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Talara McHugh is a cadet reporter for The Advertiser and Sunday Mail, covering general news with a focus on Indigenous affairs and social issues. She began her career as an intern in 2022 before being selected for News Corp Australia’s national cadet program in 2023.

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Emily Staunton at her family home in Birdwood. 3 years ago, 17yo Amy Staunton drowned after falling into the Murray River on NYE. Emily is now expecting her first child in March. She is sharing the heartbreak of losing a sibling and having a child who will never meet her sister. 10th January 2025. Picture Brett Hartwig

Amy drowned on NYE – but her sister’s text messages never stopped

Amy Staunton tragically drowned three years ago and now her sister shares the heartbreak of losing her sibling while entering motherhood and why she’s still sending her text messages.

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A 4.5 magnitude earthquake was detected in Hawker, SA on Saturday 11 Jan, 2025. Source: Geoscience Australia

‘Rattled the teacups’: SA town rocked by ‘biggie’ earthquake

A South Australian town in the Flinders Ranges has been hit by a magnitude 4.5 earthquake with everyone feeling it taking to social media to share their experience.

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JANUARY 11, 2025: Asa Cowell finishes running his 50th marathon in 50 days at Seacliff raising money for Catherine House. Picture: Brenton Edwards

He’s done it! 50 marathons down for SA runner going the distance for charity

An emotional Adelaide runner has completed his goal of running 50 marathons in as many days for an SA charity.

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SA Weekend shoot with South Australia Police Commissioner Grant Stevens, on May 15th, 2022, in his Angas Street Office, in Adelaide.Picture: Tom Huntley

Top cop reveals own close call after man shot dead by police

Grant Stevens has opened up about drawing his gun in a terror bank robbery – and says a recent fatal shooting was ‘traumatic’ for officers.

Entertainment

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: Rory Sloane of the Crows with his sons Sonny and Bodhi on his lap of honour during the 2024 AFL Round 08 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Port Adelaide Power at Adelaide Oval on May 02, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Retired Crows champ reveals ‘exciting’ new career move

Adelaide’s famous number nine and former captain say’s he’s “incredibly excited” to start a new chapter in his career after retiring last season.

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Six South Australians to watch in 2025. Pictures: File, supplied

People to watch: 25 South Aussies on the rise in 2025

A dating influencer, next gen politicians and a rapper with a big break, you may not know their names yet but these South Australians are set for big things.

Lifestyle

Justin McKeone, the ex-husband of former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Rogers, has revealed he and his new partner, reality star Tahnee Leeson, are expecting their first child. The couple made the announcement on Instagram on January 1, 2025.Leeson was a contestant on the 2021 season of The Bachelor where she vied for the heart of lonely pilot Jimmy Nicholson.Picture: Instagram/Supplied

‘Cannot wait’: Olivia Rogers’ ex Justin McKeone reveals baby news

Miss Universe Australia Olivia Rogers’ former husband, who has accused by a former employer of stealing almost $500,000, is expecting his first child.

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