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16th October 2024

Today's top stories

Residents flee as another shop erupts in flames amid raging tobacco wars

Police are investigating yet another suspicious fire at an Adelaide business overnight, amid a spate of at least 15 arson attacks on stores selling tobacco and vapes. See the map.

Private school principal makes big career call after huge innings

An Adelaide Hills school leader has made a major decision after spending 25 years at the institution.

Thousands pour into parties’ pockets as donor ban looms

Hotel lobbyists, a real estate identity and defence companies are still dropping huge amounts of money into political party coffers.

Meet the Adelaide Uni professor trying to roll back abortion law

One of the key architects of abortion reform legislation currently before state parliament explains her journey with the issue and when she stopped being pro-choice.

Port blinked on Houston – but they can still emerge winners

Port Adelaide wanted more for Dan Houston – they didn’t get it. But as MATT TURNER writes, the Power can still come out on top in their three-way trade with the Pies and Suns.

Downer: Don’t like Australia’s values? Australia’s not for you

Tolerance is a core Australian value and the pro-Islamic terrorism demonstrations show none whatsoever if you disagree with them, writes Alexander Downer.

Socceroos secure priceless point in ugly clash with Japan

While it wasn’t quite the history the Socceroos were after, Tony Popovic’s men delivered a gutsy performance on Japanese soil, defying the odds to bring a point back to Australia. ...

Hollywood star’s ‘full circle’ moment at top Adelaide school

The internationally acclaimed actor has reunited with some familiar names to share some pro tips from the top.

‘All I saw was blood’: Neighbour recounts horrific crime scene

A heroic neighbour who rushed to help two housemates injured in a horror axe attack has told a court there wasn’t a single part of the house not “covered in blood”.

Creepy comments, abuse claims as ‘intimidated’ rising star sues

An Adelaide court has heard how an aspiring young equestrian was allegedly “objectified” by the leading figure she is suing for sexual harassment.

Lexus driver named as concrete truck crash turns tragic

Major Crash detectives are investigating the horrific fatal collision that killed a young woman in Adelaide’s north on Tuesday.

Terror shooting in Israel, as US threatens to halt weapon supply

The United States warned Israel its military aid was at risk over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as a terror attack left casualties south of Tel Aviv.

Labor to ‘ban’ debit card fees

The Albanese government is set to outlaw surcharges on debit cards, saying the fees are ‘unfair and excessive’ for Australians using their own money.

When looks deceive: ‘I thought this was a cottage’

It’s picture-perfect and located in one of Adelaide’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. But this character home conceals a stunning surprise behind the front door.

Haunting footage of sunken superyacht reveals wreckage

Divers have filmed the first footage of the $60m Bayesian wreckage where seven people died, despite tightened security protecting watertight safes believed to contain intelligence ...