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A 50-year-old woman with an intellectual disability who died in 2022 never accessed $75,000 in National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support she was entitled to. The coronial inquest into her death will explore how the NDIS can improve its systems to make it more accessible to those who have been granted funding.
A fire broke out at an aged care facility in North Adelaide, prompting a response from 34 firefighters. One person was taken to hospital with a head laceration.
A house fire in Redhill, South Australia's mid-north, has claimed the life of a 65-year-old man, with two others hospitalized and a 63-year-old man expected to face murder charges. The incident is being treated as non-random, with police alleging the accused deliberately lit the fire.
An 81-year-old Adelaide Hills man has been fined for failing to tag his 'pet' deer, despite repeated attempts to do so. The man, who keeps up to 40 deer on his property, pleaded guilty to one count of failing to comply with an action order.
One Nation has welcomed Senator Alex Antic's election as state president of the Liberal party, describing it as a "win" for South Australia. The move has sparked concerns about the party's direction, with some Liberals expressing worries about Senator Antic's close ties to One Nation and his record of voting against his own party.
Liberal senator Alex Antic has been elected president of the South Australian Liberal Party, defeating SA Upper House leader Nicola Centofanti in a ballot of party delegates. Antic has vowed to give Liberal members a "genuine say in the policy direction" of the party.
A high-stakes battle for the South Australian Liberal Party presidency is set to play out at the party's annual general meeting on Saturday, with Senator Alex Antic vying for the top spot against Liberal SA Upper House leader Nicola Centofanti. The outcome could have significant implications for the party's policy direction and its relationship with One Nation.
A 16-year-old student from Mount Gambier is set to compete against the world's best simulator racers in the 2026 Porsche eSports Super Cup World Championship. Xavier Cain will take on other sim racers from the comfort of his home, with competition getting underway at 4am on Monday.
The SANFL grand final showdown between Sturt and Norwood this weekend has brought back memories of their infamous 1978 clash. The Redlegs came away with a one-point win in 1978 despite Sturt being favoured, but with both teams meeting again, several controversies remain front of mind.
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