The Latest Breaking News from South Australia

Power cuts have hit SA in a big way — here's how they compare to the 2016 statewide blackout

South Australia's weekend storms knocked out power to 163,000 homes and businesses, and the event has inevitably prompted comparisons with the infamous statewide blackout. Based on what we know so far, here's how the situations compare.

ABC News · Nov 14, 2022

Thousands remain without power in regional South Australia after three-day outage

Wild weather over the weekend has left thousands of residents without power for three days and some communities without access to emergency calls.

ABC News · Nov 14, 2022

Thousands still without power, schools closed after weekend storm in South Australia

More than 30,000 people remain without power and dozens of schools are closed as South Australia mops up from a fierce weekend storm.

The New Daily · Nov 14, 2022

Wild storms force closure of more than 50 Adelaide schools, tens of thousands left without power

Some 65,000 homes and businesses remain without electricity, with SA Power Networks saying many will not be reconnected until at least Tuesday.

ABC News · Nov 13, 2022

Morris on fire, Redbacks crumble in Shield

South Australia have been dismissed for 299 after losing 5-21 during a disastrous start to day two of their Sheffield Shield clash with Western Australia.

AAP · Nov 12, 2022

COVID-19 wave intensifies in SA with thousands more cases, health system prepares for more pressure

The number of new recorded COVID-19 cases in South Australia jumps by more than 3,000 from last week's figure, prompting a call from a leading epidemiologist for a reintroduction of mask-wearing.

ABC News · Nov 11, 2022

Redbacks on top despite Kelly's burst

South Australia dusted off the loss of two key wickets immediately after tea to finish day one 5-267 of their Shield clash against the Warriors at the WACA.

AAP · Nov 11, 2022

Film director SA's Australian of the Year

A documentary director and author who is focused on teaching people to love their bodies has taken out the title of South Australia's Australian of the Year.

AAP · Nov 10, 2022

Murray flooding in SA set to get worse

The South Australian government says the latest forecast for water flows down the Murray River will add to local flooding.

AAP · Nov 10, 2022

River Murray flows to peak at new high putting thousands of properties at risk

Up to 165 gigalitres a day is now expected to flow down the River Murray into South Australia from early December, putting an estimated 3,680 properties at risk, with authorities now outlining evacuation plans for vulnerable locals.

ABC News · Nov 10, 2022