Morning edition: ‘Horror stories’ a bout to blast a billion-dollar hole in SA’s economy

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

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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. READ MORE   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. READ MORE   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. READ MORE   ‘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. READ MORE   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. READ MORE   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. READ MORE   ‘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. READ MORE   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. READ MORE   ‘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. READ MORE   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. READ MORE   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. READ MORE   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. READ MORE   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. READ MORE   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... READ MORE   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 READ MORE   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. READ MORE   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 ... READ MORE   $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. READ MORE   ‘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. READ MORE   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 READ MORE   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. READ MORE   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... READ MORE   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... READ MORE   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 ... READ MORE   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. READ MORE   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 READ MORE   ‘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... READ MORE   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. READ MORE   ‘Lethal’: Why these Aussie areas will be unliveable A huge issue sweeping Australia is going to have disastrous impacts on thousands of Aussies. READ MORE   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. 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