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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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Health

‘No one is laughing’: TikTok ‘chubby’ filter reveals big issue

‘Trend is weird’: TikTok filter reveals big issue

Experts have slammed a filter going viral on TikTok, which makes people appear overweight. Here’s why it’s dangerous.

SA News

Rylie Everson-Clare has been remanded in custody after facing the Adelaide Magistrates Court where he has been charged with the alleged murder of Aaron Stahlhut in Brougham Gardens, North Adelaide. Picture: Facebook

Alleged North Adelaide killer’s hospital stay revealed

A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged over the alleged murder of 54-year-old father Aaron Stahlhut. Here’s what we know about Rylie Everson-Clare.

Lifestyle

Meet Adelaide's vintage sellers. Pictures: File, supplied

$600 Billabong jumper: Why Gen-Z is buying your old clothes

From dresses double their age to “retro” Quiksilver last worn in 2000, meet Adelaide’s vintage fashion resellers making big bucks on discarded hand-me-downs.

Education

Revealed: The skyrocketing price tag of a canteen lunch

What does a humble ham sanga, choccy milk and an apple cost at your school? New data shows the families being hit hardest at the tuck shop. See the price list.

SA Weekend

‘We gave up our smart phone for two weeks. Here’s what happened’

Four gen Z phone addicts were tasked with handing their phone over for 14 days. Here they share the highs and the lows.

Lifestyle

Alfie the Alpaca and his owner Jeff at Brighton Beach SA. Pictured on 17th Feb 2025. Picture: Ben Clark

Meet SA’s viral sensation: Alfie the ‘fuzzy’ beach-loving alpaca

Alfie is far from your typical alpaca – or city pet. He’s adored by locals on regular beach walks and is a social media sensation, but how did the fluff ball win over his owner?

SA News

Kalah Lovegrove in Murray Bridge, after escaping a DV relationship and starting a career as a comedian, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. Picture: Matt Loxton

From homeless to comedy queen: Mum’s stand-up story of resilience

Comedian Kalah Lovegrove has always had a knack for making people laugh. But her journey to the stage is unlike any other.

Lifestyle

Food noise has ruled Jacquie Lavis's life but thanks to weight loss medication, she's been able to block out the food noise and lose almost 28kg in the past year. Picture: Supplied

‘You can’t control it’: Adelaide mum shares food noise battle

SA’s fast food ad ban will help block out food noise but more needs to be done to tackle our obesity epidemic.

SA News

A truck from the SA Sea Rescue Squadron has crashed on Brighton road, with a rescue boat attached to the back.

Peak hour truck crash cuts power, causing major traffic delays

A truck towing a rescue boat has crashed on a popular road, causing traffic delays and power outages, with no reports of serious injuries.

Relationships

Do not use - holding for SA Weekend - February 3, 2025: Tiffany Cromwell and Valtteri Bottas . Picture: Kelly Barnes

Sport power couple finally addresses those infidelity whispers

Tiffany Cromwell and Valtteri Bottas were slammed for the speediness of going public after his divorce. They’re now ready to tell their truth.

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