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10th April 2025

Today's top stories

Woman found dead after dam tragedy on rural property identified

The victim of a dam tragedy at Balah in the Riverland has been identified as part of a prominent wool-growing family and a keen golfer.

‘What have I done?’: Adelaide bride drugs herself on big day

A Henley Beach bride has gone viral after detailing the series of unfortunate events that occurred on her wedding day.

What about the next Whyalla? Alarm over trillion-dollar debt bomb

Another Whyalla-style economic rescue will be hampered by government debt, experts warn, leaving a crippling burden for future generations.

‘1970s time warp’: Parent’s plea to replace outdated classrooms in Adelaide’s east

Parents at an eastern suburbs primary school are calling for urgent funding to fix its outdated classrooms.

‘My hope for more flavour was unfulfilled’

It’s the brainchild of three top chefs, but this Thai restaurant didn’t quite live up to expectation for SA Weekend food reviewer Simon Wilkinson.

Neo-nazi leader’s plan to form political party revealed

A neo-nazi leader's lawyer said it’s an “abomination” his client’s political ideology has been criminalised, with the court hearing the group plan to form a political party.

‘Never easy’: Reds coach shown the door

Adelaide United will have a new coach next season after deciding against offering Carl Veart a new contract.

Brownlow medallist’s incredible surprise for local footy club

One of the AFL’s greatest players shocked a local footy club in Adelaide’s south this week during his Gather Round trip.

Melbourne lawyer faked sickie to go to the footy interstate

A solicitor who emailed his bosses to say he was unwell and didn’t feel “up to coming into the office” before he was sacked after they found Instagram posts of him at the Gather Ro...

Live stream: Why switching state alliances ‘didn’t come easy’ for SA star

After a blistering performance for Tasmania at last year’s national championships earned her a spot at the Thunderbirds, Charlotte Walker will be hoping to do the same for South Au...

Watch now: National Netball Championships, Day 1

Australia’s brightest young stars begin their campaigns for gold at the National Netball Championships – last year’s winners first up. Watch every match LIVE from 4pm on Thursday.

AFL’s ‘Super Bowl week’: What’s next for the festival of footy?

South Australia’s festival of football has quickly become one of the biggest weeks on the Australian sporting calendar. Ahead of its third instalment, Matt Turner unpacks the event...

Private school teacher suspended after child sexual abuse charge emerges

The principal at a private school in the northern suburbs has informed parents that a teacher working on the campus was arrested on a child sexual abuse charge.

Adelaide gym into liquidation, closes abruptly over debts

Financial woes have left a once-bustling gym sitting empty as auctioneers prepare to sell off barbells and treadmills.

Woman found dead after dam tragedy on rural property identified

The victim of a dam tragedy at Balah in the Riverland has been identified as part of a prominent wool-growing family and a keen golfer.

Sad reason man accused of trying to kill wife won’t enter pleas

An elderly man accused of trying to kill his wife is “not fit to enter pleas”, a court has heard.

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Breaking the supermarket duopoly: Inside Aldi’s rapid rise

When a largely unknown, no-frills German supermarket chain launched in Australia more than 20 years ago, no one predicted its meteoric rise would rival giants Woolworths and Coles....

Men are wearing jeans to the gym – but why?

They’re giving athleisure a whole new meaning

Australia’s top ute faces uncertain future

A motoring giant has thrown down the gauntlet to Ford’s beloved Ranger Raptor with a wild new version of its own super popular pick-up.

Aussies warned over ‘weird’ insurance rort

Aussie homeowners are getting stung with unnecessary extra charges of up to $10,000 because of a crucial insurance misstep.

Fortunes being made overnight in one Aussie city

Lucky Aussies are finding their wealth doubled overnight, thanks to a new government move – labelled ‘real gold – not fools gold’.

Party host’s unhinged reply as home trashed

The owner of an Aussie holiday home was left reeling after 500 teens trashed the property in a wild party. The organiser’s unhinged response left the owner stunned.

Rovo and Rovers: Mike Cannon-Brookes wants to go to Mars

The Atlassian billionaire is hatching his own plans to go to Mars – well at least sell software there – and already has a head start on Elon Musk to fulfil a long-held dream.

Michelle Obama addresses Barack divorce rumours

The Obamas have remained quiet on speculation that their marriage was on the rocks – until now.

$837m wipe-out: Rich listers’ fortunes take hit in market plunge

Australia’s richest people have seen up to $837 million wiped from their fortunes during the stock market meltdown. But while some are still licking their wounds, others have clawe...

‘Out of left field’: Guy reacts to Robert Irwin’s steamy shoot

With a hot new single out, singer Guy Sebastian knew he would face competition but didn’t expect semi-clad, python-wielding Robert Irwin to enter the fight for attention.

William and George surprise soccer fans

Prince William and eldest son George delighted fans as they watched their favourite football team in Paris. Watch the video.

Selfies, autographs, questions: Welcome to Goutmania

In scenes not seen since the Cathy Freeman era, Gout Gout has quickly realised his popularity as he prepares for the Australian Athletics Championships.

Why lawyer quit for nation’s most unvalued job

He may have been worried about the financial implications but this aspiring human rights lawyer has never regretted ditching the courtroom for the classroom.

Parents’ best ever camping hack is what we all need

Two WA parents turned a boring caravan function into an entertaining hub that’s the envy of campers everywhere.

‘Life is at stake’: Prince Harry’s security fight gets personal

Prince Harry’s “life is at stake” and he has experienced a “manifestly inferior” process in the handling of security arrangements when visiting the UK, his barrister claimed.