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18th December 2024

Power 100 revealed: Who is South Australia’s most influential?

The annual ranking of the state’s most powerful people has been upended once again. See who made the 2024 Power 100 list and who didn’t make the cut.

Labor‘s pre-election war chest revealed

Labor’s budget update will include $5.5bn set aside for an election war chest three times smaller than the amount the Coalition squirrelled away before the 2022 poll.

By the numbers: SACE results broken down by school

South Australian schools have revealed how well their SACE students did this year. See the breakdown of median ATAR, completion rates and highest achievements.

SA’s country SACE stars: The top of the class in the regions

From across South Australia, Year 12 students have excelled at this year’s SACE. See the duxes of 2024 from our country and regional schools.

Watch: Woman jailed after ‘blind’ ruse in dramatic jewellery heist

A woman wearing a fake wig pretended she was blind before squirting a chilli-based liquid in a shopkeeper’s eyes in an Adelaide CBD jewellery heist. Watching the shocking footage.

‘Slipping through’: Multiple illegal boats seized in Territory waters

When a suspicious vessel tucked away in the mangroves piqued the interest of locals, rangers took to the skies to recon the area. Within 48 hours, three foreign boats and more than...

Large diesel spill on freeway may cause delays

Early-morning commuters heading to the city on the South Eastern Freeway are being warned of possible delays.

Ukraine in the spotlight as Wong meets EU, NATO officials

Ukraine was the main topic of talks between Foreign Minister Penny Wong and EU and NATO officials with vows to ensure “no country dominates and no country is dominated”.

Drones or UFOs: You be the judge

The mysterious “New Jersey drones” may have reached Australia, as 349 UFO sightings have been reported in the country so far this year. See the videos and have your say.

Second powerful quake in Vanuatu as Aussies rush to help

Vanuatu has been hit by a second powerful earthquake as the death toll from a 7.3-magnitude tremor rose and Australia sends search and medical teams. Watch video.

‘I still have nightmares’: Father saves son waiting for ambulance

A father-of-three has told of the moment he saved his son’s life after a horrific medical episode – and then waited 40 minutes for an ambulance.

‘Spectacular’: New $5m rooftop bar set to shine in heart of CBD

A fancy cocktail or champagne won’t break the bank at this new multimillion-dollar rooftop bar, which boasts ‘spectacular’ views of the city.

Stoned thug learns fate as toddler suffers life-changing ordeal

A man has been jailed after inflicting horrific injuries with lifelong consequences on an 18-month-old child.

Worker’s two vile acts against boss’s 14yo daughter

A 39-year-old Adelaide man tried to have sex twice with his boss’s 14-year-old daughter inside her own home during a work social function.

SA’s debt balloons by billions in Mullighan’s budget update

State debt will hit a whopping new high to pay for major infrastructure projects – and one in particular, the Treasurer has revealed.

The only way Australia can pull off their own Gabba miracle

Thanks to rain and an Indian fightback, victory in the third Test seems impossible – so Australia must make a statement. It’s the only way they can pull off their own Gabba Miracle...

Council slugs ratepayers over $600k in ongoing legal stoush

Ratepayers in some of Adelaide’s most expensive suburbs have been slugged over $600k in legal fees as an eight-year legal battle rages on.

Konstas stars, Sams runs riot as Thunder stun Strikers in thriller

All-rounder Daniel Sams smashed 31 runs in the penultimate over to lead Sydney Thunder to a thrilling win over the Adelaide Strikers as teen sensation Sam Konstas made his mark.

Hero tradies rescue elderly woman trapped in house inferno

Dramatic footage shows a western suburbs house engulfed in flames as tradies run to the rescue of an elderly woman trapped inside.

Revealed: Private school’s letter to parents over alleged ‘cancer scam’

A western suburbs school has reached out to its community with a letter offering support to parents following allegations of a cancer scam. Read the letter here.