Horror as mum dies after daughter’s surgery
Paris Hedger had only just survived her own life-threatening medical crisis when her world was shattered after her mum tragically died in her sleep.
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Alleged ‘coward punch’ attacker’s 100m rule
An alleged “coward punch” attacker accused of a brutal early morning party strip assault has been shackled by one rule.
‘Finished’: School captain learns his fate
The former vice-captain of a private school who admitted to helping his dad cover up a brutal alleged murder has learnt his fate in court.
Speirs’ fear after ‘white powder’ video
The former leader of the South Australian Liberal Party has broken his silence after shocking footage emerged that appeared to show him snorting a white substance.
Teen slaughtered in ‘ambush’ killing: cops
A manhunt is under way after a teen was allegedly murdered in a vicious “ambush” slaughter in the front yard of his home.
Mali: Here’s why we’re banning kids from social media
The evidence is now overwhelming, early access to addictive social media is causing our kids harm, writes Premier Peter Malinauskas.
Babies at risk as ‘serious infection’ spreads
Pregnant mums and parents with little babies are being urged to get vaccinated as a dangerous infection wave rises.
State moves to ban social media for kids
One Australian state has revealed a proposal to ban children under the age of 14 from using social media.
‘Increased risk’: Firies’ bleak warning
State and territory firefighters have revealed what to expect this spring as a warm winter gives rise to “increased risk”.
Horror moment as magpie season kicks off
A chilling video has revealed that the season Aussies dread most has arrived earlier than expected.
Urgent travel warning for Aussies
Escalating warfare has forced the Australian government to issue a dire warning, saying flights out of one country may soon not be an option.
Grim statistic on pokie machines in Aus
If you’re busting for the bathroom in Australia, you’ve got a better chance of finding a pokie machine than a public toilet.
Shorten’s shock million-dollar career move
Federal minister and former prime ministerial hopeful Bill Shorten is retiring from politics to become vice chancellor of the University of Canberra.
Rollercoaster weekend of weather ahead
From sweltering summer heats to rain and wild winds, the rollercoaster weather of the first weekend of spring is set to continue.
Bindi’s touching tribute to dad
Bindi Irwin shared the touching post to her dad on the 18th anniversary of his death.
Chilling warning issued for multiple states
Millions of Australians are being warned to brace for a potentially challenging fire season. Here’s what is forecast for your state.
Thunderstorms on the way – but will they dampen Port’s finals campaign?
Adelaide is set for a muggy Thursday with a chance of thunderstorms as temperatures are expected to push towards 30C in the metropolitan area.
Banks, insurers ‘price gouging’ Aussies: union
The cost of managing your money, getting a loan, and insuring your possessions has gone up way more than the actual inflation rate in the past year.
Push to ban bosses social media trawling
Ever-present surveillance at work has extended too far into ‘social media trawling’ and new laws are needed, a union group says.
Council’s hilarious move in affluent suburb
Houses in this leafy suburb go for $5 million, but the local council has come up with a hilarious response to hundreds of trees being illegally chopped.
Heartbreaking image amid search for teen
Heartbreaking photos have emerged after a teenager went missing off rocks by an ocean in Adelaide’s south on Father’s Day.
‘Sputtering’ China weighs down miners
The financials and energy sectors have dragged the ASX to a winning day as Chinese woes weigh heavy on Australian miners.
Teen’s final moments caught on camera
Terrifying footage has emerged of the moment a missing teenager was swept off rocks at a popular Aussie beach.
New house up for grabs as huge donation kicks off Kids’ Appeal
After the success of The Advertiser Foundation’s Blanket Appeal, a new push to help disadvantaged kids has been kickstarted with a generous donation from the SA government.
Surprising group falling for crypto scams
New research has found one group are falling victim to crypto scams as they are “overconfident or overambitious”.
‘Woke’: Concerns over ‘far-left’ shift in Aus
An Australian lawyer and former refugee has challenged the ‘anti-woke’ arguments which are ‘destructive’ for society.
More common items gone as SA’s new bag ban goes live
The grace period is over for a whole new range of now banned plastic bags and other everyday products. Vote in our poll and have your say.
Search continues for teen swept out to sea
A desperate search for a teen swept out to sea has been hampered by “dangerous weather”.
Teen missing during Father’s Day swim
A massive search for a missing 17-year-old boy will resume at first light after he was last seen swimming in waters on Father’s Day.
Evacuate now: Aussie state on high alert
Parts of Tasmania are experiencing flooding, with several communities told to evacuate as other states brace for damaging wind.
Spelling Bee’s ‘perfect score kids’
The 2024 PM’s Spelling Bee saw a record-breaking 70,557 student registrations – now 4500 of them head to finals. See the top state and territory results.
Aussie home prices reach new peak
Aussie homes have reached a record new price high for the 20th month in a row – the average cost now sitting more than six per cent higher than a year ago.
Aussies ‘fed up’ with Coles, Woolies profits
Shareholders in Coles and Woolworths are licking their lips, but the public is still stretching every dollar further at the checkout.
Surprise crypto trend takes off in Australia
Despite concerns about scams and criminal behaviour, Australia is seeing the fastest expansion of crypto ATMs in the world.
Aussies short-changed $5bn a year
Slow moving reforms to the way Aussie workers are paid superannuation is costing the workforce billions of dollars every year.
More fire warnings as temps set to soar
Temperatures are set to soar up to 15C above average across the country, with high fire danger warnings in place in several states, with warm weather and winds to continue into the weekend.
Police brace for massive court fight over mobile phone fines
Motorists caught by new traffic cameras using their mobile phone will be hit with fines in three weeks time. And SA Police is preparing for a huge showdown in our courts.
Millions warned over ‘destructive’ weather
Hundreds of thousands of people are being warned to brace for “destructive” wind gusts and are urged to tie down loose items.
Maggie’s family breaks silence as stars join outpouring of support
The family of SA icon Maggie Beer says she’s ‘feeling the love’ after fans and celebrities alike reacted to news she was in hospital.
Why younger savers are ignoring banks
Facing mounting student debts and the cost-of-living grind, younger people are getting savvier on who holds onto their money.
Aussie crisis worse than national road toll
The number of Australians hooked on highly addictive medicines and illicit drugs is spiking hard and drawing comparisons with a devastating marker.
90km/h gusts as severe weather alert issued for damaging winds
Batten down the hatches because the end-of-winter warmth will give way to a very windy Tuesday, with damaging gusts of up to 90km/h forecast for many parts of SA.
‘Fascinating’ clip of truckie navigating wide load goes viral
Footage of a truck driver navigating a wide load around a bend through an SA township has gone viral, with viewers paying tribute to the skilled driver. See the video.
Woman accused of killing parents with insulin
A lawyer for a woman accused of murdering her parents with insulin has told a court there was “nothing similar” about the two deaths.
Giving South Australian children the best start in life
The State Government has introduced new early childhood development reforms to give every child their best start.
Elite schoolboy’s sentence ‘inadequate’: court
The former vice-captain of a prestigious private school has faced court again after helping his father cover up a gruesome alleged killing.
The sixth generation face of Australia’s smart farming revolution
Sixth generation farmer James Heaslip went to uni and worked as an auditor and business analyst before returning to the farm that has been in his family for 152 years.
One in seven facing insurance stress
The number of Aussie households struggling to pay for home insurance has jumped by more than 30 per cent as premiums spike due to the risk of natural disasters.
Rain, wind crashes our early taste of spring
Our unseasonably warm late winter has been brought to an end, with temperatures plunging, gusty winds and rain.
’Kick in the teeth’ for struggling Aussies
As the big four Australian banks continue making billion-dollar profits, more and more families are falling behind on their house payments.
Huge change for millions of workers coming
Massive changes to workplace laws kick in August 26 which will allow millions of employees to ignore calls from the boss out of hours.
City targeted by ‘bitumen bandits’
Allegedly dodgy tradies dubbed ‘bitumen bandits’ have been travelling up and down Australia. Now, they have their sights on a new city.
Grim Bom warning will ruin your weekend
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued several severe weather warnings for much of Australia.
Millions to be hit by ‘unseasonal’ heatwave
An unseasonal winter heatwave baking Australia will deliver “very much above average” temperatures over the weekend.
How hot? SA town set to smash winter weather record
Forecasted high temperatures of 38C for South Australia’s north this week would smash winter records as the month closes out with an outback heatwave.
‘Shocking’: Home invasion horror revealed
The young man who threatened a pregnant mum with a knife to her throat in a brutal home invasion has responded to his “out-of-control” behaviour.
Top tips ahead of $100m Powerball
Australian lottery trends have been revealed ahead of this week’s $100m jackpot, with some postcodes appearing to be winner hotspots.
Car hits Tesla, hospital within minutes
A driver whose car crashed into the side of a hospital is being treated metres away from where his car struck the wall.
Whiskey sold at Dan Murphy’s recalled
The liquor sold across Australia has been urgently recalled because of undeclared allergy concerns.
Gas boss sent 190 child abuse videos in 2 days
A renowned business leader has copped a massive jail sentence for his depraved acts, after police found 2451 files of child exploitation material in his possession.
Walkers urged to be on guard after mysterious incident at park
An alleged assault at a huge northeastern suburbs recreation park has prompted police to urge walkers to remain vigilant.
Simple petrol trick to save hundreds
Motorists in some parts of the country could be lucky to save more than $700 in petrol if they’re mindful of one thing when heading to the bowser.
Aussie property developer posts $1.5bn loss
A major commercial property player has taken a huge financial hit, as negativity around iron ore leaves room for investors to pounce.
Update in alleged ‘throuple’ murder plot
A new detail has emerged in the case of three people charged with murder plots allegedly involving axes, pillows and a hit man.
Spelling Bee breaks records after NAPLAN truth bomb
As experts call for a return to more explicit teaching in the wake of the nation’s NAPLAN results, teachers lead the charge with record students numbers in the PM’s Spelling Bee.
Man fights for life after hit and run
A pedestrian has sustained life-threatening injuries in an alleged hit and run on a suburban street.
The Advertiser reinforces its 1.7m audience across print and digital
Latest figures have reinforced The Advertiser is continuing to reach more than 1.7 million print and digital readers.
China blow to cost Australia billions
Chinese manufacturing, and it turns out Chinese babies, have left their mark on the ASX on Monday despite the market closing up.
Bank boss’s warning in cost-of-living crunch
More Westpac mortgage holders are falling behind on their payments while the bank posts a flat $1.8bn profit for the latest quarter.
Major update after Booktopia collapse
Struggling book retailer Booktopia has been purchased by an electronics businessman after falling into voluntary administration earlier this year.
Providing places to call home
A half-billion dollar investment will ease the public housing squeeze
Building for the future
Training job-ready workers is a key part to building SA’s housing future
Opening the doors to a dream
By increasing land availability, abolishing stamp duty and investing in infrastructure, the State Government is working to help more people into their own homes
Industry risks collapse as cost crisis bites
With the rising cost of living stretching budgets further than ever, cost-conscious Aussies are cutting back. It’s left one key industry in a battle to survive.
One group keeping cash alive in Australia
A new report has made surprising findings about the use of cash and the number of businesses accepting cash in Australia.
‘Absolutely furious, livid’: Outrage over ‘tax’
Thousands of Aussies trying to keep their bills down are being stung with a hidden tax advocates are calling “madness” as the cost of living continues to bite.
First look: New door opens for Hills winery ravaged by fire
The heart of an acclaimed Adelaide Hills winery razed by a devastating bushfire is being rebuilt as “a destination defined by resilience” – and is almost ready to open.
‘Perfect storm’ sends virus rate soaring
A “perfect storm” has sent cases of a highly contagious virus soaring in Australia, with one state on the brink of a seven-year record high.
‘Clinging to youth’: Terrifying party drug trend for older South Aussies
SA has lost its crown as the nation’s meth capital, but experts are warning of an alarming increase in older adults using it to cling to their youth.
Aussie shares end week up
Steadfast on not cutting rates anytime soon, the RBA governor’s comments have done little to dampen the mood on the ASX on Friday.
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