Crows backman breaks leg, out for at least three months A key Adelaide defender will miss at least three months after breaking a leg in the latest pre-season training mishap for the Crows. AAP · Feb 6
Controversial Crow is hitting fresh heights: coach Adelaide playmaker Izak Rankine, still serving an AFL ban for a homophobic comment, has taken his professionalism to another level, his coach says. AAP · Feb 5
Can a bird be an illegal immigrant? How the White Australia era influenced attitudes to the bulbul In early January, authorities from South Australia’s Department of Primary Industries took to the streets of Adelaide on the hunt for a suspicious individual. The Conversation · Feb 5
What is the future of Australia’s embattled writers festivals? For more than 65 years, book lovers have descended on Adelaide every summer for Australia’s longest running literary festival. That is, until this year, when around 180 invited authors (including me) boycotted Adelaide Writers Week, following the board’s decision to “uninvite” Palestinian-Australian author Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah. The festival was cancelled. The Conversation · Feb 4
Randa Abdel-Fattah and Louise Adler to headline alternative to cancelled Adelaide writers’ week Constellations, a series of events compiled after Adelaide festival board scrapped AWW, will run from 28 February to 5 March The Guardian - AU · Feb 4
Palestinian author to appear at rebel literary event Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah will appear at a last-minute alternative to the now-cancelled Adelaide Writers' Week. AAP · Feb 4
Cummins reveals plan for returning from back injury After a "minor setback" ruled Pat Cummins out of the T20 World Cup, the star Australia quick has revealed when he hopes to return to the field. AAP · Feb 3
Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule released as England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland learn pool stage dates and locations Steve Borthwick’s England travel to Brisbane to begin their campaign against Tonga, while hosts Australia kick the tournament off in Perth against Hong Kong The Independent UK · Feb 2
Phil Mickelson Withdraws From LIV Golf Events Due to Family Health Matter The 55-year-old star will miss the opening event in Riyadh along with the following week’s event in Adelaide. Sports Illustrated · Feb 1
Lightning coach cries foul over refereeing 'disrespect' A lopsided fourth-quarter foul count left Adelaide Lightning coach Aja Parham-Ammar furious as her side fell to last place after losing at Southside Flyers. AAP · Jan 31
Phoenix go second with 20-point thrashing of 36ers Nathan Sobey overcame a groin injury scare as South East Melbourne Phoenix put on an offensive rebounding clinic to thump the Adelaide 36ers by 20 points. AAP · Jan 31
Adelaide writers’ week was cancelled two weeks ago. ‘Not Writers’ Week’ is determined to do things differently Constellations – or ‘Not Writers’ Week’ – has been pulled together by a grassroots coalition of authors who have turned ‘heartbreak’ into a community-led event – and one that won’t police speakers’ social media The Guardian - AU · Jan 28
Heat forces postponement of A-League Women's game Extreme heat forecast in Adelaide on Friday has caused officials to postpone an A-League Women's game. AAP · Jan 27
Through the heatwave haze, the hypocrisy of Australia’s fossil fuel policy shines bright The heatwave in Melbourne and Adelaide this week is likely to become the norm. We should prepare now The Guardian - AU · Jan 27
The Conversation · Jan 26 Lainie Anderson’s novels about a real pioneering policewoman invite us to play historical detective It’s 1917 and policewoman Fanny Kate Boadicea Cocks is patrolling the parks of Adelaide, armed with a five-foot cane. She’s there to protect women from harm by enforcing a “three foot rule” to keep amorous couples at a safe distance from each other.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 26 As Melissa’s rental swelters in Adelaide’s heatwave, she is confined to her bedroom – the only bearable part of the house Advocates say many renters live in ‘glorified tents’ that are too hot in summer and too cold in winter, forcing them to spend more on energy
AAP · Jan 23 King Of Willunga returns to Tour with heavy heart Richie Porte hopes his induction into the Tour Down Under Hall Of Fame will bring some joy to his family as they cope with a terrible loss.
AAP · Jan 22 Fire threat means Tour Queen stage loses Willunga crown Tour Down Under organisers have taken the iconic Willunga Hill climb out of Saturday's stage because of the fire danger and extreme heat.
AAP · Jan 22 Vine is fine with dominating ride on Corkscrew Australian cyclist Jay Vine and fellow UAE Team Emirates rider Jhonatan Narvaez have a stranglehold on the Tour Down Under.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 21 PM tells memorial ‘I am deeply and profoundly sorry’ government could not protect victims – as it happened This blog is now closed
Cycling News · Jan 21 Marius Mayrhofer suffers multiple fractures in Tour Down Under crash, whilst brain scan all clear for Max van der Meulen Former Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race winner Mayrhofer will return to Europe after crashing on Wednesday
Cycling News · Jan 20 Tour Down Under to 'keep a close eye' on bushfire risk as temperatures rise, says race director Stuart O'Grady Areas surrounding Adelaide assigned 'extreme' fire danger rating on Friday by South Australian Country Fire Service
Cycling News · Jan 20 'Prove to myself that I can get back on the top step' – Sam Welsford aiming to kickstart Ineos Grenadiers sprint momentum at Tour Down Under 'We know the sprint field is really strong here also, so it makes this even more important to get it right' says six-time stage winner
Cycling News · Jan 20 'I'd be disappointed if I didn't win, especially with how much work we put in' – Targeting prologue pays off for Sam Watson and Ineos Grenadiers at Tour Down Under British rider scorches to victory in Adelaide opener, looks for more success as part of Sam Welsford's lead-out train
AAP · Jan 20 Capitals strike down Lightning in ugly win The UC Capitals have kept their finals hopes alive with a win over the Adelaide Lightning, who face the prospect of finishing last on the WNBL ladder.