An incredibly rare fossilised plesiosaur is back in its opal-mining home town after extensive restoration work at the South Australian Museum.

In an exclusive book extract, InReview editor Walter Marsh explores how a group of bronze sculptures behind glass at the South Australian Museum reveals a complex story of British imperialism, a South Australian governor, and the hidden slavery connections of an Adelaide Hills dynasty. Marsh’s book The Butterfly Thief is being launched in Adelaide tonight.

An economic theory called “Doughnut Economics” shows a global economy on a collision course with nature, writes Warwick Smith from the University of Melbourne.

“In 1980, Prospect Road was where you’d get used mattresses and gun shops.” Now it’s a cosmopolitan strip, and Mayor Matt Larwood is setting his ambitious sights on Prospect Oval and its surrounds.

Keith is shaped by a youthful, enterprising community and an agricultural backbone of lucerne. The generous can-do culture of the town sees it as a finalist for the 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year Award.

South Australian businesses are showing faint signs of optimism after a tough start to 2025, but the outlook remains fragile, according to the South Australian Business Chamber’s June quarter report.

A unique new building is appearing at the field day site in Paskeville as organisers prepare for thousands of South Australians to descend for the biennial event starting on Tuesday.

Showcasing South Australians’ drive, passion and determination for their local communities, voting has begun for the Regional Showcase Awards 2025.

Local councils play a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of their communities. Far beyond essential services, councils deliver a wide range of programs and initiatives that foster connection, reduce isolation and create safe, welcoming spaces for residents, particularly those in need.

Fresh from intense lobbying and meeting New York City Mayor Eric Adams – Jane Lomax-Smith says Adelaide has top odds in the two-horse race to host the huge global climate conference that would attract hundreds of world leaders next year.

A state election hopeful has grasped the deputy reins at Adelaide City Council despite a warning from its leader.

News has emerged of an SA mayor resigning after Safework SA was called in to investigate council culture claims.