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21st February 2025

Lightning strikes twice: Administrator to rescue Whyalla ... again

Mark Mentha triumphantly sold the Whyalla steelworks to Sanjeev Gupta back in 2017, after saving it from near collapse. Now he’s back to save the steel city once again.

‘Bit of a surprise’: Adelaide radio legend’s shock axing

He’s spent more than four decades on-air and mentored some of Adelaide radio’s biggest names. Now a popular presenter has bid a final farewell to listeners.

79 months: Public hospital specialist wait times blow out

A child born today who needs a specialist appointment may start school before even getting in the door with a doctor, new data shows.

Adelaide Fringe chief’s Whyalla tribute as major milestone hits

The boss of the Adelaide Fringe says if it wasn’t for her upbringing in Whyalla, thee event wouldn’t be as big as it is today.

Power’s shock late move amid embattled sponsor’s woes

Port Adelaide are making a late attempt to distance themselves from the embattled GFG Alliance before they face Adelaide in a practice match on Friday.

Not a zealot for nuclear, but only way for 'stable market': Dutton

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has used his Future SA address to spruik his party's energy plan - and says nuclear could work alongside renewables. Follow live.

Fuelish games: Servo rorts costing Aussies almost $36m

Motorists are being fleeced of millions of dollars a year by dodgy fuel dispensers, but regulators won’t say which servos are at fault.

City Council stoush explodes as One Nation calls for law change

An Adelaide City councillor has joined forces with One Nation, claiming they need to strip the Lord Mayor of “dictatorial power” after he was booted from a meeting. Watch the video...

New rules for Lake Eyre as another tourist hot spot cops ban

Tourists visiting the magnificent Lake Eyre will face strict new curbs, after a new management plan was enacted to protect Australia’s largest salt lake.

Hospo hell claims top city diner as cost-of-living crisis strikes again

Another CBD venue has shut its doors, but there are already new plans on the horizon for its next big move.

Animals ‘better protected’ than kids: MP lashes government

An MP has questioned whether animals are better protected under SA laws than children in heated debate in parliament.

‘It felt like I was drowning’: Mum’s secret to carrying her mother ‘load’

Entrepreneur Verity Tuck thought life would be simpler when her daughter started school. She was wrong. Now, she’s created a solution to help her carry her overwhelming mothe...

Now you see it, now you don’t

This prestigious blue-chip manor sold within just days of hitting the market. Find out what all the fuss was about, and take a look inside this breathtaking property here.

‘Good sport’: Nova producer spills tea on PM ‘prank call’

The new breakfast radio producer has revealed what really happened during the Prime Minister’s “prank call”. Hear the audio.

Court told bizarre reason man in jocks ‘flooded $500m cancer centre’

A man who allegedly flooded Adelaide’s leading cancer research centre had just been released from the city watch house, a court has heard.

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‘I had a shot at marrying Chris Hemsworth – and I stuffed it’

A radio presenter has jokingly revealed she could have ended up as Mrs Hemsworth after “flirtatious” encounter.

I’ve travelled the world, this my No.1 tip

The Bali-based founder of Ocean Soul swimwear would rather spend time with locals than lounging on a beach.

Eerie photo of Aussie shopping centre’s ghost food court

Concerns have been raised for the future of a once thriving shopping centre which has been hit by business closures and high rent costs. WATCH THE VIDEO

Watch: Musk wields ‘chainsaw of democracy’ on stage

Elon Musk wielded what he dubbed ‘the chainsaw of democracy’ on stage in a bizarre moment as the world’s richest man. See the photos, video.

Lockup to links: How jailed Rebels bikie became top Aussie golf star

Once paired with Cam Smith, Ryan Peake was a promising amateur golfer. Then he joined a bikie gang, went to prison and won a competition on day release. This is his remarkable stor...

Homeowner’s brutal note to renters: ‘You’re annoying’

A homeowner has used a nasty note to rip into renters for “annoying everyone in the street who actually own their homes”.

The weird, wild lives of outback Aussie publicans

Welcome to the wild, wild west. Sit down, grab a beer and say g’day to the outback publicans behind Queensland’s most remote pubs.

Bombshell for savers after dirty banks move

Aussies with hard earned cash in certain savings accounts have been warned to consider moving their money following a stunning bank change.

‘Don’t panic’: $30k ring saved from the sand

From lost diamond rings to sentimental pieces, meet the man who specialises in unearthing the Gold Coast’s buried treasure.

‘Good sport’: Nova producer spills tea on PM ‘prank call’

The new breakfast radio producer has revealed what really happened during the Prime Minister’s “prank call”. Hear the audio.

‘I just feel really lucky’: Cummins opens up on second baby joy

Pat Cummins has opened up on the joy of becoming a dad for the second time and his and English wife Becky’s plans to take their growing family on the road this cricket winter.

‘Porsche of off-road’: Aussie ute’s wild claim

Sales of fast off-roaders are booming as petrolheads escape traffic and speed cameras in search of adventure. This one ticks all the boxes.

Dolly Parton and the Wiggles ... what’s not to love?

The Wiggles have added yet another major international collaboration to their list. And it doesn’t get much bigger than the Queen of Country music.

Is your diet derailing your mental health?

Can you eat your way to a healthier mind?

Neighbours axed again two years after revival

Long-running TV series Neighbours is on the chopping block again after its production company failed to reach an agreement with Amazon.