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26th September 2024

Today's top stories

Police union officials ‘jokingly re-enacted Higgins rape’, MP tells parliament

State parliament has heard lurid new allegations of inappropriate behaviour by former chiefs of the police union.

Cheapest basket of groceries in Oz revealed

A quarterly report into grocery prices has compared the cost of a basket of groceries from Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA, with one chain clearly cheaper.

Man charged with manslaughter over death of 7-week-old boy

A northern suburbs man has been charged over the death of an infant who was in his care, after the baby sustained fatal injuries in July.

Labor split on negative gearing election fight

Anthony Albanese’s refusal to rule out changes to negative gearing has exposed Labor to a voter backlash, as the Coalition warns tax reforms would “smash” the housing market.

Israel preps invasion as Hezbollah fires Ballistic missile at Tel Aviv

Israel activated reserve brigades to the northern border ahead of a possible manoeuvre in Lebanon after Hezbollah fired the first surface-to-surface missile to reach Tel Aviv air s...

New ‘threats’ on Trump amid wild Secret Service failure

Intelligence finds ‘real and specific’ plots to assassinate Donald Trump, as a bombshell report on the first attempt reveals a Secret Service agent called a tech support hotline.

$750,000 ambus goes from ‘white elephant’ to white knight

It created a stir when unveiled but the $750,000, 12-patient “ambus” quickly faded from public attention. Despite initial doubts, officials now say it’s a “valuable asset”.

Housing for vulnerable women planned for Adelaide’s inner west

UnitingSA is seeking development approval for a housing project to help vulnerable women.

Maiden: Gearing up for a battle to win over young voters

It shouldn’t really come as any surprise to learn that Treasury bureaucrats are war-gaming changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax yet again, writes Samantha Maiden.

Influencers, trends and ‘Hokball’: How AFL is keeping up with Gen-Z

A new study has found the AFL is Australia’s favourite sports league, yet the challenge of keeping relevant with Gen-Z will determine whether it can retain the crown, SHANNON GILL ...

‘Never-ending nightmare’: Cafe owner’s reign of DV terror revealed

A Two Wells cafe owner has been slammed by a judge after he assaulted and stalked his terrified wife, including installing a tracking device in her car.

‘Prey’: Terrifying truth of Meta-verse

If your Instagram or Facebook account is hacked, don’t expect to get help without coughing up some cash - and the scam itself is terrifying.

‘Diabolical’: Stack of uncertainty looms over Whyalla

The economic climate in the Steel City has residents fearing for their futures should GFG Alliance’s embattled Whyalla steelworks be placed in voluntary administration.

‘Super proud’: Former AFL player calls time after impressive local career

A former AFL forward and SANFL premiership player has announced his retirement after a decorated local SA footy career which included two flags at two separate clubs.

‘Highly regarded’ Power big calls time on AFL career

After spearheading Port Adelaide’s forward line for nine seasons, big man Charlie Dixon has called time on his career, one that began as an inaugural Gold Coast Sun.