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13th March 2025

Today's top stories

Ramping hell: SA EDs descend into ‘Hunger Games’ chaos

Claims hospital administrators are overtly and covertly pressuring clinicians to clear beds and prioritise ambulance arrivals is turning EDs into “Hunger Games” scenes, the doctors...

Watch: Firefighters battle alleged arson attack near theatre

A man has been charged with arson after a blaze at an iconic council building left a man with burns. Watch the video.

Penbo: Now there’s two Trump disgraces Australians won’t forgive

It sickens me to think that Australians are somehow meant to suck up to a so-called friend in Washington, writes David Penberthy.

Shield final in AFL’s hands as Mali pushes back on league

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas spoke with AFL boss Andrew Dillon for a third time about the Adelaide Oval fixture clash on Thursday morning. This is where the decision ...

‘Very tricky’: Hospo king closes second cafe

An Adelaide business owner has abruptly announced the closure of a second popular cafe in just under two months.

‘Terrorists’: Putin’s defiant response to ceasefire plan

Vladimir Putin has responded to a proposed ceasefire plan for Ukraine after Donald Trump warned Moscow’s failure to accept the deal could have “devastating consequences” for Russia...

The $50 rental that could float your boat

It’s set within a gated community and comes with marina views. But Adelaide’s cheapest rental is not as it first appears.

Shock wombat video sparks visa review

Immigration Minister Tony Burke has confirmed the visa of controversial US influencer Sam Jones is being reviewed after she snatched a baby wombat.

Sneaky way this man aims to get to the Olympics

When he realised he was a “average” athlete and would never make the Olympics, Dave stopped and changed his profession. Now he has a new goal.

Guilty: Cricketing great’s role in cocaine deal

Cricketing great Stuart MacGill has been found guilty of facilitating a cocaine deal underneath his Sydney restaurant.

‘Monogamy was a board game, adultery was a team sport’

She is one of Australia’s founding females in PR and spin, and here Karyn Foster shares how her love of many men shaped her.

Predicted teams: Round 1 debuts, bolters and more

Which fresh faces will appear for your club in Round 1? Check out every club’s predicted 23 and recap a live chat with Ed Bourke on all the burning Round 1 questions.

‘Resilient’ baby Remi set to face his toughest battle yet

At 12 weeks pregnant, Caitlin Grant was told her baby had a one in two chance of having Down syndrome. She decided not to take the confirmation test, but it did reveal a challenge ...

Why you’re being punished by power price rises

Consumers are suffering because of an abject failure of political leadership on electricity stretching back decades, writes Paul Starick.

Alleged poisoning murderer admits breaching bail conditions

A woman who denies killing both her parents has pleaded guilty to breaching her bail – but not to making “mystery stops” at a Buddhist temple in late 2023.

‘Reopen Ford and Holden’: Aussies react to US tariffs

Our readers have weighed in on Australia missing out on a US tariff exemption, as the political blame game heats up, with some Aussies calling for a boost in local manufacturing.

From our network

‘At risk’: DiCaprio slams Albo over mine expansion

Oscar winner star Leonardo DiCaprio has got stuck into the Albanese government over a controversial project, sparking a scathing response from the company involved.

We were right about Covid ‘granny killer’ panic

I, among others, was pilloried for questioning the covid health autocracy. But we’ve just been proved right all along, writes Caleb Bond.

Six parking fines in six weeks: Is TV heartthrob a Tightarse Tony or just unlucky?

Former ABC eye candy Tony Armstrong racked up more than $1000 in unpaid tickets in just over six weeks, including one earned the morning after he was nominated for a Gold Logie.

‘Reopen Ford and Holden’: Aussies react to US tariffs

Our readers have weighed in on Australia missing out on a US tariff exemption, as the political blame game heats up, with some Aussies calling for a boost in local manufacturing.

‘Soul destroying’: New bank refuses rate cut

Virgin Money is no longer alone, with another subsidiary of a defiant lender refusing to pass on the RBA rate cut to customers.

Lyla’s birthday hell: Ovarian cancer at just 14

Fourteen-year-old Lyla Neck was supposed to be celebrating her birthday. Instead it was the beginning of an “absolute nightmare”.

Michelle Obama’s rare comments about White House marriage

Former first lady Michelle Obama has opened up on the difficulties she faced during husband Barack’s presidency, as she shared her biggest marital pet peeve.

Tesla ‘terrorists’ double down against Trump

As Donald Trump threatens to prosecute growing unrest over Elon Musk’s political activities as terrorism, protesters have upped the ante.

Falconio’s parents, Joanne Lees react to killer’s ‘terminal illness’

Peter Falconio’s parents and girlfriend Joanne Lees have cast doubt on reports that the British backpacker’s killer is dying of throat cancer.

Liam Neeson barrels down Aussie pier in Mustang for The Mongoose

The Irish action hero has been spotted at Altona Pier in a jet black Ford Mustang filming a dramatic car chase for his new movie.

Soccer fan William lets rip on wild night out

An ecstatic Prince William was a rollercoaster of emotions as he cheered on his beloved soccer team during a surprise visit. See the photos.

Backdoor way Aussies are affording a home

Plenty of Aussies are discovering a savvy, alternative way to buy a home, despite the cost of living crisis.

What city hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

Why David Gray will embrace past and present on Australian tour

Ahead of another trip to Australia, multi-million-selling UK singer-songwriter David Gray reveals how he learned to embrace his past and love his biggest hits again.

‘I rang and rang’: Family’s stark warning over daughter’s death

Joan and Richard Cocks have dedicated their lives to helping others as nurses – but they felt helpless in the lead-up to their daughter’s death.