ABC Adelaide

11/09/2026

The show must go on, as the saying goes — but that's not to say it doesn't change with the times.

As commodity prices inflate like a free-floating helium balloon accidentally released from the hand of a hapless child, most things — not just dodgem rides and Dagwood dogs — tend to hit the hip pocket with a little extra force.

11/09/2026

: Testing on a whale which washed up on a Victor Harbor beach has come back negative for the H5 strain of bird flu.

Authorities removed the juvenile whale from Dump Beach yesterday morning.

The cause of death will now be determined through a necropsy.

11/09/2026

The body of a man has been found at a mine site near Coober Pedy in South Australia's outback, police say.

The body of a man has been found at an open cut mine south of Coober Pedy in South Australia's outback, police say.

10/09/2026

👑 We have a winner!

The 2026 SA in a Jar champion has been crowned at the Royal Adelaide Show — and it’s Rory McClaren! 🥇

The 891 ABC Adelaide’s Mornings presenter packed a savoury chutney with South Australian goodness, including beans and a secret spice mix. 🌶️

🥈 Nikolai Beilharz — strawberry jam
🥉 Jason Chong — footy-inspired pear jam
👏 Narelle Graham — highly commended for her creative lemon ‘Narellish’

10/09/2026

🚗 Do you park on Peacock Road?

A dedicated bike lane is being installed on Peacock Road, reducing the number of available parking spaces.

"There's a tram stop right here, so lots of people would park and use the tram," 891 ABC Adelaide's Bobby Macumber told Sonya and Jules.

"If you're heading from Greenhill Road towards the city, there will be no parking available from 7am to 10am. There will be parking on the eastern side heading away from the city, but restrictions there will apply from 3pm to 7pm."

Could these changes affect your daily commute? 👇

10/09/2026

The federal government says it is in discussions with the opposition over immigration as South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas accuses major parties of pandering to One Nation and warns of a "political race to the bottom".

The federal government is in discussions with the opposition over immigration as SA Premier Peter Malinauskas warns major parties against a "political race to the bottom".

10/09/2026

A juvenile whale carcass has washed up on Dump Beach near Victor Harbor.

Authorities have cordoned off the carcass and have confirmed it will be tested for bird flu.

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-10/dead-whale-to-be-tested-for-bird-flu-victor-harbor/107136636

10/09/2026

: An investigation into abuse at an Adelaide youth detention centre has led to the arrest of a 73-year-old man, who will face court accused of dozens of alleged sexual offences — many of them against children.

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-10/man-accused-of-sexually-abusing-29-victims-over-two-decades/107137194

The man, from Adelaide's western suburbs, is accused of crimes against 29 victim-survivors over more than two decades, and has been charged with 55 offences.

Police said the man had access to the now-closed Magill Training Centre but was not a government employee.

09/09/2026

Do you remember when the iconic Haigh’s sign would light up?✨

This morning, 891 ABC Adelaide roving reporter Bobby Macumber visited Beehive Corner, where scaffolding was erected yesterday to begin the restoration of the historic sign.

“This sign has not been lit up for decades. The neon lights on each letter require specialised restoration, and there is nowhere in South Australia that can replace these lights. The sign has to be taken down, taken apart, sent to Brisbane for restoration, cleaned up and then put back in place,” Bobby told 891 ABC Adelaide’s Sonya and Jules.

05/09/2026

🍋 How hard can lemon chutney be? 😬

891 ABC Adelaide’s Afternoons presenter Jo Laverty has made lemon chutney for SA in a jar at the Royal Adelaide Show.

She wasn’t sure about the taste so wanted to see what her colleagues thought about the end product.

SA in a Jar will be judged Wednesday 9 September on the ABC stage at the Royal Adelaide Show find out more: https://www.abc.net.au/adelaide/-sa-in-a-jar-who-will-win-/107091422