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9th August 2024

Today's top stories

David is no Goliath and his failure is on him – not us

The quitting opposition leader has blamed The Advertiser for his fall from the top job – but he’s deflecting, writes Leon Georgiou.

Liberal leadership contenders to replace Speirs compared

The mantle of SA Liberal leader to replace David Speirs is shaping as a three-horse race. Paul Starick rates the contenders.

Budding cafe king announces new plans on the boil

While many hospitality operators are struggling, one Adelaide cafe owner is going from strength to strength, opening his third venue in a year.

Alarms raised to authorities before 3yo’s death

Alarms were raised to authorities before the death of a three-year-old girl, it can be revealed, with her younger sister now in state care.

New ramping tragedy as another man dies waiting

As ramping rocketed in SA, an elderly man was left waiting more than five hours for help – and when it finally arrived it was too late to save his life.

Iconic city pub relaunched with new name and look

One of the city’s oldest pubs has reopened following a makeover by the team behind a popular Adelaide Hills drinks brand.

Harvest rocked: Music festival given the axe

This year’s Harvest Rock music festival has been cancelled – but promoters have left the door ajar for its return in the future.

‘Vicious in the extreme’: Thugs jailed over machete home invasion attack

Three young children had to watch their parents being terrorised by four men in a terrifying home invasion, where their father was slashed with a machete.

Ken hits back as Houston trade talk becomes ‘real’

The jungle drums are beating – and some believe Port Adelaide star Dan Houston is as good as gone. But coach Ken Hinkley wasn’t quite so sure on Friday.

CCTV captures man’s scary act at petrol station

Police are hunting for a man who was caught on camera attempting to set fire to petrol bowsers at a western suburbs service station.

Live stream: Contax v South Adelaide, Netball SA Premier Grand Final

The Panthers are in their first decider, but they need to get through the in-form reigning premier to taste the ultimate success on Friday night. Watch all the Premier/Reserves dou...

115 new homes, ‘smart’ playground in bold Yorkes town expansion

A Yorkes town will get new houses and huge reserve in an aim for “dream” holiday homes – while a retirement village and childcare centre is also planned.

Picton eyes Covid-era fix as ramping hits record levels

SA Health released a tender on expressing interest in transforming a “ready-made” facility into a makeshift hospital with 25 beds to ease ramping pressures across Adelaide.

Date set for highly emotional Charlie Stevens’ milestone

A judge has set a date for the man responsible for Charlie Stevens’ death to face sentencing submissions – and the hearing will be anything but brief.