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21st February 2025

Today's top stories

Albo urges ambitious Aussies to dream big, help grow economy

The PM will urge Aussies to show an insatiable ambition for growing the economy and boosting the nation’s “long, proud record of achievement”, in a major address in Adelaide.

‘It felt like I was drowning’: Mum’s secret to carrying her mother ‘load’

Entrepreneur Verity Tuck thought life would be simpler when her daughter started school. She was wrong. Now, she’s created a solution to help her carry her overwhelming mothe...

Aged-care residents’ homes at risk as SA Water stops $25m build

Aged-care residents could be forced out of their homes as SA Water fights with an engineering firm over the size of pipes.

Santos chief slams red tape: Jobs go begging as investors baulk at hurdles

Our next leader must reverse the trends that are ruining Australia’s living standards and killing productivity, the man behind gas giant Santos says.

Hydro bomb: Turbine sell off as $593m hydrogen plan disintegrates

Two generators being built for the $593m hydrogen project will be sold off to the highest bidder, but the government still claims hydrogen ‘has a future’ in SA.

‘Inexcusable’: Adelaide criminal lawyer lashed for fleeing crash

An experienced lawyer drove through a red light and crashed into a woman’s car – before taking beer bottles from his car and fleeing the scene. Now he’s been sentenced.

Steel of a deal: Administrators’ massive pay packet revealed

KordaMentha has worked on some of Australia’s most complex administration cases and command an eye-watering amount an hour. Here’s what the new administration of the Whyalla steelw...

Elderly mobility scooter rider dies after collision with car

An elderly man struck while driving his mobility scooter has become the state’s 17th fatality on SA roads this year.

Last ditch plea as controversial SA beach ban plan goes public

Four-wheel-drivers and walkers alike feature in the plan that architects say is critical for cultural and environmental protection. Do you agree? Have your say.

Adelaide cafe named in the world’s best

The Crown star Olivia Colman has great taste. An SA coffee shop featured in her new film has been named one of the world’s best.

Port Lincoln carer walks free after stealing from elderly clients

A former Port Lincoln home care worker has avoided jail after she stole thousands of dollars of jewellery from her vulnerable clients.

Sky’s the limit for casino jobs boom – you can bet on it

Adelaide’s SkyCity casino is recruiting for 140 jobs as it undergoes a “multi-year transformation”. Is it a good place to work? Ask Kym – he’s been there since day one.

‘Security for so many’: Whyalla workers praise $2.4bn ‘shot in the arm’

The $2.4bn announcement to secure the future of the Whyalla Steelworks has been met with praise by the workers plagued with uncertainty over the future of the plant.

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Life after Netflix wellness warrior’s tragic health battle

The former fiance of a ‘wellness warrior’ who died of cancer and inspired a character in a Netflix hit show is an award-winning Noosa real estate agent who has found lo...

Bizarre way Aussies could make $650

Aussies are being urged to check their wallets for a rare coin, with a collector revealing how it could be worth up to $650.

Inside ‘bored’ Prince Harry’s LA life with Meghan

Prince Harry is not finding life in LA with Meghan Markle all he hoped it would be, amid claims the Sussexes are not seen as true A-listers in their celeb-filled neighbourhood.

‘Changed everything’: stubborn homeowners lose fortune

Homeowners who rejected multiple offers from developers in the hope of getting a windfall later on are now facing a brutal reality.

No fangks: Homeowner’s slippery scare after deadly find

To some, this may look like the nursery from hell. But a Tweed snake catcher who found a deadly mama brown and 17 of her highly venomous bubs in a suburban home was on a rescue mis...

I tried out the 8-day holiday formula, and nailed it

Looking for a way to feel truly refreshed after travel? Try this.

Kanye West and Bianca Censori set to release a movie

Kanye West and his Australian wife Bianca Censori are preparing to drop a film, but contrary to speculation, it’s not a sex tape.

Would you pay $250 for a luxurious bubble bath?

It seems excessive, but a Queensland resort believes it’s worth every penny for loved up couples.

Video that shows why guys need to kick this habit

If you were looking for motivation to kick this habit then this shocking video might give you that one last push to do it.

Mum’s menopause diagnosis takes darkest possible turn

A South East Queensland mother has told how a doctor initially dismissed her symptoms as menopause, but they turned out to be something far more serious. Now, she’s trying to spend...

Ch9 Block mogul’s $6.6m payout after backflip

One of the co-founders of the controversial reno series The Block has been handed $6.6 million after just 12 months completing a major project.

Listed: Where your child’s school ranks in results for maths

Find out where to send your child to get the best results in maths. Search the table.

‘Dangerous’ find in Maccas burger cuts up man’s insides

A Brisbane father has suffered major health problems are choking on a McDonald’s quarter pounder burger filled with a sharp piece of plastic that cut his insides.

‘It felt so final’: Shogun star’s stint in Aussie jail

Shogun star Cosmo Jarvis opens up about the amazing success of the hit historical drama and how it led him the inside of a jail cell in Australia.

‘It couldn’t be us’: Couple’s bizarre defence to 151km/h speeding fine

A couple caught doing 151km/h on the Warrego Hwy are out to fight their massive fine, claiming they have evidence to prove it couldn’t have been them. HAVE YOUR SAY