ABC News: South Australia

ABC News for South Australia

06/26/2007 05:37 PM
Indigenous community casts doubt over child abuse campaign
An outback Aboriginal community in South Australia says it fears the Federal Government's moves to tackle child abuse in Northern Territory communities will result in an increase of sexual and drug abuse.
06/26/2007 04:27 PM
Taxi drivers want more training
A group representing Adelaide taxi drivers says a graded training system should be introduced to improve the standard of drivers and security of passengers.
06/26/2007 04:26 PM
Work keeps Australians from family and friends: study
A survey has found that 60 per cent of Australians say work regularly keeps them from spending as much time as they would like with family and friends .
06/26/2007 05:36 AM
Alleged alcohol breach to influence selections: SANFL
Four South Australian under-18 footballers could miss out on playing in the National Championships this weekend after allegedly breaching squad rules on drinking alcohol.
06/26/2007 04:33 AM
Policing facilities in Aboriginal lands disgraceful: union
Policing facilities on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara lands in South Australia's far north have been called a disgrace by the union representing police officers.
06/26/2007 03:33 AM
New RAA boss appointed
The motoring body the RAA has a new chief executive.
06/26/2007 03:12 AM
Recycler urges deposits on hazardous materials
A deposit scheme is being urged as a way to reduce hazardous waste in household rubbish.
06/25/2007 11:14 PM
Water recycling boost for Adelaide's south
More than $34 million in federal funding is being provided for a water recycling scheme in Adelaide's southern region.
06/26/2007 12:31 AM
Man and woman sought by police over hospital body
Adelaide police say they are looking for a man and a woman from Birkenhead in the north-western suburbs to help their investigation of another man's death.
06/26/2007 02:17 AM
Man jailed over violent home invasion
A Flinders Park man has been jailed for almost 10 years over a vicious home invasion in Adelaide's western suburbs.
06/26/2007 01:36 AM
Two injured in Strathalbyn crash
A car and a truck carrying chemicals have collided at Strathalbyn, south of Adelaide.
06/26/2007 01:21 AM
City Council eyes zero emissions target
Adelaide City Council will consider whether it can achieve a target of zero emissions for its operations by 2020.
06/25/2007 09:40 PM
Better pay offer for ambulance workers
The ambulance workers' union says it has received a revised pay offer from the South Australian Government.
06/26/2007 12:49 AM
Turnbull wants Vic response on national water plan
Federal Water Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called on the Victorian Government to declare what it wants in legislation that would formalise a national takeover of the Murray-Darling river system.
06/25/2007 11:00 PM
Secker pleads not guilty to tailgating
The South Australian federal Member for Barker, Patrick Secker, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of tailgating.
06/25/2007 10:33 PM
Port youngster Gray gets Rising Star nod
Port Adelaide's Robbie Gray has been named the AFL's Rising Star nominee for round 12.
06/25/2007 10:14 PM
Jail term suspended over cyclist death
A young man has avoided a jail term over hitting and killing a cyclist at Cowandilla three years ago.
06/25/2007 10:00 PM
Doctors question Modbury obstetrics plan
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is asking for more more detail about plans to remove obstetric services from Modbury Hospital in Adelaide's north-east.
06/25/2007 10:00 PM
Hospital body declared major crime
The death of a man whose body was found at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide has been declared a major crime.
06/25/2007 07:36 PM
DPP to reduce advice to SA police
South Australia's Director of Public Prosecutions, Stephen Pallaras, has confirmed there will be cutbacks on the advice his office gives to police.
06/25/2007 07:07 AM
Adelaide City Council passes budget
The Adelaide City Council has passed a $154 million budget focusing on infrastructure, environmental initiatives and attracting students and visitors to the city.
06/25/2007 07:08 AM
Police hunt for abduction suspect
Police are looking for a man who tried to abduct a teenage girl from Davoren Park in Adelaide's north this afternoon.
06/25/2007 06:13 AM
Man charged with procuring a child for sex
A 35-year-old man from Adelaide's northern suburbs has been arrested and charged with procuring a child for sexual activity.
06/25/2007 06:30 AM
Teachers to stop work
Teachers at South Australia's public schools will stop work this week to protest against budget cuts.
06/25/2007 04:23 AM
Gaming boss quits after profit downturn
The New Zealand-based gaming and entertainment group, SkyCity, is looking for a new boss after the sudden departure of its long-serving CEO, Evan Davies.