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22nd February 2025

Today's top stories

Revealed: The time Aussie parents really spend with their kids

An hour? Two? Or maybe three? Not quite. Over-stretched parents around the country share exactly how much quality time they carve out for their kids each day.

‘So stressed I want to die’: One in three parents at breaking point

News Corp Great Australian Parent Survey 2025 results are in – and the country’s parents share the crushing reality of modern childrearing.

Beaumont children: Final search for remains in Australia’s greatest mystery

A new link between the missing Beaumont children and one of the prime suspects in the decades-old mystery has been uncovered as a final search for their remains gets underway today...

Where not to buy in South Australia

A new report has revealed the SA suburbs buyers should be wary of buying in. But one local expert has explained why buyers should take it with a pinch of salt.

Penbo: Only class acts like Kyle and Jackie O could call this heroic

There’s a lot going on in this story. None of it involves heroics (save for the teacher who managed the situation), no matter what KIIS FM thinks, writes David Penberthy.

Five to Try: Your guide to eating gluten-free in Adelaide

Living the gluten-free life is nowhere near as difficult as it once was. So if you crave quality pasta or a cheese toastie, here’s our pick of the top places around Adelaide.

Is bigger better? How the nation’s largest schools rank

Enrolments are surging at Australia’s biggest schools but academic results reveal how students really fare. Search the list to see if your school made the grade.

Pre-season Showdown: Poor Port off the pace, Crow ‘experiment’

Expectations on Adelaide will only grow after a promising performance over a leaky Port Adelaide outfit. Matt Turner has all the intel.

‘She had no symptoms’: Single mum dealt terminal diagnosis

An Adelaide single mum-of-three went to hospital complaining of pain and left with a terminal diagnosis. Prior to that, she had no other symptoms.

‘Turn me on’: Grubby text reveals Olarenshaw knew of alleged brothel

WhatsApp messages sent to and from former AFL star Ricky Olarenshaw show he had knowledge of the day-to-day running of a Bali spa Indonesian police claim was operating as a brothel...

Which team won Super Bowl LIX?

What is Australia’s tallest bird? In which country is the kimono regarded as national clothing? Take our weekly Brainwaves quiz — 50 mind-bending general knowledge questions.

Major update on Chinese warships live fire

Defence has provided a significant update after commercial flights were warned after China warships undertook live fire testing in waters off Australia.

Millionaire castaway needs an island companion. Apply here

A world-famous millionaire castaway who has lived on a remote tropical Queensland island since the 1990s is now seeking a companion to join him in paradise. You can apply here.

‘Not the silver spoon anymore’: The curious shift in Australia’s Coalition

The growing dominance of one set of MPs, and the importance of outer suburb seats, is causing a rift so deep some Liberals say it’s threatening the ‘DNA’ of the Coalition’s core ...

AFL player charged with rape and sexual assault

An AFL player has been charged with rape and a string of other serious sexual offences, with the alleged offending occurring in the Geelong area. A second man has also been charged...

Sniffed out: Drug dog nabs alleged trafficker at Adelaide Airport

A man has been charged by AFP after ‘white crystalline substance’ was allegedly found in his luggage on a Sydney to Adelaide flight.

‘Challenge ahead’: Dust settles on Whyalla rescue package optimism

Whyalla workers were filled with ‘optimism and relief’ after yesterday’s $2.4bn rescue package announcement, but as the dust settles, they now know they have a ‘hell of a challenge...

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Millionaire castaway needs an island companion. Apply here

A world-famous millionaire castaway who has lived on a remote tropical Queensland island since the 1990s is now seeking a companion to join him in paradise. You can apply here.

6 best South Pacific holidays to take this year

From the Solomons to Samoa and Fiji to Vanuatu, the islands of the South Pacific are filled with epic options for affordable holidays.

Exclusive: Bachelor couple’s adorable baby shoot

New parents Jimmy and Holly – who met on The Bachelor – join Stellar for their first shoot as a family, featuring their newborn son, Lennox. See the photos.

Help! Kyle Sandilands is coming for my job

Aussie radio identity Kip Wightman has opened up on rebuilding his life after hitting rock bottom, and feeling the pressure as Kyle Sandilands targets Brisbane.

Updated: Banks that haven’t passed on RBA cut exposed

A huge number of Australian banks and lenders have yet to pass on the RBA’s historic rates cut. If your bank is on this list then you need to make a call.

Revealed: The time Aussie parents really spend with their kids

An hour? Two? Or maybe three? Not quite. Over-stretched parents around the country share exactly how much quality time they carve out for their kids each day.

Brutal: Aus’ stubborn neighbours fresh warning

Australians who rejected multiple offers from developers in the hope of getting a windfall later on are now being hit with a brutal warning.

Bloodbath as big EV firm files for bankruptcy

A scandalous EV brand famous for a fraudster boss and fake announcements has declared bankruptcy.

My husband regularly visits brothels and blames me for it

A wife is distraught after learning her husband has visited a brothel 20 times in the last 12 months, adding that he blames her for his extramarital activities.

Fridge, vacuum, now the washing machine! It’s official, I’m broken

Nothing seems to last any more, certainly not our patience or our sanity, and I’ve had enough of it, writes Sharyn Ghidella.

Aussie’s rant over Cadbury chocolate ‘rip off’ backfires

“Well it’s not called rum and raisins..."

‘I had a shot at marrying Chris Hemsworth – and I stuffed it’

A radio presenter has jokingly revealed she could have ended up as Mrs Hemsworth after “flirtatious” encounter.

I’ve travelled the world, this my No.1 tip

The Bali-based founder of Ocean Soul swimwear would rather spend time with locals than lounging on a beach.

Scorpions, cheese and climbing trees: wacky laws in Musk’s sights

Elon Musk’s latest crusade isn’t about cutting government spending. Instead he’s leading the charge to slash the bizarre laws which still exist in modern America. See the full list...

Eerie photo of Aussie shopping centre’s ghost food court

Concerns have been raised for the future of a once thriving shopping centre which has been hit by business closures and high rent costs. WATCH THE VIDEO