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7th January 2025

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Fury over secret fines in Housing Trust tradie pay scandal

There are calls for SA’s spending watchdog to step in as taxpayers remain in the dark over “abatements” slapped on contractors amid a row over a public homes maintenance contract.

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Burn rubber for bubba: Aussies controversial new spin on gender trend

It’s a trend parents-to-be love to celebrate often in unique and creative ways. But one group of Aussies have given it a more dangerous spin.

Fury over secret fines in Housing Trust tradie pay scandal

There are calls for SA’s spending watchdog to step in as taxpayers remain in the dark over “abatements” slapped on contractors amid a row over a public homes maintenance contract.

APY Lands, Alice Springs residents reportedly caught up in Adelaide crime surge

SA’s top cop has said ‘several’ of the people arrested in a spate of public disturbances are from Central Australia, as the force calls for more support.

Stevens reveals new details as multiple cops shoot man dead

A man has died after being shot and tasered by police overnight during an incident in which officers were allegedly threatened with a knife.

Downer: Zero sense as angry Aussies’ bills blow up

Climate change is obvious but that doesn’t mean Australia’s high-price fix adds up, writes Alexander Downer.

Marshall shines his RM Williams boots to kick off new US job

Former SA Premier Steven Marshall’s RM Williams boots have hit the ground in New York as he says G’Day to the USA.

‘Missing’ Henley Beach swimmer mystery solved

Police and surf life savers scoured the waters off Henley Beach for hours on Monday for a missing swimming before calling it off – now one tourist says he knows what happened.

Dob in a dodgy dealer: Call for help on tobacco trade

South Australians are being urged to report illegal tobacco stores, as its estimated about 200 businesses are operating without a licence.

Peak hour chaos as serious smash forces major road closures

A collision between a car and motorcycle near the entrance to the North-South Motorway is set to cause lengthy afternoon traffic delays.

‘Impossible to survive’: Hills clothing shop shuts down

A clothing store that aims to make women “feel fabulous” has closed its physical shop, with the owners saying rising costs are just too much.