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The underwear ad that was too adult
AN ad for lingerie brand Honey Birdette has been banned by the ad watchdog, amid a backlash against a similar Rundle Mall billboard by the shop — who says Adelaide street preachers are causing the fuss.
No pressure on Giants to win flag
AFTER a tumultuous run of injuries, and despite a woeful loss against Geelong, Shane Mumford says the Giants are in their best shape and ready to ambush Adelaide in the opening week of finals.
The smoky flag chance that could rock the AFL
LAST year, the Bulldogs defied the odds to claim a stunning flag from outside the top four. And there’s no reason why Port Adelaide can’t do the same in 2017.
Aussie ploy for $420 billion industry
IT’S an area where even New Zealand puts us to shame. But state leaders are now uniting to pursue Australia’s own space agency.
Drama mars AFL: ‘It’s a disgrace’
A CONTENTIOUS umpiring decision and moment of magic from Buddy Franklin contributed to an unbelievable night of footy.
‘Hipster route’ a hit with Tassie travellers
TICKETS on a resurrected route between Tasmania and the big island are selling like hot cakes.
Teen dies after fire at his home
A 13-YEAR-OLD boy has died after being trapped in a house fire that broke out in the early hours this morning in Adelaide’s south.
Buckley blasts ‘absolute fabrication’
COLLINGWOOD coach Nathan Buckley has taken a swipe at an AFL legend in a bitter feud erupting after comments were made on his future.
AK shows them how to play
A WEDDING singer from South Australia is fast becoming one of the biggest game players on Australian Survivor.
SA has world’s highest power prices
ANALYSIS of power prices in Europe has found prices in one Australian state are the highest in the world.
Jetstar brings back Hobart-Adelaide flights
THE return of direct flights between Hobart and Adelaide strengthens the case for the Australian Federal Police to return to Tasmania’s biggest airport, Premier Will Hodgman says.
Savage banner badly backfires
THIS AFL team took no prisoners with its pre-game banner, but it blew up in their face after a disastrous result in a bitter derby.
Seinfeld takes aim and delivers
ON his first ever visit to Adelaide, comedian Jerry Seinfeld delivered a stand-up show about nothing that was really something else, writes Greg Barila.
‘I’ve come to have that hatred’: Battlelines drawn
GROWING up in country Victoria, Ollie Wines didn’t understand the rivalry between Port Adelaide and Adelaide. It’s safe to say that has changed.
Iconic Aussie wine worth $250,000
ONE of the most spectacular sets of wine ever seen in Australia is going up for sale — and it’s expected to break all auction records.
Legend blasts ‘disgraceful’ fan act
A HORDE of footy fans have been savaged by a sporting great for their “disgraceful” act of disrespect over the weekend.
‘He may have cost Nathan Buckley his job’
HE turned up the heat against Adelaide. But an AFL great says Daniel Wells could have played a key role in determining Nathan Buckley’s future — and not in a good way.
SA Police’s golden footy burn
A SHOCKING finish this afternoon sent social media into hysterics, but it was South Australia’s Police Force who impressed most.
Why Greenwood is recruit of the year
HUGH Greenwood was plucked from obscurity as a Category B rookie. Now he is a key to Adelaide’s premiership hopes. See the incredible numbers that reveal why. NEW PODCAST
‘He lost the plot’: ‘Individual’ Cat slammed
PATRICK Dangerfield won plenty of fans for his press conference antics and determination to face his old side. But he didn’t find an ally in Robert Walls.
‘Lost the plot’: Dangerfield shamed
PATRICK Dangerfield won plenty of fans for his press conference antics and determination to face the Crows, but an AFL legend wasn’t on board.
Survivor ‘incredibly tough’ for athlete
DESPITE being an ultra marathon runner, Samantha Gash said filming in Samoa was extremely challenging from the minute she stepped on the island.
Sloane delivers Cats KO
RORY Sloane had to be helped from the ground six days ago, now he’s helped the Crows leap to AFL premiership favouritism.
Danger arrives but doubt remains
PATRICK Dangerfield has arrived in Adelaide more than a day early but the odds are still against him playing against Adelaide, but the Geelong superstar says his foot injury is improving every day.
Sloane optimistic he’ll play against Cats
ADELAIDE midfielder Rory Sloane says the signs have been positive all week and he’s confident of overcoming concussion and facing Geelong on Friday night.
Time still not right for Darwin AFL team
DESPITE the Adelaide Crows and Melbourne Demons match being a sellout last night AFL bosses believe it isn’t time for us to create our own premiership team
AFL star knocked out: ‘Extraordinary, never seen it’
THERE were quite incredible scenes in Darwin following a scary incident in the match between Adelaide and Melbourne.
Happy birthday to you … and you … and you
MEET baby Winter – a beautiful little girl who came into the world on the same birthday as both her parents. That’s amazing odds and triple the fun.
Shoppers caught stripping Coles, Woolies
A VIDEO of three men filmed packing a car full of Coles, Woolies and Chemist Warehouse bags has sparked anger in Adelaide.
Power re-sign exciting young trio
PORT Adelaide has locked in three key planks for the future by re-signing Riley Bonner, Dougal Howard and Dan Houston amid uncertainty over whether free agents Jackson Trengove and Jasper Pittard will be there beyond this year.
‘Beast’ Powell-Pepper fit for Roos: Hartlett
HAMISH Hartlett has described Port Adelaide teammate Sam Powell-Pepper as a “beast” and offered an injury update on the Rising Star candidate.
Tesla’s SA battery plan explained
WHEN it’s finished it will be the largest lithium-ion battery in the world. So how will Elon Musk’s big gamble actually work?
‘Shell shocked’ Dogs blitzed by Crows
BACK to back AFL titles look unlikely for the Western Bulldogs, after a devastating loss to Adelaide on Friday night.
Crows forward feared worst when admitted to ICU
ADELAIDE forward Tom Lynch says there were fears he could have contracted meningococcal disease when he was admitted to hospital last month.
‘It’s like the Olympics of space’
WHEN astronauts on the International Space Station beam down to Earth for a chat with Mission Control, there’s a good chance they’ll hear an Aussie accent.
Jogger’s grim discovery on beach
AN early morning jogger made a grim discovery after stumbling upon the body of a woman in a small seaside suburb in Adelaide.
More Sir Paul shows Down Under
PAUL McCartney has added two more shows to his Australian itinerary — but he’s still left one city out of his schedule.
Bank customers to be slugged
A NEW bank tax described as “desperate” has opened a “Pandora’s Box”, with homeowners and businesses to feel the pain.
Hawthorn: ‘This is a game changer’
HAWTHORN have continued a crazy 2017 season, following a stunning performance against the Adelaide Crows.
‘Putrid’ Saints crushed by Crows
ADELAIDE swept passed St Kilda on Friday night, and the performance has left Saints fans fuming at their side.
Fans horrified by Saudi ‘disrespect’
AUSSIE football fans have slammed Saudi Arabia for not observing a minute’s silence at the start of its World Cup qualifier in Adelaide calling the move disgusting and disrespectful.
Easy way to get a discount on your coffee
AN Adelaide cafe is taking BYO to the next level, offering discounts to customers who bring their own reusable mugs, lunch boxes and even straws.
Boy injured in horrifying park prank
A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy from South Australia was riding his bike around a local oval on Saturday when he was approached by a group of three older boys.
‘Incredible’ error in AFL opener
SOMEONE is getting fired for this. The Port Adelaide-Hawthorn match opened in bizarre circumstances, never seen before in the AFL.
Footy legends clash over Hawthorn horror
HAWTHORN was historically awful against Port Adelaide on Thursday night, and two club legends have different views on what the future holds.
Hawks: ‘Plenty of pain to come’
HAWTHORN suffered a torrid night against Port Adelaide, but the worst could be still to come this season.
Moment of ‘idiocy’ costs Port
CHARLIE Dixon had the chance to win the game for Port Adelaide, but instead he walks away as the villain after a horror moment.
The damning assessment of Crows’ soft midfield
JONATHAN Brown has slammed the Adelaide midfield brigade, questioning their toughness in tight and their prospects of standing up in September.
House Rules’ Kate: ‘We were so lucky’
HOUSE Rules star Kate Whiting opens up about her horror labour and how “lucky” she is to be celebrating this Mother’s Day.
Incredible plastic surgery transformation
ADELAIDE nurse Ziggy Smith spent $14,000 on cosmetic surgery and people can’t believe the incredible change in her looks.
Man killed in shopping centre stabbing
WITNESSES say knife attacker fled with a woman and a baby in a pram after stabbing 25-year-old in the stomach.
The woman ‘allergic to everything’
AMELIA Hill is forced to live in a ‘bubble’ and can eat only a few foods after being exposed to termite spray as a teenager.
‘Ken will run the course’: Koch’s big backing
POWER president David Koch arguably put the heat on Ken Hinkley during the pre-season. But this incredible backing from Koch would bring the coach great comfort.
Serious Crows conundrum exposed
THE Adelaide Crows have firmed as flag favourites after a stellar star to the season, but a hidden chink in their armour may soon be their demise.
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Podcast: Adelaide’s ‘armless artist’
WILLIAM Smith may just be the most fascinating South Australian artist you’ve never heard of. We explore his story in a new local history podcast. LISTEN.
Mum accidentally killed her daughter
KYLIE Anne Hie was driving home from a funeral when she slammed into the back of a truck, killing her four-year-old Charlotte.
Fans throw punches at ugly footy brawl
VIOLENCE broke out at the record breaking clash between the Crows and the Power at Adelaide Oval on Saturday with fans laying into one another.
Don’t target sore Jenkins, warn Crows
ADELAIDE insists Josh Jenkins’ sore ribs are not “fair game” to be repeatedly tested by any Port Adelaide rival if the injured Crow takes the field in Showdown 42.
Finally, some good news for Pauline
IT hasn’t been a great week for Pauline Hanson, but a High Court ruling today could hand her One Nation party even more power.
‘Putrid’: Freo savaged after monster loss
FREMANTLE has been blasted after an embarrassing performance which saw Port Adelaide fall painfully short of history.
‘Terrible’: Warne’s Twitter jab
FORMER cricketer and St Kilda fan Shane Warne had a bit to say on social media after the Saints’ disappointing finish on Saturday.
Cracking sledge that silenced Stevie J
STEVIE J is one of the AFL’s greatest sledgers. That all changed after being dethroned with a classic line from an unlikely source.
The cracking sledge that silenced Stevie J
STEVIE J is one of the AFL’s all-time great sledgers. But on Sunday, he was humbled and temporarily dethroned with a classic line from an unlikely source.
What really caused SA’s blackout
A FINAL report into South Australia’s statewide blackout has been released today that highlights what authorities need to do to keep the lights on.
The answer to housing affordability?
IT doesn’t involve controversial tax reform, access to superannuation, or travelling across the world to London. It has been right here the whole time.
‘Physicality is what I seek’
MARKUS Vanzati is the son of a Swedish backpacker who grew up on a diet of AFL in South Australia, but the 118kg Reds monster was hungry for more action.
Football stars’ dad jailed for murder
AN Adelaide man who is the father of two Australian soccer stars — including an Adelaide United player — has been given a lengthy prison sentence for the brutal murder of his brother-in-law.
Is billionaire’s offer too good?
IF ELON Musk’s offer to fix SA’s power woes in 100 days sounds impossible — unfortunately it may just turn out to be.
Adele ‘scared’ now tour secret is out
ADELE’S fans now know the biggest secret of Adele’s Australian tour — and she says she’s ‘frightened’ her cover’s been blown.
Adele’s filthy gag after blackout
ADELE made light of a power blackout at her Adelaide gig with an X-rated joke last night. WARNING: Graphic content.
‘Getting s*** done’: Musk’s radical plan
ELON Musk has placed a million-dollar bet on South Australia’s power grid, saying he can fix its problems in 100 days.
Ange’s biggest bolter yet in shock 30-man squad
SOCCEROOS boss Ange Postecoglou has sprung the biggest selection shock of his tenure, choosing an 18-year-old A-League prospect in his World Cup qualifying squad.
Cop’s last message before death
A SOUTH Australia police officer posted to Facebook then went to a hospital and took his own life.
Australia, prepare yourself for a battering
GRAB the brolly and brace yourselves for a whole lot of rain. Heavy falls are on the way — and they’ll be sticking around.
As SA bakes, the east gets a battering
GET ready SA for a hot week. But as we bake, much of the rest of the country is preparing for a lot of rain and storms.
Noll slams strip club eye witness: ‘He’s pretty ordinary’
SHANNON Noll made headlines in January for being kicked out of an Adelaide strip club but is now claiming the story isn’t exactly right.
Shannon Noll’s court no-show
FORMER Australian Idol singer Shannon Noll did not appear at his first court appearance over a scuffle with security outside a strip club.
Swifts out to prove they’re the ‘real deal’
THE Sydney Swifts nearly caused an early season boilover against the Giants, now captain Abbey McCulloch say the team is out to prove it wasn’t a one off.
Couple faked death threats to get days off
AN ADELAIDE couple who faked death threats by sending their workplace parcels containing kids’ clothes covered in fake blood will be sentenced today.
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