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3rd December 2024

Mapped: 2024’s biggest SA drugs busts revealed

Young South Australian adults are using more cocaine and hallucinogenic drugs, a top doctor says – as we map the dozens of drug busts in 2024.

Wealthy Americans funding green ‘lawfare’ against Aussie energy projects

The billionaire widow of Apple’s Steve Jobs is leading a foreign charge to funnel money to a taxpayer-funded activist body that tries to block Australian energy projects in court.

The A stands for ‘Activist’: ABC slammed for climate campaigning

From sending a crew to a climate protest at the home of a corporate leader to biased reporting on environmental schemes, the ABC stands accused of blatant energy activism.

Parents revolt over curriculum change at Hills primary school

One parent has unenrolled her child from an Adelaide Hills school for the 2025 year outraged over changes to the curriculum.

‘No consideration for that baby’: Cop lashes baby Kobi response

A top SA cop has told an inquest the key issues behind baby Kobi’s chilling murder and how SAPOL needs to address them.

Adelaide mum breaks silence on hidden pain of Aussie women

Around 110,000 Aussie women will experience a miscarriage each year. This Adelaide mum shares why we need to talk about it.

Huge windfall for RAA in deal with major insurer

RAA will receive a large windfall after striking a 20-year deal with Allianz Australia over its insurance business.

High-end designer brand packs its bags for Burnside

A big name designer brand has announced a pop-up shop in Burnside Village, just in time for Christmas. Here’s all the goss ...

‘Critical’ $5m lifeline to save vital Adelaide public pool

It needs a new roof, upgraded lining and nearly $11m worth of works – now one of the city’s most popular public pools has won $5.4m in cash for urgent repairs.

Why these pubs will still hold Australia Day events

The head of a South Australian pub group has declared his venues will still hold Australia Day events after Australian Venue Co banned January 26 celebrations.

Supermarket worker injured as alleged armed robbery goes badly wrong

A staff member has been hurt after a man allegedly entered a western suburbs store with a knife and stole groceries – before things went awry when he dropped his phone.

Huge twist in stubborn Aus neighbour’s $6m deal

These Aussie land owners spent decades turning down multimillion-dollar developer deals. Their fight just took a massive turn.

Report reveals SA police union’s financial woes

South Australia’s Police Association has recorded a major financial loss last year with critics questioning whether the union can cover members’ legal fees.

AFL gives Gather Round fans hip-pocket relief

With plane tickets, accommodation and more in Adelaide soaring in Gather Round, the AFL has lent fans some hip-pocket relief at grounds, with tickets set to go on sale next week.

Judge Dread: Taxpayers fund home security for fearful legal eagles

SA taxpayers are funding security systems for the state’s judiciary – already pocketing more than $500,000 a year – amid fears about judges’ safety, it can be revealed.

How Biden’s pardon corrupts his political legacy

Joe Biden claimed he was different to Donald Trump. But in pardoning his son, he similarly sowed distrust in the principles and institutions that were a bulwark against his rival.

Panic mode: Gavaskar unleashes at ‘scaremongering’ Aussies

The Australian Test team is in panic mode and Aussie media are ‘scaremongering’ according to Indian great Sunil Gavaskar. And he’s loving every bit of it.

‘Real eye-opener’: Phone calls about vulnerable kids going unanswered

A record number of South Australians are raising concerns about at-risk kids – but how many red flags are being missed?

‘Huge privilege’: John McCarthy’s number handed to new recruit

Twelve years on from his passing, Port Adelaide has handed John McCarthy’s No. 35 guernsey to their fresh recruit. Plus see all the other new Power jumper numbers here.

‘Deaths not in vain’: Grieving families hail reform after sons’ suicides

The grieving mothers of soldiers who tragically took their lives have spoken out about the government’s response to the scathing 122 recommendations made by the royal commission.