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Algae behind SA bloom effects had been around a decade, research finds New research has found that the dominant species of algae killing marine life along South Australia's coastline has been present in the state's waters for at least a decade.

New research has found that the dominant species of algae killing marine life along South Australia's coastline has been present in the state's waters for at least a decade.

Runaway truck loaded with bricks ploughs into parked cars The driver has been praised for his quick-thinking as the out-of-control truck hurtled down the hill.

The driver has been praised for his quick-thinking as the out-of-control truck hurtled down the hill.

Man who bludgeoned partner to death with towel rail jailed for 21 years A man who bludgeoned his partner to death with a towel rail and shower head in the bathroom of her home is jailed for a minimum of 21 years.

A man who bludgeoned his partner to death with a towel rail and shower head in the bathroom of her home is jailed for a minimum of 21 years.

Aston Martin drivers 'risk permanent nerve damage' driving for too long Aston Martin will almost certainly not finish this weekend's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, if it even starts at all, over fears the vibration of the car could permanently injure its drivers.

Aston Martin will almost certainly not finish this weekend's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, if it even starts at all, over fears the vibration of the car could permanently injure its drivers.

Police lay charges over Chapel Street arson attack that killed Melbourne man Police have charged a Fitzroy man following an arson attack on a dessert bar in Melbourne's Chapel Street that led to another man's death.

Police have charged a Fitzroy man following an arson attack on a dessert bar in Melbourne's Chapel Street that led to another man's death.

Wilson croons, Taylor gets politicking and Carney visits This week in Canberra, Tim Wilson did his best Billy Joel impression, the opposition leader went hard on the government over the cost-of-living crisis and the Canadian prime minister popped into Parliament.

This week in Canberra, Tim Wilson did his best Billy Joel impression, the opposition leader went hard on the government over the cost-of-living crisis and the Canadian prime minister popped into Parliament.

'Kids can have strokes': Boy’s collapse highlights risk for children Hugh Proud collapsed at his tiny outback school in 2022. Four years later, he shares his story to raise awareness of childhood stroke.

Hugh Proud collapsed at his tiny outback school in 2022. Four years later, he shares his story to raise awareness of childhood stroke.

China keeps defence spending high in drive to modernise China will boost defence spending by 7 per cent in 2026, still outpacing wider economic growth targets at a time of growing regional tension, including over Taiwan.

China will boost defence spending by 7 per cent in 2026, still outpacing wider economic growth targets at a time of growing regional tension, including over Taiwan.

Fraud charges against Sunraysia wine grapegrowers Littore brothers dropped The Littore brothers have had their charges over allegedly conspiring to defraud Rabobank Australia of more than $19 million dropped in the County Court of Victoria.

The Littore brothers have had their charges over allegedly conspiring to defraud Rabobank Australia of more than $19 million dropped in the County Court of Victoria.

Canadian PM Mark Carney and Albanese brush off calls for Middle East ceasefire Anthony Albanese and Mark Carney stop short of calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East as the war widens, with Iran launching missiles at Türkiye and a United States submarine sinking an Iranian navy vessel off Sri Lanka.

Anthony Albanese and Mark Carney stop short of calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East as the war widens, with Iran launching missiles at Türkiye and a United States submarine sinking an Iranian navy vessel off Sri Lanka.

Man jailed for 20 years for random murder of 'gentle, kind' teen Court hears Anthony Facchi was on bail when he walked into a house uninvited and fatally stabbed a 16-year-old boy he had never met.

Court hears Anthony Facchi was on bail when he walked into a house uninvited and fatally stabbed a 16-year-old boy he had never met.

Space start-up that launched NASA rockets from NT folds, owing government $5m A space start-up once billed as the future of Australia's space launch industry has collapsed into liquidation, still owing the Northern Territory government $5 million.

A space start-up once billed as the future of Australia's space launch industry has collapsed into liquidation, still owing the Northern Territory government $5 million.

Monash IVF agrees to settle with families over major embryo bungles Fertility giant Monash IVF has agreed to pay financial settlements to families involved in two major bungles that saw two women transferred the wrong embryo.

Fertility giant Monash IVF has agreed to pay financial settlements to families involved in two major bungles that saw two women transferred the wrong embryo.

QLD truck driver avoids jail over crash at 'notorious' SA intersection A Queensland man has avoided jail for causing a serious crash at an Adelaide freeway intersection after ignoring "extensive signage".

A Queensland man has avoided jail for causing a serious crash at an Adelaide freeway intersection after ignoring "extensive signage".

'Slap in the face': Former Tropfest winner slams festival for AI film inclusion A completely AI-generated film was selected among 16 finalists out of 700 entries at the recently returned short film festival.

A completely AI-generated film was selected among 16 finalists out of 700 entries at the recently returned short film festival.

'A bit of a surprise': Parents respond to possible e-bike, scooter ban for under-16s The Queensland government says it will quickly consider a raft of recommendations aimed at tightening laws around the use of e-bikes and e-scooters, including banning the devices for under-16s.

The Queensland government says it will quickly consider a raft of recommendations aimed at tightening laws around the use of e-bikes and e-scooters, including banning the devices for under-16s.

Shark attack off Qld island leaves snorkeller wounded A man in his 50s has wounds to his arm, abdomen and hand after a shark attack on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

A man in his 50s has wounds to his arm, abdomen and hand after a shark attack on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Breaking: SA woman charged with criminal neglect after baby's death A woman has been arrested and charged with criminal neglect after the death of a nine-month-old baby boy, police say.

A woman has been arrested and charged with criminal neglect after the death of a nine-month-old baby boy, police say.

PM pays tribute to 'formidable advocate' Pat Turner as she retires Indigenous trailblazer Pat Turner has announced her retirement after a "tireless" career dedicated to championing the rights of First Nations people.

Indigenous trailblazer Pat Turner has announced her retirement after a "tireless" career dedicated to championing the rights of First Nations people.

Iranian Australians say they are 'mentally living in a war zone' As US-Israeli strikes shake Iran, the Iranian diaspora describe a turbulent mix of relief, grief and helplessness as they wait in silence for news from loved ones.

As US-Israeli strikes shake Iran, the Iranian diaspora describe a turbulent mix of relief, grief and helplessness as they wait in silence for news from loved ones.

Kelly Wilkinson's family tells inquest of 'immeasurable' pain since 'horrific' murder Family members say they have been living "hour by hour and sometimes minute by minute" since the Gold Coast mother was brutally killed by her estranged husband.

Family members say they have been living "hour by hour and sometimes minute by minute" since the Gold Coast mother was brutally killed by her estranged husband.

Union boss charged after police allegedly seize guns, cash in raid Police have charged Eletrical Trades Union NSW president Glen Potter after allegedly finding guns and $120,000 inside his home.

Police have charged Eletrical Trades Union NSW president Glen Potter after allegedly finding guns and $120,000 inside his home.

Man shot by police on Sunshine Coast faces weapons and drug charges A 32-year-old man who was shot by police faces court on multiple charges, including a weapons charge relating to a revolver.

A 32-year-old man who was shot by police faces court on multiple charges, including a weapons charge relating to a revolver.

Chinese nationals found huddled near High Country hut died of hypothermia A coroner has determined that two Chinese students found dead while hiking in the High Country died from hypothermia.

A coroner has determined that two Chinese students found dead while hiking in the High Country died from hypothermia.

F1 teams predict new car designs will cause 'chaos' in Melbourne Changes to F1 regulations mean cars on the Melbourne track will be louder, slightly slower on corners, harder to handle, but more sustainable for the planet than previous designs.

Changes to F1 regulations mean cars on the Melbourne track will be louder, slightly slower on corners, harder to handle, but more sustainable for the planet than previous designs.

What to watch in March, from manosphere influencers to dinosaur docos This month sees Louis Theroux back on the tools to dive into the manosphere, Nicole Kidman team up with Jamie Lee Curtis for a new crime show and much more.

This month sees Louis Theroux back on the tools to dive into the manosphere, Nicole Kidman team up with Jamie Lee Curtis for a new crime show and much more.

Minister decries questioning over election message as 'misogynist attack' Tasmania's racing minister has attempted to bat away Labor questioning over what her office knew about an apparent breach to election caretaker conventions as "nothing but a misogynist attack".

Tasmania's racing minister has attempted to bat away Labor questioning over what her office knew about an apparent breach to election caretaker conventions as "nothing but a misogynist attack".

Concerns Santos fracking at remote NT station will damage hot springs Fears hot springs in the remote NT could be damaged by fracking on a cattle station prompt water scientists and Indigenous custodians to call on the territory government to step in and reject an application by Santos to drill in the area.

Fears hot springs in the remote NT could be damaged by fracking on a cattle station prompt water scientists and Indigenous custodians to call on the territory government to step in and reject an application by Santos to drill in the area.

Why are some Shia Muslims mourning Ayatollah Khamenei? News of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death sparked jubilant celebrations in Iran and across the Iranian diaspora. Yet for some Shia Muslims, it triggered grief and anger.

News of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death sparked jubilant celebrations in Iran and across the Iranian diaspora. Yet for some Shia Muslims, it triggered grief and anger.

Inside the three-way deal that could see Australians stranded in Gulf get home The mammoth task of getting stranded Australians out of the Middle East is part of a fascinating story of backchannel diplomacy between Gulf countries and Iran that has implications for the likely breakout of broader conflict in the region.

The mammoth task of getting stranded Australians out of the Middle East is part of a fascinating story of backchannel diplomacy between Gulf countries and Iran that has implications for the likely breakout of broader conflict in the region.