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25th September 2024

Today's top stories

Police academy gun range secretly shut over bullet safety failures

The gun firing range used to train SA Police recruits was urgently shut after ammunition penetrated bulletproof walls, sparking fears “catastrophic” safety failures risked lives.

Police battling gun training ‘backlog’ after firing range shut

Hundreds of SA Police cadets and protective services personnel face a “backlog” of weapons training as the academy firing range closure puts pressure on an officer shortage crisis.

Israel unleashes wave of strikes in Lebanon as death toll soars

Thousands have fled southern Lebanon as Israel launched new deadly strikes, with the death toll soaring. Follow updates.

Surprise classic to return a decade after being axed from Aussie TV

After being axed 12 years ago, the TV show people dreamt of working on is set to make a return in October this year.

First look: Inside the new Mt Barker Hospital

The new Adelaide Hills hospital will “incorporate the natural beauty of the Hills into its modern design,” officials say. You be the judge with these new images.

Mapped: Australia’s severe weather forecast

The nation could be in for a double whammy of flood and fire emergencies this spring and summer. See the forecast for your state.

Urgent advice on Whyalla steelworks’ future sought

The South Australian government is seeking urgent advice on its exposure and role should GFG Alliance’s embattled Whyalla steelworks be placed in voluntary administration.

Boy fatally stabbed at shopping centre named

A 16-year-old has been remembered as a “beautiful soul” after he was allegedly stabbed to death at a shopping centre in Melbourne’s west.

‘Heartbroken’: SA tattoo artists owed thousands after Aus Expo canned

SA tattooists say they have lost crushing sums after the Australian Tattoo Expo’s Adelaide event was postponed due to an ongoing legal battle.

5-star eco retreat listed with $1.9m price hopes

Aussies have been flocking to this romantic getaway for years. But now, one lucky couple has the chance to stay indefinitely with one of SA’s top eco retreats listed for sale.

How North could derail Blues plan with mega Houston trade offer

Port Adelaide is licking its lips at the deal North Melbourne has put forward for wantaway star Dan Houston, while Carlton has plans to secure the trade capital to make a play.

Carey gives selectors headache as Aussie hot streak finally ended

Australia has fallen agonisingly short of a one-year winning streak, denied by a historic knock from an England star, despite the best efforts of Alex Carey.

Radical abortion reform on cusp of securing MPs’ backing

A conservative Liberal frontbencher’s bid to force mothers terminating pregnancies to deliver babies alive after 27 weeks is on the brink of securing upper house support.

Hills residents launch campaign to bring back Aus Day celebrations

Hills residents are renewing efforts to bring back Australia Day celebrations to January 26 and calling for council to listen.

‘Legal action may be around’: Eddie’s threat on Nine exodus

Eddie McGuire has weighed into the footy media poaching raid, suggesting lawyers could be called in if contracts are breached.