A girl who was allegedly criminally neglected at the hands of her mother before she died told a friend she was "treated like a slave" and was "scared to go back home", a court has heard.
Parents, cancer patients say lack of proton therapy 'an embarrassment'
When seven-month-old Evelyn was diagnosed with a rare cancer, her mother was told proton beam therapy would be her daughter's best chance for survival. But the treatment was not available in Australia and still is not three years later.
First community-designed, culture-first home arrives in Tennant Creek
A one-of-a-kind home, designed with the input of Tennant Creek families, has rolled up the Stuart Highway from Adelaide on a convoy of trucks. It is part of a new initiative aiming to transform housing in remote First Nations communities.
'Extreme fire danger' forecast across South Australia for Thursday
The CFS is warning of high fire risk tomorrow with hot and windy conditions forecast, while the BOM has issued a fire weather warning with 'extreme fire danger' for parts of the state.
Algal inquiry quizzes health chief about respiratory illness
South Australia's public health chief says there is a need for more data analysis to determine whether there has been an increase in respiratory illness linked to the state's algal bloom.
Praise for Kerr in Aussie return as Matildas down New Zealand
Sam Kerr makes her long-awaited return to the Matildas on home soil as Australia downs New Zealand 2-0.
Proton therapy cancer unit debacle leads to $US32m lawsuit
Seven years ago, cancer patients forced to travel overseas for proton therapy were promised an Australian-based service — but the project collapsed last year and is now at the centre of a multi-million-dollar lawsuit.
'Shocked' employees ponder bleak Christmas after collapse of caravan manufacturer
Questions are being asked about why Zone RV fell into administration, leaving hundreds of workers unemployed and customers in limbo.
Three deaths related to asbestos exposure at former ABC site
Staff at the former ABC studios in Elsternwick were exposed to asbestos over an extended period.
Neighbour of manslaughter-accused mother heard 'loud screaming', court hears
A former neighbour of a mother standing trial accused of criminally neglecting her daughter tried to report concerns to an abuse line, but her call went unanswered, a court has heard.
Flag planted for Upper Eyre's proposed $5 billion desalination plant
The long-awaited decision for a Northern Water project has arrived — but it has come with environmental contention.
Shoppers warned of grocery price rise as parasite hits crop production
Beekeepers say the escalating cost of pollinating crops will be passed onto consumers as the industry battles a devastating bee killer.
Elderly woman allegedly assaulted in 'unprovoked' incident in Adelaide
Police say members of the public helped the 84-year-old woman after the alleged attack before she was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Two SA men found guilty of charges arising from AN0M app
Two South Australian men are the first in the state to be found guilty after standing trial for charges arising from the major police operation.
The numbers and narrative behind Australia's staggering pink ball success
Day-night Test cricket provides Australia with one of the most potent home advantages in the history of the sport. Ten years into its existence, these are the numbers behind the format, its best performers and the ways England could spring an upset in Brisbane.
Sam Kerr 'in the mix' for Matildas return on Tuesday night
Matildas captain Sam Kerr is running out of chances to make her long-awaited return from a knee injury, as the Australian team faces New Zealand's Football Ferns in their last scheduled match before next year's Asian Cup.
Fire and ice in Australia on first day of summer
Summer has arrived in Australia with a bang, with fire and searing heat in the west, while a sprinkling of snow accompanied record cold temperatures in the south-east of the country.
Teens in court charged over Adelaide shopping centre stabbing
Prosecutors are "likely" to consider asking for the case against two teenagers charged over a stabbing — which sent an Adelaide shopping centre into lockdown — to be moved to an adult court.
Diver's body recovered after cave diving incident in SA
The body of a man who died while cave diving in South Australia's south-east on Sunday has now been recovered, police say.
Bizarre spiders' leg threat to Adelaide school
An image of spiders' legs in the shape of the logo of an Adelaide high school is among several bizarre clues that have been released in the hope they could help police identify the person who is behind a series of threatening emails.
Domestic violence survivor shares 'failures in the system' to spark change
Hayley Brown says she almost lost her life at the hands of a long-term partner. She is now one of the first victim-survivors to join a statewide lived experience advisory network.