The Latest Breaking News from South Australia

Reports of young men with weapons at Westfield shopping centre in Adelaide sparks lockdown

South Australia police investigate after reports of two groups of young males fighting in food court area of the Westfield Marion centre

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2024

What is phonics and why is it used to teach reading?

Victoria has just announced all government schools will be required to use phonics to teach reading from next year. This brings it in line with approaches in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024

South Australian red wine selling for $22 wins top nod at prestigious international award

Shingleback’s 2022 Red Knot Classified GSM among 50 drops from around the world to receive best in show accolade at Decanter World Wine awards

The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2024

'Giant of SA politics': Steele Hall dead at 95

After serving as South Australian premier for one term and then serving in both houses of federal parliament, Steele Hall has died aged 95.

AAP · Jun 10, 2024

Oral history: how Tick Begg revolutionised braces and made 1920s Adelaide ‘the orthodontic centre of the world’

A South Australian museum honours the man who changed the way dentistry was done ‘on a global scale’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2024

Record $227m jail expansion to boost high-security beds

The South Australian government has committed a record $227 million to expanding two of its prisons, with a focus on high-security beds.

AAP · Jun 1, 2024

Hospital crisis sees elective surgeries cancelled

South Australia's public hospital system is in an 'unprecedented crisis', with a 'code yellow' declared to try and ease pressure on emergency departments.

AAP · Jun 1, 2024

Catherine McKinnon’s panoramic new novel presents a gritty view of war’s complexities

Catherine McKinnon graduated from Flinders University Drama Centre, South Australia, and was a founding member of the Red Shed Theatre Company, where she worked as writer and director.

The Conversation · May 29, 2024

SA Cops Say Shoplifting Is Up 29 Percent And Yeah, But Have You Seen The Price Of Bread

South Australia has reported a massive increase in shoplifting amid the ongoing cost of living crisis that has hit the state worse than most.

Pedestrian.tv · May 28, 2024

Sleepless $150m Powerball winner still turns up to work

An Adelaide man has become Australia's biggest ever individual lottery winner after scooping the $150 million Powerball jackpot.

AAP · May 23, 2024