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24th December 2024

Festive films and family feasts: How SA celebs will spend Christmas

From watching A Muppets Christmas Carol to enjoying international celebrations, here’s what your favourite local celebrity has planned this Christmas.

Court settles family feud over alleged stabbing murder victim’s remains

The body of a young man who was allegedly murdered earlier this year will now be laid to rest, after a legal dispute over his remains was finalised by a court.

‘So composed’: Aussies laud Konstas ahead of Test debut

Sam Konstas will become one of Australia’s youngest Test debutants when he steps out in front of a packed MCG on Boxing Day — and the Aussies are confident he’s more than ready.

No bail for alleged killer with ‘inclination to manipulate others’

The woman at the centre of the alleged wheelie bin love triangle murder conspiracy won’t be home for Christmas, with a judge dashing her bail hopes.

Iconic beach town’s pontoon saved in time for Christmas

A beachside town’s council has confirmed the return of the iconic swimming pontoon after it was in danger of being beached due to cost.

Bombshell new Don Bradman revelations

New revelations about Sir Don Bradman have given a heartbreaking insight into the Australian cricket icon’s final years.

Alleged killer driver allowed to travel interstate for family holidays

A man accused of killing a “cherished and beloved daughter” when he allegedly mounted a kerb at 80km/h has been allowed to fly to NSW for a family trip.

Crows order ‘immediate review’ after Thebby mishap

The Crows have ordered an “immediate review” of the planning documentation around their $100m plan to construct a new training base at Thebarton Oval after a mix-up.

Alleged thieves use bizarre device in attempted Christmas theft

A police patrol has found two men allegedly trying to steal mail from an Australia Post letter box in Adelaide’s southern suburbs.

SA’s most popular baby names for 2024 revealed

There has been a change at the top of SA’s most popular baby names list that may have something to do with the royals. Did your name make the cut?

Ranked: The 24 best restaurant dishes from across SA in 2024

Delicious, delightful and truly decadent dishes from across South Australia, ranked by SA Weekend food reviewers.

Miracle escape for driver after car flips on freeway

An Adelaide Hills man has had a lucky escape ahead of Christmas after his car rolled, and ended up upside down, on a major highway overnight.

Launch of Adelaide’s newest adventure park postponed

The official opening of Adelaide’s newest adventure park, featuring some of SA’s longest ziplines and exciting treetop obstacles, has been pushed back from Boxing Day.

Mother caught smuggling drugs into prison learns fate

An Adelaide mother who smuggled drugs into jail for her then partner to “prove her love” has had her sentence handed down.

‘Don’t be a Grinch’: Bank loans on SA farmers’ Christmas wish list

Some farmers have called it the most challenging year of their lives, and with the new year fast approaching, there is another challenge looming over the horizon.

Bill Clinton admitted to hospital

Former US president Bill Clinton has been taken to hospital, where he is undergoing testing after developing a fever.

Christmas lunch at risk due to blackouts

Australians have been warned the festive period is “vulnerable” to power outages.

Attempted murder charge after alleged stabbing attack

A man is in custody charged with attempted murder and another is in critical condition in hospital after allegedly being stabbed “multiple times” in the northern suburbs overnight....

Ray of hope emerges for Aussie economy

A new outlook has forecast the Australian economy is on a “narrow path to a soft landing” and is tipped to improve next year – but there’s a major catch.

‘Through the roof’: Charities struggle with rising Christmas demand

More than 10,000 families have been supported this year by UnitingSA’s Port Adelaide centre as the cost of living crisis cuts into Christmas.