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18th October 2024

Today's top stories

‘Hard to justify’: SA skyrockets to its first $750k public servant

South Australia’s top public servant is paid more than three quarters of a million dollars a year and makes $300,000 more than the state’s premier.

SA lashed with more than 130,000 lightning strikes in wild storm

SA’s skies were lit up with more than 130,000 lightning strikes as it was thrashed by winds of at least 130km/h and more than 40mm of rain overnight. Send in your pictures.

‘Tornado-like’: Olympic Dam down as severe storm ravages state

With power towers down, Olympic Dam losing operational power and thousands across the state without electricity, much of the state has been pummelled by a severe storm.

Business engulfed in flames after third arson attack in a week

Police are investigating an arson attack that has gutted an LJ Hooker office in Adelaide’s west – the third fire at the business in a week.

‘Settled the score’: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said ‘evil suffered a severe blow’, as dramatic drone footage showed the final desperate act of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

‘Unconscious’: New Liam Payne death theory after autopsy

Autopsy results have raised a key question over the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne, as police quizzed two women who may have been the last people to see him alive.

Massive $180m, 300-home Fleurieu lifestyle resort gets green light

A $180m lifestyle village resort for over-50s boasting 315 homes has been given the go-ahead by a beachside council.

Major donors boycott SA Museum as turmoil hits beloved institution

Philanthropists who have poured millions into the beloved South Australian Museum are suspending donations as controversy continues to engulf the institution.

The ultimate guest list: Adelaide’s 30+ in demand socialites

Being a “somebody” on the social scene is a bit like riding a rollercoaster, one minute you’re top of the A-list and the next … See who’s hot right now.

‘Sold a pup’: Nine stars erupt over bombshell

Nine’s biggest TV stars have erupted over a bombshell report into a toxic bullying culture during an emotional all-staff meeting.

Penbo: Remember when the Greens used to be likeable?

Fast forward to 2024 and those triangular stickers now stand for something quite different from hugging trees, writes David Penberthy.

Sparkle of magic fades: Beloved SA Christmas lights identity dies

A beloved northern suburbs identity known for his dazzling Christmas lights has died.

‘Really keen’: Dual Mail Medallist joins division one club

A former SANFL midfielder and dual Mail Medallist has joined a division one Adelaide Footy League club in a major move ahead of season 2025.

‘Our hearts and camera rolls are full’: Baby joy for Seven News star

One of Adelaide’s most popular news presenters has welcomed her first child – a baby boy born three weeks early.

Major breakthrough for extinct Aussie icon

Scientists say they have made a breakthrough in their quest to recreate the Tasmanian tiger, nearly a century after it became extinct.