Harvey Biggs

A man charged with the alleged murder of a mother and son in Adelaide's north-west on the weekend has faced Port Adelaide Magistrates Court.

Stewart Johnston, who helped expose the Oakden abuse scandal, pleads guilty to a charge of possessing child exploitation material.

Meme Caroline Thorne, whose peak-hour protest outside the Adelaide Convention Centre during an oil and gas conference triggered the SA government to introduce new anti-obstruction laws, is ordered to pay $750 in compensation to the emergency services who retrieved her.

Many people’s concerns about COVID have reduced significantly this Christmas compared to previous festive periods. But for some people, COVID precautions are still front of mind ahead of family gatherings.

A man accused of attacking two women – killing one and seriously injuring another – was discharged from the Royal Adelaide Hospital on Monday. He appeared in court and has been remanded in custody. 

The report said the transformer was 30 years old, beyond its rated life of 25 years, but within the recommended limits of plus or minus five years, and the fuse switch was too old and should have been replaced.

One of South Australia's most respected paediatricians, who was attacked during a violent home invasion in Adelaide's inner north, has died in hospital.