South Australian MP Troy Bell to appeal theft, dishonesty convictions

South Australian MP Troy Bell to appeal theft, dishonesty convictions

A South Australian MP found guilty of theft and dishonesty charges for stealing more than $436,000 from an educational not-for-profit will appeal. Troy Bell, 51, was convicted last week of 20 counts of theft and six counts of dishonestly dealing with documents, committed between 2009 and 2013. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Troy Bell to appeal … Read more

Katy Perry adds third Adelaide show to Australian tour after tickets for two concerts sell out

Katy Perry adds third Adelaide show to Australian tour after tickets for two concerts sell out

Pop star Katy Perry has added a third Adelaide show to her 2025 The Lifetimes Tour after initially excluding the city from her plans altogether. The South Australian Government said it convinced Perry to perform at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre after Premier Peter Malinauskas met Perry when she performed at the AFL Grand Final. Soon … Read more

Defence firm, BAE Systems to bring 500 jobs to Adelaide with new head office at Lot Fourteen

Defence firm, BAE Systems to bring 500 jobs to Adelaide with new head office at Lot Fourteen

Multinational aerospace and defence company BAE Systems will open a new head office in Adelaide, creating hundreds of jobs for South Australians. South Australia’s Premier Peter Malinauskas said the company would be homed at Lot Fourteen’s new Innovation Centre at the former Royal Adelaide Hospital site on North Tce. “BAE Systems are set to become … Read more

Daylight saving time is about to start, here’s what you need to know

Daylight saving time is about to start, here’s what you need to know

With the weather starting to warm and the days beginning to feel longer, it means one thing — daylight saving is almost upon us. For many of us, it’s nearly time to change the clocks. But just what do you need to do, when, and why? Here’s everything you need to know. Know the news … Read more

Scam alert: Westpac identifies Australia’s most affected postcodes in 2023

Scam alert: Westpac identifies Australia’s most affected postcodes in 2023

With Australians losing $2.74 billion to scams in 2023, it is clear many of us are still falling for the ever-growing list of sneaky tactics being used by cybercriminals to steal our money. However some fall victim more than others, according to Westpac, and it all depends on where we live. New data gathered by … Read more

University of South Australia study finds validating children’s pain can prevent future emotional issues

University of South Australia study finds validating children’s pain can prevent future emotional issues

When a child falls over, even if they aren’t physically injured, they look to their parents for a reaction. Some caregivers respond to respond with a hug, kiss or words to acknowledge what has happened and settle their child’s emotions. Other parents think it is best not to overact or put too much emphasis on … Read more

South Australian MP Troy Bell found guilty of stealing over $436,000 from not-for-profit

South Australian MP Troy Bell found guilty of stealing over 6,000 from not-for-profit

A jury has found South Australian MP Troy Bell guilty of theft and dishonesty charges for stealing more than $436,000 from an educational not-for-profit. The jury of eight women and four men returned their verdicts on Thursday night after a three-month trial in the SA District Court and more than two days of deliberations. The … Read more

South Australian councils under pressure to reverse Australia Day changes

South Australian councils under pressure to reverse Australia Day changes

Residents are petitioning for a South Australian council to revert to holding Australia Day events on January 26 while one council has already made the move based on community feedback. Dozens of local councils changed the date of Australia Day events when the federal government legally allowed councils to hold citizenship ceremonies three days before … Read more

South Australian dairy producer Beston Global Food Company goes into voluntary administration

South Australian dairy producer Beston Global Food Company goes into voluntary administration

South Australian dairy producer Beston Global Food Company said it had experienced “a perfect storm of adverse events” prompting it to go into voluntary administration. The company is one of the largest exporters of dairy products from South Australia, employing 159 people in the state. It is well known for award-winning cheese products, whey, and … Read more

‘Life or death’ for patients amid lack of blood donors

‘Life or death’ for patients amid lack of blood donors

Patients in Australia face a “life or death” situation if they need a stem cell match due to a critical shortage of blood donors, a cancer organisation has warned. There are about 1000 Australians urgently waiting for a living stem cell match, also known as a bone marrow match, at any one time, according to … Read more