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8th November 2024

Today's top stories

Cops’ theory as man murdered before house set on fire

Detectives have revealed the identity of a man they believe was murdered before his home was torched – and said why they think the blaze was lit.

Future of Vailo 500 funding revealed after raids

After raids on the offices of Adelaide 500 sponsor Vailo, the boss of the SA Motorsport Board has weighed in on businessman Aaron Hickmann providing future financial support.

SeaLink’s $2m man makes surprise decision to step down

The shock decision by Kelsian boss Clint Feuerherdt was announced to investors on Friday.

Australia unites on Mali’s plan to ban kids from social media

All state and territory leaders have agreed to a plan to ban social media for children, in a world-first move imposing a minimum age of 16.

‘Nothing like it in Adelaide’: First look at new suburban bar

A new venue inspired by Parisian cocktail lounges and late-night Japanese bars will open above a popular hotel this month. Take a peek inside.

Legends barbs ring true as Australia suffer fresh collapse

Australia scraped home in the first ODI, and their batting lineup copped a spray from legend Ian Healy. In Adelaide, they’ve given him plenty of ammunition for another barrage. FOL...

‘Archaic’: Melbourne couple trapped on cruise ship in Japan

A travel-loving Victorian couple have been confined to their cruise ship without their passports at a port in Japan, describing the experience as “dreadful”.

Controversial sex worker’s visa cancelled

Australia has cancelled the visa of a sex worker who films adult content with “barely legal” young men after outrage over her latest Schoolies stunt.

SA’s home approval hotspots revealed

Home dwelling approvals are at their highest level since May 2023. Here’s where all the new houses are going.

Disgraced MP’s long appeal wait revealed as hearing set

Thieving Mount Gambier MP Troy Bell won’t know the fate of his appeal for at least another four months after he was found guilty of stealing $400,000 from at-risk youths.

‘Public health threat’ as SA hit by record-breaking outbreak

SA is in the grips of the largest whooping cough epidemic since the introduction of vaccines, sparking a health warning for those most at risk of the potentially fatal disease.

‘Engine failure’: Qantas flight forced to land as grassfire breaks out

A Qantas flight from Sydney has been diverted back to the domestic airport after customers heard an “explosion” in an engine, reportedly sparking a massive grass fire alongside the...

Lengthy jail term as man’s ‘revolting’ crimes exposed

The crimes of a vile SA pedophile, who exploited a Filipino family’s poverty, have been revealed in court – as he was hit with a hefty jail term.

Plea to ease pint pain: Coopers boss calls for beer excise review

Beer taxes have spiralled out of control, according to Coopers boss Tim Cooper, who’s calling for an urgent freezing of the government excise.

Meet ‘The Duke’: Historic pub to transform into cafe, 33-level tower

A historic city pub would be restored, turned into a cafe, and have a 33-storey accommodation building towering over it under a new plan.

Cy Walsh’s first step back on rehab road – again – after health setback

More than a year after concerns over his wellbeing, the son of slain Crows coach Phil Walsh will make a closely-supervised return to the community.