Rare intervention in Snowtown accomplice's case before he is released
The South Australian government has applied to the Supreme Court to monitor Mark Ray Haydon after his release from prison, due to his status as a "high risk offender".
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Man knocked out by falling tree at cemetery
A man is in hospital after being knocked unconscious by a falling tree at a funeral service.
South Australia
Two women convicted after 100 animals found living in 'house of horrors'
A case dubbed "one of the most horrific cases ever investigated" has seen two women in their 60s convicted over animal cruelty.
Adelaide
Crackdown on 3D-printed guns in South Australia
3D-printed guns are cheap and easy to manufacture and they're circulating in communities.
crime
Aussies urged to buy local red wine amid China trade war
"That's an enormous drop for any industry to go through and quite an economic shock," Australian Grape and Wine Chief Executive Lee McLean said.
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Measles case prompts health alert in South Australia and Victoria
SA Health is urging anyone who isn't fully immunised against measles to be alert for symptoms.
Melbourne
Concerns raised over home detention in South Australia
Ankle bracelets keep track of more than 1000 criminals in South Australia but there are concerns the devices aren't doing their job to protect the community.
Adelaide
Nearly 100 marijuana plants found in remote SA bushland
Officers said 'considerable damage' had been caused to vegetation as a result of clearing space for the cannabis plants.
Adelaide
Seconds after this image, the woman in this photo heard a 'crack'
"I just keep thinking if I had have left the house a couple of seconds earlier I would have been right there when it fell."
Adelaide
Apprentice jockey flown to hospital in critical condition after fall from horse
Emergency services were called to a private property at Finniss, on the Southern Fleurieu, south of Adelaide about 9am.
Adelaide
Anger as iconic Aussie favourites off the menu at SA schools
Fairy bread, hot chips and ice cream should be taken off the menu at South Australian school canteens, according to new healthy eating guidelines.
Adelaide
'Most caring, loving' Adelaide woman dies in hospital after falling off bike
Kayla Wright died with family and friends at her bedside after spending four days fighting for life.
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Snowtown accomplice could be released earlier than expected
Mark Ray Haydon was jailed for 25 years for his role in covering up the "bodies in the barrels" Snowtown killings.
Snowtown
Energy giant rolls out nine-day fortnight for workers
Following a successful trial of a nine-day fortnight in Australia, Santos is testing the same program for its workers in Port Moresby
workplace
Two teens charged after 12-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed in Adelaide
Police believe both boys are known to the victim and this was not a random incident.
Adelaide
Millions set to sizzle as 'extreme temperatures' loom
Millions of Australians have been told to prepare for extreme weather with much of the country under heatwave warnings today.
Australia
Ice rink to re-open after carbon monoxide leak hospitalises dozens
Ice hockey players were among 38 people who went to hospital after it's believed something went wrong with an ice resurfacing machine.
national
Classic Aussie chocolate to return with new look
They will be making the treat as a packet of bite-sized balls instead of the original bar form.
food
SA police commissioner back at work after son's death
South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens is back at work, two-and-a-half months after his youngest son was killed in a tragic road crash.
South Australia
Victim of Adelaide tree tragedy identified as young student
Alifia Soeryo has been remembered as a 'beautiful soul' by friends and family after she died while out running earlier this week.
Adelaide
Man arrested after death of young woman in Adelaide's north east
Major crime detectives attended the scene, searched for evidence and spoke to witnesses yesterday.
Adelaide
'Silly buggers': Break-in at Adelaide mechanic shop caught on CCTV
CCTV shows two men smashing their way into the store and frantically scanning the draws of the till.
crime
Police investigate unexplained death of Adelaide woman
Police are at the scene of an "unexplained sudden death" of a woman in Adelaide's north-east.
national
Tributes flow for young woman who died in freak accident in Adelaide park
The 22-year-old was out for a run at the university sports fields on War Memorial Drive when a large tree branch snapped from a gumtree and landed on her.
national
Incredible drone footage shows three sharks off South Australia's coast
The footage was taken at Pennington Bay, on the south side of Kangaroo Island by resident Grant Coutts, with the help of a drone.
national
Almost a dozen Adelaide small businesses hit in smash-and-grab spree
The thieves targeted cash, leaving already struggling store owners out of pocket and with a costly clean-up.
Adelaide
Woman dies after gum tree branch falls on her in Adelaide park
A 22-year-old woman who was sitting underneath the branch died in the park.
Adelaide
Teenage boy accused of trying to drag woman into bushes
He allegedly approached the victim in Adelaide's asking for directions, police say.
crime
'Proud about what we achieved': Former SA premier resigns
Steven Marshall has officially quit politics, handing in his resignation weeks after announcing his intention to stand down from parliament.
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Adelaide family's plea after losing three dogs to parvovirus
An Adelaide mother and daughter have made a heartbreaking plea to dog owners after losing three dogs to parvovirus.
national
Emirates to reinstate Adelaide flight routes after years
Emirates is set to recommence its daily Boeing 777-200LR services to and from Dubai from October.
national
Masked thieves give finger to camera while ransacking Adelaide bakery
A group of alleged thieves have been filmed kicking down a door of an Adelaide bakery and ransacking it, even taking a moment to give the finger to security cameras.
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Teenage passenger dies after school bus crash near Adelaide
The driver of the Ford sedan has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.
Adelaide
Two arrested after $45m of cocaine allegedly found in SA buses
Cocaine worth $45m has found hidden in luxury buses being shipped to Australia.
drugs
'Trailblazing' Indigenous leader Lowitja O'Donoghue dies aged 91
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said she was "one of the most remarkable leaders this country has ever known".
Indigenous Australians
Heatwave sweeps across south-eastern states
Victoria has sweltered through its hottest summer day with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees in the state's north.
national
'Australia's Forrest Gump' reaches final leg of around the world run
Tim Franklin, is one step closer to becoming the fastest to run around the world, as he kicks off the final leg of his journey in WA.
Australia
Top 10 best beaches in Australia revealed
These stunning beaches look like they came straight out of a travel magazine, but they're actually all in Australia.
nationalBus driver minutes from picking up students before deadly crash
South Australia Police said a Fuso bus had collided with a Ford sedan.
Adelaide
Road rage brawl at busy Adelaide intersection caught on camera
The two men shoved each other and then threw punches and kicks.
Adelaide
Man charged after alleged carjacking, rooftop stand-off in Adelaide
The 22-year-old man from Hectorville was charged with aggravated robbery, dangerous driving to cause a police pursuit and driving disqualified.
Adelaide
Father to get compensation for COVID-19 vaccine heart condition
Shepherd told 9News he now had the heart of a 90-year-old.
Adelaide
Woman receives bizarre items instead of Facebook TV purchase
The Craigmore woman caught the moment the scammer dropped off the fake TV on CCTV about 11.30am yesterday morning.
Adelaide
Young mum has 'no choice' but to vacate after unaffordable rent hike
The South Australian woman has until April to find affordable housing. But vacancy rates are under one per cent.
Adelaide
SA's crime hotspots revealed by new police data
More than 1700 people were injured in serious assaults in Adelaide in the two-month period.
Adelaide
Work under way to sell financially troubled hospital in South Australia
Frantic work is under way to sell a financially-troubled South Australian hospital after the facility was placed into voluntary administration.
Adelaide
South Australian authorities seize 250,000 illegal vapes in crackdown
Hundreds of thousands of illegal vapes have been intercepted by border force officials.
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Adelaide man arrested after massive drug crop seized in suburban home
A 43-year-old man has been charged after hundreds of cannabis plants were found at a property in Adelaide's north.
AdelaideMan convicted over Australia's 'worst serial killings' will soon walk free
In a few months Mark Ray Haydon will have served his full sentence for covering up what has been labelled Australia's worst serial killings, known as the "bodies in the barrels" murders.
crime
Dozens arrested in state's battle with violent crime
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says police are winning the war against gangs and violent offenders.
Adelaide
