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Andrew 'Cosi' Costello, his daughter and her boyfriend have been dropped off in remote Tasmania to reconnect with nature and search for the mysterious Tasmanian Tiger. Picture: Facebook

Cosi sets off on quest to find mythical Aussie animal

No internet, rationed food, creek water only. One of Adelaide’s most beloved TV personalities is on an epic adventure to get back to nature.

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DECEMBER 6, 2025 - Claudia and Oliver and their dog Minnie. Their other dog Molly died earlier this year. Picture: Brenton Edwards

‘Soulmates’: Study shows loss of a fur friend can hurt more than we expect

Adelaide research has revealed pet death grief can exceed human loss, with owners describing their animals as ‘soulmates’ – yet their heartache is often dismissed.

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Unassuming suburban eatery punching way above its weight

A new chef has this restaurant defying expectations with dishes that turn humble white beans into luxury, and made our reviewer crave an entire bowl of Adelaide’s best rice.

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The restaurateur behind city favourites including Osteria Oggi and Fugazzi is launching a new venue. Omada is the new Greek diner from Simon Kardachi, on the corner of Leigh and Currie St. Head chef is Andy Ferrara. Pics: Teresa Di Fava.

First look: Inside hospitality king’s new CBD dining destination

The man behind some of Adelaide’s hottest restaurants has launched a new venue on the city’s premier dining strip.

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Render of new AFT restaurant The Angry Penguin. Supplied.

Top chef to take the stage at new Festival Centre restaurant

A new restaurant helmed by a leading chef and paying tribute to SA’s rebellious literary past will transform dining in the $35m Adelaide Festival Centre redevelopment.

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The Daily Telegraph, 6th, December, 2025 Matt and His two sons Oscar and Charlie in their family new project car

Smells like teen spirit: 90s-style summer awaits Aussie families

Aussie parents hope the social media ban will give kids the ‘1990s summer’ they enjoyed, full of exploration, adventure and real-life mates. Sounds like nirvana, right?

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NEWS ADV SA's Best Barista of 2025 The Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante has been named SA's best for 2025 with barista Johnny Hannouche making the magic happen. Image/Russell Millard Photography

Johnny is SA’s best barista – as voted by you

After a decade of brewing the perfect cup – and often pouring it before his regulars even get to the counter – Johnny has been crowned SA’s best barista. See where you can find him.

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New chef turning out cult dishes at reimagined suburban eatery

The failed suburban wine bar iteration of East End Cellars has been reborn with an elite new chef cooking dishes that left our reviewer very impressed.

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Concept image for the $110 InterContinental resort at Williamstown. Picture: Supplied

Luxury $110m Barossa hotel to create hundreds of jobs

New details and images have revealed a luxury hotel chain’s enormous scope and vision for the Barossa Valley – but 1200 people are fighting it.

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Venue manager, Emily Baryczka-Quick with duty manager, Jemima Richter from the QueenÃs Head in North Adelaide, ahead of Gather Round, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Picture: Matt Loxton

In town for the Ashes? These are the best Adelaide pubs to visit

Made the trip to Adelaide for the Ashes Test? Or just a local who wants to soak up the atmosphere? We’ve got you covered – here are the best venues to enjoy the cricket at this week.

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The restaurateur behind city favourites including Osteria Oggi and Fugazzi is launching a new venue. Omada is the new Greek diner from Simon Kardachi, on the corner of Leigh and Currie St. Head chef is Andy Ferrara. Pics: Teresa Di Fava.

First look: Inside hospitality king’s new CBD dining destination

The man behind some of Adelaide’s hottest restaurants has launched a new venue on the city’s premier dining strip.

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Asha restaurant review artwork 16:9

Unassuming suburban eatery punching way above its weight

A new chef has this restaurant defying expectations with dishes that turn humble white beans into luxury, and made our reviewer crave an entire bowl of Adelaide’s best rice.

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15 Christmas songs everyone sings incorrectly

These are the most amusing Christmas carol mistakes people make, from “frigging pudding” to “slave elves in the snow”.

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A woman holds her cat during a championship cat show in Ahmedabad, India, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

Feeling unhappy? This list is guaranteed to cheer you up

Airport reunions, gin and tonics, and cats feature among the delightfully ordinary yet extraordinary favourite things shared by readers in this celebration of life’s simple pleasures.

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What was French fashion designer Coco Chanel’s real first name?

Who was the second person to walk on the moon? What is the gemstone emblem of South Australia? Take our weekly Brainwaves quiz – 50 mind-bending general knowledge questions.

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‘I feel sick’: Bully’s apology 20 years after torment

Jacinta confronted her worst school bully 20 years later, discovering the shocking truth behind his cruelty that changed everything she believed about herself.

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China’s condom tax to spark baby boom

China will tax condoms and birth control for the first time in three decades as officials desperately try to reverse a population crisis.

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Goers: I ruined Mum’s last Xmas and still feel guilty

Christmas is so over-hyped it’s become disappointing. There’s no avoiding it. I’ve tried and failed, writes Peter Goers.

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18yo ‘chopped in half’ in freak accident

A man who survived being cut in half in a forklift accident has revealed his family abandoned him once they knew he wouldn’t die, treating him as a “spectacle”.

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A mum who killed her two sons in a head-on crash has avoided jail. Picture: John Aron

Mother killed sons, 6 and 8, on school run

A mother has avoided jail after her two young sons died when her car crashed due to an under-inflated tyre she knew was defective.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - December 11, 2025: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Anika Wells hold a press conference in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Bowden: Cat’s out of the ban as social media reality hits home

It’s been about a week since Australia unplugged its kids. I’ve noticed something odd already, writes Tom Bowden.

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Wild scenes in North Sydney stun. Picture: Facebook/MosmanCollective

‘Can’t park there’: Bizarre Sydney scene stuns

A black SUV has mysteriously landed on top of a neighbour’s Toyota after a freak accident in North Sydney left locals scratching their heads.

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Bonnie Blue has landed back on British soil, clutching a teddy bear and smiling at cameras. Picture: Supplied

‘Set up’: 26yo breaks silence after Bali stunt

Porn star Bonnie Blue has broken her silence after being deported from Bali, claiming she was betrayed by the woman she paid $150,000 to organise her controversial trip.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - December 11, 2025: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Anika Wells hold a press conference in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Blair: Icky lying frauds Albo should have banned from social media

For years I’ve been banging on about how social media needed to change and now that it has I’m livid, writes Amanda Blair.

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The wedding of Sophie Varner and Henry Ladd. Picture: James Griffin Photography

Wedding mistake groom hid under the house for two years

A Brisbane couple created the ultimate DIY wedding, complete with silent disco, but it wasn’t without its blunders.

Homeless woman stabbing. Picture: The New York Post

Mum stabbed while changing her baby

A homeless woman bought a knife at a department store and repeatedly stabbed a mother changing her baby after voices told her to kill, prosecutors reveal.

Cop saves choking baby. Picture: TikTok/simplysandra__

Moment cop saved choking baby on highway

A cop has saved a choking eight-month-old baby on a highway after spotting her panicked father speeding down the road for help.

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Miss Finland dethroned. Picture: Instagram/SarahDzafce

Miss Finland dethroned after racist post

Miss Finland has been stripped of her title after posting a racially charged social media image making a ‘slanted eye gesture’ towards Asian people.

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Parking inspector vid. Picture: TikTok/MaxDimarco

Driver’s petty act to mess with parking cop

Fitness coach Max Dimarco has turned parking inspector revenge into his “new favourite hobby” after his hilarious stunt went viral.

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Model sells flirty pics for charity. Picture: Instagram/MilanaVayntrub

Model makes ‘Only Fans’ but for philanthropy

An actress has turned the OnlyFans model on its head, raising a fortune for fire victims with risqué photos.

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Bonnie Blue deported from Bali.

‘Banned’: Bonnie leaves Bali after sex stunt

Bonnie Blue has officially left Bali on a flight to London, after the controversial sex worker was banned from the island for a decade.

McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd are conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale in Woolworths, Coles and independent retailers including IGA nationally and online. MCCAIN FOODS (AUST) PTY LTD - McCain Cheese & Bacon Pizza Pockets 400g

Recall issued over common frozen food

A popular frozen food sold at Woolworths and Coles nationwide faces an urgent recall over plastic contamination fears that could pose serious health risks.

An Aussie homeowner has shared a series of clips showing the bugs that have taken over their home. Picture: Reddit.

‘Living hell’: Bug invasion sparks fears

A NSW local has shared a wild video of the bugs that have taken over their home, leading Aussies to wonder if they need to be concerned.

Return to the Land, a 160-acre 'white's only' settlement in the Ozarks. Picture: Sky News

Inside controversial ‘whites only’ settlement

Deep in the hills of the Ozark Mountains, former amateur porn star Eric Orwoll is building a “fortress for the white race”.

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Major health alert for Sydney ahead of Xmas

A major health alert has been issued for Sydney ahead of the Christmas break after a highly infectious disease was detected in a returned traveller.

Two smiling female friends eating cakes together at cafe. Picture: iStock

The viral theory on friendship – and why it’s wrong

Despite living on opposite sides of the world for 25 years, two friends have defied a controversial theory that friendships naturally expire every seven years.

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‘That’s nothing’: Woolworths pic divides

A Woolworths shopper has sparked debate online, after sharing a photo many say is the opposite of the chain’s “fresh food” mantra.

‘Hottest ever’: Stars insane post split look

Star, 30, sizzles in ‘hottest ever’ G-string pic

A former reality star has declared she looked “the hottest she ever looked” while wearing a see-through $250 swimwear outfit this week.

An Aussie student is taking on Googe over the AI response to 'Is Santa real?'. Picture: Google.

Teen takes on Google over ‘blunt’ answer

An Aussie student is fighting for change over a Google search response she says is “shattering” childhoods.

Jacinta Dubojski and her daughter Sage

‘I feel sick’: Bully’s apology 20 years after torment

Jacinta confronted her worst school bully 20 years later, discovering the shocking truth behind his cruelty that changed everything she believed about herself.

Another driver has been spotted circling a fountain in Hornsby. Picture: Reddit.

Council acts on ‘roundabout’ after car blunder

Hornsby drivers have managed to turn a fountain into the world’s most confusing ‘roundabout’, requiring Council to step in.

Migrants being housed in hotels in the Hounslow area on the outskirts of London. Pictured is the St Giles Hotel, Heathrow. Byline John Nguyen/JNVisuals 01/10/2025

Asylum hotel migrant ‘abducts, rapes 15yo’

A migrant staying in a taxpayer-funded asylum hotel has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl after he “carried her away against her will”.

Vile abuse pregnant politician cops daily

Disgusting trolls target pregnant MP’s body

A politician has revealed her pregnancy announcement triggered a shocking wave of body-shaming from social media trolls.

14yo's rape hell at house party with 45 men. Picture: Sky News

14yo’s rape hell at house party with 45 men

Danielle thought she’d made a friend. But instead, he invited her into his home for a party – and had no idea 45 men would turn up.

Farrer could admit girls as soon as 2028. Picture: Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School.

NSW boys school to go co-ed despite backlash

A selective all-boys’ high school could admit girls for the first time in nearly 90 years as soon as 2028, as a result of a new Department of Education ruling.

14yo schoolgirl's horror 60-man rape ordeal. Picture: Sky News

‘Raped so many times’: 14yo’s horror ordeal

A young girl was lured into a harrowing underworld that saw her raped by more than 60 men – and tragically, she’s not alone.

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