Stories from Adelaide · Australia

The Liberal candidate for the Farah by-election defended the decision to preference One Nation over the local independent candidate. Preferences are expected to be in the upcoming vote scheduled for next week.

LiveGolf is currently seeking replacement financial investors for its 2027 event in Adelaide.

The breakaway LIFT golf tournament reported a $1 billion loss over the past three years. The tournament previously received support from the Saudi Arabian government.

South Australian police confirmed that remains found south of Adelaide last week are those of missing person Jeffrey Robert Mundy. Authorities have been investigating his death for several years. South Australia police identified remains found in bushland south of Adelaide as Geoffrey Robert Mundy. The remains were discovered by a bush walker off Mount Alma Road in the Inman Valley last week. Police are appealing to the public for any information regarding the case. Mundy was last seen by his family on December 19, 2020. Authorities stated the body appeared to have been left at the scene after a murder occurring several years ago. The disappearance was originally declared a major crime. CCTV footage showed the individual moving around the area prior to the discovery. Mundy's parents, Rob and Belinda, held a press conference to thank the bush walker who found the body.

South Australia's premier declared the state's algal bloom has ended. New fishing restrictions will be implemented in parts of the state starting today to assist fish stock recovery. Marine experts stated that some species could take decades to return to normal population levels.

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas defended a redevelopment project despite record debt in South Australia and closures of regional emergency departments. Malinauskas stated the asset will be utilized by the state 51 weeks of the year.

The South Australian government took control of the North Adelaide public golf course this week. The move follows rumors that LIV Golf is no longer involved with the site. Peter Malinakis has reportedly faced questions from the South Australian Premier regarding this development. The project aims to allow the course to host the Live Golf Tournament from 2028 to 2031. Both the Liberal and Green parties have questioned the necessity of the project given the cost to taxpayers. Reporter Isabella Carbone reported on the potential impact of the $45 million expenditure. This development follows a period of globally demand for battery products. The decision comes despite doubts regarding the future of the live golf tournament at the venue. The course was expected to host LivGolf events starting in 2028.

An aircraft crashed into a hangar at Parafield Airport north of Adelaide, Australia, causing a fire. Police and emergency responders have been dispatched to the scene. The number of people inside the aircraft or hangar and the cause of the incident remain unknown. A twin-engine DA-42 aircraft crashed into a hangar at Parafield Airport in Adelaide shortly after takeoff on Wednesday afternoon. The impact caused a large fire that was subsequently extinguished by emergency services. Several individuals inside the hangar received treatment for various injuries, including smoke inhalation. Chief Inspector Andrew McCracken confirmed that the two people on board the aircraft were killed. The incident occurred in an environment close to a local parafield community. Police are investigating the crash, according to the report.

She faked a cancer diagnosis for her six-year-old son to raise money. The sentence includes a non-parole period of two years and four months, backdated to her initial arrest in December 2024. She is expected to be eligible for release in approximately one year. The court heard the woman claimed she lied due to a gambling addiction and a need to stabilize family finances. However, the judge stated the deception was motivated by a desire for attention rather than financial necessity. The woman had died two months prior, leaving behind more than 19,000 rupees, approximately 200 euros, which constituted the family's assets. She administered unnecessary medications to the child to support the false diagnosis. The court heard the child suffered psychological harm from believing he had cancer, as well as physical distress from having his head shaved and wearing adhesive bandages.

Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson missed training on Tuesday as he prepares for his brother's funeral. It remains unknown if Dawson will play in the Friday night showdown against Port Adelaide. A decision regarding his availability is expected later this week. The Crows enter the match following a 52-point loss to the Brisbane Lions. The team follows a 52-point loss to the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba. Crows forward Ben Keyes also commented on his recent performance struggles following the weekend match. Dawson was in Robe, South Australia, yesterday for the funeral of his brother, Jared. Cross-coach Matthew Nix stated that playing football is not the priority at this time. The player will not participate in the game scheduled for tomorrow night.