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Massive skyscraper approved for Adelaide

A contentious 160m-tall tower has been approved for a prominent Adelaide site, despite a last-ditch attempt from high-profile South Australians to stop it.

Exposed: Shock truth about crumbling concreter

The owner of a failed concrete firm that owes $1.7m has been stung in the past for operating while unlicensed, it has been revealed.

Grandma died after botched surgery, out-of-date blood transfusion

The death of a grandmother whose bile duct was mistakenly cut during gall bladder surgery at a rural SA hospital could have been prevented, a coroner has ruled.

AFL defies Seven’s GF request, locks in 2025 start time

The AFL Fans association has urged the league to end its annual guessing game around the start time of its biggest game of the season, with the 2025 Grand Final starting time locke...

Families of notorious crims fight to block court seizing assets

Two infamous criminals awaiting sentencing are also set to lose their assets to prosecutors – prompting their families to intervene in court proceedings.

Local footy star cops whopping ban over dangerous tackle

The SANFL has sent a strong message to the Magarey Medallist and the rest of the league after a player hurt in a dangerous tackle was ruled out of this weekend’s game.

Bond: The modern Left has become everything it fought against

The modern Left doesn’t believe you should entertain, let alone agree with, views that differ from theirs – especially when it comes to ‘trad wives’, according to Caleb Bond.

Nicks responds to week of Tex, Wanganeen-Milera talk

Taylor Walker’s 2021 racism incident was back in the spotlight this week amid reports around Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future – now Crows coach Matthew Nicks has had his say.

40 under 40: SA’s top young business minds, listed

From AI to apps, sports to style ... these are the young South Aussie disruptors. See who we named as the state’s brightest business sparks. Who did we miss?

I ignored a 12yo ‘best before’ date and this is what happened

Australians waste about 7.6 million tonnes of food each year – a whopping 312kg a person, so Tom Bowden decided to try something.

Three final questions fired at Erin Patterson as cross-examination ends

Crown prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC has fired three final questions at Erin Patterson as her time in the witness box comes to a close. FOLLOW LIVE

Driver arrested, charged over tragic death of toddler at tyre shop

An investigation into the tragic death of a young child has resulted in a young man being charged with death by careless driving.

For sale: the surprise states bucking the national trend

New listings are down across Australia, but not in these two markets. Find out the surprise cities where listing numbers have soared over the past year.

L-plate meth-mum crashes car with young son while dancing

A mum on meth was driving her young son while dancing when she careered into a car and fence, a court has heard – and was on her L-plates.

Downer calms fears on Adelaide subs build amid Trump review

Australia’s longest-serving foreign minister, who is close to key Trump advisers, says the $368bn AUKUS subs deal makes too much sense to be torpedoed in a new Pentagon review.

‘Out of nowhere’: Meet SAFM radio’s star WAG recruit

A well-known footy WAG, who’s no stranger to the broadcast media, will make her full-time breakfast radio debut next month.

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Shock footage: Olympian whips horse 42 times

Distressing video showing Olympic dressage rider Heath Ryan whipping a horse 42 times during a training session has sparked outrage. SEE THE VIDEO.

Aussie star ties knot with famous footballer

Matildas and Lyon star Ellie Carpenter has tied the knot with a footballer in a stunning European wedding. See the pictures here.

Tragedies, triumphs … and that ‘Mr Potato Head’ moment

With a lifetime of tragedies behind her, the woman who finally ousted Peter Dutton on her third attempt knows a thing or two about perseverance. Here, she tells her story, and exac...

Block star says the Ch9 homes are a dud buy

One of The Block’s best-known buyers has revealed the real reason why the Channel 9 properties aren’t worth the price tags.

Grim find: 57yo’s boat home nightmare

A 57-year-old man says that he ditched his home on land for an idyllic life on the water - only for it to turn into a nightmare.

Shame: 2 selfish banks ripping off Aussies after rate cut

There are just two banks left in Australia that have held off, ripping off Aussies every day since the RBA cut was announced last month.

Wallabies to wealth: Huge windfall looms for 25yo star

At just 25, ex Wallaby and Qld Reds star Jordan Petaia is cashing in with a near $1m annual contract in Los Angeles, but a shrewd Australian deal will net him even more before the ...

Where Aus’ secret religious clans really hide

Australia’s most notorious religious regimes and the mysterious properties they call home are right at your doorstep.

‘American Mozart’: Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dead

The music world is mourning the loss of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ founder whose classics defined a generation.

Who was the Greek equivalent of the Roman goddess Venus?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

Social media ‘finfluencers’ put on notice for dodgy advice

Australia’s corporate watchdog has fired warning shots to a raft of social media ‘finfluencers’ on notice, with some accused of flaunting lavish lifestyles while feeding followers ...

‘Appropriate response’: Meghan Markle’s major honour postponed

Meghan Markle was due to receive an award the same day the spotlight is supposed to be on King Charles at his birthday parade – until the Duchess’ gong ceremony was yanked at the 1...

Chilling detail in Sydney’s new role

Fresh from her head-turning red carpet appearances, Sydney Sweeney takes centre stage as a heroin addict as she stars opposite Julianne Moore in a ‘harrowing’ new drama.

A dead goat, a rocking horse, Princess Diana and a bizarre Facebook feud

The sudden passing of a beloved miniature goat shortly after giving birth has sparked an online feud, but it was what was omitted that caused the biggest problem.

‘I got it’: Will Smith’s wild $4m caravan buy

Will Smith has revealed that he might have more dollars than sense after splashing almost $4 million on a caravan-like home before showing it off.