Independently wealthy Malcolm Turnbull is our most expensive former prime minister, racking up an almost $370,000 taxpayer-funded expenses bill, as the nation’s ex-leaders racked up a combined $1.5m tab in 12 months.

Chimpanzees at Monarto Safari Park have tested positive to a respiratory illness with the zoo has temporarily closing their enclosure off from the public.

South Australia has missed the grade when it comes to producing spelling high-flyers.

And South Australian football great Neil Kerley’s state funeral will be held at Adelaide Oval on Monday, July 25.

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