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'Wicked' tornado rips through Penola

Tornado tears through: Penola Bowling Club was severely damaged

A tornado has ripped through the small town of Penola in south-east South Australia last night, destroying at least four buildings and damaging many more.

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  • The quake was recorded just before 7:00am.Quake shakes SA

    An earthquake that shook parts of the state's mid-north this morning was centred about 10 kilometres north-east of Quorn.

  • The teenager has been jailed for killing cyclist Darren Dunow (pictured).'I'm so sorry'

    A teenager said to have driven his car like a missile has been sentenced to 18 months in detention for killing a cyclist.

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  1. robotic surgery High-tech operation

    Robotic surgery is now being used to treat heart patients at Flinders.

  2. Rex Empty seats

    A regional airline cuts back flights because of tough competition.

  3. congolli Rare breed

    Opening the Goolwa barrage will let a native fish species breed after prolonged drought.

  4. Tony Abbott helps out Meals on Wheels Abbott visit

    Liberal leader Tony Abbott campaigns in Adelaide for the federal poll.

  5. Tredrea steps down End of an era

    Warren Tredrea ends his long association with Port Adelaide football club.

  6. LtoR Winner of Masterchef Australia 2010, Adam Liaw, embraces runner-up Callum Hann Kitchen king

    Two talented amateur cooks hailing from SA fight out the MasterChef title.

  7. beach Weather pics

    ABC News is keen to use your best SA weather snaps.