South Australia Digest — local news from South Australia

A local woman's cancer battle has highlighted the need for better post-cancer care to support isolated survivors. Carly Gogel, who beat stage two Hodgkin's lymphoma, says the mental toll of cancer is often overlooked.

Flinders University has apologized for underpaying over 1,400 casual staff by $965,827, affecting current and former employees. The university has promised to repay the owed amount with superannuation and interest.

Tonight marks an historic milestone — the first time the Michelin Guide has recognised restaurants in Australia,

WOMADelaide 2027 is set to feature 36 artists from around the world, including Underworld, Leon Bridges, and Madness. The festival will take place over four days in March 2027 at Bonython Park on Kaurna Country.

The name Mary has been a staple in music for centuries, featured in countless songs across various genres and eras. But who is she, and why are so many singers apparently obsessed?

A new documentary, Aftermath, explores the devastating impact of harmful conspiracy theories on individuals and society. The film follows the story of Wendy Scurr, a first responder during the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, and her tragic descent into conspiracy theories.

Local doctors have raised concerns over a new birthing program in South Australia's Mid North, calling the model "unsafe" and "unsustainable". The program, which alternates between Jamestown and Crystal Brook hospitals, aims to address midwifery shortages but may have unintended consequences.

A South Australian GP has been banned from practising for a year after being found to have exploited a vulnerable patient and engaged in professional misconduct. The doctor had prescribed addictive pain medication to the patient, then bought it back off them for his own use.

A 71-year-old woman was treated on the floor of a hospital waiting room for four hours, sparking an apology from SA Health and a review of her care. The woman, who lives with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, said she was not provided with a bed despite her low oxygen levels.