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17th December 2024

SA students beat incredible odds to achieve the impossible

They’ve suffered heartbreaking family tragedies, faced daunting adversities and endured hectic schedules, but that didn’t stop these high-achievers.

‘Flights of fancy’: Government’s travel bill revealed

Taxpayers have forked out a staggering figure on domestic and overseas travel for Premier Peter Malinauskas and his cabinet since Labor took office nearly three years ago.

Man dies after car rollover on SA country road

A 61-year-old man has died after his car flipped over in the state’s South East. His death is the 82nd life lost on SA roads this year.

SA’s most epic fine dodger racks up near $400k bill

Two South Australians from the same tiny town have been exposed as the state’s worst fine evaders, owing almost $730k between them. See the full list.

‘Child’ suspect among three dead in US school shooting

A mass shooting at a Christian school in the United States has left at least three dead, including the suspect, and another six injured.

SA footy legend fears coaches are playing down concussion

A former Port Adelaide chief executive and Norwood playing great says some amateur footy coaches are risking players’ health with their handling of concussion.

$860k townhouses hit the market in lush estate minutes from city

Three-storey, premium townhouses facing on to carefully designed gardens have hit the market a few minutes out of the city – and they start at $860,000.

‘Felt as though I had a thousand drinks’: Fiji tourist’s iced tea hell

A holidaymaker has described getting sick after drinking iced teas at the luxury Fiji resort at the centre of a suspected alcohol poisoning incident, as two Australian victims arri...

Is this SA’s ultimate holiday-at-home property?

Throw away the passport – you’ll not be needing it if you’re the next owner of this resort-style St Peters family home. It’s not hard to see why its current owners have stayed put ...

Adelaide’s global search: ‘All we want for Xmas is proper new tree’

The Victoria Square Christmas centrepiece has seen better days, the city council says, as it looks beyond Australia for a world-class replacement. See what’s on the wishlist.

Couple’s happiest day turns into nightmare hours after tying the knot

A Whyalla couple have described their devastation as their wedding night turned into a ‘nightmare’ upon returning home.

Desperate search for girl missing for 7 weeks

Police have ramped up their search for a young girl who was reported missing almost seven weeks ago – sparking a desperate public appeal.

SA’s perfect 99.95 ATAR students reveal how they did it

With nearly 16,000 students completing their SACE qualification this year, 11 managed to receive a perfect 99.95 ATAR result. Meet three students who achieved academic perfection.

Devastated Year 12 students with wrong ATARs given fresh hope

Some students at a top private girls’ school have had their results amended after they were given the wrong Year 12 score, leaving many devastated and confused.

SACE results 2024: Governor award winners revealed

33 South Australian students have been awarded 2024 Governor of South Australia Commendations for Excellence in SACE. See who made the list.

How Carey has come full circle in Border’s eyes

In late 2020, Allan Border turned the blowtorch on Alex Carey for his performance in the field. Four years on, the Godfather of Australian cricket had kinder words for Australia’s ...

‘Massive boost’: SA Police officers win astronomical pay rise

South Australian Police officers have won the biggest pay rise in 30 years in a bid to stem the mass exodus from the force. See how much each rank will earn.

AFLW Draft recap: See every pick, analysis on historic night

It was the first truly national AFLW Draft and it did not disappoint. Check out every pick and get all the analysis from our experts here.