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31st October 2024

Today's top stories

‘I was hit by a car going 170km/h and survived’

No doubt about it, I should probably be dead. But after I was left unconscious, burning, trapped and helpless in the wreck of my car, something incredible happened.

While I Was Sleeping: Documentary tells incredible story of survival

Three years ago, Advertiser journalist Ben Hyde nearly lost his life in a catastrophic crash. For the first time, he’s telling his story of recovery against all odds – to save the ...

‘All it takes is a moment’: New safety campaign to stop the carnage

The Arrive Alive campaign has launched, coinciding with the premiere of While I Was Sleeping – a documentary chronicling the journey of former deputy editor Ben Hyde.

Man charged over Nangwarry crash bailed after bizarre court hearing

The young man charged over a horrific crash in the state’s South-East that killed two children has been bailed after a court heard his phone had gone missing.

Horrifying pram plunge leaves infant child fighting for life

A young child has been rushed to hospital and is fighting for life after a terrifying pram fall on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

‘Neglect’ probe launched after young woman’s death

Police have launched a major investigation after a 26-year-old woman who had a serious fall in her Port Augusta home died in hospital.

Footy Factories: The schools which produced 75 top draft prospects

If you want your kid to play AFL, send them to these schools. Check out the data that shows where the top draft prospects are coming from in 2024.

Five figures in today’s CPI that could keep interest rates high

The Reserve Bank looks unlikely to raise interest rates after new CPI numbers, but some inflation factors may keep cuts away.

Maiden: Exposed Albo’s luck runs out in Qantas upgrade hell

Maybe politics isn’t the PM’s strong suit after all. It’s not like this is Canberra’s only travel scandal, writes Samantha Maiden.

‘I never called Alan Joyce for an upgrade’: PM

Anthony Albanese says he has never requested a flight upgrade from Qantas boss Alan Joyce, but the damaging saga has fuelled calls for a complete overhaul of pollies' airline perks...

Trump slams Biden, Harris treating Americans like ‘garbage’

Donald Trump lashed out after his supporters were labelled “garbage”, as Kamala Harris distanced herself from Joe Biden’s comments in the final days of the US election.

From Onkaparinga Hills to the open seas: House sale funds year-long cruise

“Big Steve” is selling his home to travel around the world on a cruise ship for an entire year. And he has some big plans for life at sea.

‘System rigged’: MP’s push to ban ‘unconscionable’ betting practice

An “unconscionable” practice of betting companies would be outlawed under nation-first legislation introduced to the South Australian parliament.

Scammers warning after major bank outage

A major Australian bank has issued a scam warning to its customers who have been hit by an hours-long service outage hours.

‘WWII bunker’ apartment plan slammed by Hills locals

A proposed apartment and commercial building for a main street has been blasted by locals, who say it looks like something out of a post-apocalyptic zombie TV show.