SA Health has suspended birthing services at Crystal Brook and Jamestown hospitals until July 31 due to a critical shortage of permanently staffed essential midwives. Pregnant women will be redirected to Port Pirie Regional Health Service, 25-45 minutes away, to ensure patient safety amidst a global midwife shortage.
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Port Augusta for allegedly assaulting a woman known to him and four police officers. Police also found a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, and a machete at the residence. The man is expected to be charged on Tuesday afternoon.
South Australia's Electoral Commissioner Mick Sherry has resigned effective late July, following a review into the state's troubled March elections. The elections faced issues like misplaced ballots, staff shortages, and computer glitches, with First Nations voters reporting discrimination. The government plans to delay local council elections until April 2027 due to concerns about implementing necessary changes.
Victor Harbor resident Jackson Baker, who has neurofibromatosis and an intellectual disability, experienced severe respiratory issues due to South Australia's algal bloom. His mother, Kirsty Whitehead, criticized the SA government's "inaccessible" and "inconsistent" public health information, particularly the lack of "easy read" formats. A volunteer survey by The Algal Bloom Shed collected symptom data, revealing common issues like coughs and headaches, which were not fully reflected in official advice.
South Australian police arrested two men for possessing improvised weapons. One man was found with a handgun disguised as a mobile phone, and the other with a "pen gun". Both have been charged with firearms offences.
South Australia's sole Bureau of Meteorology wave buoy off Kangaroo Island has ceased transmitting data for the third time in under two years. The recurring failures, despite lengthy repairs, are raising serious safety concerns among fishers and oceanographers who rely on its data.
New evidence reveals Queensland police failures prior to toddler Mason Lee's death 10 years ago. Donald Trump calls for restraint after Israel targets Beirut, with a US-Iran ceasefire deal shaky. Farmers battle a severe mouse plague across Australia's grain belt, and the Socceroos start their World Cup campaign with a win.
Thousands of South Australian fans, many wearing green and gold, gathered in Adelaide to watch the Socceroos defeat Türkiye 2-0. Adelaide's Nestory Irankunda scored the opening goal, with five local players in the squad. Police are investigating flare incidents at the venue.
Line dancing has become a surprise hit in South Australia, with thousands attending organised events across the state, driven by a desire for community and social connection post-COVID-19, and fueled by TikTok trends and crossover country-pop music.
Marree, South Australia, celebrates the end of a record-breaking drought with annual events Camel Cup and Maree Gymkhana & Motorkhana, marking a welcome relief for pastoralists with significant rainfall after a dry 2025.
South Australia's consumer watchdog warns real estate agents could face liability if they knowingly mislead buyers about serious property defects. The warning follows a case where a family bought a new home with significant issues, while the builder was fined for operating without a license.
Splits emerge in Australia's Liberal Party over cooperating with Pauline Hanson's One Nation. MP Tony Pasin suggested joint targeting of seats, but senior figures like Angus Taylor rejected the idea, emphasizing focus on defeating Labor.
Liberal MP Tony Pasin suggested cooperating with Pauline Hanson's One Nation to defeat Labor, but senior colleagues like Angus Taylor rejected the idea. One Nation is polling strongly and targeting Labor seats, fueling debate on right-wing cooperation.
The AFL's Gather Round will remain in South Australia until 2029 following a new three-year partnership. The event, which attracted over 270,000 fans this year, will also feature a player parade in 2027.
South Australia has secured a three-year deal to host the AFL's Gather Round until 2029, including a new player parade and a 'feature game' each year. The event is expected to continue boosting the state's economy.
South Australia has secured the AFL's Gather Round until 2029 through a new three-year partnership. The event, which has boosted the state's economy by over $285 million since 2023, will include a player parade in 2027.
South Australia is experiencing a significant rise in counterfeit cash incidents, with a North Adelaide business owner sharing his experiences and warning others to be vigilant. Police report a sharp increase in offenses, particularly targeting retail stores.
Three people have died in separate road incidents across South Australia. A 23-year-old woman was killed by a garbage truck in Modbury Heights, a motorcyclist died after crashing into a winery building in Langhorne Creek, and a man died in a head-on collision with a truck on the Dukes Highway.
Daniel Crutchfield, 32, jailed for 8 years for endangering life after intentionally running over Senior Constable Liam Bennett with a vehicle while under the influence of methamphetamine, causing severe injuries.
A 44-year-old man died during an arrest in Clare, South Australia, after a taser was activated but proved ineffective.
South Australia's Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis presented a budget grappling with persistent challenges from 2017, including the Whyalla steelworks and a new hospital project facing cost blowouts. New geopolitical instability, particularly the Iran War, adds significant uncertainty to revenue forecasts, while rising debt and interest expenses pose further risks.
South Australia's latest budget, delivered by Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis, grapples with persistent challenges from 2017, including the Whyalla steelworks and the Women's and Children's Hospital project. New geopolitical instability, particularly the Iran War, adds significant forecasting difficulty and risk to the state's finances, with projected net debt rising sharply.
South Australia's 2026-27 budget prioritizes cost-of-living relief and housing initiatives, allocating $1.3B for rent-to-own homes and significant funds for education and business support. Despite a projected surplus, state debt is expected to exceed $53B by 2029-30.
South Australia's 2026 budget faces scrutiny over the Women's and Children's Hospital cost, expected to exceed $3.2 billion. The budget also addresses NDIS changes, a housing affordability package, and public sector job cuts, while the AMA criticizes health spending as a missed opportunity.
