South Australians and interstate visitors took to the road in record numbers over Easter and Gather Round, with electric vehicle use across the state reaching new highs. RAA says charging activity on its RAA Charge network surged by 118 per cent compared to the same period last year, making it the busiest stretch ever recorded for the network. More than 204,000 kWh of electricity was delivered during the holiday and […]
A fresh count will be held in the South Australian seat of Narungga after the Electoral Commission of South Australia uncovered ballot papers that were not included in the original election count, throwing renewed doubt over one of the closest results of the 2026 state poll. Narungga, on the Yorke Peninsula, was declared for One Nation candidate Chantelle Thomas on 2 April 2026 after a recount, with Ms Thomas finishing […]
A major fire at Viva Energy’s Corio refinery near Geelong has raised fresh concerns about fuel supply across Australia, with Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen warning petrol production could be affected “for some time”. The blaze broke out late on Wednesday night at the refinery’s motor gasoline unit, with no injuries reported. Diesel and jet fuel production has continued at reduced levels while safety assessments continue. The Geelong plant is […]
South Australia has released its 2026 Winter Demand Plan, outlining how the state’s health system will respond to the extra pressure that comes with flu season and other winter illnesses. The plan focuses on boosting hospital capacity, improving patient flow and strengthening community-based care, while also urging South Australians to get vaccinated before the colder months bite. Health Minister Blair Boyer says more than 230 hospital beds have been added […]
Australia’s corporate watchdog says it has several investigations underway into entities and individuals linked to steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta’s industrial empire, as pressure continues to build around the fallout from a series of company collapses tied to the GFG group. ASIC says it would be inappropriate to comment on the exact nature and scope of those investigations, but confirmed it has taken enforcement action involving what it described as a […]
Almost one in two South Australian drivers are considering making the switch to an electric vehicle, with lower running costs emerging as the biggest reason behind the growing interest. A new survey from the RAA found 45 per cent of members are considering an electric vehicle as their next car purchase. The research was conducted before fuel prices were pushed higher by conflict in the Middle East, with the RAA […]
A crash on Adelaide’s Southern Expressway has caused significant delays for early morning commuters heading into the city. The collision occurred near O’Halloran Hill shortly after 7am, impacting citybound lanes and leading to heavy congestion during the peak travel period. Motorists travelling toward Adelaide have been urged to allow extra time for their journeys, with traffic building quickly behind the incident scene. It is not yet clear how many vehicles […]
Qantas will cancel all flights between Adelaide and Mount Gambier from May 18, ending its services on the route and leaving Regional Express Airlines as the only commercial carrier operating from the regional South Australian airport. The airline said rising fuel costs and declining passenger demand had made the route unsustainable. Qantas currently operates flights between Mount Gambier and Adelaide four days a week, but announced the service would cease […]
A large structure fire broke out earlier today at a waste transfer facility in Port Lincoln, prompting a response from firefighters from both the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) and the Country Fire Service (CFS). Emergency services were called to the facility on Hassell Street at approximately 1:05pm on Monday, 9 March 2026. On arrival, crews found a large shed measuring approximately 50 by 50 metres fully involved in […]
