‘I’ve been covered in vomit and maggots – this was worse’
This is what really goes on behind the scenes of our most “dangerous” reality TV show.
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Ten early warning signs no parent can afford to miss
Developmental pediatrician Dr Billy Garvey reveals the early warning signs that a child is struggling with their mental health.
Madeleine West’s shock over digitally-altered nude
The former Neighbours star warns how deepfakes are on the rise, sharing how her selfie was turned into a ‘shockingly realistic nude’ in seconds.
‘Sumptuous colour’: rare Gauguin masterpieces you can’t miss
Vincent van Gogh sliced off part of his ear after quarrelling with Paul Gauguin – but the artists’ complex friendship inspired one of the standout works in a new Australian exhibition. WATCH THE VIDEO
This cute cottage proves why investors are flocking to Airbnb
If you’re looking for a quaint Adelaide Hills getaway in a supreme location, this is the place for you. But it’s not doing anything to solve our state’s housing crisis.
Adelaide Cemeteries CEO’s cancer shock
Michael Robertson deals with death every day. But when told he was terminal, he admits to wanting to keep the diagnosis a secret from his wife and children.
‘Screaming and screaming for help’: Mum recalls horror attack
In the living room of her Adelaide home, Emma locked eyes with her young daughter as she passed out from being strangled. She shares how life will never be the same.
Crash scene horrors: Paramedic’s brutal encounter with suffering
In his first days on the job Brisbane paramedic Leigh Anderson experienced more trauma than many will see in a lifetime. Here, he recounts the scene of a devastating car accident involving six patients, including three kids. WARNING: GRAPHIC
‘I wish I had the cancer instead of her’: Li Cunxin on wife Mary’s health battle
After stepping away from Queensland Ballet 12 months ago, former director Li Cunxin, with wife Mary, has opened up about the private health battles they’ve been facing behind the scenes.
This Hills winery finally has a food offering to match its wine
Dining at the well-known Adelaide Hills winery has been on a very slow burn but, our reviewer finds, it’s finally reached a level befitting its setting.
This is the easiest way to tell if you’re a little lazy
Are you a little lazy? There is an easy way to tell if this is true – well, sort of.
I now say yes instead of no after alcohol won the battle against my husband
Lisa Walker’s husband died two years ago at just 47. For years before that she’d been saying no to social occasions because it was easier than tempting his alcohol addiction. Through her grief, she is helping others reclaim the joy of saying yes.
I Quit Sugar queen likens herself to literary greats
She’s best known for making a motza encouraging people to quit sugar, but podcaster Sarah Wilson’s latest book will concentrate on the concept of ‘collapse’.
Near death experiences: Truth of FIFO worker’s Everest climb
It took him 43 days at a cost of $170k to reach, but Whyalla oil rigger Terry Ledgard described the top of the world’s highest peak as “singularly unpleasant”. Find out why.
The Burton legacy: Convincing you $5 a week makes all the difference
The gift of giving seems like a simple concept. But Kay and Julian Burton have discovered there’s still plenty of work to do, and they’re determined to bring about change.
Brainwaves: When do the Summer Olympics in Paris begin?
Europa is a moon of which planet? What is the capital of Ghana? Take our weekly Brainwaves quiz – 50 mind-bending general knowledge questions.
Brainwaves: Who skippered Australia II in the 1983 America’s Cup?
What is Kangaroo Island’s largest town? How many chambers are in the human heart? Take our weekly Brainwaves quiz – 50 mind-bending general knowledge questions.
Ever tried a prawn-filled doughnut? You should
Risk-taking almost always pays off at a new CBD bar and eatery serving up food and drinks you’re unlikely to find anywhere else. Find out more in our review.
Let there be light: How Illuminate will make Adelaide shine
Illuminate will return this winter to warm Adelaide with its spectacular light shows. Here’s the inside word on the displays on their way and what to look out for.
Simon’s kitchen nightmare: ‘People are hungry. They want their meals. Now.’
In 30 years of writing about restaurants, Simon Wilkinson has never seen anything like the chaos that unfolded at Fire and Vine. Strap in, this review is a wild ride.
Mortgaged up to my tits! The Aussie dream is a dirty, filthy lie
I’ve busted my arse for the past 20 years to work towards this dream and I’ve never been quite so miserable and disillusioned in my life, writes Nikki Osborne.
Brainwaves: When did Priscilla Beaulieu marry Elvis Presley?
Who is the managing director of the ABC? How many yards are in a mile? Take our weekly Brainwaves quiz – 50 mind-bending general knowledge questions.
‘Please Rinehart that picture immediately’: New words to add to the lexicon
Ever made up a word that you think should be included in the dictionary? Soonly, shrumpled and hemsworthy certainly deserve their official spot in the dictionary.
The simple bag helping fix a tragic reality hidden in our hospitals
Former midwife Stephanie Malan’s relentless mission of love is changing thousands of new SA mums’ lives – and she needs your help.
Full List: 50 top Aussie teachers revealed
These are just some of the selfless teachers who have been nominated in our Australia’s Best Teacher campaign. See full list.
The Cirque comes to town
Ahead of Cirque du Soleil’s arrival in Adelaide, three performers share their unique journeys from athlete to acrobat
‘He exudes energy’: SA teacher among nation’s best
Ryan Bubner is the Jimmy Giggle of Hahndorf Primary School, always having a hoot and finding fun ways to teach young students.
Watching my dad’s death by a million missing memories
It’s a heartbreaking reality affecting tens of thousands of Aussies every day. In this raw and personal account, Anthony Keane tells what it’s like losing a parent to Alzheimer’s.
Meet the big players in SA’s blooming legal weed business
Medicinal cannabis could be a multibillion-dollar industry, but how far has it really come? Meet some of the people shaping its future in SA.
Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane: These are Australia’s worst drivers
They’re too pushy and in a rush in Sydney, refuse to let any vehicles merge in Melbourne, and don’t even get me started on the many driving offences committed on the Bruce Highway, writes Nikki Osborne.
Brainwaves: Who did John Travolta play in Saturday Night Fever?
Proverbially, what is the mother of invention? A decagon has how many sides? Take our weekly Brainwaves quiz – 50 mind-bending general knowledge questions.
Nonna-style nosh in nondescript CBD fringe spot is a value winner
A new Italian eatery that has popped up in an unexpected spot on the fringe of the CBD offers home-cooked style at great value.
Packed to the rafters with koalas anytime now: Star’s tree change
Having swapped a sea change for a tree change, tennis great Pat Rafter and his wife are giving back to the land.
Meet the ‘highly sexed’ mastermind behind the Adelaide Cabaret Festival
New Adelaide Cabaret Festival artistic director Virginia Gay injects her own very big personality and passion into a program that aims to take cabaret back to its roots.
Don’t ever use this word in an email to me
There’s just so much to be annoyed about these days and I’d like to share a whole list of my pet hates with you, writes Fran Whiting.
‘There’s beauty in grief’: How Bianca Spender coped with immense loss
When Bianca Spender’s mother Carla Zampatti died after a fall three years ago and her father John Spender 18 months later it was a period of immense grief, but she is finally ready to talk about loss.
Brainwaves: What is Peter Dutton’s middle name?
What is chionophobia? Who is Britain’s Opposition Leader? Take our weekly Brainwaves quiz – 50 mind-bending general knowledge questions.
New Aces has a few cards up its sleeve for Chinatown
Aces has moved on from its humble origins to open a surprising slice of Italia in the heart of Chinatown.
Olympic champ opens up on secret disability
This remarkable swimmer is about to face what commentators are calling the toughest ever Olympic qualifying trial – in any sport.
‘I can’t f–k this’: Qld sisters on global TV smash’s ‘difficult second album’
Townsville sisters Harriet and Madeleine Dyer have teamed up for the much-awaited second season of Colin from Accounts, revealing just how much pressure they faced to meet expectations for the award-winning show.
‘I couldn’t let it happen again’: A father fights back after son’s suicide
When Mat Steinwede’s son Logan suicided his world was rocked to its core. But with six other kids to care for he knew he had to be there for them.
How a 1980s defence poster boy became the head honcho
Matt Opie was once the poster child for a life in our armed services. Now, he’s the head of Defence SA and charged with the role of taking our industry to the world.
Meet the 30-something singles choosing to freeze their eggs
They’re well-educated, financially stable and single. And they’re among an unprecedented number of Aussie women determined to outpace the biological clock.
‘Thick as two short planks’: What your dog says about you
You’re wondering if you can sue Instagram – you’ve been tricked into buying the dog equivalent of an influencer: thick as two short planks and just says dumb things at you all day.
Biggest taboo: Inside the subject Aussies can’t talk about
It’s the great unknown, the big taboo, the unfathomable mystery, the one thing many of us choose to ignore and sweep under the carpet ...
‘This means a lot for SA football’: Sonny’s great honour
He was taken from his family from a creek bed outside Alice Springs as a child. This weekend, the footy champion and Indigenous leader walks on to the MCG.
Brave new eatery’s take on the shallot pancake is … different
A chef with some serious pedigree has made a brave move to start his own venue while many others are closing. His take on one classic dish is sure to get chins wagging.
I am a confirmed snoozelbugger and proud of it
I now realise I have been a confirmed snoozelbugger for much of my life, but only now have realised it, writes Frances Whiting.
Australia is no longer the ‘she’ll be right, mate’ country, acting legend says
Australian acting great Anthony LaPaglia returns to Sydney to star in Death of a Salesman and in a revealing interview opens up about his own life and how he’d like to eventually depart the planet.
Brainwaves: Which hit by The Beatles mentions Tucson, Arizona?
What is the national animal of Thailand? How many strings does a standard guitar typically have? Take our weekly Brainwaves quiz – 50 mind-bending general knowledge questions.
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