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17th March 2025

Today's top stories

Man, 20, charged with murder over North Adelaide park death

A young man has been charged with murder after a man found unconscious on a North Adelaide walking path died in hospital on Sunday.

Aussie teachers shouldn’t be social workers – it’s ruining it for our kids

If teachers don’t focus on maths and reading students will never catch up, education experts warn – saying classroom time is being monopolised trying to tick boxes.

‘Teachers are crying out’: Ex-principal reveals biggest complaint

Paul Kidson spent 27 years as a teacher and school principal – one complaint persisted with teachers about the way we educate our children.

Shock reason Gen Alpha will change our workforce forever

Gen Alpha are about to enter the workforce and they are going to make Gen Z seem like a breeze. Here’s why...

‘Strategic battle’: Aussies struggling to make ends meet

Grocery bills have surged by 30 per cent during the Albanese government’s first term, leaving families $3000 a year poorer, exclusive analysis reveals. See the list.

Mali’s plan to overturn controversial land ban

Premier Peter Malinauskas has had a veiled dig at his former boss as he outlines plans to axe urban growth boundaries to open up land in five major areas.

‘Humiliated’ trader blasts Garden in unearthly Fringe row

The business woman says she was kicked out of Adelaide’s most popular Fringe venue in humiliating scenes amid a row over her stall’s location.

59 dead, 155 injured in Macedonian nightclub fire

A fire has torn through a nightclub in North Macedonia, killing 59 revellers attending a hip-hop concert, and injuring more than 155 as police issue arrest warrants.

Did Mali just put Labor into election mode?

All the speculation might be around the federal poll but SA’s state leaders are showing signs that they’re also preparing for their date with the voters.

Neighbours in shock as street fight turns fatal

A Taperoo man has been charged over the incident that left a 40-year-old from Queenstown dead.

‘The sweet spot’: Inside Nicks’ Crows reinvention on the run

Matthew Nicks is determined not to get ahead of himself this year – but a new-look Adelaide’s round 1 win serves as a warning to the rest of the compeition. Here’s why.

Get ahead of the Games: Athlete MP’s bold Adelaide Olympic bid

South Australia should “think big” and start planning for how the state can harness Olympics fever before Queensland has all the fun, the former Paralympian says.

The Tackle: ‘Mutiny’ looms for Port after waving the white flag

Once the clock is set, tensions rise. And after flying the white flag against the Pies on Saturday night, a ‘mutiny’ is looming at Port. See the rest of Jay Clark’s likes and disli...

Depressing sight drives home grim fact about Aussie life

If you’ve spent much time travelling around this country, you’ve probably noticed this sad trend too, writes Tom Bowden.

Greens facing a federal election wipeout

The heat is on ALP preference deals as a new poll shows the Greens are likely to lose at least two seats at the federal election.

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‘My son’s death was blasted on social media’

Ryan Kimball died in a car crash – and his last moments were posted on social media. Now, the teen’s heartbroken dad reveals how Covid lockdowns played a role in the tragedy.

Major update in Harry’s US visa row after ruling

A court has made a shock ruling after Prince Harry’s admission of past drug use raised questions about his US visa.

Great lengths Aussies go to for ultimate feed

When it comes to eating out and trying new dishes, there’s one Aussie demographic willing to put their money where their mouth is.

‘Printing cash’: The hidden opportunity in gold price explosion

Gold prices have soared in recent times but there may be a heavily discounted opportunity hiding in plain sight that is literally printing cash, writes ASX Trader.

Aussies warned: Most stolen shock items exposed

Forget jewellery, cash or electronics – one item has topped a list of the most commonly stolen goods from homes. And it could be lurking in plain view.

‘Divorce deal’: Shock new Meghan theory emerges

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Netflix bosses are reluctant to cut ties with the pair for one huge reason, an expert has claimed.

How Netflix changed F1 forever

Albert Park has become the new Flemington as people race to be seen at the Australian Grand Prix.

Is it still worth getting a desktop – even an Apple one?

The world’s most valuable company released its latest MacBook Air and Mac Studio on the same day. Here’s how what appears to be an odd pairing stacks up, and which Apple computer i...

NASA ‘alien’ greets SpaceX crew: ‘Wonderful day’

An ‘alien’ made an appearance for the newly arrived SpaceX crew that docked with the International Space Station to rescue two NASA astronauts. See the photos.

‘Toxic’ Ellen’s final $8m insult to US exposed

Ellen DeGeneres has doubled down on her hate and she’s making an $8 million move to prove it.

Goers: Everything we learned from Meghan Markle’s Netflix debacle

The latest version of the Duchess of Sussex has dropped. Let’s slavishly follow everything she says, writes Peter Goers.

‘Following the pack’: Why Kate Ceberano was miffed by Kylie Minogue’s instant success

Kate Ceberano wants to rock on for the rest of her life, and hopes to fulfil a special dream she had at just 14.

Miranda Kerr: ‘I’ll keep that for my husband’

She was Australia’s first Victoria’s Secret Angel. Now, supermodel Miranda Kerr has revealed why the thought of walking the runway again makes her ‘horrified’.

Death that exposed a national tragedy

When journalists began investigating questions around one young woman’s death, they uncovered five more cases – and a tragedy on a national scale.

Aussie billionaire breaks in new private jet on home soil

An Australian billionaire has been spotted boarding his new private jet at Sydney Airport ahead of the hotly-anticipated Australian Grand Prix. Get the first look.