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Technology easing ex-footballer's Parkinson's symptoms from 700km away
Former Crows footballer Mark Mickan has revealed how life-changing technology is allowing a doctor to treat his Parkinson's Disease from 700 kilometres away.
South Australia
Woman winched to safety after being bitten by snake in remote SA location
A special operations team needed to help rescue the woman, who was winched out by a helicopter.
South Australia
Family left shaken after shed erupted into a fireball
Eight people were in harm's way with neighbours raising the alarm and frantically yelling for those inside to get out.
Adelaide police
More than 160 schools closed in South Australia during teacher strike
Thousands of teachers descended on state parliament demanding better pay and conditions.
Strike
Man charged with attempted murder after SA police officer stabbed during arrest
Police were called to Ceduna after reports of a domestic violence assault at a home on Thursday night.
crime
CCTV shows Adelaide woman in alleged frenzied stealing rampage
CCTV exclusively obtained by 9News shows a woman taking items at an IGA on Flaxmill Road in Christie Downs while dancing in the aisles on Thursday.
Australia
Man arrested after allegedly fleeing barracks in stolen car
A security guard responding to an alarm found a man armed with a knife, police say.
crime
Victim speaks out after violent road rage incident
A victim of a violent road rage incident has spoken out about the peak hour attack, which left her with cuts and bruises to her face and hands
Road rage
Tributes to beloved brother killed in alleged hit and run
A family is mourning the loss of a young father who died after an alleged hit and run in Adelaide.
South Australia
Minister defends allowing terminally ill paedophile to end his life
South Australia's health minister has defended allowing terminally ill paedophile Malcolm Day to end his life with 17 years still left to serve on his jail sentence.
national
Jailed paedophile teacher allowed to end life through assisted dying
Malcolm Day, 81, is the first prisoner in the nation to be granted a voluntary assisted dying permit.
South Australia
Beach glows as bioluminescent algae show up in South Australia
Bioluminescent algae have lit up a beach in South Australia.
South Australia
'It's really dangerous': Popular snacks pose choking hazard for young children
Two popular treats are quickly becoming a major choking hazard for kids under four
national
Police investigate severed horse head left on doorstep
Amy Louise was home with her partner in Murray Bridge on Sunday night when the dog started growling at the door.
Australia
Referee to the rescue as player swallows tongue
It's not often in any sport that the referee becomes the hero, but that was definitely the case on Friday night.
national
Vigil held for Adelaide Oval abduction victims on 50th anniversary
The case remains unsolved to this day.
national
Boy charged after girl allegedly stabbed at Adelaide primary school
The school was put into lockdown after the girl was allegedly attacked just as classes were starting.
Stabbing
Ice rink proposal brings excitement to Adelaide suburb
The possibility of a new ice rink in a southwestern Adelaide suburb has sparked excitement from both locals and council.
national
Investigation launched after power failure at Adelaide hospital
Ten high-risk patients from Flinders Medical Centre had to be transferred from the intensive care unit into Flinders Private, while five elective surgeries were cancelled.
national
Sister of Adelaide Oval abduction victim knows in 'heart of hearts' the perpetrator
Joanne Ratcliffe, 11, and Kirste Gordon, 4, were taken from Adelaide Oval in 1973 during an Australian rules game but have never been found.
Australia
The suburbs where house prices have doubled in the past decade
House prices have doubled over the past 10 years in suburbs across Australia.
housing
Ex-Holden workers speak a decade after factory closure
A decade after Holden announced it was closing its Adelaide factory, it has been revealed the impact on workers may not have been severe as many predicted.
South Australia
Fake bomb threat forces 100 students to be evacuated
Teachers at Adelaide East Primary School received an anonymous email warning that pipe bombs had been planted on the grounds.
South Australia
'When the screams started': Abduction witness breaks 50-year silence
For the first time since witnessing a horror at an Aussie rules game in 1973, Tony Kilmartin has decided to speak publicly.
South Australia
Families affected by Adelaide cochlear implant bungle given government compensation
A report from an independent review into the cochlear implant program bungle was released to the state government on Monday.
South Australia
Pizza shop belonging to brother of Love Island winner set alight
Security video has captured the moment a popular pizza bar in Adelaide's eastern suburbs was set alight.
Adelaide police
Adelaide commuters to be hit by delays as tram workers go on strike
The industrial action is part of an ongoing campaign for better pay and working conditions for South Australian transport workers.
South Australia
Hoon's beloved Holden Commodore crushed after jail sentence
Tarelle Power Williams has been sentenced to a year behind bars after he drove 143km/h over the limit while on his L plates.
driving
Fifth man arrested over rape in Adelaide
The 26-year-old was extradited from Victoria on Thursday to Adelaide where he was arrested and charged with rape.
courts
Fan favourite show bags go up in price under inflation pinch
A fan-favourite show bag at the Royal Adelaide Show has gone up in price as families continue to feel the pinch of inflation
national
Man goes on alleged rampage at pizza restaurant in Adelaide
Witnesses say the 33-year-old "lost it" after a Fat Jessy's worker asked what he wanted on his pizza.
national
Two men stabbed during crime rampage in Adelaide's west
A man has been arrested after two men were allegedly stabbed during a crime rampage in Adelaide's west overnight.
crime
Call for action over lack of accessible taxis
When Belle Owen books a cab, she says it's pure chance whether her ride will show up.
Transport
Health blitz sees more than 2000 nicotine vapes seized in South Australia
Authorities have checked 152 businesses and seized 2800 vapes just five weeks into an eight-week plan to help cut off the supply chain.
national
Superhero-like avatars used for chronic pain management
Patients are able to choose characters like the Incredible Hulk as part of the "superhero therapy".
South Australia
Husband overwhelmed by life-saving blood donations for wife
Amira Soliman's rare requirement for a combination of O and A blood types triggered an international search before she could undergo a life-saving heart procedure.
national
Gawler train line goes fully electric
After years of frustration for commuters, South Australia's Northern rail line will finally be fully electric with the implementation of the tenth and final train.
Adelaide
Man arrested over alleged rape in Adelaide's western suburbs
Police allege the rape happened in Adelaide's western suburbs on June 18.
crime
Two charged after alleged armed robbery in Adelaide
The 23-year-old man was allegedly attacked while riding his skateboard.
national
Three batches of South Australian wine recalled over allergy fears
Undeclared allergens in the vermouth can trigger asthma attacks and potentially life-threatening anaphylactic reactions.
Food recall
Family with $370k bill after travel insurance denies claim
Adelaide local Blake Gibbs was holidaying in Indonesia when he was thrown from his motorcycle into a cement wall.
national
Adelaide woman accused of poisoning parents granted bail
Raelene Polymiadis was charged with two counts of murder over the deaths of her elderly parents Brenda and Lynton Anderson.
courts
New hope for millions of children who suffer from ear infections
There's new hope for millions of Australian children who suffer from painful and persistent ear infections.
health
Aussie barber shop wants to formally ban women
The barber shop describes itself as "the last male sanctuary".
Australia
How a man and his dog got Australia connected
Decades before the internet and smart devices, when there were fixed, wired telephones, it was a huge and time-consuming task to keep Australian homes and businesses connected.
history
Truckie struck by car remains in hospital
A truck driver remains in hospital after he was hit by a car in a multi-vehicle pile-up on the North-South motorway in Adelaide.
South Australia
Electric vehicle technology could help lower Aussies' power bills
Electric cars, which can be used as powerful batteries, are helping some residents in South Australia keep the lights on for less.
South Australia
Power slapped with massive fine for concussion protocols breach
The AFL has slapped Port Adelaide with a $100,000 fine for their mismanagement and failure to follow league concussion protocols for Aliir Aliir after a heavy hit.
sport
$6.5 million plan to bring elephants back to SA zoo
Elephants could be making their return to South Australia for the first time in nearly 30 years.
South Australia
