tanker drivers want govt to act
5:18PM THE fuel tanker drivers' union says government inaction and contract pressure from companies mean road safety standards are being compromised.
Govt accused of misleading over SPC grant
5:14PM THE Abbott government based its decision not to grant $25 million to SPC Ardmona on wrong information, the company and a Liberal MP says.
Sailors rescued from rough Bass Strait
5:08PM THREE sailors have been rescued by emergency services in a dramatic air and sea operation in Bass Strait.
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