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21st November 2024

‘Heaviest of hearts’: Melbourne teen dies in methanol poisoning tragedy

One of the Melbourne teens caught up in a mass methanol poisoning in Laos has died in hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Candid Canberra: SA MP accused of secret parliament GoPro video

A South Australian federal MP is at the centre of a bizarre incident that allegedly took place in Parliament House.

Cops to Kouts: ‘Cut out this silly waste of SAPOL’s time’

South Australia’s police union has revealed just how much time busy officers are wasting because of an outdated traffic rule.

Shock as popular western suburbs pub suddenly shuts its doors

An award-winning western suburbs pub has shut its doors suddenly and quietly, taking customers by surprise.

Penbo: Labor’s one-man wrecking ball makes his stupidest move yet

Anthony Albanese’s government is becoming an international embarrassment holding back the state Labor leaders who know a good idea when they see it, writes David Penberthy.

Aussie buyer snaps up historic outback station

A sheep and cattle station bigger than some of the world’s most popular travel destinations will stay in Aussie hands after selling in a multimillion-dollar deal at auction.

First review: Fancy facelift and fresh flavours at old-school hotel

This iconic western suburbs hotel has a new look and a radically revamped menu. So what’s our reviewer’s verdict?

Town of 3000 on edge as one in 50-year event swamps outback, closes highway

An outback Qld town is on edge today after a one in 50-year rain event dumped over 180mm in just a few hours, with a major highway and roads closed and new flood measures put to th...

Judge rules no jail for ex-cop, 72, who sexted vulnerable boy, 14

This 40-year SA Police veteran knew his victim was just a child and still had sexually explicit chats with him – but a judge says he doesn’t deserve jail.

Police hunt bicycle bandit after two armed heists in just over an hour

Police are currently searching the western suburbs area for a knife-wielding man after two service stations were robbed on Thursday morning with the bandit escaping on a push bike.

‘Genuine nice bloke’: Crash victim identified as community mourns

The man killed in a horror highway smash over which a truckie has been charged is being remembered as a treasured member of the Australian swap-meet and collectable community.

Winners and losers: Who owned night one of the AFL Draft?

Richmond dominated night one of the draft — but did it emerge as one of the big winners? We rate the clubs that won and lost in the first round.

How Port great helped draft the kid who’s out to emulate him

Robbie Gray was part of the Port Adelaide contingent that drove to visit Joe Berry in Benalla in August. Three months later, the Power traded up to secure the goalsneak. Here’s why...

Why Crows wanted the kid who really wanted them

Ahead of the AFL draft, rival clubs were split on what the Crows would do – take the homegrown talent or the powerful Victorian. But the decision was about far more than that.

King turns heads with controversial fashion choice

King Charles has finally got to display a striking, and previously unseen, look that was rejected at last year’s coronation. See the photos.

Why parents should not give Phenergan to young children

An over-the-counter medication popular with young families has come under a new health warning. This is what you need to know.

School boys’ new ‘obsession’ takes dark turn as influencers cash in

A grieving mother says other parents need to take note of the warning signs of a risky new “health” trend that social media is pushing on young boys.

More eyes in the sky as shark sightings spook beach lovers

A spate of shark attacks last summer and some recent sightings have scared many of us – but Surf Life Saving SA is taking steps to make the state’s beaches safer.

Dean Lukin Jr lists $4.5m landholding

Property developer Dean Lukin Jr – son of Olympic gold medal weightlifter Dean Lukin – has listed a major residential landholding over disputes with successive state governments.

British tourist rushed to hospital after drinking shots in Laos

A UK lawyer has been revealed as another tourist who has been caught up in a suspected mass drink poisoning in Laos.