As the players gazed at the championship banner being raised at the North Shore Events Centre last night, a few of them might have been contemplating whether they can add another one in 12 months' time.

The platypus has a lot to teach us about sex and evolution, says a University of Adelaide professor.

The 1200km Heysen Trail offers a taster of South Australia's many glories, writes Pamela Wade.

It's one of the largest selling brands in the world and New Zealanders have been enjoying it for 30-something years.

Mountain homestead lets wealthy patrons plug into the wilderness, writes Kathy Marks.

A rejuvenated rail trip between Adelaide and Melbourne trumps flying, says Gregg Tripp.

Negotiations have started to stage a soccer friendly between the All Whites and Socceroos at Adelaide during world governing body Fifa's international window in June.

More interested in play than pinot? The Murray River is still for you, writes Rob McFarland.

New Zealand's all-conquering sevens rugby team had double cause for celebration after a historic win in Adelaide last night.

New Zealand reasserted their dominance over reigning world sevens rugby series champions Samoa to move closer to a significant tournament win.

New Zealand predictably maintained their unbeaten record on day one of the world rugby sevens series in Adelaide.

The $339 million refit for Adelaide's casino by the river aims to make it a glamorous venue that will attract gamblers from neighbouring states.

Winning this weekend's Adelaide sevens rugby tournament will be key to New Zealand's hopes of getting their hands back on the world series crown.