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'Systemic failures' before grandmother's death, inquest hears
Grandmother and teacher Judith Ditter was killed when a massive branch from a towering cottonwood tree came crashing down on her car.
South Australia
Hoon films himself speeding at almost three times the limit on city road
In one shot he has one hand on the wheel and one hand on his phone filming.
road safety
Man charged after allegedly setting home alight while four people inside in Adelaide
Officers arrived at the home to find a fire at the front door, which was quickly extinguished.
Adelaide police
South Australian police get new high-tech helicopter
The police force has introduced a new Airbus H145 helicopter, worth $25 million.
South Australia
Disgraced footy fan issues public apology for vile racist abuse
A disgraced AFL fan has been forced to issue a public apology for vile racial abuse he directed at Adelaide Crows star Izak Rankine online.
AFL
Woman charged after man's body found at home in Adelaide
A psychiatric nurse who also runs an animal boarding business was marched from the home in a nightgown.
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Driver injured in alleged road rage incident on Adelaide street
A driver has allegedly been kicked in the back and smashed with a sign in a punch up on an Adelaide street after an apparent road rage incident spilled onto a footpath.
South Australia
Three men to be banned from SA public transport after brawl
Members of the public have called for more security on trains as roaming patrols don't start until 7pm.
national
Hundreds of candidates vying for 130 jobs at Adelaide's newest five-star hotel
Adelaide's newest five-star hotel has hosted a speed-dating-style mass recruitment day, attracting more than 800 hopeful candidates.
South Australia
SA father avoids years behind bars in Bali drug case
A South Australian father who was caught with drugs in Bali has thanked his lawyers and family as he narrowly avoided years in prison.
South Australia
Boy, 13, charged for allegedly possessing extremist material in SA
The teenager will return to his parents' house while on bail.
South Australia
Adelaide suburb's city centre set for $200 million transformation
A northern Adelaide suburb's city centre is poised for a significant redevelopment to revitalise the once-thriving centre.
South Australia
Australia's longest-serving Indigenous prisoner freed
Convicted murderer Derrick Bromley has taken his first steps of freedom in South Australia.
crime
New bodycam shows moment drug-addled killer Cody Edwards arrested
New police bodycam footage has been released showing the moment a drug-addled Cody Edwards is arrested for the brutal 2022 killing of his girlfriend in South Australia's south east.
crime
Dates set for return of AFL Gather Round to SA
South Australia is set to host the AFL's Gather Round for the third time in 2025, with the event expected to again generate significant economic benefits for the state.
AFL
Man, 91, speaks out after near-fatal alleged attack outside hospital
One of four alleged victims of a terrifying and random alleged assault outside an Adelaide hospital has spoken for the first time about the ordeal.
crime
Bikes, cash, jewellery stolen in mid-afternoon break-in
Police have released CCTV showing two men as they investigate a break-in at an Adelaide home.
crime
Person found dead after Adelaide house fire
A person has been found dead after house fire at Fulham Gardens in Adelaide's east.
South Australia
Man dies in four car and truck crash southwest of Adelaide
The drivers of the other vehicles were taken to hospital and are being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
South Australia
Perth man charged with cybercrime offences
A Perth man has been charged with allegedly setting up Wi-Fi networks to collect personal data from innocent users.
Western Australia
More than 8600 drivers snapped on phone detection cameras in a week
In just one week, the South Australian cameras had detected as many drivers as police on the side of the road would see in an entire year.
South Australia
Call for SA drivers to have to be re-tested on road rules every 10 years
South Australia's peak motoring body is calling for a mandatory road rules test for drivers every 10 years before their licence can be renewed.
South Australia
'Callous' killer who buried ex-girlfriend alive handed longer prison sentence
A man who kidnapped and buried his ex-girlfriend alive in South Australia's Flinders Ranges has had his minimum sentence increased to 28 years and six months.
courts
Young pilot dies in light plane crash in remote South Australia
Investigations are underway after the 22-year-old died in the crash.
South Australia
RSL president 'counting his lucky stars' after car crashes into club
Blues night at the West Croydon and Kilkenny RSL was interrupted when the Adelaide RSL club was hit by a car.
RSL
South Australian public servant scrutinised over taxpayer-funded Canada trip
9News obtained documents showing that in March of this year, Dr Heithersay spent more than $30,000 of taxpayer's money while attending a mining conference in Canada.
national
New concession for low income earners in South Australia
Cost of living relief is on the way for thousands of low income earners across South Australia struggling to pay their water bills.
South Australia
Adelaide netball star opens up about her struggle with endometriosis
Adelaide Thunderbirds star Taylor Williams has shed light on her private battle with endometriosis in an exclusive chat with 9News.
national
South Australian water bills to increase amid infrastructure upgrade
South Australian water bills are set to rise within days as the Premier looks to fix what he has called a "public policy disaster".
South Australia
Man charged after allegedly using pepper spray during road rage incident
A driver has been charged after allegedly spraying another vehicle with pepper spray during a road rage incident.
national
Dad 'lucky to be alive' after being stabbed chasing suspected thieves
The victim was assaulted after he followed one of the men, who was breaking into cars at the time.
South Australia
Woman to face court after man dies in crash in South Australia
A woman has been charged after a crash which killed a man in South Australia.
courts
Machete threat sparked Westfield lockdown, court told
A machete and extendable batons were allegedly brandished during the robbery of a teen that sparked a lockdown and evacuation at Adelaide's biggest suburban shopping mall.
crime
Terminally ill Bicycle Bandit handed 85-year jail term ahead of imminent death
Sentencing the 73-year-old today, Justice McDonald detailed his crimes and the severe, lifelong consequences for his many victims.
South Australia
'Everyone was running for their lives': Inside Westfield Marion lockdown
One shopper said 'everyone was running for their lives,' as police confirmed the emergency response was sparked by two groups of youths.
South Australia
Adelaide woman airlifted to hospital after allegedly being shot in the back
The shooting allegedly occurred at Hornsdale about 4.30pm yesterday.
national
Alleged drunk driver caught five times over the limit after popping tyres
She mounted a curb and blew two tyres, where she was found by police uninjured.
South Australia
Two boys arrested over 3am cheesecake heist in Adelaide
The alleged cheesecake thieves were spotted on CCTV cameras inside the shop by the owner of the Salisbury business at 3.10am this morning.
policeTerminally ill 'Bicycle Bandit' to be sentenced sooner than expected
A terminally ill Adelaide man dubbed the Bicycle Bandit will be sentenced sooner than expected after a judge agreed to fast-track the hearing before he dies.
South Australia
Hoard of replica firearms seized from Adelaide home
A man has been arrested after a huge cache of replica firearms were seized from a home in Mawson Lakes.
guns
CCTV appeal after man breaks into adult store, steals sex toys
The man allegedly returned to the store several times over a period of two hours.
national
Health alert after traveller with measles arrives in Sydney
A case of measles has been identified in a traveller who flew into Sydney last week.
Sydney
Baby boy diagnosed with measles after returning from overseas
A one-year-old Adelaide boy has been diagnosed with measles after he recently returned from overseas with his family.
national
New technique revolutionises breast cancer screening in SA
South Australian women now have access to a new type of breast screen that can diagnose cancer more effectively than a regular mammogram.
South Australia
E-scooters to be legal on SA roads within months
Privately owned e-scooters could be legal on South Australian roads within months, as the government hands down its long-awaited new laws.
South Australia
'Postcard Bandit' in legal bid for freedom from WA jail
Notorious bank robber and fugitive Brenden James Abbott is seeking to have his detention declared unlawful and is also suing the Western Australian government for wrongful imprisonment.
courts
Man arrested after climbing fence of preschool in Adelaide
Police were called to the preschool after receiving reports a man was standing in the play area.
Adelaide police
Mobile phone detection cameras rolled out in Adelaide
Mobile phone detection cameras have been rolled out across Adelaide in a bid to combat distracted drivers.
South AustraliaTerminally ill 'Bicycle Bandit' admits to series of 'terrifying' bank heists
A terminally ill Adelaide man dubbed the 'Bicycle Bandit' has admitted to a string of bank robberies, apologising to his victims in court and promising to repay the stolen money.
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