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10th February 2025

Enigma of Sanjeev Gupta: Steel city saviour turns destroyer

British steel magnate Sanjeev Gupta is an enigma who has left South Australia with a series of grand promises and dashed dreams, writes Paul Starick.

Another Gupta bill revealed: Steel billionaire in deep with SA Water

The latest revelation comes amid mounting concern over the future of the Whyalla steelworks.

Child abuser bows head, admits guilt in court

He evaded authorities around the world for four years – now this Adelaide sex predator has run out of places to run and hide.

US hospital hell for Adelaide pair in anniversary holiday nightmare

An Aberfoyle Park man has told of his desperate moves to save his wife after what was supposed to be a romantic trip overseas almost turned deadly.

AFL salaries sky rocket with 25 million-dollar men named

The number of millionaires in the AFL has surged with more superstars than ever taking home seven-figure salaries last season – see the full breakdown here.

Coughing fit triggers health nightmare as dad’s life hangs in balance

Father-of-two and avid rock climber Adam Binns suffered a severe medical episode after succumbing to a simple bug — now doctors say he might never fully recover.

Picture shows utter devastation as car ‘splits in half’ in horror fatal

A man has died in a shocking crash north of Adelaide after he failed to negotiate a bend and slammed into a pole, hitting it with such force his station wagon was torn in two.

Rudd a hindrance on avoiding tariff hit

US ambassador Kevin Rudd won’t be a positive in any tariff talks, experts say, while the steel sector braces for more steel dumping.

Albo to speak with Trump over tariff threats

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed he will be speaking with Donald Trump soon over president’s threatened tax plan on two of Australia’s most important exports. See what it m...

Super Bowl rout: Dominant Eagles end Chiefs’ NFL stranglehold

Kansas City’s quest for NFL history has been ended, dismantled by a ruthless Philadelphia Eagles outfit, who claimed the second Super Bowl in their franchise’s history.

Hundreds of new low to medium-density homes north of Adelaide

More than 300 homes will be built on huge vacant slot of land in Adelaide’s north, after the state government approved an important step for the development.

Church member’s vile pursuit of teen girl exposed

A Riverland father “obsessed” with meeting up with two girls told one he’d booked a Hills motel room and dinner – and had massage oil and condoms, a court has heard.

Appeal lodged over Bird in Hand gold mine ban

Mining company Terramin Australia has lodged an appeal against a Supreme Court decision upholding the state government’s move to block its gold mining project at Woodside.

Beaumont children: The story behind Adelaide’s greatest mystery

After many false leads and two unsuccessful digs, a third search at an Adelaide factory will seek answers to the Beaumont kids’ disappearance. Will new evidence solve the mystery?

Trump hits key Aussie exports with 25 per cent tariff

Donald Trump has announced sweeping new 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, and Australia is not exempted.

Which of these US states is on the country’s east coast?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. How’s your general knowledge? Take his quiz.

Watch: Another Port defender goes down in latest scare

Last week, Port Adelaide tall Brandon Zerk-Thatcher was ruled out for the start of the season. Now, this morning, Esava Ratugolea was helped off the track. Here’s the latest.

Alleged drug deal goes horribly wrong for luckless scooter rider

A scooter rider stopped by police for not wearing a helmet will face drug and weapon charges after his worst nightmare came true.

Firestorm erupts over Libs plan to widen major Adelaide road

Taxpayers would have bought dozens of affluent suburban buildings to widen one of Adelaide’s busiest roads, secret official documents reveal.

The Norwood teen with Mars size dreams is reaching for the stars

Adelaide teenager Madeleine Bardy has been inspired by space all her life – and now she’s reaching for the stars, literally.

Thousands of litres of diesel gushes out after Hills train crash

Emergency services are mopping up after a 1.5km-long freight train smashed into a tree branch in the Adelaide Hills, flooding the track with a a river of diesel.

Back to school: Get to know SA’s 26 newest principals

A leader determined to boost the reputation of her northern suburbs school is among the new crop of principals taking charge at SA campuses this year. See the list.