Cost of living relief for low-income households and big boosts for the health system and skills training have headlined South Australia’s state budget. Announcing a forecast surplus of $306 million for 2023/24, Treasurer Stephen Mullighan said the strong economy had boosted government coffers, meaning it could deliver cost-of-living relief to those who need it most. … Read more
Urgent action is needed to address a growing crisis in the removal of Aboriginal children from their families which are “approaching levels akin to the Stolen Generations”, an inquiry has warned. Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, April Lawrie, has released Holding On To Our Future, the final report of the inquiry into the … Read more
It’s about to become a little easier for some South Australians to buy a home. Ahead of the state budget being handed down on Thursday, the government says it has abolished eligibility caps for both stamp duty exemptions and the First Home Owners Grant. Stamp duty will be removed for the purchase of all new … Read more
Valerie Lux grew up seeing women doing it all, having a career and raising a family, without complaint. When she became a mother herself, the reality check that came with it made her question her self-worth, she said. “I grew up in the era of supermodels who would have a baby and six weeks later … Read more
Pickles sold at ALDI and IGA are being urgently recalled due to the presence of glass. The Beer Pickle product is a collaboration between Westmont Pickles and popular Sydney brewery Young Henrys. The recall applies to the 500g product, with the best before date of March 4, 2025. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: … Read more
An Adelaide football club said its property manager was threatened with a knife and players were left shaken as a group of young people hurled objects at them. Sturt Football Club said five young people were riding bikes and running through senior training drills at the club’s ground in Unley on Thursday night. When asked … Read more
An Adelaide man on an international trip with his wife has described the terrifying feeling of free-falling as Singapore Airline pilots navigated severe turbulence during a nightmare flight this week. Hallet Cove man, John Hall, was returning to home from a holiday in Iceland with his wife, Jenny, on the flight from London to Singapore … Read more
South Australians will soon be paying more for traffic fines, bus trips and driver’s licences when a raft of new state government charges are increased in just over a month. Various state government charges will increase by an average of 3 per cent from next financial year, meaning a five-year driver’s licence renewal will increase … Read more
An Adelaide man has launched a project supporting girls in Afghanistan to receive an education in secret because of the country’s current restrictions on women. Erfanullah (Erfan) Abidi and his family fled Afghanistan in 2021 when western forces withdrew from the country and the Taliban recaptured the capital, Kabul, after a two-decade insurgency. Former Afghan … Read more
The RSL has asked Governor-General David Hurley’s wife Linda to respect the professionalism of soldiers after she demanded defence force personnel in Adelaide sing her one of her favourite songs three times. Soldiers said they were asked by Linda Hurley to sing You Are My Sunshine by Christina Perri at an event at RAAF Base … Read more
