The Latest Breaking News from Peter Malinauskas

Not so 'little' refugee doll makes its way Down Under

A world-famous 3.5-metre tall puppet of a Syrian child refugee is coming to Australia in its first ever trip Down Under to promote peace.

AAP · Jan 23, 2024

Stricter laws crack down targets child sex offenders

Serious repeat child sex offenders will face indefinite imprisonment under proposed law changes in South Australia.

AAP · Jan 23, 2024

Man, 64, attacked by shark while surfing in Australia

The 64-year-old, who has not been named, was reportedly surfing in the Eyre Peninsula when he sustained a bite to his leg

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024

Domestic violence worst at Christmas and New Year in Australia, with more than 60 women killed in violent attacks this year

Statistics reveal over 2,000 intimate partner homicides from 1989 to 2021, with three in four victims female

The Guardian - AU · Dec 23, 2023

Higher tax payments help SA to first post-COVID surplus

South Australia is back in black by $41 million, but growing operating expenses have resulted in a lower surplus than expected.

AAP · Dec 18, 2023

Two years for greyhound racers to clean up or close up

Poor oversight, inadequate animal welfare and an over-reliance on gambling revenue are some of the issues plaguing SA's greyhound industry, a review has found.

AAP · Dec 14, 2023

SA to hold inquiry into domestic, sexual violence

Premier Peter Malinauskas has announced South Australia will hold a royal commission into domestic, family and sexual violence after attending a roundtable.

AAP · Dec 13, 2023

Alleged hit-run killer of top SA cop's son gets bail

Dhirren Randhawa, the man accused of fatally crashing his car into the South Australian police commissioner's son Charlie Stevens, has been released on bail.

AAP · Nov 20, 2023

Jet trip followed guidelines, minister’s office says – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2023

Driver hit with new charges over death of top cop's son

The 18-year-old son of South Australia's police commissioner has died, leading to more serious charges against an alleged hit-run driver.

AAP · Nov 18, 2023