Rebecca Opie, ABC.net.au

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Adelaide, SA, Australia

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Port Lincoln family left with no option but to stay and defend as flames approached home

A Port Lincoln woman shares the terrifying ordeal she faced as a bushfire rapidly came towards her family's home while she waited inside with her bed-bound son. → Read More

Mentors desperately needed to support growing number of children and teens in state care

A not-for-profit community program says it needs more mentors to help support children and young people in state care, as numbers continue to rise. → Read More

Archie Roach, Claudia Karvan among those recognised in Australia Day 2023 Honours

Some of the recipients of this year's Australia Day honours are well-known personalities, while others have been quietly working away in not-for-profit organisations and laboratories. The awards have also posthumously recognised songwriter and activist Archie Roach. → Read More

Ban on recreational use of River Murray leads to confusion for tourism operators

The SA government's ban on all non-essential activity on the River Murray between the New South Wales-Victoria border and Wellington has caused confusion over what it means for Riverland tourism businesses. → Read More

Fears highly trained therapy dog stolen from yard of Frewville clinic

An Adelaide psychologist fears highly trained black Labrador Uggie has been stolen from her Frewville business, and urges anyone who has seen him to contact police. → Read More

AFP catch 'intruder' at Adelaide office, as snake catcher warns sightings will rise with temperatures

AFP officers have lawfully removed a brown snake from its Adelaide Airport office, prompting calls from a snake catcher to be on the look-out for snakes with the weather finally warming up. → Read More

South Australian government extends ban on fishing snapper in most state waters

A ban on fishing snapper in most South Australian waters has been extended for another three-and-a-half years as stocks remain depleted. → Read More

SA flood waters expected to peak at Morgan in early January as more homes inundated

A family who relocated to Morgan earlier this year lose their house as rising flood waters continue to wreak havoc in communities along the River Murray. → Read More

Artwork honouring Aboriginal soldiers past and present installed at Panorama intersection

It's hoped a new artwork positioned beside a major Adelaide intersection will cause people to reflect on the role and sacrifice of Aboriginal soldiers who fought for Australia in past conflicts. → Read More

Police investigating suspected murder of Jeff Mundy find drugs, weapons at Lonsdale

SA police have found drugs, weapons and illegal fireworks at a southern-suburbs storage yard where they believe suspected murder victim Jeff Mundy was held against his will in the weeks leading up to his death. → Read More

Lily froze her eggs during high school after losing her ovary to a cyst the size of a grapefruit

When she was 12, Lily Bratchell lost her right ovary to a large complex cyst after initially being misdiagnosed with appendicitis. She hopes sharing her story will save others the pain and give them time to protect their fertility. → Read More

What's the deal with ovarian cysts? Breaking down the good, the bad and the ugly

Ovarian cysts are typically harmless but for some women they can cause painful symptoms, threaten fertility and in rare cases become cancerous. Reporter Rebecca Opie speaks with gynaecologist Sally Reid to break down the different types of cysts, the symptoms to look out for, and when to seek medical attention. → Read More

SA predicted to reach COVID peak next week, health officials urge Black Friday shoppers to wear masks

The South Australian Government says its modelling shows the state will reach the peak of the latest COVID-19 wave next week. → Read More

Storms cause thunder and lightning at Adelaide Christmas Pageant, flooding on Eyre Peninsula

Rain and thunder haven't been able to stop this year's Adelaide Christmas Pageant from making its return but heavier downpours have caused flooding in other parts of the state. → Read More

Father tells of his fear watching from the shore as shark attacks during son's surf ski race

A father has recounted the moment he feared the worst just thirty seconds into a surf ski race off Seacliff Beach, in Adelaide's south. → Read More

Aviation firefighters threaten holiday season strike, grounding planes around Australia

The United Firefighters Union will open a ballot to vote on whether to hold a strike, which could ground the entire country's aviation industry. → Read More

Rare Australian penny released during the Great Depression sells for nearly $60,000

A rare 1930 Australian penny that was never meant to be minted has sold for just under $60,000 at auction. → Read More

Queen Elizabeth's first corgi breeder among founding members of Adelaide Hills dog club

Queen Elizabeth's love of corgis was well-known, but few know that it all began with a puppy called 'Dookie' from a dog breeder who would go on to set up the Adelaide Hills Kennel Club. → Read More

Watchdog issues ban over therapist's claims 'rapid eye therapy' can cure mental health conditions

The South Australian Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner has issued an interim prohibition order against an Adelaide woman over claims rapid eye therapy can cure PTSD, depression and anxiety. → Read More

State Government lifts public transport mask mandate and eases aged care restrictions

The South Australian government has lifted its requirement for visitors to aged care facilities to be vaccinated and for masks to be worn on public transport. → Read More