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South Australia’s streets are heating up as police chase at least thirty teens linked to a dangerous underground fight club, after viral videos exposed pre-arranged public brawls—even on sports fields—with one clip hinting at a knife. Authorities are closing in, identifying four more suspects and suspecting an organizer behind the scenes, while participants remain defiant online. Community members...

The U.S. launched over 80 precision strikes on Iran, targeting air defenses, drone sites, and missile batteries in retaliation for recent attacks on commercial tankers and violations of a ceasefire. Oil prices surged as the U.S. revoked Iran’s oil export license, triggering explosions and damage across Iranian ports including Kharg Island and Sirik, where injuries were reported. Sirens blared in B...

The future of Australia’s Whyalla steelworks hangs in the balance as Jindal Steel and M Resources battle for control, with a final decision expected later this year. Jindal’s chairman faces legal scrutiny in India over coal mining licenses—a decade-old issue—though Jindal insists it’s fully compliant. South Australia’s government remains confident, praising Jindal’s work and stressing the bid’s me...

South Australia confirms second H5 bird flu case in a giant petrel at Hardwicke Bay, with two more suspect cases under review — but no poultry or other wild birds affected yet. In response, officials launched the state’s largest coastal wildlife survey in 40 years, using helicopters, drones, and ground teams to monitor seabirds and seals. The results? Mostly reassuring — no widespread signs of ill...

Adelaide just soared to eighth place on the 2026 Global Liveability Index, climbing from ninth last year — a major win that highlights its steady rise from 30th in 2022. Scoring a stellar 96 out of 100, the city excelled in healthcare and education with perfect marks, plus strong scores in infrastructure, stability, and culture. This international recognition, celebrated by the Premier, confirms A...

Bird flu cases are on the rise in South Australia, with two new suspected infections in giant petrels found on Kangaroo Island and near Port Vincent — bringing the state’s total to three. Officials confirm the first actual case was a Southern Giant Petrel in Port Elliot, and while the situation remains isolated with no widespread outbreaks or park closures planned, aerial surveillance has covered...

South Australia plunged into chaos as Telstra’s massive outage left thousands stranded—calls dead, internet gone, emergency services strained, and even The Ghan train halted. While triple-zero calls mostly held, reports of failed welfare checks fueled concern. Network nodes likely at fault, the outage exposed how deeply we rely on connectivity: EFTPOS systems crashed, traffic lights defaulted, and...

Get ready for SALA’s 29th year — South Australia’s biggest art celebration, turning the whole state into an open-air gallery! With 11,000 artists, 700+ exhibitions, and events popping up from galleries to cafes and wineries, this is art for everyone. Discover Matthew Quick’s immersive new show, join a SALA Date Night, or hop on a bus tour to the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, and beyond. Meet art...

Truck drivers across Australia are staging a national protest against Aldi, accusing the supermarket giant of ignoring safety in its supply chain—where workers have been crushed, trucks patched with tape, and conditions deemed deadly. The Transport Workers Union cites alarming incidents, including fatal accidents and unsafe vehicles, as evidence that Aldi hasn’t committed to a safety charter like...

Since the ceasefire collapsed in October, Gaza’s nightmare has only deepened—over a thousand killed, thousands wounded, daily survival a battle. Journalist Antony Loewenstein, author of “The Palestine Laboratory,” brings raw, on-the-ground insight from the West Bank and Gaza, speaking to those living through the chaos. His reporting cuts through the noise, revealing the human toll and what this me...