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A 16-year-old student from Mount Gambier is set to compete against the world's best simulator racers in the 2026 Porsche eSports Super Cup World Championship. Xavier Cain will take on other sim racers from the comfort of his home, with competition getting underway at 4am on Monday.
The South Australian government has announced a $109 million support package for the state's struggling wine industry. The package includes $100 million in loans to help growers transition to other crops, with eligible growers able to access up to $500,000 with no principal or interest repayments required for the first two years.
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.
A female staff member was injured in an alleged assault at a nursing home in Adelaide's west. A male volunteer in his 80s was also taken to hospital with self-inflicted injuries.
The Bureau of Meteorology has made major updates to the rain radar on its website, addressing community feedback and improving the user experience. The updates include new features such as locations, range rings, and quick links, and aim to make it easier for users to access and understand rainfall information.
Family and friends have paid tribute to disability advocate Ellen Fraser-Barbour, who died in April at a Northern Territory swimming hole. A practical memorial has been unveiled at the site of her death, 80 kilometres west of Alice Springs.
A high-stakes battle for the South Australian Liberal Party presidency is set to play out at the party's annual general meeting on Saturday, with Senator Alex Antic vying for the top spot against Liberal SA Upper House leader Nicola Centofanti. The outcome could have significant implications for the party's policy direction and its relationship with One Nation.
Former South Australian MP Fraser Ellis has avoided jail for misusing a parliamentary allowance, despite being convicted of seven counts of deception. Ellis maintains his actions were casual and not criminal.
Newly released documents have raised questions about the due diligence process behind a $5 million federal Labor pledge to upgrade a sports precinct in Adelaide. The funding, announced in the lead-up to the 2025 election, was for the redevelopment of Jubilee Reserve as a permanent home for the Adelaide Jaguars women's soccer club.
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