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17th March 2025

Today's top stories

Senior executive, loving dad named as man killed on morning walk

A “kind, generous” father, who was a senior executive and former high-ranking public servant, has been named as the man killed on his morning walk through North Adelaide.

Second mammoth parklands to transform Adelaide

A new suburban parklands larger than those surrounding the city have been unvelied by Premier Peter Malinauskas. Find out where.

Shock as Adelaide youth pastor arrested in US over child videos

A youth pastor at one of Adelaide’s biggest churches is facing charges in the US after allegedly sharing sexually explicit videos featuring children.

Young tradie killed in drunk MMA ‘playfight’

After a huge night out in Melbourne, tragedy struck as a life was cut short when two young mates began playfighting in their CBD accommodation.

Wild footy fines list exposed as nude scandal erupts

A local footy club has issued a warning to senior players over a controversial ‘fines list’ and an alleged nude photo scandal.

Man rushed to hospital after excavator incident

A worker at a sporting ground on the outskirts of Adelaide has been rushed to hospital after a serious incident involving an excavator.

Predicted teams: Which coaches swing axe after round 1?

Every AFL team has a game under its boots in 2025, but which coaches will blink first and swing the axe after round 1? We’ve predicted how each club will look this weekend.

‘I rescued kids after my wife was eaten by cannibals’

Police say this man is a sex abuser. He says he’s an international hero rescuing children from slavery and organ harvesting. Now a jury has decided his fate.

Trade guide: The SuperCoach moves you must make this week

Making trades after one game can be fraught with danger – but they can also set up your entire SuperCoach season. Here are the players to grab, who to cut loose and who’s on notice...

Gout v Bolt: How scintillating teen sensation compares to the GOAT

Two prodigies. Two cult heroes. Two eras buzzing with excitement. See Gout Gout and Usain Bolt in an electric showdown as 17-year-olds here. WATCH THE RACE

Wild scenes as Trump deports migrant ‘gangsters’

The US has deported hundreds of alleged members of a migrant gang to be held in one of the world’s most notorious mega-prisons. See the photos, video.

Heartbreaking details emerge of cricketer’s death on the pitch

A community is in mourning after one of their own collapsed and died while playing cricket in the extreme heat.

‘Bullying, harassment’: Fears new process being used to ‘target women’

A new process to deal with councillor complaints is being misused and is overrun with petty grievances, often targeting women, elected members claim.

‘Peace within weeks’: Trump to speak with Putin about ceasefire

Donald Trump is set to hold talks with Vladimir Putin within days in a bid to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, but there is still one remaining question.

Massive changes as wind farm grows

Farmers are frustratred by rejigged plans for a $300m wind farm, proposing taller and more powerful turbines near the Barossa Valley.

Man flees court after guilty plea over baby’s tragic death

A man has sprinted from court after entering a bombshell plea just moments before his manslaughter trial over the death of eight-month-old Dexter Wilton was due to start.

From our network

Gout v Bolt: How scintillating teen sensation compares to the GOAT

Two prodigies. Two cult heroes. Two eras buzzing with excitement. See Gout Gout and Usain Bolt in an electric showdown as 17-year-olds here. WATCH THE RACE

‘Teachers are crying out’: Ex-principal reveals biggest complaint

Paul Kidson spent 27 years as a teacher and school principal – one complaint persisted with teachers about the way we educate our children.

‘It’s criminal’: TV couple’s bathroom fail

Home and Away actors Sophie Dillman and Patrick O’Connor open up on the secret to their on- and off-screen romance, as well as those little niggles that crop up behind closed doors...

Dish washer turns $45k into $1.7m

A 23-year-old has revealed how he turned $45k in savings from working as a dish washer into $1.7m and five homes.

The old-fashioned habit we must revive to keep us sane

‘What are you doing?” my friend Judith asked me the other day as we were talking on the phone.

Shock reason Gen Alpha will change our workforce forever

Gen Alpha are about to enter the workforce and they are going to make Gen Z seem like a breeze. Here’s why...

Albo’s shop of horrors: Aussies $3k a year poorer

Grocery bills have surged during the Albanese government’s first term, with families facing a “strategic battle” to make ends meet. See how prices have soared and how you can cut c...

Sorry man-haters, but letting you do the washing is an act of love

The latest household survey out shows men are lazy buggers – but is that actually the case?

Every bite Lylah eats could be fatal

Meet the Aussie girl so allergic to so many food items that she can’t have a normal life.

Aussie school’s hilarious sign gaffe draws cheeky response

An education department has responded after a new state government-funded welcome sign bearing an ironic typo was installed.

We’ve been very wrong about Meghan but no one admits it

Meghan Markle‘s new show ‘With Love, Meghan’ has attracted a lot of “venom”, but does it deserve it?

Controversial Aussie chef gushes over RFK Jr

Pete Evans has revealed details of his evening at Mar-a-Lago with Donald Trump and Elon Musk, as he ramps up his involvement with Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s health plan. See the video....

New Chinese ute enters Aussie market

Utes have always been the quintessential Aussie vehicle but China is wasting no time taking huge bites out of the market.

‘My son’s death was blasted on social media’

Ryan Kimball died in a car crash – and his last moments were posted on social media. Now, the teen’s heartbroken dad reveals how Covid lockdowns played a role in the tragedy.

‘Kill me’: Kanye’s threat to ex-wife Kim K in leaked texts

Kanye West issued a chilling threat to ex-wife Kim Kardashian after she tried to stop the rapper from involving their daughter in a song with jailed mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.