Latest from South Australia

'Shocking' South Australia's misjudged advert gets panned

The subject of the tourism ad is "not a funny thing."

Kiwi charged with Melbourne murder, remanded after court appearance

Ricky Thompson was fatally stabbed in a pub car park in Melbourne.

'Forget something?': Fan's grisly find

A footy fan has made a horrifying discovery after biting into his humble meat pie.

Watch: Stunning meteor lets off boom, lights up New Zealand skies

'Brilliant bright white light bursting out from darkness then a falling shower of flames.'

Kiwi pleads not guilty over murder of Robert Sabeckis

Robert Sabeckis was shot dead in 2000 at Maslin Beach south of Adelaide.

Outback agony: Teen's family sue after tragic school camp death

It was meant to be a life-changing trip with mates. His family say he went through agony.

Scorcher: January was Australia's hottest month on record

Bats dropped dead from trees and roads melted as country sweltered in unprecedented heat.

Scorching 46.2C: Adelaide 'furnace' breaks heat record

Heatwave has toppled an 80-year record - and it won't be the last today.

Australia braces for extreme heatwaves as NZ gets drenched

While NZ is getting drenched, Australia is bracing for heatwaves not seen since the 1930s.

Great white shark shadows police boat on patrol

They might usually do the tailing but these officers - in a tiny boat - had a role change.

Cheap eats at leftover food app

Retailers post deals on unsold food, otherwise destined for the bin, just before closing.

'Hairy panic' invades homes

Woman fears she is losing the battle with a "hairy" plague has overtaken her backyard.

Child sex abuse survivor's hell

Convicted criminal was savagely raped at 12yo, now he's denied survivors compensation.

Fatal lightning strike: Man believed to have been carrying metal camera tripod

Man's wife, family spent two hours trying to revive him after fatal lightning strike

Leighton to retire after generation at the mic

Departing broadcaster spans generation of revolution in radio.

'History in the making': Tesla completes world's biggest battery

Tesla CEO Elon Musk beat self-imposed deadline to have the battery farm ready in 100 days.

Accused killer 'bizarrely' licked knife

Australian woman on trial for murder is accused of "bizarrely" licking bloodied knife.

Adelaide: On the fringe

South Australia's dynamic festival is worth a visit, writes Caroline Berdon.