South Australia, Australia News

ADELAIDE, Australia, DEC. 20, 2009 .- At a time when heroes are hard to come by, Blessed Mary MacKillop -- who is soon to become Australia's first saint -- is a "true inspiration," says the president of the country's episcopal conference.

A total of 53 nominations were received for the 2010 South Australia harness racing yearling sale to be conducted by Davidson Cameron Board & Simmons at the Magic Millions Complex, Morphettville on Sunday, January 31.

March against fluoridation Posted on December 19, 2009, 1:01pm People opposed to the fluouridation of Mount Gambiera s water supply will protest with a march and rally on Saturday, January 16.

TWO men have been arrested for killing a great white shark and selling its body parts for profit.

The Grand Finale of the festival was the Barossa Airshow, held at Rowland Flat, which is just a dirt airstrip that is normally a wheat field.

Sun McKay ... "Ita s been really hard, Ia m just astounded." An Australian man who faced three years' jail and was detained for months in the United Arab Emirates for swearing at an official has been released after being fined.

Australian and Chinese officials urged two bamboo-munching giant pandas on Sunday to consider reproducing during their 10-year residency Down Under.

Back from the dead ... Left 4 Dead 2. Should Australian adults have the right to buy computer games featuring high-level violence, sexual content or illegal drug use? The Federal Government wants to hear from the public on whether an R18+ classification for video games is needed and has released a 14-page discussion paper outlining the arguments ...

Australian Governor-General Quentin Bryce attends the welcoming ceremony held at Adelaide Zoo, in Adelaide, Australia, Dec.

Australian, Chinese officials urge visiting giant pandas to reproduce ADELAIDE, Australia Two giant pandas are being welcomed to the Adelaide Zoo in Australia, and officials are politely suggesting Wang Wang and Funi try mating.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND December 12, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country.

Smaller crowds than expected in four South Australian nightspots resulted in a relatively quiet night for police in Adelaide with 21 people arrested for drunken behaviour as part of a national blitz on alcohol-related violence.

Undercover police will be deployed in four South Australian locations as part of a blitz on drunken violence.

PORT Noarlunga residents believe South Port beach may be South Australia's - if not the nation's - cleanest.

South Australian seafood and fishing interests are fighting a planned desalination plant for upper Spencer Gulf.

TANALEE SMITH ADELAIDE, Australia a ' Australians thought they were prepared for wildfires.

Tusker and Doray show some float excitement, while Gunson's copper is keeping it on the punters' radar.

In its first full year of existence, the Climate Emergency Action Network has organised an impressive array of events, including successful seminars featuring the Australia Institute's Richard Denniss, Beyond Zero Emissions' Matthew Wright and Canadian ecosocialist Ian Angus.

ON one side are the Barossa Valley's wine barons and gourmets - on the other, the golden arches of McDonald's. At stake is the image of Australia's most famous wine and food region.

South Australian tuna workers affected by the industry's reduced catch allocation will have access to federal government employment and training support.