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A 73-year-old man from Adelaide's west has been granted home detention bail after being charged with 55 alleged sexual offences, including against children. The man, whose identity has been suppressed, is accused of crimes against 29 victim-survivors over more than two decades.
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.
Former South Australian MP Fraser Ellis has avoided jail for misusing a parliamentary allowance, despite being convicted of seven counts of deception. Ellis maintains his actions were casual and not criminal.
Newly released documents have raised questions about the due diligence process behind a $5 million federal Labor pledge to upgrade a sports precinct in Adelaide. The funding, announced in the lead-up to the 2025 election, was for the redevelopment of Jubilee Reserve as a permanent home for the Adelaide Jaguars women's soccer club.
Family and friends have paid tribute to disability advocate Ellen Fraser-Barbour, who died in April at a Northern Territory swimming hole. A practical memorial has been unveiled at the site of her death, 80 kilometres west of Alice Springs.
A recent report has documented nearly 1,700 sea dragon mortalities during South Australia's harmful algal bloom, with hopes of a strong breeding season next month. The report analyzed 1,540 reports uploaded by 253 people to a citizen science platform about sea dragons, pipefish, and seahorses from January 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026.
Adelaide city councillor Phillip Martin is calling for an investigation into banning or restricting smart glasses in parts of the city, citing concerns about people being recorded without their consent. The move comes amid a growing national debate on the issue, with several councils and venues considering bans or restrictions.
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.
Adelaide Crows to report 'disgusting' trolling of captain Jordan Dawson to police. The incident involved a social media message containing a self-harm reference.
Alexander Zverev has won his second grand slam title of 2026, beating American Ben Shelton in four sets to claim the US Open in New York. The 29-year-old German player secured his victory in three hours and 33 minutes, but didn't even realise he had won in the moment.
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