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20th February 2025

Today's top stories

Mali, Albo unveil Whyalla rescue billions ... so who gets what?

The Prime Minister and Premier have both fronted the cameras in Whyalla to reveal the key details of their $2.4 billion plan to rescue SA’s Steel City. See where the money will go....

Starick: Mali’s bold choice haunted by ghosts of SA catastrophes past

Whyalla should undeniably be saved but $2.4bn in government funds sets a disturbing precedent, writes Paul Starick. Have your say

Last ditch plea as controversial SA beach ban plan goes public

Four-wheel-drivers and walkers alike feature in the plan that architects say is critical for cultural and environmental protection. Do you agree? Have your say.

Listed: Where your child’s school ranks in results for maths

Find out where to send your child to get the best results in maths. Search the table.

Fraud in anyone’s language: Duo confesses to $30K scam

A hospital worker and an interpreter who scammed the system to line her pockets have pleaded guilty, and vowed to pay back what they stole.

Top horse trainer faces court after alleged New Year’s Day assault

A well-known trainer has faced court charged with assault, just one week after his brother was accused of assaulting him.

Is this Adelaide’s most charming country pub?

It’s all about the $24 chicken schnitzel at this country pub just 45 minutes from the CBD.

Buyers go wild for iconic giraffe house

Dubbed the “giraffe house’’ by generations of South Aussie children, an iconic bungalow decorated like the world’s tallest land animal is for sale for the first time in 40 years.

Bombs, weapons found as police raid Adelaide Hills home

A man will face court after a police raid turned up homemade explosives, firearms and a stolen boat and motorcycles at his home.

What a wake-up call: Nova’s hilarious PM ‘prank’

In her first week on the job, this breakfast producer got the shock of her life when she mistook an important guest for a prankster. Listen in here.

Vote now: Help us find SA’s best physio

They help your muscles, repair sports injuries and keep you limber – we’re looking for SA’s best physiotherapist. Vote here now.

Police investigating two serious crashes on Thursday morning

Major Crash detectives are investigating two serious crashes in Adelaide’s north on Thursday.

‘He was in shock’: Off duty nurse recalls truck driver’s lucky escape

A truck driver has escaped serious injury after rolling a single container truck at the base of the South Eastern Freeway on Wednesday, with an off-duty nurse rushing to help.

Cornes: The AFL stars who won’t return my calls

Kane Cornes has trained himself not to let the criticism in during his time at the media, but Cornes tells Scott Gullan even some of his former teammates won’t return his calls.

Man accused of eastern suburbs siege back in court

A man who allegedly threatened to kill another man with a cleaver before a six-hour siege in Adelaide’s eastern suburbs will stand trial.

Banks who haven’t passed on RBA cut exposed

A huge number of Australian banks and lenders have yet to pass on the RBA’s historic rates cut. If your bank is on this list then you need to make a call.

Woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann arrested

A Polish woman who claims to be missing British toddler Madeleine McCann has been arrested at a UK airport.

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Listed: Where your child’s school ranks in results for maths

Find out where to send your child to get the best results in maths. Search the table.

‘It felt so final’: Shogun star’s stint in Aussie jail

Shogun star Cosmo Jarvis opens up about the amazing success of the hit historical drama and how it led him the inside of a jail cell in Australia.

Woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann arrested

A Polish woman who claims to be missing British toddler Madeleine McCann has been arrested at a UK airport.

‘It couldn’t be us’: Couple’s bizarre defence to 151km/h speeding fine

A couple caught doing 151km/h on the Warrego Hwy are out to fight their massive fine, claiming they have evidence to prove it couldn’t have been them. HAVE YOUR SAY

What a wake-up call: Nova’s hilarious PM ‘prank’

In her first week on the job, this breakfast producer got the shock of her life when she mistook an important guest for a prankster. Listen in here.

Kerr ‘irrelevant’ as Matildas coach moves on

The Matildas have moved on from Sam Kerr and her legal saga, with coach Tom Sermanni hitting out after being peppered with questions on the missing star ahead of the SheBelieves Cu...

Chinese EV for AUD $9555 stuns world

Some of the newest EVs being released in China have all the tech for prices as low as AUD $10k. But will Aussies get access?

Censori accused of sending ‘bizarre’ racist texts to staffer

Bianca Censori’s alleged explicit texts have been leaked following new accusations made by a former Yeezy staffer.

‘Go to horny jail’: Musk’s X-rated messages with influencer

Elon Musk and right-wing influencer Ashley St. Clair shared risque jokes on X more than a year before she claimed to be the mother of his 13th child.

Banks who haven’t passed on RBA cut exposed

A huge number of Australian banks and lenders have yet to pass on the RBA’s historic rates cut. If your bank is on this list then you need to make a call.

This is how easy it is for kids to break social media age rules

Australian children are easily circumventing inadequate and poorly enforced social media age rules, despite platforms demonstrating a growing “capability” to detect younger users.

Shock health risks of artificial sweeteners revealed

An alarming new study has shown the hidden dangers of a popular sugar substitute found in diet drinks and chewing gum. Here’s how to avoid the health risks.

‘Insane‘: Outrage over Billie Eilish merch

Many fans of the singer were stunned to discover how much a jumper would set them back.

Aussie tennis ace Kokkinakis moves on with top model

A budding new romance appears to be on the cards for Aussie tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis, who was recently seen sharing a close moment with a stunning brunette.

Abbie Chatfield snaps back at ‘derogatory’ MAFS groom

Abbie Chatfield is feuding with one of this year’s most talked-about MAFS grooms, snapping back at him in a series of videos.