Nikolai Beilharz

The modern world presents new challenges for families. Once a joy of being a grandparent was giving the grandkids back after a long day's play. Now granny & gramps are caring full-time.  

Motorists bogged in the state's north have decided to attempt to walk for 19 hours to Oodnadatta 75km away. "They were fairly exhausted", said outback pilot and William Creek publican, Trevor Wright.

Daniel Schmidt went for a walk at 10pm to beat the heat with his dog, Daisy when he felt a presence. He was surprised to spot a fox following him and his pooch. At first he thought the fox was curious, but then it licked its lips.

Adelaide-born actor and singer Hugh Sheridan talks about an article written by Peter Goers early in his performance career that revealed his "precocious" ambitions to give up ballet dancing and go to acting school.

Grace is in a two-income household, has four children, and was on the verge of cancelling Christmas after her landlord sold the property she had rented for six years. And, it could happen to anyone.

The RSPCA is concerned about a rise in parvovirus cases in Adelaide's northern suburbs. Senior Vet, Dr Fauve Buckley said, "We're seeing a lot more people that are struggling to do the basics like feeding their dog".

Adelaide-born, Paul Kelly is one of Australia's most revered singer/songwriters. He's heading back to his birthplace with a stadium tour, a new album and a movie inspired by his hit 'How To Make Gravy'.

South Australia's Australian of the Year awards have been announced and pharmacists, Sobia and Irfan Hashmi have been awarded Local Heroes for building access to medicines and creating community in the regions.

Adelaide City councillor, Phillip Martin is 'an unashamed fan of Christmas". But following criticism of Adelaide's 'drab' decorations this time last year, and a slight upgrade to the Vic Square tree, Martin says there's work to do. 

Adelaide abstract artist, Julia Townsend will be producing live art that will assist in funding free not-for-profit legal service JusticeNet South Australia, an independent local legal service for those who can't afford a lawyer.