Seaford Rent-To-Own Homes Near Completion for South Australian Families

Long-term renters in South Australia are a step closer to homeownership, with construction nearing completion on the first family and southern suburbs homes delivered under the Malinauskas Government's Rent-To-Own scheme in Seaford.

Leon Bignell appointed as South Australia's new Agent-General in London

Former South Australian Minister and Speaker of the House of Assembly Leon Bignell has been appointed as South Australia's next Agent-General in London. Mr Bignell will officially begin the four-year appointment on 27 May, succeeding David Ridgway, who has served in the role since July 2021 and chose not to seek another term.

Five-Star InterContinental Resort Approved for Barossa Valley

A major new tourism and hospitality project in the Barossa Valley has secured planning approval, clearing the way for a luxury five-star resort and winery development in one of South Australia's premier wine regions. Strategic Alliance and Commercial Pty Ltd has received approval to build the InterContinental Barossa Resort & Spa on Hoffnungsthal Road at Williamstown.

Australia is facing a new 12.5% US tariff over anti‑slavery claims. Are they right?

The United States is threatening to impose trade tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 countries, including Australia, over their inaction on forced and slave labour worldwide.  On Wednesday, US trade representative Jamieson Greer said: The failure of our most important trading partners to address the importation of goods made with forced labor is unacceptable.

Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal

BEIRUT (AP) – Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed nine people including three members of the Lebanese military, the Lebanese army and state media said, days after the two sides reached a new ceasefire deal.

Three-time Melbourne Cup-winning horse Makybe Diva dies at 26

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – British-born Australian champion race horse Makybe Diva, who won the Melbourne Cup three times between 2003 and 2005, has died. Owner Tony Santic said in a statement Saturday that the mare who amassed 14 million Australian dollars ($10 million) in prize money, died at the age of 26 after a brief bout of colic.

Adelaide Writers Week Cancelled as 180 Speakers Withdraw

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – Organizers of Australia’s largest free literary festival canceled the event Tuesday after more than 180 writers and speakers withdrew over the scrapping of an appearance by an Australian-Palestinian writer and academic.

Australia's social media ban leaves 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Riley Allen, a 15-year-old schoolboy living on an Outback sheep ranch, doesn’t know how he’ll keep in touch with his circle of far-flung friends once Australia’s world-first social media ban takes effect on Wednesday. Riley’s family lives 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Wudinna, a community of just over 1,000 in South Australia state.

Hanson prepares to take the big stage as Husic hits out at straitjacket on caucus

When One Nation leader Pauline Hanson addresses the National Press Club on June 17, there will be landmines everywhere. It's her first formal speech to the club in her 30-year (on and off) parliamentary career. How times have changed.