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.

The Heysen Trail, which runs 1200km from Cape Jervis on the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula all the way up to the Parachilna Gorge, just north of the Flinders Ranges, takes in ancient red rocks, farmland, forests, wine country, historic townships, a host of national parks - and some stunning coastline.

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.

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

Kerri Jackson soaks up more than just good wine on a Penfolds tour that's steeped in history.

Find your place in the luxurious surroundings of South Australia's outback.

An abundance of wine, rich food and premium lodges turns a bush experience into a luxury getaway, writes Rosemary Garratt.

For lovers of fine wine, March 1 is coming to mean only one thing every year: the annual release of Penfolds highly sought after Bin selection.

A boat skipper watched helplessly as two sharks took an abalone diver off South Australia, leaving no trace of his body.

If the Wellington Phoenix are to get past Adelaide United tonight, a lot will come down to the performance of winger Marco Rojas.

Qantas' mechanical woes continue, with an aircraft flying from Adelaide to Melbourne forced into rapid descent after its cabin depressurised today.