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12th March 2025

Today's top stories

Hay Mali, drop the roadblock! Charity blasts drought aid standoff

Hundreds of trucks are at the ready with desperately needed relief for SA’s drought-stricken farms. But the charity behind the convoy says it has a major problem.

Mali’s chat with Greg Norman over Whyalla steel as new tariffs loom

News Donald Trump has ruled out a tariff exemption for Australian steel exports has sent shockwaves around Australia. So how does it affect SA’s embattled Whyalla steelworks?

‘Utter scumbag’ caught stealing young mum’s Woolies order

A South Aussie mum has launched a social media manhunt after she recorded a man stealing groceries from her front door – while she was inside with her baby. See the full video.

Dad found guilty of horrific neglect and death of three-week-old son

A father has been found guilty of killing his newborn baby after shaking him in a “moment of frustration” before letting him suffer for close to two days.

Teen charged over shocking crash was drunk at the time, court told

A teenager charged over a crash that injured his four passengers was drunk and banned from driving at the time, a court has heard.

Funny or annoying? Fake CBD parking ticket fine stuns driver

An Adelaide CBD parking ticket had one motorist ready to “lose her s**t – until she read the fine print. So what’s your reaction?

Watch: Moment cyclists avoid disaster after running red light

Some SA cyclists continue to disregard road rules, placing themselves and other road users at risk – sparking calls for a road safety campaign targeted at problem riders.

Revealed: Two key issues causing AFL, Shield final stalemate

After Peter Malinauskas went public with a demand for compensation for the Sheffield Shield final to be played at Adelaide Oval, these two major issues have stalled talks.

Albo breaks silence on caravan hoax

The Prime Minister has loosely shared when he was told about a fabricated caravan bomb threat but didn’t answer one key detail.

Adelaide pizzeria ranked among world’s best

A pizza restaurant in Adelaide city has become the first in the state to make a coveted global list, recognised for its “true Italian flavours”.

Chips, beer, wine: The footy just got pricier ... except for a famous SA treat

The cost of living continues to hit footy fans at the hip pocket, but the introduction of an iconic South Aussie brand is bucking the price rise trend. See what you’ll pay here.

Building a home? Hand over $237k before you start

South Australians are paying up to 40 per cent of the total value of home and land packages on government taxes and costs – up as much as 90 per cent since 2019.

Treasurer slams last bank refusing RBA cut

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has personally contacted the single bank in Australia out of more than 100 not to pass on the RBA’s historic interest rate cut.

Your chance to place your mark on two beloved pubs

Two of the state’s most popular watering holes have hit the market, giving you the opportunity to leave your mark on the city’s hospitality industry.

Tree that dropped massive branch on couple ‘on the list’ to check

A tree that dropped a huge limb on a couple outside their home was trimmed in January and was “on the list” for a follow-up check, a council says.

Man charged as pedestrian dies after sickening crash

A man has died and another man will face court after a car hit a pedestrian in Adelaide’s north on Monday night.

Who owns Metropolitan Plumbing? All we know about the Ellingsens

David and Natalia Ellingsen have been accused of ripping off customers as they built their nationwide tradie empire, but who are the couple behind the company?

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Why women are getting better investment returns

No longer playing second fiddle to male money moves, females are firing up as investors and beating the blokes, new figures show.

Blanchett brilliant in superb, snappy spy thriller

Fans of Slow Horses will love Steven Soderbergh’s smart and sophisticated spy thriller with Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, writes Leigh Paatsch.

‘Utter scumbag’ caught stealing young mum’s Woolies order

A South Aussie mum has launched a social media manhunt after she recorded a man stealing groceries from her front door – while she was inside with her baby. See the full video.

Funny or annoying? Fake CBD parking ticket fine stuns driver

An Adelaide CBD parking ticket had one motorist ready to “lose her s**t – until she read the fine print. So what’s your reaction?

‘Can’t drive’: Twist after Trump buys a Tesla from Musk

Donald Trump has made an unexpected admission after buying a Tesla from tech billionaire and his right-hand man Elon Musk.

Viewing numbers for Meghan Markle’s new show revealed

Meghan Markle’s new cooking show has reached Netflix’s Top 10 list but her solo venture isn’t breaking any records yet. It comes as Netflix crew reveal what she was really like to ...

ASX falls as Trump triggers trade war: How it will impact Australia

The ASX 200 has hit a fresh seven-month low after Wall Street extended losses amid escalating trade tensions. Here’s what you need to know.

Treasurer slams last bank refusing RBA cut

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has personally contacted the single bank in Australia out of more than 100 not to pass on the RBA’s historic interest rate cut.

$127m fortune: Hackman death timing to impact inheritors

The death of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman one week after his wife Betsy Arakawa has implications for how the Oscar-winning actor’s fortune is divvied up.

‘Triggering’ Harmony Day is now on the Human Rights’ hit list

Australia’s Human Rights Commission has revealed our next target in the war on racism – small children celebrating diversity, writes David Penberthy.

‘I lied to get my first job and made $450k in four months’

Clive Palmer is not just rich, he’s cartoonishly rich. But when he says he owns 110 Rolls Royces, it’s not quite accurate. WELCOME TO HIGH STEAKS

How Yahoo Serious went from mega star to accused squatter

It was a monumentally quick rise to fame for Yahoo Serious — who delivered an electrifying performance in his low-budget Aussie cult film Young Einstein in 1988 — but his sad fate ...

New cold case investigation into woman’s unsolved murder

More than two decades ago, a woman was killed. She was dead before her family knew she was gone. Who killed her? And why? A new cold case investigation is coming.

Bombshell bride sizzles in wild wedding moment

Black-tie, pure glam and a bride on horseback - a model and her architect husband have tied the knot at one of the hottest weddings you’ve seen.

‘Bloodbath’: Global markets crumble amid Trump tariff chaos

The fallout from Donald Trump’s tariffs hit global markets for a second day as the trade wars triggered Wall St sell off and stoked recession fears.