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A former co-director of a company responsible for the care of a vulnerable disability support recipient has been recorded admitting to a drug problem. Amy June Collins is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a charge of reckless conduct related to the care of Ann Marie Smith, who died in 2020 due to complications related to her cerebral palsy.
The SANFL grand final showdown between Sturt and Norwood this weekend has brought back memories of their infamous 1978 clash. The Redlegs came away with a one-point win in 1978 despite Sturt being favoured, but with both teams meeting again, several controversies remain front of mind.
Adelaide Crows to report 'disgusting' trolling of captain Jordan Dawson to police. The incident involved a social media message containing a self-harm reference.
Alexander Zverev has won his second grand slam title of 2026, beating American Ben Shelton in four sets to claim the US Open in New York. The 29-year-old German player secured his victory in three hours and 33 minutes, but didn't even realise he had won in the moment.
New research reveals that Australia's Indigenous population was up to seven times larger before colonisation than previously estimated. The findings paint a more accurate picture of the devastating impact of colonisation on First Nations people.
Criminal proceedings have been lodged against an Adelaide school after a student was seriously injured during an athletics training incident. The safety watchdog alleges students and workers were "exposed to risks to their health and safety" when the incident occurred in September 2024.
A 65-year-old man has appeared in court, charged with more than 40 offences against children. Trevor James Scroop, a former camera operator, has pleaded not guilty to charges including the sexual abuse of a child.
A resumption of steelmaking in Whyalla could be several years away, following the announcement that its ailing blast furnace will not be restarted. About 500 workers at the South Australian regional city's steelworks will lose their jobs, along with 100 labour hire workers.
Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as the 'godfather of AI', has backed calls for artificial intelligence companies to slow the pace of development, citing concerns about rogue agents and potential risks. His comments come after Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei warned that AI agents could potentially 'take over the entire internet' within six to 12 months.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has arrived in Whyalla ahead of an expected announcement that could impact hundreds of jobs at the local steelworks. The site's aging blast furnace has been offline since April, and a decision on its future is imminent.
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