The Latest Breaking News from Adelaide

Police drop charges against modified unicycle rider, but warn he could be fined again

Police have dropped charges against an Adelaide man who modified his electric unicycle to use it as a mobility aid, but have warned him not to use the device in public again, sparking fresh questions about whether South Australia's laws for electric vehicles are up-to-date.

ABC News · Mar 14, 2023

Man jailed for attempted murder over petrol attack

A Supreme Court judge has jailed an Adelaide man for at least 14 years for attempted murder after he doused his partner with petrol and set her alight.

AAP · Mar 14, 2023

Womadelaide 2023: blockbuster headliners and record crowds drive a euphoric long weekend

Florence and the Machine, Bon Iver, Sampa the Great and a blizzard of feathers headline a festival striving to recapture its pre-pandemic glory

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023

Adelaide Writers’ Week: rare moments of empathy and nuance found amid a storm of controversy

After a contentious lead-up, this year’s literary festival was packed with audiences ready to speak their minds, but also willing to listen

The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2023

Ukraine ambassador urges Adelaide to 'adopt' city of Kherson for humanitarian partnership

Vasyl Myroshnychenko wants Adelaide to consider forging a humanitarian partnership with the Ukrainian city of Kherson, saying funds raised as part of any such plan could help rebuild schools and hospitals in his home country.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2023

Drunken joyride on golf buggy stolen from Womadelaide leads to two arrests, police say

Police arrest two Victorian men they say were caught riding a golf buggy along an Adelaide CBD street at 4:45am, after it was allegedly stolen from Womadelaide.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2023

Wandana Primary School given discounted tickets to Adelaide Festival show Air Play

Some students from an Adelaide primary school will experience the theatre for the first time at the Adelaide Festival thanks to a philanthropic organisation.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

Father who fatally shook six-week-old baby wanted to put authorities 'off the scent', court hears

An Adelaide court hears Nicholas Trevor Masling, who has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his baby daughter, told his mother he wanted to throw authorities "off the scent" after being questioned by hospital staff.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

Glory keen to bounce back from ALW draw disappointment

Perth Glory will travel to Adelaide aiming to kickstart their finals challenge after a frustrating A-League Women draw with Western Sydney Wanderers.

AAP · Mar 10, 2023

AUKUS submarines will be built in Adelaide but no certainty about first eight from SA premier

South Australia's premier says nuclear submarines will be built in Adelaide under the AUKUS defence partnership, but he is not clear on whether all eight promised boats will be manufactured in the city.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023