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28th February 2025

Today's top stories

‘Horror stories’ about to blast a billion-dollar hole in SA’s economy

One of the worst droughts in living memory is forcing farmers from the land... and the economic ramifications for the state are huge.

Stark weather prediction as expert tips permanent shift

Some short-term relief could be in sight after SA’s record dry spell but The Advertiser’s weather watcher says there are worrying signs for the future.

Worst in history: Farmers in tears as grim record is confirmed

South Australian farmers have struggled through the driest year in the books, and it’s pushed them to the brink. See the map of the worst hit areas.

‘Mummification’: Shock 911 Hackman call; deaths ‘suspicious’

Harrowing new details have emerged from the 911 call made after the “mummified” bodies Gene Hackman and his wife were found. Listen to the call.

Penbo: Shock Mali ally amid race to out-LIV North Adelaide NIMBYs

The Adelaide City Council’s promise to help sounds nice but recent history may leave the Premier sceptical, writes David Penberthy.

Man, 65, dies after crashing into Stobie pole

After fighting for life for two weeks, a man has died after sustaining serious injuries from a car crash in Adelaide’s south.

‘Significant damage’: Suspicious fire ravages barber shop

A fire – believed to have been deliberately started – has ripped through a barber shop near the city in the early hours of Friday morning.

Revealed: 50 SANFLW next generation players to watch

The SANFL women’s league is making waves, with a record 10 players selected at the AFLW draft. Now Andrew Capel pinpoints the footballers on the 2025 radar.

‘What does that mean?’: Trump makes AUKUS gaffe

During a meeting at the White House with the UK’s prime minister, Donald Trump seemed to have no idea what the defence agreement with Australia was.

Mystery find at Beaumont dig site explained

Experts have weighed in on the detection of a suspicious hole on the fifth day of a dig in the search of the Beaumont children.

The other Beaumont theory that sparked celeb dig bid

Another theory is behind the call to search a second location for the Beaumont children, with Andrew ‘Cosi’ Costello leading the charge.

Renowned Fleurieu businessman disputes firearms charges

An adored Victor Harbor businessman will take his matter to trial after pleading not guilty to possessing and selling unlicensed firearms, a court has heard.

Kokkinakis posts surgery update as tennis star faces ‘biggest challenge’

The South Australian took to Instagram on Thursday to update fans on his battle with injury.

Did wonder drug kill Dougal? Pet owners’ pain as vets on alert

For Judy Coleman, beloved dog Dougal was her reason to get up in the morning — he died within months of starting a new arthritis drug and now US authorities are warning of side eff...

Final chance to see Sneaky Sound System ... and your footy team

The first music acts for this year’s AFL Gather Round have been announced, as some of the last tickets for the festival of footy go on sale

From our network

Last photo of Hackman emerges as world mourns

The last time the reclusive Gene Hackman was photographed in public has surfaced following the announcement of his shock death.

Drake escape plot thickens: Clues emerge over rapper’s next move

Drake has blamed “scheduling conflicts” for the shock cancellation of his Australian tour, but with his stage equipment reportedly on its way to Europe, there could be ...

$9.1bn slide: Car giant hits the wall

One of the world’s biggest car companies has hit the skids, as it haemorrhages money, sales, its share price and plenty of good will.

‘Cruise from hell’: Passengers pocket $2.4 million in class action

Nearly 1500 passengers have had a win at court after Carnival Cruises operated a cruise liner which left Brisbane and sailed straight into the path of a category five cyclone.

Tech giant unveils controversial new age ID tool

Apple is set to launch a radical upgrade of parental controls to combat children accessing inappropriate content. SEE HOW IT WILL WORK

Sneaky bank mortgage ‘deal’ to cost borrowers $8k

Banks are offering ‘discounts’ that could actually cost borrowers in the long term. Here’s how to avoid falling into the trap.

Asics v Nike: Which brand is winning netball’s shoe wars?

Australia’s biggest sport for women and girls presents a huge market for the shoe manufacturers battling to dominate from the Super Netball floor to the weekend court. So which bra...

Infection, amputation: Rooftop fall triggers tradie’s year from hell

With a leg broken in 28 places and an agonising 90-minute effort to get into an ambulance, this young Brisbane father may have felt he’d endured the worst after a rooftop fal...

Baby, you’re a firework! Katy Perry headed for space on Bezos flight

Katy Perry is among six celebrities who will be launched into space on Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, and the flight will comprise of the first all-female crew ...

Mum’s plea after son’s eye removed

When a Queensland mum looked at her four-year-old’s eye in the sunlight she knew something was terribly wrong. Now she wants others to know what to look for.

This could be Apple’s best offer all year

With a price tag that’s half of its flagship phone, you would think Apple would have left a lot more out of its new iPhone 16e. FIRST LOOK

‘True giant of the screen’: Tributes flow for Hackman

Gene Hackman has been remembered as the “magnificent and inspiring” as tributes continued to flow for the star of cinematic classics including Mississippi Burning and The French Co...

What Sheargold’s axing really says about Aussies

Marty Sheargold’s unfunny drivel about the Matildas has earned him the axe – this is what that actually means for discussion around women’s sport, writes Emily Olle.

‘Lethal’: Why these Aussie areas will be unliveable

A huge issue sweeping Australia is going to have disastrous impacts on thousands of Aussies.

Our dogs put latest bot into overdrive

With two dogs in the house, Australia’s newest robotic vacuum and mopping device has been really well tested. FIRST LOOK