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2nd December 2024

A new Dark Ages: Blackouts loom but gas offers energy crisis lifeline

Aussie households face being plunged into summer blackouts unless politicians and regulators take urgent action on gas supplies. See what the experts say needs to happen now.

‘Priced out of existence’: Blunt warning on energy costs

The soaring cost of energy is smashing both Aussie businesses and household budgets. See the alarming increase in gas costs being passed on from manufacturers to Aussie families.

We’re on a road to economic ruin and renewables won’t help

Australia’s small emissions footprint will make no measurable change to climate, but energy prices will change our living standards, writes Alexander Downer.

Power 20 revealed: Who is SA’s most influential in business?

They are the brains behind $100m ideas and the leaders backing critical South Australia projects with their own capital. See the 2024 business power rankings.

Australia Day celebrations banned at 200 pubs and bars

The controversial decision will impact some of Australia’s most popular pubs, with some slamming the move as “divisive” and “condescending”. SEE THE LIST

Four in 10: Calls for staffing cure for burnt-out doctors

Amid claims of burnout among public hospital doctors, a new report calls for minimum staffing levels – and the government agrees.

An extra $92,000 in your pocket – SA home values up again

PropTrack’s December Home Price Index is out and it reveals SA’s staggering new median home price. Find out what it is and what is driving our phenomenal growth here.

‘Run off their feet’: Police too busy for psych checks

Frontline police officers are missing out on annual psychological reviews because they are “run off their feet”, the opposition says.

‘I suffered from menopause at 18’

At 18, Tara Winston was diagnosed with cancer and suffering the debilitating night sweats and hot flushes of medically induced menopause. Here, she tells her story.

The biggest pre-season questions facing Power, Crows

Who steps up into Dan Houston’s All-Australian shaped hole off half back? Where does the Crows’ improvement come from? Here are the big questions facing the Power and Crows this pr...

Nominate now: Help us find SA’s cutest spring arrival

It’s the season for blooming flowers and welcoming new bundles of joy and we’re searching for the state’s cutest spring baby. Nominate your newborn today.

107 years on SA’s oldest WWII vet ‘feels no different’ than he did at 90

Colin Wagener, South Australia’s oldest World War II vet, won the hearts of the nation last Anzac Day. On Monday, the remarkable man turns 107.

What to expect weather wise at the Australia v India test

Umbrella, sunscreen or both? What to expect as this weekend’s Australia v India test just days away.

Harry and Meghan brace for bombshell new doco

The Sussexes’ are the focus of a new documentary that questions their credibility and their so-called newfound ‘freedom’.

Latest Trump cabinet pick raises eyebrows

Donald Trump has picked billionaire Massad Boulos, who is also his daughter Tiffany’s father-in-law, as advisor on the Middle East and Arab world.

Plea for unity as Demon fans get their say on year from hell

A hotly contested board vote is about to get under way as Melbourne enters a make or break season – and president Brad Green says the choice is crucial to support coach Simon Goodw...

‘Giant green left con job’: Liberals fire up at Teals

The Liberals are sharpening their election attack on the “teal” MPs who wiped the party out of key inner-city seats, accusing the independents of duping Coalition voters in 2022.

Brazil completes fiery clean sweep despite Raso’s strike

Australia kept attacking and attacking, but Brazil held onto its early lead to keep the Matildas at bay during their second friendly against Brazil.

‘Ferocious headwinds’: Can Albo avoid Harris’s fate?

Kamala Harris’s campaign chiefs were strangely fatalistic about the reasons for her defeat. Tom Minear argues Anthony Albanese is facing similarly perilous circumstances.

Crash: Aussie Test side is about to become land of opportunity

Josh Hazlewood has come out, and two bowlers have come in. The numbers don’t add up, but Robert Craddock writes it could be a sign of how many opportunities are set to arise in the...