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22nd October 2024

Today's top stories

Shock sentence over Charlie Stevens’ death

The young man who hit and killed the Police Commissioner’s son during schoolies celebrations in Goolwa last year has learned his fate.

Former patients weigh in on rural doctor’s resignation

Naracoorte and surrounding towns are reeling from the sudden resignation of a local obstetrician, following restrictions put on him, as locals lament the “massive loss”.

Controversial app reacts to Adelaide school drugs revelations

The makers of the controversial messaging app say illegal content is not allowed on their platform. But it didn’t take The Advertiser long to find drug dealers ready to deliver.

Rare threat or vital find? Seismic choice divides SA towns

For more than 100 years, these have been farming communities but that could be about to change, writes Jessica Adamson.

Huge queues for fuel as monster blackout pushes town to brink

Schools have been closed, mine workers stood down and the local hospital shifted to emergency mode as Broken Hill continues to wait for the lights to come back on.

Brave Bella has a message for us all following her cancer death

This young Adelaide woman selflessly shared her cancer journey and the lessons she learned along the way – and now, after her death last week, has shared a last inspiring message.

Adelaide rich lister buys ‘icon’ suburban mall

Rich lister Nick DiMauro has added another mall to his growing retail portfolio, paying $128m for one of Adelaide’s largest suburban shopping centres.

Star Crow signs one of AFL’s longest deals

One of Adelaide’s biggest stars has inked a huge contract extension after being offered one of the longest current deals in the AFL.

New vision for Globe Derby Park amid land sell-off

The SA Harness Racing Club has unveiled sweeping plans to redevelop Globe Derby Park, including a $55m land sale aimed at securing the racecourse’s financial future.

Voting open: Help us crown SA’s cutest kindy kid

There’s plenty to love about South Aussie kindergarteners with their cheeky antics and inquisitive questions. Meet your adorable 50+ finalists and vote now.

Boss warns: China EV ‘bloodbath’ to hit Aus

An Australian motoring boss has exposed the grim future of a Chinese EV “bloodbath” dumping ground if one critical step doesn’t happen.

‘Pink cocaine’ in Liam Payne’s autopsy report

The former One Direction singer had traces of a dangerous new party drug in his system when he plunged to his death, as his sister reveals the cruel way she heard the news.

‘Genocidal’: Thorpe clashes with British TV host

Controversial senator Lidia Thorpe has butted heads with British Sky News host Kay Burley over her shocking outburst against King Charles. Watch video.

Ex-Crow, SA star among AFL players tying knot in weekend of wedding joy

Five AFL stars, including a former Crow and an ex-SA junior captain, have married the loves of their lives – with the Barossa Valley hosting one of the high-profile nuptials.

She was once everywhere. So what happened to Mia Handshin?

High-profile columnist, star political candidate, high-flying executive and then she vanished. We speak with Mia Handshin about why she disappeared from the public eye - and why sh...

‘Always in my heart’: Beautiful memorial for teen killed in crash

A roadside memorial for a beloved teenage girl killed in a shocking crash with a cement truck is growing with tributes.