Afternoon edition: Massive skyscraper approved for Adelaide

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Today's top stories Massive skyscraper approved for Adelaide A contentious 160m-tall tower has been approved for a prominent Adelaide site, despite a last-ditch attempt from high-profile South Australians to stop it. READ MORE   Exposed: Shock truth about crumbling concreter The owner of a failed concrete firm that owes $1.7m has been stung in the past for operating while unlicensed, it has been revealed. READ MORE   Grandma died after botched surgery, out-of-date blood transfusion The death of a grandmother whose bile duct was mistakenly cut during gall bladder surgery at a rural SA hospital could have been prevented, a coroner has ruled. READ MORE   AFL defies Seven’s GF request, locks in 2025 start time The AFL Fans association has urged the league to end its annual guessing game around the start time of its biggest game of the season, with the 2025 Grand Final starting time locke... READ MORE   Families of notorious crims fight to block court seizing assets Two infamous criminals awaiting sentencing are also set to lose their assets to prosecutors – prompting their families to intervene in court proceedings. READ MORE   Local footy star cops whopping ban over dangerous tackle The SANFL has sent a strong message to the Magarey Medallist and the rest of the league after a player hurt in a dangerous tackle was ruled out of this weekend’s game. READ MORE   Bond: The modern Left has become everything it fought against The modern Left doesn’t believe you should entertain, let alone agree with, views that differ from theirs – especially when it comes to ‘trad wives’, according to Caleb Bond. READ MORE   Nicks responds to week of Tex, Wanganeen-Milera talk Taylor Walker’s 2021 racism incident was back in the spotlight this week amid reports around Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future – now Crows coach Matthew Nicks has had his say. READ MORE   40 under 40: SA’s top young business minds, listed From AI to apps, sports to style ... these are the young South Aussie disruptors. See who we named as the state’s brightest business sparks. Who did we miss? READ MORE   I ignored a 12yo ‘best before’ date and this is what happened Australians waste about 7.6 million tonnes of food each year – a whopping 312kg a person, so Tom Bowden decided to try something. READ MORE   Three final questions fired at Erin Patterson as cross-examination ends Crown prosecutor Nanette Rogers SC has fired three final questions at Erin Patterson as her time in the witness box comes to a close. FOLLOW LIVE READ MORE   Driver arrested, charged over tragic death of toddler at tyre shop An investigation into the tragic death of a young child has resulted in a young man being charged with death by careless driving. READ MORE   For sale: the surprise states bucking the national trend New listings are down across Australia, but not in these two markets. Find out the surprise cities where listing numbers have soared over the past year. READ MORE   L-plate meth-mum crashes car with young son while dancing A mum on meth was driving her young son while dancing when she careered into a car and fence, a court has heard – and was on her L-plates. READ MORE   Downer calms fears on Adelaide subs build amid Trump review Australia’s longest-serving foreign minister, who is close to key Trump advisers, says the $368bn AUKUS subs deal makes too much sense to be torpedoed in a new Pentagon review. READ MORE   ‘Out of nowhere’: Meet SAFM radio’s star WAG recruit A well-known footy WAG, who’s no stranger to the broadcast media, will make her full-time breakfast radio debut next month. READ MORE   From our network Shock footage: Olympian whips horse 42 times Distressing video showing Olympic dressage rider Heath Ryan whipping a horse 42 times during a training session has sparked outrage. SEE THE VIDEO. READ MORE   Aussie star ties knot with famous footballer Matildas and Lyon star Ellie Carpenter has tied the knot with a footballer in a stunning European wedding. See the pictures here. READ MORE   Tragedies, triumphs … and that ‘Mr Potato Head’ moment With a lifetime of tragedies behind her, the woman who finally ousted Peter Dutton on her third attempt knows a thing or two about perseverance. Here, she tells her story, and exac... READ MORE   Block star says the Ch9 homes are a dud buy One of The Block’s best-known buyers has revealed the real reason why the Channel 9 properties aren’t worth the price tags. READ MORE   Grim find: 57yo’s boat home nightmare A 57-year-old man says that he ditched his home on land for an idyllic life on the water - only for it to turn into a nightmare. READ MORE   Shame: 2 selfish banks ripping off Aussies after rate cut There are just two banks left in Australia that have held off, ripping off Aussies every day since the RBA cut was announced last month. READ MORE   Wallabies to wealth: Huge windfall looms for 25yo star At just 25, ex Wallaby and Qld Reds star Jordan Petaia is cashing in with a near $1m annual contract in Los Angeles, but a shrewd Australian deal will net him even more before the ... READ MORE   Where Aus’ secret religious clans really hide Australia’s most notorious religious regimes and the mysterious properties they call home are right at your doorstep. READ MORE   ‘American Mozart’: Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dead The music world is mourning the loss of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ founder whose classics defined a generation. READ MORE   Who was the Greek equivalent of the Roman goddess Venus? The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself. READ MORE   Social media ‘finfluencers’ put on notice for dodgy advice Australia’s corporate watchdog has fired warning shots to a raft of social media ‘finfluencers’ on notice, with some accused of flaunting lavish lifestyles while feeding followers ... READ MORE   ‘Appropriate response’: Meghan Markle’s major honour postponed Meghan Markle was due to receive an award the same day the spotlight is supposed to be on King Charles at his birthday parade – until the Duchess’ gong ceremony was yanked at the 1... READ MORE   Chilling detail in Sydney’s new role Fresh from her head-turning red carpet appearances, Sydney Sweeney takes centre stage as a heroin addict as she stars opposite Julianne Moore in a ‘harrowing’ new drama. READ MORE   A dead goat, a rocking horse, Princess Diana and a bizarre Facebook feud The sudden passing of a beloved miniature goat shortly after giving birth has sparked an online feud, but it was what was omitted that caused the biggest problem. READ MORE   ‘I got it’: Will Smith’s wild $4m caravan buy Will Smith has revealed that he might have more dollars than sense after splashing almost $4 million on a caravan-like home before showing it off. READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Advertiser, GPO Box 339, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia.