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10th March 2025

Today's top stories

Feeling the heat: Tradie empire accused of ripping off customers

One of the state’s biggest plumbing and air conditioner companies is embroiled in multiple investigations over widespread customer overcharging accusations and claims of questionab...

‘Brain surgeons charge less’: Customer’s fury over tradie costs

Customers have come forward accusing Metropolitan Plumbing and Electricity and its partner companies of routinely overcharging, often without resolving the issue.

‘It’s my f**king show’: Woman kicked out of Dave Hughes’ Fringe show

Comedian and TV reality star Dave Hughes booted a woman out of his comedy show saying he hoped to teach the audience a “lesson”.

‘Go inside and up high’: Fresh flood crisis hits Gold Coast, Brisbane

Gold Coast residents have been urged to seek shelter and Brisbane faces fresh flood alerts as rain from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred keeps coming. LATEST UPDATES

Yatala safety questioned after third serious prisoner fight

A prisoner is recovering in hospital after being stabbed inside the state’s main prison – the third jail assault in five days.

Behind the curtain: Dancers speak up about industry’s grooming tactics

She was a teenager perfecting her passion. He was her teacher. Now, a young professional has shared her story of being groomed by her dance teacher when she was only 15.

Matthews family list multimillion-dollar Hills headquarter

Family-owned hotel operator Piermount is selling its heritage-listed Adelaide Hills headquarters and associated rental accommodation to return its focus to its core pubs portfolio.

Blow for Coalition in latest Newspoll

A majority of voters don’t believe the Coalition is ready to govern, despite maintaining a lead over Labor. Vote in our polls.

Revealed: Why cop file breach claims weren’t probed

A parliamentary committee has heard claims of police mental health support services being inappropriately accessed will not be investigated. Find out why.

Blair: Post-menopausal women are ruining it for the rest of us

I’m as hormone-depleted as the next 56 year old but at least I try to keep myself on an even keel, writes Amanda Blair.

Calls to crackdown on noisy trucks could be extremely costly

A Labor MP wants noise cameras installed on a major arterial road but truckies say noise is no longer an issue and there is a solution – but it will cost.

Grey page of death: BOM’s website bombs with ancient tech

The Bureau of Meteorology has its hands full with weather events at the moment but in calmer times it might like to think about a website upgrade.

Adult criminals’ cash to fund youth crime crackdown

Intervention programs for alleged youth criminals will be funded by money seized from adult crimes, but the opposition has questions about the rollout of a new plan.

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

Have you welcomed a new bundle of joy in the warmer months? It’s time to crown the state’s most adorable summer baby. Nominations are now open.

Team of the century: An All-Australian line-up of Cats greats

You’d do well to find a better line-up over the past 25 years than what Geelong can roll out. With All-Australians everywhere, SCOTT GULLAN picks out their best side of a dominant ...

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Celeb chef rejects Meghan’s ‘fake’ show as her dad reacts

A Michelin-starred celebrity chef has revealed why he declined to work on Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show, as the royal’s estranged father speaks out.

This blood type ups the risk of stroke before 60

A new study has found that people with a certain blood type are more susceptible to life threatening strokes before the age of 60.

Hackman case still open until ‘loopholes closed’

Mystery continues to surround deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa as investigators look into “loopholes” in the sudden deaths of the devoted couple.

‘Insanity’: Millions paid for homes no one can live in

A string of property sales have been slammed as “absolute stupidity”, with social media driving a baffling home trend.

Toxic parenting trend exposed: ‘I won the baby walking race’

Competitive parenting is on the rise and it comes at a cost, according to experts.

Meghan shares rare pic of daughter amid series backlash

Meghan Markle has posted a string of unseen family pictures, as the drama surrounding her controversial TV series grows. See the photos.

Flames reborn: How Molloy lifted Sydney from despair to the finals

Off-court controversies, poor results and the longest list of injuries that captain Cayla George has ever seen. Guy Molloy reveals how he started the rebuild of the once proud Sydn...

Delta Goodrem: ‘I cried a lot’

In an emotional new interview, Delta Goodrem has given a candid insight into the pressure she faced releasing her second album, amid her cancer battle.

Cruise liner’s surprise letter to passengers

Aussies on-board a cruise ship have been forced to spend days longer at sea as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred loomed, throwing travel plans into chaos.

Lucky buyer lands entire town at Aussie house price

A new owner has been found for an entire town that went viral priced like a capital city house - but there's a catch.

Roseanne star injured while filming Tom Cruise movie

Production has been halted on the London set of Tom Cruise’s latest movie after beloved actor John Goodman was hurt in a shock incident.

Jailed Diddy’s wild $98m move exposed

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is in jail awaiting trial on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. He just made a big move.

‘Our home insurance has tripled’: here’s how to cut your bill

Over a third of insurers increased prices by more than 15 per cent last year. Here’s Barefoot Investor’s step-by-step guide to get a better deal.

Why Zelensky was the one who got it wrong

The person who stuffed up that all-important White House meeting wasn’t Trump or Vance – it was Zelensky, writes Joe Hildebrand.

How Hantavirus infection killed Gene Hackman’s wife

Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, tragically died from a Hantavirus infection. These are the symptoms and how you can protect yourself.