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Adelaide firms for Australia Day return

Australia Day cricket is set to return to the Adelaide Oval in 2016 in what is set to be a remarkable summer for the South Australia capital following the announcement the city will host the first day-night Test match. Cricket Australia's Executive ... >> view original

40 signs you're from Adelaide

I'm not going to lie, I did love my time living on the Sunshine Coast and in Melbourne, but Adelaide is my home; it will always have my heart. And ... because only someone who grew up in Adelaide would understand the following: 1. You've almost died on ... >> view original

Adelaide Zoo transfers orphaned tree kangaroo joey into surrogate wallaby ...

A tree kangaroo joey, which has been saved after being transferred into the pouch of a surrogate wallaby mother, is making its first public appearance at Adelaide Zoo. Zoo keepers found the joey's mother had been killed by a falling branch in November ... >> view original

FFA Cup 2015 draw: NT debutants draw cup holders Adelaide United

The draw for the 2015 FFA Cup has produced several “David and Goliath” encounters, with Northern Territory debutants Darwin Olympic hosting defending champions Adelaide United, and the lowest-ranked club in the draw, Balmain Tigers, playing host to ... >> view original

Swans dangerous without Lance Franklin, says Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has downplayed the absence of Lance Franklin from the Sydney team as the Power seek to kickstart their stuttering AFL campaign on Thursday. Port are languishing in 12th spot with a 5-7 record, two wins outside the top ... >> view original

Frome Street bikeways to be investigated again, Adelaide council looks at ...

The design of Frome Street's separated bike lanes and the flow of car traffic will be examined after the Adelaide City Council voted to further investigate the controversial lanes. Deputy Lord Mayor Houssam Abiad said although the council was committed ... >> view original

Adelaide Lord Mayor's plan for a winetr jazz and blues festival

“I think the one thing that Adelaide is missing is a jazz and blues festival and that really sticks out,” he said. “We have so many great music and arts festivals, but for some reason, we are missing out on this. Having a jazz and blues festival would ... >> view original

Lit candle cause of Wynn Vale townhouse fire that injured one, MFS confirms

A fire that destroyed a townhouse in Adelaide's north-east was started by a lit candle causing $150,000 damage, the Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) says. Larissa Calanna, 23, her sister and her sister's partner were in the Wynn Vale townhouse when the ... >> view original

Adelaide man charged with 48 counts of theft worth over over $2.3m

A 55-year-old Adelaide man has been charged with 48 counts of theft worth more than $2.3 million. The man was arrested on Tuesday with police alleging he unlawfully accessed funds between 2008 and 2012 while in a position of trust. He has also been ... >> view original

James Ackerman: Rugby league community, friends, family farewell fallen ...

Mourners at the funeral of late Queensland rugby league forward James Ackerman have formed a guard of honour to mark the service's end. Ackerman was remembered as a tough football player who wore his heart on his sleeve. A football was placed atop ... >> view original