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19th February 2025

Today's top stories

Gupta gone as Mali declares, ‘We’ll find new Whyalla steelworks owner’

The SA Premier says Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance had its chance to pay its debt but now it's no longer operating the Whyalla facility.

Gupta’s steel firm in administration as SA rushes through new laws

Sanjeev Gupta’s Whyalla steelworks will be plunged into administration as the state government launches an extraordinary bid to seize control of the crisis.

‘Devastating’: Fruit fly ban hits popular SA farm with $250k loss

An SA berry farm will be forced to destroy hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of produce because of an “unfair” fruit fly zoning issue.

AFL boss opens door for shock Origin return

After the success of the Indigenous All Stars match, AFL CEO Andrew Dillon is keen to kickstart talks to revive State of Origin footy. Details here.

Catholic school’s stunning $5m expansion, playground

A Catholic school in Adelaide’s south has unveiled plans for a new outdoor water and nature play area, with two-storey classroom building. See the plans.

‘She wanted a new life’: When a mum walks out on her kids

Carla Anita Mattiazzo’s mum walked out on her family without warning. She shares the impact on her with SA Weekend.

Druggie dad told kids he was ‘away working’ while in jail

A young dad trying to settle drug debts has been jailed after importing a pill press – and having drugs mailed to his Adelaide home.

Mystery fan confides in Kylie with onstage embrace

An unsuspecting audience member had an emotional encounter with Kylie Minogue on stage at her Adelaide show as the pop superstar wowed crowds. Were you the lucky fan?

Man rushed to hospital after horrific workplace incident

Emergency services have rushed to a worksite on the edge of the parklands where a man has been injured, just hours after another shocking incident in the same area.

‘Betrayed’: Developer duped us with 20-storey plan, say families

A group of homebuyers in the eastern suburbs have lodged an ACCC complaint alleging a developer company misled them about a planned 20-storey high-rise.

Shock new details after dad’s ‘gun threat over noise row’

A court has heard shocking claims a complaint about loud music allegedly turned into the moment a man threatened his neighbour with a gun.

Dad's new fight after grave diagnosis rocks family

The firefighter thought he would be financially covered when his life was derailed by a life-or-death struggle.

Crisis meetings and ‘s*** soup’: Inside the 36ers circus

From locker room blow-ups to breathtaking basketball, Adelaide’s NBL season had it all. We break down the highs and lows, and look at what must be done to end a 24-year championshi...

‘Takes its toll’: AFLW’s best player’s radical season shift idea

Reigning AFLW best-and-fairest Ebony Marinoff has conceded the league is yet to “nail” the perfect season start date and has thrown up her own idea which would impact the AFL fixtu...

Clive Palmer launches Make Australia Great Again party

The Aussie mining magnate has announced his new political party, the Trumpet of Patriots, promises to “drain the Swamp in Canberra”.

The path ahead from an interest rate cut

Bottles were popped across the nation in celebration of yesterday’s interest rate cut. Here’s what it means for the market and how it will affect buying and selling.

Bittersweet photo reveals what modern kids have lost

Australia is in a canteen crisis, writes Peter Goers. Perhaps it’s got something to do with what passes for a menu these days.

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Mystery fan confides in Kylie with onstage embrace

An unsuspecting audience member had an emotional encounter with Kylie Minogue on stage at her Adelaide show as the pop superstar wowed crowds. Were you the lucky fan?

The painful truth about white men we can no longer escape

Worried about the frightening attitude towards women shown by boys at some schools? We need to understand what’s influencing them.

New changes needed for Aussies with assistance animals

There is a push for major changes to the way people with disabilities who have assistance animals are treated in Australia — including on flights.

Sandwich wars: US food giant to battle Subway with 165 Aus stores

Revived Gold Coast food franchisor Retail Food Group is partnering with a veteran US fast food brand to take on national giant Subway by opening 165 stores across Australia - the f...

‘Most threatening ever’: Odds of space rock hitting Earth up

NASA has just raised the odds of a “city killer” asteroid hitting Earth to the greatest level ever in modern forecasting.

Dad's new fight after grave diagnosis rocks family

The firefighter thought he would be financially covered when his life was derailed by a life-or-death struggle.

Commuter outrage over ‘feral behaviour’ on train

A woman and man have caused outrage after refusing to move their feet off a seat on a NSW train, telling another commuter they were “too comfortable”.

Honda’s wild Nissan ultimatum exposed

The failed merger designed to save Nissan from collapse could be back on but only if the Japanese autogiant meets one huge Honda demand.

What parents can learn from Netflix’s Gabby Petito docuseries

How do we encourage our kids to embrace independence and adventure while ensuring they recognise danger and the reality behind social media’s glossy veneer?

Meghan in copycat drama, drops new photo of Lilibet

Meghan Markle has been dragged into a row over the logo for her new luxury lifestyle brand, as she shares a rare photograph of daughter Lilibet.

I thought only boys have this. But then I got diagnosed too

Natalie was a good student who thought ADHD affected boys who couldn’t sit still. But forgetting appointments and fidgeting led to her discovering she has the condition.

Attempts to refloat whales failing due to wild conditions

Rescuers rushing to save the lives of 90 false killer whales have battled unfavourable conditions, hindering refloating attempts. Here’s what could happen next.

Bride’s raunchy gift as NRL bad boy and MAFS villain tie the knot

It’s been a rocky road to the aisle for this ex-NRL bad boy and a MAFS star. Find out why the couple are more in love than ever.

The one subject you cannot let your high schooler drop

Want to know the key to earning more than $100,000 a year straight out of uni? Here it is.

Winners and surprise losers of rate cut

Homeowners and others will get relief from today’s rate cut but it will also strike a blow to some already struggling sectors.