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19th February 2025

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PM announces massive $2bn Whyalla rescue package

Steel city saviour? Whyalla’s long wait for help is over as the PM flies into town with a massive funding package for the steelworks.

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‘Will breathe new life’: Workers celebrate GFG Whyalla ousting

Workers and community members of Whyalla have celebrated hearing the ousting news of GFG Alliance from the town’s Steelworks and claim the exit will ‘breathe new life’ into the tow...

Analysis: Mali’s big gamble paid off in spades

‘Mr Malinauskas’ political skill has been greatly tested by the Whyalla imbroglio but he has executed the plan methodically, surgically and patiently’, writes Paul Starick.

Peak hour truck crash cuts power, causing major traffic delays

A truck towing a rescue boat has crashed on a popular road, causing traffic delays and power outages, with no reports of serious injuries.

Truck driver’s lucky escape after rollover at base of busy freeway

A truck driver has escaped serious injury after rolling a single container truck at the base of the southeastern freeway on Wednesday afternoon, with an off-duty nurse rushing to h...

Maiden: Albo’s paw-ful dead cat joke and the signs an election date looms

It’s not clear what Albo has against cats but Labor’s moves in the media this week could signal the federal election is close, writes Samantha Maiden.

‘Deeply saddened’: Person dies at popular public pool

A person has died after being pulled from the water at a popular public pool in Adelaide’s south on Wednesday afternoon.

Port Adelaide’s decision on guernsey logo amid GFG crisis

Port Adelaide will wear guernseys featuring the GFG Alliance logo in Friday’s pre-season match against Adelaide, despite the company going into administration.

Ousted GFG breaks silence after Mali’s Whyalla jobs pledge

Some of the biggest movers and shakers in the country are making a beeline for Whyalla in the wake of the SA government’s bombshell move on Sanjeev Gupta’s OneSteel.

Security fears at major Adelaide high school over email threats

“Concerning” emails sent to a principal has sparked an increase in security at a large Adelaide high school.

Man’s sad plan to pay back owner of high-end CBD restaurant

A man who stole bottles of booze from one of Adelaide’s top restaurants wants to repay the owner – but first he’ll need the dole.

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‘Feels like a pawn’: Taylor Swift’s move against Blake Lively

Taylor Swift has made a big call on her friendship with Blake Lively after the pop superstar’s name was dragged into the legal stoush between the actor and Justin Baldoni.

‘Spineless, putrid’: Australia has no place for such awful behaviour

Australia, my Australia, has no place for the awful behaviour displayed by two NSW nurses and no apology after the fact will change that, writes associate editor Kylie Lang.

Trump unleashes on Meghan in wild spray

US President Donald Trump has publicly attacked Meghan Markle as he addressed the possible deportation of Prince Harry back to the UK.

My dropkick brother-in-law feeds off me like a parasite

My brother-in-law has it sorted - mail-order bride, living rent-free, demanding lavish gifts and refusing to pay back a $10k loan he lost on the stockmarket. Here’s Barefoot Invest...

‘When it hits you, it’s like wow’: Irwin’s mental health awakening

Robert Irwin might be known for wrestling crocs and wrangling celebrities in the jungle, but he admits he also wrestles with self doubts and mental health challenges, too.

Mystery fan confides in Kylie with onstage embrace

An unsuspecting audience member had an emotional encounter with Kylie Minogue on stage at her Adelaide show as the pop superstar wowed crowds. Were you the lucky fan?

The painful truth about white men we can no longer escape

Worried about the frightening attitude towards women shown by boys at some schools? We need to understand what’s influencing them.

New changes needed for Aussies with assistance animals

There is a push for major changes to the way people with disabilities who have assistance animals are treated in Australia — including on flights.

Sandwich wars: US food giant to battle Subway with 165 Aus stores

Revived Gold Coast food franchisor Retail Food Group is partnering with a veteran US fast food brand to take on national giant Subway by opening 165 stores across Australia - the f...

‘Most threatening ever’: Odds of space rock hitting Earth up

NASA has just raised the odds of a “city killer” asteroid hitting Earth to the greatest level ever in modern forecasting.

Dad's new fight after grave diagnosis rocks family

The firefighter thought he would be financially covered when his life was derailed by a life-or-death struggle.

Commuter outrage over ‘feral behaviour’ on train

A woman and man have caused outrage after refusing to move their feet off a seat on a NSW train, telling another commuter they were “too comfortable”.

Honda’s wild Nissan ultimatum exposed

The failed merger designed to save Nissan from collapse could be back on but only if the Japanese autogiant meets one huge Honda demand.

What parents can learn from Netflix’s Gabby Petito docuseries

How do we encourage our kids to embrace independence and adventure while ensuring they recognise danger and the reality behind social media’s glossy veneer?

Meghan in copycat drama, drops new photo of Lilibet

Meghan Markle has been dragged into a row over the logo for her new luxury lifestyle brand, as she shares a rare photograph of daughter Lilibet.