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1st January 2025

Blood, hair, glass, rocks: 13yo girl among 19 arrested over huge bus brawl

A 13-year-old girl is one of 19 people arrested after wild CBD bus brawl spilt on to a street, leaving the bus damaged and a trail of blood, broken glass and rocks.

Dead shark mysteriously ends up on SA landowner’s driveway

A Fleurieu resident has woken up to a rude surprise outside her door for the New Year – but has a fair idea of how it got there.

Dozens nabbed for drug, alcohol and behaviour offences in NYE blitz

More than 70 people were arrested during New Year’s celebrations across SA – but most partygoers were well-behaved despite some “poor choices”, police say.

Free to go, but SA child rapist begs to stay in NSW prison

An SA child rapist arrested when a wild police chase ended a two-week, multistate manhunt is pleading to stay in jail in NSW.

Meet Gen Beta: Why this new generation of babies is different

It’s not just a new year we’re welcoming but also the new history-making Generation Beta. But these babies have one massive difference.

Tempers flare as Mankad drama rocks BBL NYE clash

There were fireworks on and off the field as the Scorchers spoiled the Strikers’ New Year’s Eve party at Adelaide Oval, with tempers flaring following a Mankad controversy.

45 pictures: Are you in our New Year’s Eve gallery?

From Adelaide Oval, the Torrens, Semaphore and the mighty Murray, SA welcomed 2025 in enthusiastic style. See all the pictures.

Key election battlegrounds Labor and the Coalition will fight to win

The 2025 federal election will be a battle on a number of fronts, with both the Coalition and Labor confident they can win. But they both face threats from a powerful crossbench.

SA’s most-viewed homes of 2024

SA may be in a housing crisis but that hasn’t stopped buyers from dreaming big, as data shows the state’s most viewed homes of 2024 were those with multimillion-dollar price tags.

Secret’s out: Why people on this Greek island live a long, happy life

The inhabitants of this idyllic Greek island live longer, are happier and have vastly fewer diseases. One Adelaide man knows why, writes Jessica Adamson.

The biggest court stoushes set to dominate legal circles

Some of Australia’s top lawyers and highest profile identities are due to face off in court cases set to shape the legal landscape in the year ahead.

Final moments before Jacob tragically drowned in Bali

Adelaide father Jacob Vennix’s final moments alive have been retraced after his new bride Kimberley tried to rescue him at a beach in Bali.

‘I have to keep pushing’: Alexa Leary’s huge 2025 challenge

Australian swimming golden girl Alexa Leary is taking on her biggest challenge yet in 2025, saying she wants to inspire as many people to overcome hurdles as she can. Read her insp...

Must watch doco: Alexa Leary like you’ve never seen her before

An inspiring new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with Alexa Leary and her parents goes inside her remarkable battle to walk, talk and compete again.

Hot shots: Michael Klein selects his best AFL photos of 2024

Award-winning photographer Michael Klein was on the spot for all the big AFL moments of 2024, from a Jamie Elliott speccy to a Dusty tear. See his top shots here.

Meet 46 of SA’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes

As summer hits its peak, these South Aussies singles are keeping the state hot. Meet the sports stars, movers and shakers and everyday hotties looking for love.

2025 is going to be a big year for…

Some of Australia’s finest athletes are cruising into 2025 riding a wave of success while others face a career wipeout if they don’t find form soon. We look at who is on the way up...

‘Divisive’: ABC’S NYE coverage slammed

Complaints are already streaming in over the ABC’s New Year’s Eve program – as some social media users slam the coverage as

Ring in the new year with some cost-of-living relief

Starting January 1 South Australians can expect a range of new or increased cost-of-living relief measures. See what’s on offer

‘Not Trump’: Howard reflects on marriage laws, Latham handshake

John Howard reflects on big political moments in his career including his handshake with Mark Latham. He also joked he’s ‘not Trump’ when it came to the marriage equality vote.

Watch: Robots are changing how Aussies live, shop and work

Robots big and small are rapidly changing the way we lead our lives. See how some of Australia and the world’s companies are incorporating them into our lives. See the video.