South Australia has rejected calls for help from Victoria to battle bushfires in catastrophic conditions. Authorities want to keep boots on the ground here for good reason. Today is the second day that Adelaide has soared above 43C, forcing South Australians to seek shelter from

The Tour Down Under rolls into SA in just 10 days and authorities are issuing fresh safety warnings for motorists ahead of the big event. Police will be out in force, with officers ready to deploy if needed to keep roads and spectators safe. @mjstanley7

The state government is touting a positive decline in crime statistics showing overall offending is down 4%. The opposition says authorities are downplaying an escalating crime problem, claiming they are out of touch with the experiences of South Australians. @mjstanley7

A pack of armed teenage thugs is on the run after breaking into multiple homes and cars at Henley Beach South. Their efforts were in vain with one victim telling 7NEWS how they stole the keys to his manual cars but had no idea how to drive them. @mjstanley7

EXCLUSIVE: An Adelaide woman assaulted along the River Torrens says she was attacked by the same stranger five years apart. In an exclusive interview with 7NEWS, the distressed jogger says she believes Monday’s assault was once again random. @mjstanley7

Motorists have been put on notice with RBT strike teams popping up across Adelaide as police try to stem the holiday carnage. @mjstanley7

South Australian families have refused to let the atrocities of recent weeks crush their spirits this Christmas. From the city to the suburbs, they gathered in their thousands at churches, homes, in parks and at the beach to celebrate resilience, peace and fellowship. @mjstanley7

EXCLUSIVE: 7NEWS can reveal a board member of a suburban netball association has been stood down after he was arrested and charged with alleged child exploitation offences. @mjstanley7

Hundreds have gathered at North Plympton to honour the life of Julie Seed who was tragically killed in a senseless attack at a Plympton real estate office. Her family and friends say they are determined to fight violence against women in her memory. @mjstanley7

A neighbourhood dispute has boiled over at Elizabeth South. One man is under arrest, accused of running down another man in the street. Investigators say it was a deliberate act. @mjstanley7

It is extremely fortunate that no one was killed or even seriously injured when a car ploughed into a popular Chinese restaurant on The Parade in Norwood. The vibrant shopping strip was packed when the vehicle lost control and smashed through the front window. @mjstanley7

EXCLUSIVE: There have been fears of a Bondi copycat attack after a bomb scare at Glenelg North. Police took no chances, locking down part of the Esplanade with dozens of residents forced to evacuate their homes. @mjstanley7

@mjstanley7 Adelaide drivers who refuse to get off their phones could be stung by two new mobile detection cameras. Both will be positioned in the city's north-east. @mjstanley7

EXCLUSIVE: A Kilburn mother who is battling cancer says she would rather be homeless than stay in her squalid housing trust home. From leaking sewage to mouldy ceilings, she claims the sub-standard conditions are making her family sick. @mjstanley7

The buzz is building for the upcoming Adelaide Fringe with the official program launched. Organisers are promising five action-packed weeks featuring a mix of powerhouse local and international acts. @mjstanley7

Thousands of motorsport fans have packed Victoria Park for the third thrilling day of the Adelaide Grand Final. The weather held, letting track-goers soak up the action. The post-race entertainment is already underway. @mjstanley7

South Australia now has the nation's toughest laws against workplace violence and intimidation. The protection order scheme has passed through parliament, giving businesses greater powers to bar troublemakers. @mjstanley7

EXCLUSIVE: A social media influencer is under fire after filming himself riding a jet ski with a pod of dolphins at Glenelg. The tradie has defended himself but the video has caught the eye of authorities. @mjstanley7

Celebrations are ramping up for more than 3000 Year 12 students who have headed to Victor Harbor for Schoolies. Many made the most of the free bus rides - for some the party started at the crack of dawn. @mjstanley7

@mjstanley7 South Australians suffering a cardiac emergency now have a better chance of survival. Automated defibrillators are rolling out across all public transport, equipping bystanders with the lifesaving tools. @mjstanley7