Morning edition: Childcare crisis: SA worst in nation for underqualified staff

Email Kids are being put at risk as the shocking number of SA childcare centres operating below minimum staffing requirements is revealed. Search the full list.

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Today's top stories Childcare crisis: SA worst in nation for underqualified staff Kids are being put at risk as the shocking number of SA childcare centres operating below minimum staffing requirements is revealed. Search the full list. READ MORE   Staff sacked, shocking photo claims at Adelaide childcare centre Four Adelaide childcare centres could face further action and three female staffers have been sacked after an investigation exposed disturbing practices. READ MORE   Powerful cold front bringing storms, hail and more wild winds Heavy rain is sweeping SA as the weather bureau warns of severe weather for the state, including more fierce winds, a chance of thunderstorms, hail and fog. READ MORE   ‘Beef’: Man rallied mates to storm home, attack victim, court told A man orchestrated a violent midnight stabbing over a personal grudge, prosecutors alleged in court, all over his now-pregnant girlfriend’s old job. READ MORE   High-profile Adelaide businessman in airport child sex trip arrest This is the former insurance industry identity police say had tried to organise vile acts abroad before he was arrested at Adelaide Airport. READ MORE   Footy for the farmers: Crows, Suns honour drought-hit families South Australian drought-affected farmers and their families will be hosted as “special guests” with free tickets on offer at an upcoming AFL game between the Crows and Suns. READ MORE   AFL investigating aggressive and heinous Voss threat A serious and aggressive threat towards under pressure Carlton coach Michael Voss is being investigated by the AFL’s integrity unit. READ MORE   Erin Patterson set to appeal, as families could claim compo Erin Patterson is set to appeal her convictions after being returned to prison, and a legal expert says the families involved could potentially claim compensation against the wealt... READ MORE   Cookbook author reveals recipe anguish after Erin’s mushroom murders The author of the cookbook from which triple murderer Erin Patterson drew inspiration for her deadly beef wellingtons has pleaded for people to stop contacting her, saying somethin... READ MORE   Aussie duo through to Wimbledon semis as Cruz Hewitt crashes out Two Australians have made it through to the doubles semi-finals at Wimbledon, while Cruz Hewitt’s campaign in the junior tournament has come to a thudding end. READ MORE   ‘Motivated by greed’: ATO staff caught in $2b GST fraud Four ATO staffers have now been convicted of fraud in a GST scam that has cost $2 billion — and the ATO is demanding employee Baby See Zearwie also spend time behind bars. READ MORE   Fishos off hook but Labor’s algal bloom move slammed as ‘cop out’ South Australian fisherman have been offered $500,000 worth of fee relief amid the ongoing crisis, but some say the government deal “means nothing”. READ MORE   Albanese urged to tackle ‘difficult’ topics during China visit Security experts say Anthony Albanese should embrace tough topics and other disgareements with Beijing during his upcoming visit to China. READ MORE   Downer: Doomsday fantasies will blow Adelaide’s biggest chance Leave the weather fantasies to the federal government while our state focuses on the real world-changing opportunity, writes Alexander Downer. READ MORE   Ranked: The Kangaroo Island Football League’s top 25 players The Kangaroo Island Football League is full of talented SA country footballers so we’ve ranked the competition’s top 25 of 2025. See who made the cut. READ MORE   From our network King Charles’ bloodshot eye sparks health concerns King Charles appears to have suffered from a burst blood vessel in his eye, sporting the painful looking injury as he welcomed French president Emmanuelle Macron and his wife Brigi... READ MORE   The late Desmond Tutu was Archbishop of which African city? The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself. READ MORE   Crashed car repair giant bosses under scrutiny over $20m loans The debts of a collapsed national panel beating group have risen more than $18m, with the liquidator probing more than $20m in payments to two of the company’s bosses and the possi... READ MORE   ‘It’s so grim’: Real reason stars are fleeing LA This US city has always been the home of movie stars and blockbuster shoots, but now, it seems many people are running for the hills. Here’s why. READ MORE   Outrage: Wild ‘plywood’ coffin homes exposed A sharehouse provider has come under fire for a bizarre coffin home set up – and what they’re charging will make your eyes water. READ MORE   Aus couple’s warning after $700k ‘rip off’ An Aussie couple, who decided to move from Sydney to Queensland, are warning others after they found themselves in a $700,000 rut they never expected. READ MORE   400 brands left scrambling as top firm collapses Giants of Australia’s organics industry, and hundreds of farmers and producers, have been left scrambling following the collapse of one of Australia’s first and largest certifiers ... READ MORE   Gail’s bold school move: ‘They think I’m a teacher’ Heading back to class at this age might seem daunting but this woman has a point to prove. READ MORE   Perry and Bloom reunite in Italy after split Just days after confirming their split, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have been spotted together again on a luxury yacht with newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. See the photos... READ MORE   Amazon Prime Day: Get up to 50% off popular tech Amazon’s annual sales event Prime Day is back offering savvy Aussie shoppers a stack of great deals on Amazon devices including Kindles, TV Fire Sticks and Echo speakers. READ MORE   Surprise fortune of late Aussie star revealed The shock death of beloved Aussie actor Julian McMahon sees the 56-year-old leave behind a surprise fortune. READ MORE   Influencers reveal their startling cosmetic surgery bills There’s a new trend sweeping social media: transparency. Australian influencers are spilling what cosmetic procedures they’ve had done and how much they have spent on aesthetics. READ MORE   Couple’s paparazzi plan to avoid awkward phone moments Phones can be a controversial topic during a wedding. This couple had one rule for their guests during their celebrations. READ MORE   Bali flight update after second day of volcanic eruptions Airlines have issued important updates for Australians travelling to Bali in the wake of a temperamental volcano spewing ash into the sky for the second day in a row. READ MORE   Fury: Elite Aus school’s $39m brothel move Parents at an elite private Australian school have lashed out after discovering their $50,000 per year school fees went into a questionable project. READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Advertiser, GPO Box 339, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia.