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27th February 2025

Today's top stories

Inside Gupta’s Whyalla downfall: How Mali’s steel trap was sprung

Just before launching the Whyalla steelworks takeover, Premier Peter Malinauskas’s bungle stunned a top-level briefing.

Cosi’s pledge for new Beaumont bid: ‘I’ll fund the other dig’

The celebrity says if the current search in Adelaide fails to find new clues, he’ll fund a fresh effort at the site of another popular theory.

‘Quintessential Barossa’: First look at AFL’s newest $45m venue

The AFL’s newest venue is all but complete ahead of its introduction in April. MATT TURNER takes you inside the Barossa Valley’s new stadium ahead of Gather Round.

Fresh tips flood in as Beaumont dig explores new site

The search for any evidence of the Beaumont children has entered its fourth day, with an MLC revealing the compelling new leads flowing into his office.

‘$200 for the child’: Convicted predator’s sick new charges revealed

A newly-paroled child sex offender is back behind bars, having allegedly been caught trawling for children, one as young as four, by another undercover operation.

‘Mislead’: Albo slammed over China warships fiasco

The Coalition has accused Anthony Albanese of attempting to ‘mislead’ the public in claiming a military notification on China’s live fire drills matched a commercial pilot’s warnin...

Couple turn putrid public toilet into beachside stunner

A creative couple have turned a stinky abandoned loo into their private beachfront sanctuary. Now, they’re sniffing around for a new owner.

Trump shares ‘bizarre’ AI vision for Gaza

Donald Trump has unveiled his computer-generated vision for war-torn Gaza and it features Trump-themed beachside resort featuring golden statues of the US President.

The injustice, red faces behind Kuhnemann verdict

Spinner Matthew Kuhnemann was cleared of having a suspect action - but that leaves questions to be asked about how it got this far, with a strong sense of injustice felt within Aus...

100 a day: SA Police reveal horrifying callout figure

It is happening behind closed doors all over South Australia but now SA Police have revealed just how often they confront the scourge of domestic violence.

Maiden: Want to know where the ‘dirt’ on Dutton really came from?

They make it sound like someone’s been crawling through their wheelie bin or peeking in their window at night with binoculars, writes Samantha Maiden.

Sheargold departs Triple M amid fallout from Matildas sledge

Marty Sheargold and Triple M have parted ways following the furore surrounding the radio veteran’s “unacceptable” outburst about women’s sport.

School fees hit dizzying milestone for all SA families

A new report has found the same thing in the public, private and Catholic education systems.

Shooter ‘distasteful, reprehensible’ but not a murderer, court told

The Kudla shed shooter’s lawyer says he won’t try to justify his client’s actions, but insists he’s not guilty of murder.

Why Australia must increase defence spending

Australia has been given a pretty emphatic reminder that in the numbers game it’s behind in ships and aircraft.

From our network

‘S*** on the table’: Cow chaos leaves campers shocked

A rogue herd of cattle raided a campsite west of Brisbane, grazing on a chair and urinating on a tent before moo-ving on, with the baffled campers udder-ly speechless.

Buffy and Gossip Girl star dead at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, a former child star who rose to fame in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has tragically been found dead.

How Aussie couple turned $2 into a $5.2m mansion

It’s one of the most lucrative homes in Australia and a simple $2 hack turned it into a $5.2 million mansion. Here’s how.

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

‘How dirty can you be?’ William and Kate get cheeky

Prince William and Princess Catherine have put on a flirty display during an appearance in Wales.

I stayed at a real-life White Lotus hotel

Craving a sneak peek at one of the resorts set to appear in season three of The White Lotus in Thailand, this hotel guest checked in to uncover a real-life showstopper.

‘You’re so broken’: What rehab is really like

A rehab at Burleigh Heads has been hiding in plain sight for more than 50 years. Find out from an ex-resident what it’s really like inside.

‘Side piece’: Influencer’s alleged boasts about billionaire Musk

More lurid allegations have emerged about Ashley St. Clair’s tryst with Elon Musk, with fresh claims about the power that the young mum wielded over the tech mogul.

Woman drops $2.9m on cruise ship home

A woman says she spent $2.9 million on a home on a cruise ship that perpetually sails the world and picks its destination based on residents’ votes.

Woman discovers brother dead after alarming Facebook status

A Facebook post left an Adelaide woman fearing the worst for her brother. When he wasn’t active online, she called the police.

Sheargold departs Triple M amid fallout from Matildas sledge

Marty Sheargold and Triple M have parted ways following the furore surrounding the radio veteran’s “unacceptable” outburst about women’s sport.

MAFS star drops one huge hint (or a big red herring)

Married At First Sight’s Jamie Marinos is back in her hometown for a real life wedding. And she’s making sure everyone spots one little detail.

Dozens of plane crashes in two months: What is going on?

A series of highly publicised plane crashes have triggered concerns around whether its still safe to fly. Should you board your flight or cancel your trip? Here’s what you need to ...

Celeb chef at head of table for huge Aussie honour

From educators to leaders, and those who just go above and beyond, these 41 inspirational women are all in line for a prestigious gong.

Fans devastated as Drake cancels remainder of Australian tour

Canadian rap superstar Drake has cancelled the remainder of his Australian tour — including shows in Brisbane, Sydney, and Auckland – just hours after jetting out of the country.