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Injured Captain Leads Adelaide to Thrilling AFL Comeback
SportsJun 4

Injured Captain Leads Adelaide to Thrilling AFL Comeback

Jordan Dawson played through a painful hip injury to kick three goals and lead Adelaide to a heart-stopping one-point victory over Geelong. Despite mounting injuries to his teammates, the captain refused to leave the field in what his coach called a "warrior" performance.

ABC Australia2 min read
Adelaide's Irankunda Scores in Socceroos' World Cup Win
SportsJun 14

Adelaide's Irankunda Scores in Socceroos' World Cup Win

Young Adelaide striker Nestory Irankunda scored the opening goal as Australia defeated Türkiye 2-0 in their World Cup opener, thrilling 6,000 fans gathered in his hometown. Five Adelaide players made this year's Socceroos squad, the strongest local representation in the team's history.

ABC Australia2 min read
How to Befriend Wild Crows in 4 Simple Steps
InnovationMay 8

How to Befriend Wild Crows in 4 Simple Steps

A German YouTuber who's been friends with crows for over a decade shares her surprisingly simple method for building trust with these brilliant birds. All you need is patience, consistency, and a handful of treats.

Upworthy2 min read
Woman Rescues Crow, Now Receives Gifts From the Sky
VideosJun 1

Woman Rescues Crow, Now Receives Gifts From the Sky

After helping save an injured crow trapped in a rain gutter, Leah Wilson started receiving unexpected presents during her morning walks. The grateful bird and its flock now drop feathers, sticks, and moss at her feet.

Sunny Skyz2 min read
Crows Understand Math Like Humans, Scientists Discover
InnovationJun 18

Crows Understand Math Like Humans, Scientists Discover

Scientists in Germany have discovered that crows can process numbers, perform statistical analysis, and even understand the concept of zero. This breakthrough suggests the building blocks of mathematics evolved hundreds of millions of years before humans existed.

Live Science2 min read
Adelaide Gets Its First Pro Musical Theatre Company
InnovationJun 4

Adelaide Gets Its First Pro Musical Theatre Company

For the first time in its history, Adelaide now has a professional musical theatre company giving local artists a chance to work at home. Full Circle Theatre Company launches this November, filling a surprising gap in Australia's arts scene.

ABC Australia2 min read
Adelaide's Irankunda, 20, Scores in World Cup Debut
SportsJun 15

Adelaide's Irankunda, 20, Scores in World Cup Debut

Nestory Irankunda became the youngest Australian to score a World Cup goal, bringing tears of joy to his father and sparking celebrations across Adelaide's African community. The 20-year-old's opening goal against Türkiye helped the Socceroos secure a 2-0 victory in their first match.

ABC Australia2 min read
Virgin Australia Expands Pet-Friendly Flights to Adelaide
Acts of Kindness4d ago

Virgin Australia Expands Pet-Friendly Flights to Adelaide

Chihuahuas named Jet and Pickle made aviation history as the first pets to fly in cabin from Adelaide. Virgin Australia's popular program has now welcomed nearly 1,500 furry passengers with overwhelmingly positive results.

ABC Australia2 min read
Adelaide Unveils Statue Honoring Indigenous Leader
Community HeroesJun 3

Adelaide Unveils Statue Honoring Indigenous Leader

A bronze statue of Dr. Lowitja O'Donoghue now stands on Adelaide's River Torrens, celebrating the trailblazing Aboriginal leader who opened doors for generations. She's the first of six prominent Indigenous South Australians who will be honored with statues across the city.

ABC Australia2 min read
Adelaide's O-Bahn Goes 365 Days Without a Car Crash
SolutionsApr 2

Adelaide's O-Bahn Goes 365 Days Without a Car Crash

For the first time in 40 years, Adelaide's unique guided busway has gone an entire year without a single car crash. The milestone is being celebrated by locals who've been tracking the problem for over 15 years.

ABC Australia2 min read
Adelaide Girl Now Medal Contender for US Olympic Luge Team
SportsFeb 11

Adelaide Girl Now Medal Contender for US Olympic Luge Team

A girl from bone-dry Adelaide who'd never seen snow is now racing for Olympic medals in luge for Team USA. Chevonne Forgan's journey from Coromandel Valley to the podium proves how one adventure can change everything.

ABC Australia2 min read
90 Firefighters Stop Adelaide Blaze From Igniting Batteries
Community HeroesJan 18

90 Firefighters Stop Adelaide Blaze From Igniting Batteries

When explosions rocked an industrial fire in Adelaide, 90 firefighters worked together to prevent flames from reaching solar batteries that could have created a far worse disaster. Their quick thinking and teamwork saved the surrounding community from a potentially catastrophic event.

ABC Australia2 min read
Adelaide Neighborhood Turns 7-Month Stump Into Festive Icon
Acts of KindnessApr 22

Adelaide Neighborhood Turns 7-Month Stump Into Festive Icon

When a fallen tree stump sat on an Adelaide footpath for seven months, neighbors didn't complain. They turned it into a celebration, decorating it for every holiday while documenting the city council's slow response.

ABC Australia2 min read
Adelaide Campus Becomes 100 Homes Plus Green Space
InnovationFeb 1

Adelaide Campus Becomes 100 Homes Plus Green Space

A former university campus in Adelaide will transform into 100 new homes (including 20 affordable units) while preserving half the land as community green space. The plan shows how cities can tackle housing shortages without sacrificing nature.

ABC Australia2 min read
Adelaide Nurses Win 6% Pay Rise, Cancel Hospital Strike
Acts of KindnessFeb 20

Adelaide Nurses Win 6% Pay Rise, Cancel Hospital Strike

Nurses and midwives at Adelaide's Lyell McEwin Hospital just secured a 6% pay increase after standing together for fair wages. The victory means patients can keep their appointments and workers get the recognition they deserve.

ABC Australia2 min read
Adelaide University Breakthrough Brings 6G Wireless Closer
InnovationJan 29

Adelaide University Breakthrough Brings 6G Wireless Closer

Australian researchers have cracked a major hurdle in developing 6G wireless technology that could deliver internet speeds 100 times faster than 5G. The team at Adelaide University is building devices using terahertz waves to enable data rates above one terabit per second.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough3 min read
Adelaide Thunderbirds Break Record With 13-Win Season
SportsJun 14

Adelaide Thunderbirds Break Record With 13-Win Season

The Adelaide Thunderbirds just wrapped up the best regular season in Super Netball history, winning 13 games and losing just once. Now the dominant team is heading into finals as the favorite to capture their third championship in four years.

ABC Australia2 min read
Adelaide Thunderbirds Storm Into Super Netball Grand Final
Sports6d ago

Adelaide Thunderbirds Storm Into Super Netball Grand Final

The Adelaide Thunderbirds have secured their spot in the Super Netball Grand Final after a stunning comeback victory over the Melbourne Vixens, 58-44. The home crowd erupted as the team clinched their third grand final appearance in four years.

ABC Australia2 min read
Qantas Opens 400-Job Tech Hub in Adelaide
SolutionsApr 1

Qantas Opens 400-Job Tech Hub in Adelaide

Australia's largest airline is bringing hundreds of high-tech jobs to South Australia with a new innovation center focused on AI and digital products. The move marks a major win for Adelaide's growing reputation as a technology powerhouse.

Regional: australia innovation technology (AU)3 min read
Russell Crowe Donates £2,000 to Scottish Highland Charity
Acts of Kindness6d ago

Russell Crowe Donates £2,000 to Scottish Highland Charity

Russell Crowe surprised a small Scottish education charity with a £2,000 donation while filming the new Highlander movie in the Highlands. The gift will support rural education programs for children and adults at the foot of Ben Nevis.

Google: charity donation2 min read

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