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30th January 2025

Exposed: The unprofessional lawyers disciplined in SA

Misleading a client, misappropriating trust money and failing to pay tax, these lawyers have been found guilty of professional misconduct. See who ended up in hot water.

‘People just don’t have the cash’: Cost of living kills tuck shops

The humble school canteen might be the latest victim of rising cost of living pressures, with multiple tuck shops across Adelaide being deemed no longer “financially viable”.

Beloved Gouger St eatery falls prey to SA’s hospitality crisis

Another popular hospitality business is pulling the pin with a Gouger St favourite announcing it will shut its doors next month.

Unpaid debts spark fire sale of Vailo boss’ sprawling SA vineyards

An embattled millionaire entrepreneur and founder of the Adelaide 500’s main sponsor faces losing two sprawling South Australian vineyards to pay disputed unpaid debts.

Back to school: Humiliating lesson for ‘toxic’ Adelaide council

A “toxic” culture of bullies is running wild at one of Adelaide’s most affluent councils, lawyers have found – and its CEO agrees they need to learn a lesson.

‘Everything’s changed’: Behind the scenes of Adelaide star’s new life

The Channel 7 newsreader says the past few years have been a very special journey.

‘Looking for a caravan’: Facebook post from couple arrested on ‘periphery’ on terror investigation

A couple arrested on the “periphery” of the anti-Semitic terror investigation had posted on Facebook just last month asking to buy a caravan.

‘Worst day of my life is coming’: Dad told youngest daughter is dying

Little Hailey Valle has spent the last few years bravely fighting despite her parents facing “red tape” getting her into a clinical trial to give her better odds.

Maiden: Rate cut would ease the pain in households

The big question is whether an interest-rate cut – or two – will be enough for voters to forget about all that and give the Albanese Government a second chance? Writes Samantha Mai...

‘Why would I do that?’ Woman denies Oakden house fire after arrest

A house fire in Adelaide’s north eastern suburbs has led to the arrest of a young woman, while police continue to investigate how the incident started.

‘I’ll be my own cavalry’: Security guard facing jail over 20cm baton

An Adelaide security guard who has protected the community for almost four decades is facing jail time for carrying a defensive weapon, smaller than a ruler, to defend against arme...

Claims of ‘betrayal’ apology cost former child protection boss job

Under a cloud of “hurtful rumours’, the first Aboriginal person appointed as Child Protection Department chief has spoken out about what led to the culmination of his role.

With the stork en route, who’s set to replace Stace at FIVEAA?

FIVEAA afternoons presenter Stacey Lee will be going on maternity leave in the second half of 2025. Who will be keeping her seat warm while she’s away? We look at the top contender...

Teen downloaded ‘graphic, horrific’ terrorist videos on school laptop

An “unusual girl with unusual interests” has told a court she downloaded “graphic, horrific” extremist videos because she wasn’t allowed to listen to music.

‘Suburban slaver’ wants to see AFP’s case against her

The identity of a foreign woman accused of keeping a youth group in debt bondage for almost a decade can be revealed for the first time.

Bricklayer indecently assaults child in Hungry Jack’s

An Adelaide man has confessed to a sick attack on a child in a suburban fast-food restaurant, before fleeing from the parents.

Adelaide’s rental median surpasses Melbourne for the first time

Adelaide’s weekly rental median is now more expensive than Melbourne’s. But there is a silver lining. Find out how Adelaide’s market is performing, and what’s tipped for 2025.

Unmasked: All the alleged neo-nazis arrested in Aus Day protest named

A deep dive has revealed more about the identities of the alleged neo-Nazis who faced court in Adelaide, including a self-described “whites-lover” and the group’s leader.