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Blackouts, trees down: SA battered by wild winds and horizontal rain

A severe weather warning is in place as SA is pummelled by sideways rain and strong winds, with gusts of more than 100km/h causing blackouts and a trail of destruction.

‘Scutter the nutter’: Lies that got ‘crazy’ Erin sacked from air traffic control

Former colleagues of triple murderer Erin Patterson — whose maiden name was Scutter — have described her as a pathological liar who “managed to get guys wrapped around her little f...

See the evidence that helped a jury convict Erin Patterson

From photos of mushrooms and CCTV footage to a triple-0 call, here are the exhibits shown the jurors that led them to convict Erin Patterson of triple murder.

Paramedic’s devastating blow during routine check-up

A routine tinnitus check turned into something far more sinister for paramedic and circus performer Paige Footner. But she won't let it stop her from chasing her dreams.

Adelaide travellers left stranded as volcano erupts again

A deadly Indonesian volcano has erupted once again in Indonesia, grounding Adelaide holiday-makers heading in and out of the popular destination.

Doctor reveals moments about mushroom case that will haunt him ‘forever’

The doctor who first alerted police to triple murderer Erin Patterson has revealed the moments of the investigation he can’t get out of his mind – and how the killer stared “dagger...

Inside the mind of Erin Patterson, the mushroom murderer

Erin Patterson is now a triple murderer. She armed herself by getting in her red MG to go to a wet footy ground and sniff out nature’s random offerings of doom. But what was her mo...

The Lowdown: Better goal review tech can’t come fast enough

The Crows missed finals two seasons ago on the back of an umpiring howler, and while the stakes weren’t as high on Sunday, Matt Turner writes better goal reviews can’t come soon en...

‘Major threat to our economy’: Trump dishes out new 40pc tariffs

Donald Trump is handing out tariff letters with some countries to face up to 40 per cent import tax, citing “national security” as his imperative.

‘They are among us’: SA’s vile child sexual offenders revealed

So you think a pedophile is the stereotypical creep in the corner? Think again. 2025’s class of infamy shows child sexual offenders come from all walks of life.

Staff owed thousands after collapse of former footy star’s pub

Staff at a pub part-owned by former Geelong star Corey Enright are still owed thousands of dollars in wages, with leaked text messages revealing they were warned not to go to the m...

No love for Lucy: Critics take swing at MP’s parklands stance

Angst is growing at Adelaide Labor MP Lucy Hood, who supported protecting the parklands but has remained tight-lipped over concerns about swallowing some up for a new golf course.

SA waters ‘like Chernobyl’ as mysterious red algae spotted

An SA fisherman says he hasn’t caught a fish in months as the state’s algal bloom takes its toll, but experts say there’s signs “nature’s clean-up crew” is on its way.

Dad’s grim Adelaide ‘ultimatum’ as hospital says it can’t cope

Mid North farmer Chris Thomas used to receive lifesaving surgery at a regional hospital until he was hit by another cruel twist of fate.

‘Invisible’ issue with Gen Z’s menopause hot takes

Menopause is having its “moment” and apparently I have a big blinking M on my forehead now, writes Rebecca Whitfield-Baker.

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$500k and counting: Influencers reveal cosmetic surgery spends

There’s a new trend sweeping social media: transparency. Australian influencers are spilling what cosmetic procedures they’ve had done and how much they have spent on aesthetics.

Amazon Prime Day: Get up to 50% off popular tech

Amazon’s annual sales event Prime Day is back offering savvy Aussie shoppers a stack of great deals on Amazon devices including Kindles, TV Fire Sticks and Echo speakers.

Restaurant speaks out after Robert Irwin salad ‘theft’

A small Aussie restaurant has had a surprising reaction to Robert Irwin dining and dashing on them this week after the incident had an unintended consequence.

Maccas trip turns homeless Aus dad to riches

A once-homeless Aussie dad has revealed how he went from sleeping in his car to riches after a Maccas trip changed his life.

‘It’s over’: Experts’ shock RBA rate cut call

More than 30 experts have weighed in on tomorrow’s RBA rate cut call with a majority of them making one shock prediction.

Kochie warns RBA rate cut gamble could backfire

Prominent analyst David Koch has warned of a shock fallout tied to the Reserve Bank’s rate cut gamble come Tuesday.

To which Australian state is the Gymea lily native?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

RBA interest rate cut: three things to check right now

As the Reserve Bank prepares to cut interest rates, homeowners are expected to see relief on their mortgages. Here’s how much you might save, and what you must do next

This is the $100m riddle none of us can get right

Would newfound wealth set you up or eventually tear your family apart?

The one small change tearing Aussie marriages apart

Raising children can be hard but the brutal reality could hit your marriage once they have grown.

I thought I was just tired ... then my world changed in an instant

Charlotte Hassing felt fine, just a bit tired ... but then her world changed in an instant.

Welcome to Country: 5 things you probably never knew

They remain a hot topic across Australia but there is much more to Welcome to Country ceremonies than meets the eyes.

Tax fact the richest Aussies hate to admit

Death, taxes, conspiracy theorists and commuter gridlock are inevitable and even sovereign citizens pay up, writes Peter Goers.

Musk’s Tesla shunned in new EV wave

Australian interest in electric vehicles is rising again after a three-year slump, but Tesla’s dominance is waning as Elon Musk’s political woes and the rise of cheaper Chinese alt...

‘Invisible’ issue with Gen Z’s menopause hot takes

Menopause is having its “moment” and apparently I have a big blinking M on my forehead now, writes Rebecca Whitfield-Baker.