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Local resident Stuart Knox faced the media today, two days after the tragic loss of his twin brother in the devastating September 11 attacks. The emotional press conference came as the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of the disaster.
The federal government is in discussions with the opposition over immigration as South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas warns against cuts to skilled migration, accusing major parties of pandering to populist sentiment. The talks come ahead of an expected crackdown to curb Net Overseas Migration.
The Malinauskas government has avoided a major headache after securing hosting rights to the Australian Open golf tournament from 2028, as LIV Golf filed for bankruptcy in the US. The government had invested at least $45 million to upgrade the North Adelaide Golf Course for the tournament.
Polling officials who offered to work at the recent state election were ignored by the South Australian Electoral Commission (ECSA), despite having previous experience. The ECSA is facing scrutiny over its handling of the election, which saw various issues before, during, and after polling day.
A 73-year-old man has been arrested and charged with 55 offences, including multiple counts of rape and sexual abuse of a child, after an investigation into abuse at a now-closed Adelaide youth detention centre. The man is accused of sexually abusing 29 victim-survivors over more than two decades.
A dead juvenile whale has washed up on a beach near Victor Harbor on the Fleurieu Peninsula and will be tested for bird flu. Authorities have cordoned off the area as a precaution.
A petition to mandate teacher-librarian roles in schools has attracted over 13,000 signatures in less than a week, as authors push to stop the critical roles from being phased out by educators. The petition's launch comes as international studies find Australian reading performance continuing to decline among children.
Brisbane Lions star Zac Bailey has re-signed with the club on an eight-year deal, while Western Bulldogs premiership hero Tom Liberatore has announced his retirement. The news comes as the AFL trade period approaches, with several high-profile players seeking moves.
Erin Phillips and Bruce McAvaney have been inducted into South Australia's Football Hall of Fame, alongside premiership players Neil Button and Tony Burgan. The Magarey Medal for the SANFL's best and fairest player was awarded to Nik Rokahr of Norwood Football Club.
Adelaide Crows fans are facing a significant challenge in attending their team's knockout AFL semifinal against Brisbane on Saturday night, as surging airfares threaten to price them out of the game. The Crows will travel to The Gabba to take on the defending premiers this weekend, after defeating the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
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