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Truck destroyed by fire at Manningham in Adelaide, driver escapes injury

"Turbo caught on fire and the whole truck just went boof," truck driver Ken told 891 ABC Adelaide. "I saw the flames underneath through a car window." The driver was travelling from Melbourne to Adelaide. "When it started mate, I panicked and flew out ... >> view original

Why booming Brodie is key for the Crows

Following an All-Australian year in 2014, the Crows had persisted using him up the ground on a wing for the first 10 weeks of the season. While the plan seemed logical — one of the league's most damaging players impacting the game closer to goal ... >> view original

AFL Finals: All or nothing for Hawthorn, Adelaide, Sydney and North Melbourne ...

After a brief pit stop back in South Australia, the Crows are back on the move again to Melbourne and the scene of what was a memorable win over the Bulldogs. Spirits couldn't be higher at Adelaide, something unfathomable only a few short months ago. >> view original

Spring thunderstorm brings hail and flash floods to Adelaide

Adelaide's streets were blanketed in white as hail rained down across the city and Hills today, while heavy rain caused flash flooding in some areas. The brunt of the storm front has now passed with the Bureau of Meteorology saying showers will clear ... >> view original

New Royal Adelaide Hospital delayed by seven months

The new Royal Adelaide Hospital will be delayed by seven months and will cost the State Government an additional $34.3 million. Yesterday, Health Minister Jack Snelling said he could not confirm an exact opening date for the hospital. But today, he ... >> view original

Adelaide to mark 40 years since South Australia decriminalised homosexuality ...

A rainbow walk, rainbow lights for Adelaide's town hall, an exhibition at the State Library, and even a visit by Stephen Fry — South Australia is bringing out all the guns to celebrate being the first state to decriminalise homosexuality 40 years ago. >> view original

Adelaide Oval crowd records tumble

The Adelaide Football Club's honest claim to hold the Oval's best AFL crowd outside Crows-Power Showdown is gone. The 53,455 signalled on the video scoreboards during the Adelaide-West Coast match in round 22 has become 52,460 after the league's ... >> view original

Giant panda Fu Ni might be pregnant, Adelaide Zoo keepers say

Adelaide Zoo's giant panda Fu Ni might be expecting, but her keepers say they have no way of knowing for sure. Fu Ni and fellow giant panda Wang Wang — which are on loan to Australia from China — have just been through an annual breeding window ... >> view original

Royal Adelaide Hospital opening expected to be delayed

An opening date for the long-awaited Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) remains a mystery, with the South Australian Government admitting there will be a delay. Health Minister Jack Snelling said he cannot confirm an opening date for the hospital and has ... >> view original

Adelaide United test out new Elizabeth home

“Adelaide United didn't have a regular training home. “It works great for us to continue to build our sports precinct and most importantly it gives our young people the opportunity to play at a local club and aspire to get to the elite level right here ... >> view original