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‘We remortgaged our home for a driveway we never got’

A young southern suburbs family was forced to remortgage their home to afford a $33,000 driveway that was never started.

Failed concrete business owner hit by more fallout

Just weeks after his concrete company collapsed owing $1.7 million, the owner of failed Adelaide Exposed Concrete has been hit with more fallout.

Hacked: Influencer’s warning after elaborate social media scam

An Adelaide model and digital creator is warning her followers not to fall victim to a scam after a fake post appeared on her Facebook.

Slain man’s murderer hit with staggering jail term

The father of a murdered man says one of his son’s killers is drinking “hot chocolate” in a low-security prison, as a third man is jailed for nearly 30 years.

Dummy-spits and kneejerk panic: What’s behind the Coalition split

The Liberal-National Coalition had a long, proud history of sensible consensus and compromise. Then one politician chucked it all in the shredder, writes David Penberthy.

Is this the best dining spot in the CBD?

Our SA Weekend food reviewer accidentally stumbled upon this back lane eat but was so impressed by all the things it was doing right, he had to officially review it.

Vailo in liquidation after massive debts revealed

Vailo founder Aaron Hickmann’s embattled company has been placed into liquidation – but he insists it’s not lights out for the once-soaring business. Find out why.

More direct international flights launch from Adelaide

An international route direct from Adelaide will return for the first time since 2020, joining a growing list of overseas services now taking off.

Alleged killer of cop’s son unmasked

A secrecy order hiding the identity of a man accused of stabbing a cop’s son to death in a horror hostel attack has now been lifted.

Libs-Nats split put on pause as Ley holds talks with Littleproud

The Coalition break-up has been put on hold, with Nationals leader David Littleproud revealing he will give Sussan Ley more time to work through policy demands with the Liberals.

More guns allegedly found at ‘dangerous’ man’s meth lab

Police say they’ve found more guns while dismantling a drug lab in Adelaide’s northeastern suburbs, with one man facing more charges.

Mali hits back over closed cafe owner’s LIV Golf claim

The owner of a riverfront dining institution claimed LIV Golf’s North Adelaide move contributed to its closure — but the premier has teed off in return.

Help us crown SA’s best dance school for 2025

Meet the 20+ finalists looking to dance their way to success in The Advertiser’s search for the state’s best dance school.

‘Asking to be hit’: Wild scenes as fight spills onto 110km/h road

Shocking footage has captured a road rage brawl on one of Adelaide’s busiest roads, with drivers forced to swerve to avoid the chaos. Watch the video.

Liquidation crisis: One in 10 hospitality businesses gone

Australia’s hospitality businesses are struggling to stay keep their doors open, with new data showing one in 10 were forced to shut their doors in the past year.

Why this private school girl made the switch to public education

Why this Adelaide teenager left private education to chase her dream – and the surprising reason she chose a public school.

Luxury brand unveils first SA store as new MECCA goes large

A luxe Aussie favourite will make its SA debut in the revamped Burnside Village, alongside a two-storey flagship MECCA. See the first look.

From our network

Couple ordered to demolish dream home

An elderly couple have been ordered to demolish their dream home. Here’s why.

Hacked: Influencer’s warning after elaborate social media scam

An Adelaide model and digital creator is warning her followers not to fall victim to a scam after a fake post appeared on her Facebook.

Shock twist in Swift’s war over $1.5bn catalogue

Taylor Swift could soon be celebrating a huge win in the long-running feud over the lucrative master recordings of her first six albums.

11 homes by 40: Migrant reveals Aus secret

An Indian migrant who arrived in Australia with barely a penny to his name has revealed how he bought 11 homes in under five years.

OnlyFans’ billionaire owner in shock move

The reclusive mogul behind adult content site OnlyFans has made a stunning decision, despite profits that have pushed his net worth to $5.8 billion.

Shame list: 16 more banks cave to RBA cut pressure

The RBA moved to slash interest rates and provide relief to thousands of Aussies but these banks aren’t passing on the savings. Is yours on the shame list?

‘Madness’: Cannon-Brookes intensifies green energy push

The Atlassian billionaire says Australia should have the cheapest energy prices in the world and called for more renewable projects, saying ‘constraining power’ was &ls...

Zac Efron’s Aus hang out cops sudden axing

One of Zac Efron’s favourite Aussie hang outs has been brutally axed - in a move he and his celebrity mates didn’t see coming.

$1bn tower surpasses Australia’s tallest project

An Aussie city is close to getting a new supertower, as backers reveal why it’s succeeding, even as one of the city’s future icons stalls.

Liquidation crisis: One in 10 hospitality businesses gone

Australia’s hospitality businesses are struggling to stay keep their doors open, with new data showing one in 10 were forced to shut their doors in the past year.

Aldi ditches Telstra’s coverage claims from marketing

The supermarket chain has ditched Telstra’s mobile coverage claims on its website as it rushes to ensure its own customers aren’t ‘tricked’, following accusations the telco ‘grossl...

Mega festival lures Mariah Carey back to Australia

After taking a year break in 2024, Fridayz Live is back and the festival line-up is, well, huge.

Sex toys, guns, drugs and lube: See inside Diddy’s den

A trove of pictures taken by agents who raided Sean “Diddy” Combs’ mansion give a sordid glimpse into his world of freak offs as the rapper defends sex trafficking charges. See the...

Australia’s brutal reaction to Electric Vehicles

The EV industry in Australia has suffered a massive hit, with some experts claiming a recovery might never be possible.

‘Look at Australia’: Trump’s stunning ‘white genocide’ ambush

Donald Trump has grilled South Africa’s president in the Oval Office, claiming South African farmers are fleeing to Australia and America to escape “white genocide.” See the video....