More Than 300 New Homes Stalled as SA Water Network Reaches Capacity
Plans for a major housing development at Kadina on Yorke Peninsula have been placed in doubt after SA Water advised it cannot currently confirm sufficient network capacity to connect the subdivision. More than 300 homes are proposed for the 28-hectare site. Housing Minister Nick Champion has acknowledged parts of South Australia’s water infrastructure are at capacity, with further investment expected to be considered in future funding rounds.
Crows Break Nine-Year Finals Drought With Adelaide Oval Victory
The Adelaide Crows are through to the AFL semi-finals after defeating the Western Bulldogs by 22 points at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night. Adelaide prevailed 14.6 (90) to 9.14 (68), recovering after briefly surrendering its three-quarter-time advantage. The victory is the Crows’ first finals win since the 2017 preliminary final. They will now travel north to face reigning premiers Brisbane in a knockout semi-final next Saturday.
Calls Grow for Statewide Cat Roaming Ban Amid H5 Bird Flu Outbreak
Twenty-one environmental volunteer groups from the Adelaide Hills are calling for South Australia to introduce statewide restrictions preventing domestic cats from roaming freely as the H5 bird flu outbreak continues. The calls come as the State Government begins a vaccination program at Cleland Wildlife Park designed to protect vulnerable native bird species, with up to 100 birds across around 30 species expected to be involved.
Royal Adelaide Show Opens as Families Feel Cost-of-Living Pressure
The 2026 Royal Adelaide Show is underway at Wayville, with more than 400,000 visitors expected across the nine-day event. Families are again weighing up the cost of rides, food, parking and showbags, while organisers have introduced additional security measures. The Show runs through to September 13.
Scientists Concerned After Lampreys Disappear From SA Monitoring
South Australian researchers say they have failed to catch a single lamprey during two consecutive winter monitoring periods, raising concerns about another possible impact from the state’s harmful algal bloom. The ancient eel-like fish normally migrate from the ocean through the barrages into the River Murray. Researchers say the bloom may have disrupted their migration, although other environmental factors could also be responsible.
North Adelaide Convenience Store Extensively Damaged by Suspicious Fire
Police are investigating a fire that caused extensive damage to a convenience store on O’Connell Street, North Adelaide, early this morning. Emergency services were called shortly after 3:15am, with firefighters bringing the blaze under control. Police are treating the fire as suspicious and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Semaphore Institution Sotos Fish Shop Set for Change After 77 Years
One of Adelaide’s best-known fish and chip shops is preparing for a major change. The current operator of Sotos Fish Shop at Semaphore will finish trading on November 1 after being unable to secure an extension of his lease. However, the original owning family says the 77-year-old Semaphore Road institution is not closing permanently and is expected to reopen under their management later in November.