The death of a long-nosed fur seal at Beachport in South Australia marks the first Australian mainland mammal fatality from the spreading H5 bird flu strain, following previous mass mortality events in terns.

Broken Hill Gold, formerly PacGold, has significantly expanded its gold-copper exploration efforts in South Australia, with its Icebreaker target sparking a push across more than 50 prospects.

Australia's Coalition is reportedly split following a speech by Senator Andrew Bragg on migration figures. While some senior colleagues dismiss Bragg's views as personal, others argue that the critical response is an overreaction.

Animal bones found in the underwater caves of South Australia exhibit unique preservation characteristics due to their aquatic environment, with light exposure leading to algae development while dark areas keep bones pristine.

Emergency services recovered the bodies of a mother and toddler from the ocean at Port Macdonnell, South Australia, with grave concerns for a missing baby.

Police investigating Hamish Tait, who faces 329 child abuse charges, have released a list of 55 locations, including a school in a remote South Australian Indigenous community, where he worked or attended.

BHP has awarded a contract to Nerin for a smelter project located in South Australia, indicating progress on the industrial development.

South Australia has confirmed its first case of H5 bird flu after a migratory seabird found on the Fleurieu Peninsula tested positive. This marks the outbreak crossing state lines, raising concerns about its spread.

Angus Taylor has rejected a seat-sharing deal with One Nation, as divisions emerge within Liberal ranks regarding the threat posed by Pauline Hanson. South Australian Liberal Tony Pasin suggested parties should 'work hand-in-glove' to defeat Labor.

Pacgold has commenced an aggressive strategy to boost gold production and growth at its operations in South Australia.

Australian mining company Pacgold has successfully poured its first doré bar from its gold mine located in South Australia, marking a significant operational milestone.

A light plane crash in South Australia has resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left ten others injured.

Former Liberal party senator Cory Bernardi repaid over $40,000 for flights on Gina Rinehart's private plane during his South Australian election campaign, stating the flights were "worth every cent."

A mysterious algal bloom has been affecting South Australia's coast for over a year, causing significant marine life deaths and impacting local communities.

A South Australian community is rallying in support of a mother who faces potential deportation, which would separate her from her husband and children, following a passport error.

Federal Coalition tells Pauline Hanson’s party to expect more policy scrutiny after historic result in South Australia election The Albanese government has sharpened its attacks on One Nation as a…

The strong performance of the One Nation party in South Australia is creating an early ripple effect in Victorian electoral seats.

Labor has achieved a landslide victory in the South Australian state election, with Premier Peter Malinauskas calling for unity, despite One Nation's vote topping 20% and making inroads into traditional Labor territory.

Party leaders in South Australia have cast their votes as the state election draws significant national attention.

South Australia is holding its election, with Labor expected to retain power, but attention is on the race as a test case due to a surge in support for One Nation.

Putting Pauline Hanson’s party above Labor on how-to-vote cards is a gamble for Ashton Hurn’s leadership, with the Liberals facing potential eclipse Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast South Australian politics rarely takes a central position in national news, but this Saturday’s state election will be watched much more closely than usual for potential federal implications. It is shaping up as a perfect storm for a struggling Liberal party: under pressure from a popu...

A year after its initial outbreak, a deadly bloom of toxic Karenia cristata algae continues to spread across more than 20,000 sq km of South Australian coast, raising concerns among scientists about its potential to re-explode.

Pacgold is preparing for a re-crush operation at the White Dam site in South Australia, aiming to extract more gold from old heaps.

Presented as part of the Adelaide festival 2026 program, South Australian artist Alex Frayne explores the fractured psyche of modern America through photography.

Pacgold has finalized a profit-sharing agreement aimed at developing and extracting high-grade gold resources in South Australia.

A monsoon low is expected to bring a year's worth of rain in a week to parts of NSW, Queensland, and South Australia, with further thunderstorms and flash flooding also forecast for Melbourne.

Gus went missing on 27 September from Oak Park Station, where South Australia police have begun a two-day search for evidence

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has indicated support for a new candidate to challenge Liberal senator Alex Antic, amidst reports of a potential takeover of the South Australian division of the federal party.

South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas has declared a "significant escalation" in H5 bird flu after more than 1,000 birds were found dead in three mass mortality events, though no detections have been made in poultry or livestock.

South Australia is launching Australia's first major inquiry into Artificial Intelligence, aiming to proactively address its risks and opportunities, with its findings potentially influencing the national debate.

Scientists have recently identified several new species, including a deep-reef fish off South Australia, 14 gut bacteria species in Indian tribal communities, seven diamond frog species in Madagascar, and three new Helicobacter genotypes in whale stomachs.

Authorities report local transmission of the H5 bird flu virus among birds in South Australia, indicating a significant shift in the situation and potential for increased wildlife deaths.

Experts are warning of the spread of bird flu into Australian wildlife after seven suspected new cases were discovered in sick and dead seabirds in South Australia.

The number of dead dolphins washing up on South Australian beaches has spiked, with scientists linking the increase to a marine disaster in March 2025. An algal bloom is believed to have decimated food sources, contributing to the dolphin deaths.

Angus Taylor has defended Sarah Henderson's triple-zero calls following questions about a claimed death during a Telstra outage in South Australia, a death of which SA police say they are unaware.

An additional case is suspected in Western Australia, which would bring the total number of bird flu infections to four Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news…

A woman named Sarah and her dog experienced a terrifying ordeal when they quickly sank into quicksand on a South Australian beach, prompting a rescue after initial amusement turned to panic.

Australia has confirmed its first diphtheria death as the country faces its worst outbreak of the disease in decades, with most cases concentrated in the Northern Territory and others in Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland.

Separate light plane crashes occurred, one in the US killing five people, and another in South Australia resulting in two deaths, including a Japanese national.

Two people have died after a small plane crashed into a hangar at an airport in South Australia, authorities say.

Grain growers in Western Australia are on high alert as mouse numbers surge, with reports of up to 4,000 mouse burrows per hectare in some areas, while South Australia also experiences a significant increase.

Pacgold has reached the coveted status of a gold producer following its inaugural gold pour in South Australia. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the company in the mining sector.

The body of a 65-year-old man has been recovered after a three-day search, following his disappearance in floodwaters near Innamincka in remote north-eastern South Australia on Easter Saturday.

The One Nation party has secured at least one seat in the South Australian lower house and is leading in others, outpolling the Liberals and potentially becoming the de facto opposition, while Labor's Peter Malinauskas secured at least 32 seats. This surge is seen as an urgent warning for both the Liberal and Labor parties, indicating a structural realignment in Australian politics.

One Nation's significant rise in South Australia is seen by political experts as a reflection of voter frustration, though not necessarily a long-term shift in political trends.

Pauline Hanson's One Nation party celebrated a primary vote of about 20% in the South Australian election, with Hanson sending a defiant message to the SA premier, marking a significant surge that has been described as devastating for the Liberals and a warning for Labor.

Australia's One Nation party has dropped its South Australian election candidate, Aoi Baxter, following reports of an outstanding arrest warrant for him in the UK.

Cory Bernardi has pledged to pay for flights taken with Pauline Hanson on Gina Rinehart's plane, amidst confusion surrounding South Australia's donations ban laws.

South Australia is anticipating a significant impact from One Nation's 'orange wave', with reports indicating that 'People have had a gutful'.

H3 Energy has initiated discussions for a farm-out agreement concerning its substantial oil and gas project located in South Australia.

The head of the South Australian Police has publicly criticized relatives of Gus Lamont, though the specific reasons for the criticism are not detailed.

Australia is experiencing significant floods and inundations across states like New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia, following a wave of torrential rain. Local emergency services have responded to hundreds of incidents.

An algal bloom in South Australia is reportedly spreading northward, posing a threat to one of the world's significant marine ecosystems.

Pacgold has successfully drilled into high-grade gold deposits, coinciding with the activation of a heap leach operation in South Australia.

Gus went missing on 27 September from Oak Park Station, where South Australia police have begun a two-day search for clues Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Police have returned to the home of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont to search for new evidence after identifying a suspect in his disappearance. Gus (short for August) went missing on 27 September 2025 from his family’s remote sheep station, sparking one of the biggest and most intense searches in South Australia’s history. Continue reading...

Australia and Japan have successfully tested Boobook, a jointly developed high-energy laser system in South Australia, designed to enhance capabilities against aerial threats and improve surveillance.

An attempt to halt the South Australian government's redevelopment of the North Adelaide golf course is underway in the Federal Court. Protesters gathered to oppose the parklands project.

Concerns are rising over a 'catastrophic' decline in the giant Australian cuttlefish population after only 44 were counted in a recent dive survey. Calls have been made for the South Australian government to release official estimates for the species in the upper Spencer Gulf.

South Australia is moving forward with its commitment to establish an Indigenous truth-telling commission, seven years after the promise was made, despite the failure of the 2023 Voice referendum.

Police in South Australia are investigating the deaths of a mother and her toddler as a suspected murder-suicide, with hopes fading for their missing three-month-old baby.

An Australian father and son, stranded for 12 hours in the South Australian outback after their vehicle got stuck in mud, were rescued by billionaire Tim Roberts.

Santos has secured a significant 10-year agreement to supply the South Australia Strategic Gas Reserve, bolstering energy security for the region.

The South Australian Museum has announced the shortlist for the 23rd Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition, featuring a hundred incredible images including levitating penguins and predatory ants.

A significant storm system is expected to impact millions in Western Australia on Saturday, bringing cyclone-strength winds with gusts over 125 km/h. The Bureau of Meteorology also forecasts icy weather for New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Farmers in South Australia and Western Australia have received an emergency permit to use new methods in their fight against a severe mouse plague affecting rural areas.

The Australian city of Adelaide is known for its serenity as much as for its wine, and it is not easily disturbed. This makes it an ideal place in current times.

Documents reveal that Adelaide Writers' Week was sacrificed to prevent a 'cascade of withdrawals' and ensure the survival of the city's prestigious 2026 South Australian arts festival.

A recount has been ordered for the Narungga electorate in South Australia after more than 80 unopened ballots were discovered. One Nation's Chantelle Thomas had won the seat by a narrow margin of 58 votes in the March state election.

Thousands of little corellas, a bird species not native to Kangaroo Island, are causing significant disruption and damage across the South Australian island. The birds have been reported to cover schools in faeces, tear up infrastructure, and destroy crops.

New Zealand is debating whether to adopt a law similar to South Australia's, which aims to ensure truthfulness in political campaign messaging and has reportedly set a better tone.

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has been recognized as the nation’s most formidable politician, highlighting his significant influence and mandate.

Amid surging fuel prices and fears of shortages, South Australian police anticipate a rise in petrol theft and may cease investigating "drive-offs" unless service stations install prepaid pumps and CCTV.

Labor leader Peter Malinauskas has secured a second term in a landslide victory in the South Australian election, despite a significant surge for One Nation.

Aoi Baxter, a One Nation candidate for the South Australian election, has been dropped by the party following media reports claiming there is a warrant for his arrest in the UK.

Hopes for uniform nationwide gun control reform fade as states walk back federal cabinet commitment after Bondi beach massacre Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The South Australian premier, Peter Malinauskas, assured gun lobbyists that he had no plans to strengthen firearm laws in the state despite agreeing to a national crackdown after the Bondi beach massacre. In a letter signed a day before the government entered caretaker mode for the state election on 21 Mar...

Pacgold is ramping up its leach pad re-crush operations while stacking new gold hits in South Australia.

Party leader Ashton Hurn confirms Carston Woodhouse will not run for Liberals in SA’s state election, but says ‘people are entitled to have their views’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A Liberal candidate in South Australia’s upcoming state election has been dumped after his “shocking and extreme” views on abortion, same-sex marriage, gender transitioning and feminism were aired by his Labor rival. The leade...

Australia recorded its wettest summer in nearly a decade and eighth-hottest on record, with South Australia experiencing significant weather fluctuations including January heatwaves followed by February floods.

Heavy late summer rain is causing widespread disruption across Australia, with South Australia on flood watch and Sydney alerted to potential flash floods and bull shark risks.

A monsoon low is forecast to bring a year's worth of rain in a week to parts of New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia, with further thunderstorms and flash flooding expected in Melbourne.

Paul Scarr, the shadow immigration minister under Sussan Ley and South Australian senator Andrew McLachlan expressed concern Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Liberal MPs have warned their new leader, Angus Taylor, against lurching further to the right, and imposing “blanket bans” on immigration after a proposal was leaked to adopt hardline Trump-like policies to ban immigrants from specific regions under terrorist control – including Gaza and Lebanon. Guardian Australia reported on Monday an immigration plan drafted under the former leader Sussan Ley, proposing to ban migrants from 37 regions of 13 countries where listed terrorist organisations have territorial control. Continue reading...