P-plater plunges five metres off overpass bridge
The Mitsubishi sedan landed on its roof but the 17-year-old boy walked away with only minor injuries.
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'Panda swap' confirmed for Aussie zoo amid boost to China relations
For 15 years, panda pair Wang Wang and Fu Ni have called Adelaide home, after being leased to the city's zoo from China.
Politics
Five arrested after police uncover drugs, cash at seaside Adelaide home
Officers allegedly found a trafficable amount of ecstasy, a small quantity of cash, cocaine and prescription medications.
South Australia
The Aussie Olympic hopefuls juggling day jobs with training
While they compete on the world stage, day-to-day they're also working in normal job.
Olympics
SA health system still under pressure as elective surgeries resume
Nearly all elective surgeries resumed this afternoon, providing some relief to the overburdened healthcare system.
health
Teenager charged after alleged violent attempted car theft in Adelaide
A teenager has been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal a car in Adelaide last night.
crime
SA premier unveils world-leading new laws to ban political donations
The South Australian Premier has announced a world-leading new set of laws that aim to ban donations to political parties, from organisations and individuals.
Politics
Two 'heroes' praised after 90-year-old carried out of house fire
"He's a deadset hero," one witness said of a brave neighbour.
fires
Beatlemania revisited: Adelaide relives iconic 1964 tour
Sixty years after Beatlemania captivated Adelaide, fans have hosted a special event at the city's town hall to relive the once-in-a-lifetime experience of the Beatles' 1964 tour.
entertainment
Crows' Thebarton plans face new threat: CFMEU boss Setka's warning
After years of searching and weeks of debate, the fate of the Crows' move to a new home rested in the hands of 11 Charles Sturt councillors.
national
Singapore Airlines passengers found out about compo offer on Facebook
Keith Davis and his wife Kerry Jordan from Adelaide are among those who were injured on the flight that hit extreme turbulence last month.
aviation
Police Taser man after car crashes into Adelaide waterway
A man wielding a knife has been tasered by police in Adelaide.
crime
Adelaide doctors fear dire hospital crisis is 'just the beginning'
Staff have reported low morale, fatigue and burnout as the city remains under a code yellow.
South Australia
CCTV captures theft at Adelaide church
An air-conditioning unit and copper pipes have been stolen from a church in Adelaide's north-east.
Adelaide police
Australia Post extends its overnight delivery service to two new cities
The national courier has responded to the two cities' surging demand for online shopping.
australia post
Woman discovers home was firebombed watching live CCTV on her phone
The woman wasn't home at the time but she believes she knows who the attackers were.
South Australia
Alleged thief arrested after standoff on Adelaide family's roof
Security footage has captured the moment an alleged thief was arrested after he scaled the roof of an Adelaide family home and carried out a standoff with police.
crime
Debate as 'excessive' coffee prices hit $8 on public holiday
Coffees for $8 are the new reality for Australians enjoying a public holiday outing in restaurants and cafes.
coffee
Motorcyclist stabbed in alleged road rage incident in Adelaide
A motorcyclist was stabbed in the back during an alleged road rage altercation in inner Adelaide last night.
Adelaide police
Woman forced to wait almost 10 hours at Adelaide hospital amid crisis
An 84-year-old woman has been forced to wait almost 10 hours at an Adelaide hospital as the city keeps elective surgeries on hold amid a capacity crisis.
South Australia
SkyCity Adelaide to pay $67m over money laundering and financing terrorism case
High-risk customers were able to move millions of dollars through the casino, making the source and the ownership of the funds murky.
South Australia
Adelaide man charged with rape of teenage girl
The 27-year-old was arrested and has been refused bail.
South Australia
What will the weather be like this King's Birthday long weekend?
Wet and gloomy weather is set to dampen most of the country this long weekend for King Charles' birthday.
national
Vineyard owner claims act of sabotage could cause business collapse
The family is working to repair the pipe but if they can't it will cost more than $100,000 to replace.
South Australia
Horse buggies and shipping containers uncovered in allegedly stolen haul
An investigation led officers to a yard in Burton, north of Adelaide, on Wednesday morning.
crime
Man injured impaling himself on Parliament House fence in Adelaide
It's understood he was attempting to jump the fence when he impaled himself through his wrist on a spike.
Adelaide police
Teenage driver pleads guilty over death of SA top cop's son
A teenager has pleaded guilty to causing the death of SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens' son Charlie by careless driving.
South Australia
Childcare group goes into voluntary administration
Seven childcare centres in Adelaide are in danger of shutting down after the company behind them went into voluntary administration.
business
Alleged drink-driver crashes into hotel wall in Adelaide
He has been issued a six-month instant loss of licence.
Adelaide police
Adelaide's northern suburbs get new $4.75m cancer treatment centre
A new state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility in Adelaide's northern suburbs opens tomorrow, designed to ease the pressure on clinics around the rest of the city.
national
Great-grandfather put on four-year waiting list for 'urgent' elective surgery
He is one of many South Australians facing an agonising delay as elective surgeries were put on hold.
South Australia
Suspected shoplifters' unusual method captured on CCTV at Adelaide supermarket
A pair of suspected shoplifters have used an unusual method to allegedly steal expensive items at grocery stores across Adelaide.
South Australia
'Impossible for us to continue': Adelaide takeaway icon closes doors after 73 years
Local institution the North Adelaide Burger Bar first opened in 1951, but the current financial pinch has proven too much.
food
Investigation underway after death of five-year-old girl in Adelaide
A specialist children's ambulance team treated the girl on the way to hospital but could not save her.
Australia
'I've got kids': Mum's terrifying encounter after three men enter her Adelaide home
Michelle Politis woke up in the middle of the night to footsteps she didn't recognise.
South Australia
Three-year-old boy rushed to hospital after dog attack
A three-year-old has been attacked by a dog at a park in Adelaide's western suburbs.
South Australia
Man who killed his disabled wife dies in prison
The convicted killer drowned his wife in a pond. His own son said "he died where he belongs".
crime
Shoplifting rises in South Australia amid cost-of-living crisis
Police believe it's not just a state problem, but a national trend attributed to a range of socio-economic factors.
South Australia
Rex launches new route in move set to bring down prices
The budget-friendly flights aim to disrupt the traditionally expensive route, intensifying competition with larger airlines.
national
Alleged drink driver charged after car crash sparks fire in Adelaide
The man allegedly recorded a blood alcohol reading nearly twice the legal limit.
crashes
Driver's lucky escape after horror roundabout crash in Adelaide
A Toyota Station wagon smashed into a large gum tree at the centre of the roundabout which then led the car to flip and roll.
national
Man charged after child allegedly indecently assaulted at Hungry Jack's
The man was confronted by the child's parents but then fled the Hungry Jack's restaurants.
national
Man dies, woman hospitalised after smashing through window to escape house fire
The blaze in Hackham West claimed the life of woman's 61-year-old partner and saw the mum rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
fires
Teen gang terrorises Adelaide football clubs
A teen gang has wreaked havoc at Adelaide football clubs, vandalising grounds and threatening violence.
national
Adelaide footballer's incredible story after cliff-jump left him paralysed
A young Adelaide footballer has defied the odds to return to the sport he loves after a life-altering accident left him paralysed from the waist down.
football
Adelaide man raises $35k while tackling cancer stigma
Adam Stanton was driven by his family's own relentless battle against cancer as he hosted the event in Wingfield this morning.
health
Electricity prices to drop for households and businesses in SA
Electricity prices for South Australian households and businesses will drop more than expected over the next year.
South Australia
Man seriously injured after crashing allegedly stolen motorbike into tree in Adelaide
The rider had allegedly sped away from police, who tried to stop him.
South Australia
Judge lashes driver's 'appalling' record after hit-run on cyclist
Despite his history of offending, the man who veered off a straight stretch of road and slammed into a cyclist could be free in just over a year.
courts
SA premier puts global oil company on notice over vacant land
Premier Peter Malinauskas has called for the land to be repurposed for at least 1500 new homes.
South Australia
