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A 14-year-old boy has been reported for aggravated assault after an investigation into a fight at Glenelg Beach. The incident occurred on September 29, when a woman was hit by a bottle while trying to intervene in the disturbance.
Whyalla steelworkers are facing an uncertain future as the local plant prepares for significant redundancies, with over 250 workers finishing up this week. The redundancies follow last month's announcement that hundreds of positions at the long-troubled site would be lost.
A laneway in Adelaide's CBD has been renamed Hilltop Hoods Lane in honour of the pioneering Australian hip hop group. The laneway features two large-scale murals created by Adelaide artist Vans the Omega, featuring the group and their associated iconography.
Adelaide University is offering staff early retirement packages as it faces a significant revenue shortfall due to a decline in international student enrolments. The university has projected a revenue shortfall of around $90 million, with international student enrolments 40 per cent below target.
Car insurance premiums have surged by almost 60 per cent in four years, with customers facing another 10 per cent increase this year. The significant hikes have been attributed to rising costs of claims, with insurers blamed for a lack of transparency in their pricing.
Sealink has launched legal action against Sea Transport SA Pty Ltd to have the second of two new Kangaroo Island ferries delivered to Australia. The move comes as the company prepares for the introduction of the new ferries, with the Cape Jervis and Penneshaw terminals set to be shutdown for three days from October 20.
WOMADelaide 2027 is set to feature 36 artists from around the world, including Underworld, Leon Bridges, and Madness. The festival will take place over four days in March 2027 at Bonython Park on Kaurna Country.
The name Mary has been a staple in music for centuries, featured in countless songs across various genres and eras. But who is she, and why are so many singers apparently obsessed?
A new documentary, Aftermath, explores the devastating impact of harmful conspiracy theories on individuals and society. The film follows the story of Wendy Scurr, a first responder during the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, and her tragic descent into conspiracy theories.
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