Local stories, community first — Adelaide and beyond.
A kangaroo was spotted drifting out to sea on a makeshift raft before hitching a ride back to shore. The incident left onlookers amazed and relieved that the marsupial was unharmed.
A kangaroo found 3km out to sea in Boston Bay off the coast of Port Lincoln has been rescued by a fishing crew. The crew, who had never seen a kangaroo in the water before, managed to help the exhausted animal into their boat and bring it back to shore.
An Adelaide man accused of sending multiple harassing emails to a federal MP has had a plea offer reconsidered by prosecutors. Ronald Dean Munro, 74, was scheduled to enter pleas in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Wednesday to 10 counts of using a carriage service in a harassing or offensive way.
A severe hail storm has caused significant damage to properties and livestock at the Kamora Park Poll Merino Stud. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but it is clear that the storm has had a major impact on the local community.
A pregnant Adelaide woman was transferred between three hospitals while experiencing severe abdominal pain, prompting an apology from a senior health official and a review into her care. Kaitlin Jagu, 30, was eventually treated at Flinders Medical Centre, where she underwent an emergency caesarean section and surgery to repair a twisted bowel.
A South Australian health care worker who claimed he could cure cancer and make a non-ambulatory woman walk has been banned from practising indefinitely. The ban was upheld by the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal despite the worker's claims of a vendetta.
The AFL has set the date for next year's State of Origin clash between Western Australia and South Australia, with the two states to clash at Perth Stadium on Saturday, February 27. The match will mark South Australia's first Origin appearance in 28 years.
Adelaide 36ers star Isaac Humphries retires from competitive basketball due to a persistent knee injury. The 28-year-old will continue working with the club in a non-playing role.
Australia seamer Darcie Brown has been ruled out of the upcoming Women's Big Bash League season with a back injury. The 23-year-old seamer was diagnosed with a disc injury following her participation in the Australia A tour of India last month.
Your city in five minutes, every weekday. Free, and made by people who live here.