Weatherald ruled out of Shield match with concussion Two months after being dropped from the Test team, South Australian opener Jake Weatherald has been subbed out of their Sheffield Shield game with concussion. AAP · 1h ago
Police commissioner handpicked as King's representative The top brass of a police force, described as having an "unwavering sense of duty", will become the next governor of one of the states. AAP · Oct 6
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park Fires: Five stay to protect 700 animals; disaster reshapes wildlife care In January 2020, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park stood firm amidst the raging bushfires, opting to stay and protect their home. The dedicated staff tirelessly attended to around 700 animals, putting their safety first. In the aftermath, the park evolved into a sanctuary for injured wildlife, especially koalas inflicted with severe… The Times of India · Sep 30
Australian students went scuba diving to rebuild an oyster reef Australian high school students have taken part in an underwater experiment aimed at bringing native oyster reefs back to Coffin Bay in South Australia. After receiving SCUBA training, the students helped place 28 restoration units across different sites in the bay. The structures were made from old oyster shells inside… The Times of India · Sep 28
Trade me to Port: Crows forward makes shock request Luke Pedlar is set to become just the eighth player to feature for both of South Australia's AFL clubs after requesting a trade from the Crows to the Power. AAP · Sep 28
Four-year-old Gus Lamont has been missing for a year. Police believe someone knows where he went An area the size of Singapore in the South Australian outback has been scoured in search of the missing boy, last seen playing outside his house The Guardian - AU · Sep 26
Australia offers $1 million reward for missing 4-year-old boy Gus Lamont nearly a year after disappearance A 1 million Australian dollar reward has been announced for information that helps solve the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont, nearly a year after he vanished from his family’s remote property in South Australia. The Times of India · Sep 24
Parents of missing four-year-old boy who vanished in Australian outback make emotional new appeal Four-year-old Gus Lamont was last seen playing in a sandpit in South Australia a year ago - a $1 million award is now being offered The Independent UK · Sep 24
‘Hanging on by a thread’: 11th hour decision to protect endangered birds from SA space project plans welcomed The Eyre peninsula site is ‘precious and important’ habitats for southern emu-wren and home to 80% of the mallee whipbird population The Guardian - AU · Sep 24
Woman Decides That Her Life Isn’t Worth Living Anymore, Chooses To Pass With Euthanasia At just 26, Annaliese Holland has been approved for voluntary assisted dying in South Australia after years of living with a debilitating autoimmune condition that has dramatically changed her life. She has opened up about her decision, explaining why the thought of continuing to live with her illness for several… Bored Panda · Sep 23
Test discard shines in SA's one-day win over Tasmania An axed Test batsman flourished as South Australia defeated Tasmania in their One-Day Cup fixture in Adelaide. AAP · Sep 23
Gus Lamont’s parents make emotional plea as $1m reward offered for information about disappearance No trace of Gus has been found since he went missing from his family’s South Australian farm on 27 September last year The Guardian - AU · Sep 23
'Bring him home': $1m reward plea for missing boy Gus A $1 million reward is being offered in the disappearance of a four-year-old boy, as his parents make an emotional plea to be reunited with their son. AAP · Sep 23
Alex Antic’s rise in SA Liberals has coincided with a collapse in the party’s vote. Is there further to fall? Election of rightwing senator – once called a ‘vote-losing machine’ – as state president in South Australia takes party further from the centre The Guardian - AU · Sep 22
The Times of India · Sep 21 An Australian caver spotted an 11-km scar and uncovered a hidden Nullarbor tornado An Australian caver spotted an 11-kilometre scar across the remote Nullarbor Plain while browsing Google Earth. Satellite comparisons later dated its formation to November 2022, while physical evidence including curved cycloidal marks linked the disturbance to a tornado. Researchers estimated winds exceeded 200 km/h, leaving the unusual track visible for…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 20 Sea dragon populations decimated in ‘mind-blowing’ mass mortality event caused by South Australian algal bloom Thousands of sea dragons, pipefishes and seahorses have washed up along state’s coastline according to analysis of citizen scientist records
The Times of India · Sep 19 From 4,000-acre dairy farm to classroom: Narelle Zanker wins 2026 Rural Women’s Award In 2024, Narelle Zanker turned her 4,000-acre family dairy farm near Mannum into a living classroom where visitors could bottle-feed calves, watch milking in action and learn where their food really comes from. Two years later, her agritourism venture Dairy Adventures had welcomed more than 1,200 guests and earned her…
AAP · Sep 18 Fraser-McGurk's SA fireworks halted by Perth rain South Australia have been forced to settle for a share of the spoils against WA after rain halted their One Day Cup match in Perth.
The Times of India · Sep 18 Bilbies released on an island in 1997 had occupied it entirely by 2007 In 1997, conservationists introduced captive-bred greater bilbies to Thistle Island in South Australia, a place the species had never historically inhabited. The release was part of a wider national effort to protect the vulnerable marsupial from introduced predators such as foxes and feral cats. According to the Department of Climate…
The Independent UK · Sep 15 Australian court rules to release youngest serial killer in notorious Snowtown murders One of the three serial killers involved in Australia’s notorious Bodies-in-Barrels murders is set to be released
AAP · Sep 15 'Quiet' Snowtown serial killer to be released on parole The youngest of the Snowtown killers has been described as demonstrating excellent behaviour in a judgment upholding a decision to release him on parole.
The Times of India · Sep 14 Couple finds aquifer near ocean, now the water sells for $10 In South Australia, a couple stumbled upon a remarkable underground aquifer beneath their land, launching them into the world of fine-water production. Garnering a flawless 100 points from global judges, their bottled water highlights a rising trend in consumer preference for pure, mineral-rich beverages. This phenomenon redefines traditional perceptions of…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 13 First H5 bird flu death of endangered Australian sea lion recorded amid fears for small population South Australian authorities say case discovered on Kangaroo Island is first for species of which less than 12,000 animals remain
AAP · Sep 10 Working holiday pause 'risks Australia's food security' Farmers, tourism operators and other regional employers are calling on the government to end a freeze on backpacker visas as they struggle to find staff.
The Times of India · Sep 9 Retired 40-metre dredger sunk off Adelaide to create new artificial reef South Australia has sunk the 40-metre MV Andrew Wilson six kilometres off Brighton to create an artificial reef. The vessel now rests 20 metres underwater and forms part of a $165 million algal-bloom recovery effort. Fishing is banned within 200 metres of the wreck for 12 months to help local…