Labor says the opposition's promises will cost $2.4 billion more than they say, as both parties target the public sector as a way to save money on the budget ahead of the state election.
Country kids face battle to get to university amid cost-of-living crisis
Pursuing higher education is difficult for regional students who uproot their lives, with advocates calling for support to level the playing field.
'Very rare': Some South Australians will vote twice this weekend
Thousands of First Nations South Australians will be eligible to vote in two elections on Saturday, in a potential historic first for the state.
Red wave expected in SA — but the upper house race is the one to watch
Labor's popularity in South Australia is set to lead to a large number of seats for the party at the upcoming state election, as various right-wing parties compete for a red seat in the upper house, writes ABC Chief Elections and Data Analyst Casey Briggs.
Property sellers turning profits at highest rate in the past 15 years
Australian home owners now have the protection of a "financial shield" in uncertain times, a report by property portal Domain has found, but record profits from property resales are widening the gap between established owners and aspiring first home buyers.
Hanson in confrontations with SA premier and MP as poll support continues
South Australia's premier tells Pauline Hanson he will work with any One Nation MPs elected on Saturday, as a new poll shows the right-wing party remains ahead of the Liberals.
Liberals defend flyer that confused Palestinian flag with another
The South Australian Liberals have defended an election campaign flyer that attacks a Labor MP for his views on the Middle East and carries the slogan "Defend Australian Values", but appears to mistakenly show an image of a Sudanese flag instead of a Palestinian one.
Rescued kayaker 'didn't panic' despite going missing overnight
A lost kayaker who spent the night on a sandbank in waters north of Adelaide has driven himself home and says he is "happy to be alive and well", after being rescued on Wednesday.
Adelaide 36ers into their first NBL grand final since 2018
To chants of "MVP", Bryce Cotton scored 38 points to steer the Adelaide 36ers past South East Melbourne and into their first grand final since 2018.
Kayaker who had been missing overnight found 'in good health'
The police helicopter spotted the kayaker, who had been missing all night, 2 kilometres south of Middle Beach before he was taken back to shore.
One Nation is tipped to be a major player in the SA election
One Nation South Australia candidate Rocco DeAngelis says people are "disappointed" in the major parties ahead of the state election, but Greens SA leader Robert Simms says the party is "scapegoating minority groups".
Cancer nurse banned for stealing medication from hospital
A registered nurse has been banned for stealing opioid medication while working on an oncology ward at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, but a tribunal has allowed her to return to practise with strict conditions.
What Rankine learned after AFL ban, Swans back their new 'focal point'
Izak Rankine is set to play his first AFL match in 2026 since serving a four-match ban for a homophobic slur.
Summer swung between extremes as climate change overtook natural drivers
Scientists warn sharp swings from extreme heat to flooding this summer signal climate change is overtaking other weather drivers.
Petrol price rise amid war in the Middle East adds to cost-of-living focus in SA election
Increased costs for petrol, food and housing are front and centre when it comes to how families are choosing to vote in the upcoming South Australian state election.
'Just like riding a motorbike': Electric bicycles are easy to modify, but hard to police
Electric bicycles come with strict rules around power and speed, but that's not stopping people like Jeff from modifying their push bikes with kits online. It has prompted calls for tougher restrictions on e-bikes.
'We don't run around ... saying we've got a toxic beer crisis': Premier backs bloom messaging
SA Premier Peter Malinauskas has doubled down on public health messaging about the state's algal bloom crisis saying the word "toxic" could also be used for alcohol. It follows questions raised by the ABC's Four Corner's program about the time frame in delivering health advice on the bloom.
Mother was 'living beyond her means' during fake cancer scam, court hears
An Adelaide mother who faked her six-year-old son's cancer diagnosis to deceitfully raise money was "living the life of the rich and famous" despite serious financial struggles, a court has heard.
'The country is watching': Bernardi says One Nation must win seats in SA poll
Federal MP Barnaby Joyce is predicting a big primary vote for One Nation at this Saturday's South Australian election, but lead candidate Cory Bernardi would not be drawn on how many lower house seats he hoped the party would win.
'Let's not scare South Australians': What the public wasn't told about the toxic algal bloom
The government knew a harmful toxin had been found in its algal bloom, but took months to update its health advice.
Green records 'nerve-racking' Australian Open win to end 12-year drought
Hannah Green says her nerves were frayed during her one-stroke victory at the Women's Australian Open in Adelaide.