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5th December 2024

Bullies threaten to stab girl, 9, at $20k-a-year private school

The parents of a nine-year-old girl say she has been bullied relentlessly at a top all-girls private college – and have been left astonished by the school’s response.

Gas exports fuel Australia’s diplomatic clout in Asia

Australia would lose significant influence in the Asia-Pacific if we stop exporting liquefied natural gas, top foreign policy experts warn.

Bricks and torture: Energy crunch driving up building costs

As a gas supply shock looms, Australia’s No.1 home builder Metricon has revealed escalating energy bills are ‘significantly driving up’ production budgets and material expenses.

Power 20 revealed: Who are SA’s most influential off-field players?

The athletes may take the limelight but it is the players behind the scenes who have the real power to make it all possible. See the 2024 sport rankings.

Golden blaze: ‘Severe’ heatwave set to have SA sweltering

A heatwave set to sweep over SA will peak toward the end of the week as South Aussies will look forward to a cool change coming shortly after.

Drunk ex-private schoolboy killed married couple in horror crash

An ex-private school student was nearly four times the blood alcohol limit and speeding when he killed a couple in a horror highway crash, a court has heard.

Chilling moment assassin executes top executive in NYC street

The moment a suspected gunman executed a CEO in front of terrified witnesses on a New York street has been captured on surveillance. Watch video.

CFMEU boss splashed union cash on luxury overseas holiday

A secretary of the scandal-plagued union charged $99,000 to a union credit card for travel, accommodation, and “up-market restaurants” while his branch teetered on the verge of ins...

Cricket star’s home Australia’s most viewed auction listing

Test cricketer Alex Carey is hoping for a double win when Australia takes on India at Adelaide Oval this Saturday – the same day his family home goes under the hammer.

Urgent calls to boost vital service for overworked cops

The state government is facing calls to provide more mental health support to police by increasing the availability of a valuable resource.

Maiden: Parents are right to be angry at public schools

A Catholic school “experiment” should spell the end of Australia’s Choose Your Own Adventure approach to teaching kids.

Top eatery serves up triple-time as pub group spits chips over Aus Day

The owner of an iconic Port Willunga restaurant said employees should have the choice to work on Australia Day, amid a furore over a pub group cancelling celebrations of the nation...

Upgrade to ‘unacceptable’ parklands clubrooms on the way

Adelaide City Council is about to vote on a $5.6 million upgrade to a dilapidated changerooms to increase the number of female and people with disabilities able to use the faciliti...

Biden asleep in meeting; Trump recruits another billionaire

President Joe Biden was seemingly asleep at the wheel of a high-level meeting with African leaders, as Donald Trump revealed his controversial pick to head NASA.

Watch: Video alleged beach house arsonist didn’t want you to see

A video of Micah Gilham preaching to a Christadelphian congregation was removed from the public domain straight after The Advertiser contacted Mr Gilham’s lawyer for comment. See t...

Families to pay up to $295 a year more as gas shortage looms

Households across three states are facing big annual gas bill increases because of a dire supply crisis set to force Australia to import LNG from the other side of the world.

Single-parent families ‘to live together’ under massive change

Sweeping changes would allow a new form of ‘co-living’, smaller apartments and six-storey retirement villages under a plan to address SA’s housing crisis.

Court twist for northern suburbs alleged meth trafficking ring

New CCTV evidence has come to light in the case of an alleged drug ring dealing in more than 250kg of meth, a court has heard.

Whine bar: Neighbour’s win against ‘annoying’ beachside venue

A beachside resident who has spent decades in a battle over music at a wine bar next to her house has had a win – but been told loud noise is to be expected.

Surprises and shocks as NAPLAN reveals new schools at the top

There’s been some big moves on the NAPLAN rankings since last year. See how the top schools rose and fell here.