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Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema

An irreverent, playful tone is one of this film's many pleasures.

Period piece steeped in modernity

Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man From Toronto. Picture: Netflix

Kevin Hart is back after being cancelled by the internet, headlining a big-budget Netflix film.

A harmless way to kill an evening

Adam Sandler and Maria Botto in Hustle. Picture: Netflix

That mumbling patter that Sandler made his comedic schtick is still here, but toned right down and underneath a huge bushy beard.

Adam Sandler shines in rags-to-riches basketball drama Hustle

UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.

"It's funny when people go, 'you're changing'."

DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Rowan Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean. Picture: Netflix

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean, and is still at the top of his game.

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied

Wing isn't in the business of delivering coffee and banh mi, it's in the business of developing drone technology and infrastructure.

Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout

I even have my own Hellfire Club t-shirt as worn here by characters, Mike and Dustin. Picture: Netflix

If you often find yourself looking back fondly on the shows of your youth, then this one is for you.

There are 'Stranger Things' to be obsessed with

Neil Kerley (third from left) in action for West Adelaide against Port Adelaide. Photo: SANFL.

A state funeral will be planned for football legend Donald Neil Kerley AM.

State funeral for football icon

A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock

The Conversation's 2022-23 forecasting survey predicts an increase in the Reserve Bank's cash rate.

Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead

WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP

It's been a long week of protests and strikes across the state.

Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action

UNIVERSAL: Spacey Jane expanded their reach on their second album Here Comes Everybody. Picture: Sam Hendel

Spacey Jane mine the anxiety of the times on album two

Spacey Jane are writing songs for Everybody

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: Illustration of an influenza virus particle. Picture: Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images.

The 2022 season has only just begun and already it's tracking toward a five year record. So what makes this year's flu so bad?

Is this year's flu worse than previous years?

Expect more sailing shenanigans in season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean. Picture: Bravo/Binge

Like fashion or film, organic farming or journalism, the 'yachting industry' is a lot less glamourous than it sounds.

Below Deck is really just the seven sins on the seven seas

New track: Alfie Arcuri has just dropped his latest single, Overtime, about his experiences with anxiety. Picture: Supplied

"Anxiety is something that I've had to deal with for most of my life."

The Voice star Alfie Arcuri shines light on anxiety

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: This year's flu season is on track to beating a five-year case record as vaccination numbers remain low. Picture: Shutterstock

This year's season is a stark difference to the 2021 winter sickness period, which saw very few cases recorded nationwide.

Flu season on track to hitting five year record as vaccination remains low

Abortion rights protesters chant on the steps of the Alabama state capitol building during a rally and march on the capitol in Montgomery on Sunday, June 26. Photo: Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY NETWORK/Sipa USA /AAP Image

Australians have joined in the fight for women's rights with protests set for the major metropolitan cities.

People show solidarity and protest for women's rights

BACK IN THE DAY: Nurses attend to a patient in an iron lung in the United Kingdom, 1949. Picture: Getty Images

The virus has been nearly eradicated worldwide, but traces have been found in London's wastewater, prompting a "national incident" to be declared.

Polio has been detected in the UK: Here's everything you need to know

Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24

Natural beekeepers urge Australia to learn from the mistakes made overseas where bees have become dependent on pharmaceuticals while trying to control varroa mite.

Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub. 

Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a pause - or a paws - to the game while giving the pup a tummy rub.

Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players

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PM announces more Russian santions and more military aid on his first visit to Ukraine.

PM bans Russian gold, aids Ukraine effort

Hearings continue as the government sets up a review of the Tasmanian hospital where Griffin worked.

Health officials face Tas abuse inquiry

NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is visiting Australia for formal meetings and to drum up trade.

NZ's Ardern visits Aust for trade mission

A new study says GPs sometimes over-diagnose anaphylactic shock from a flu shot.

Flu vaccine allergy over-diagnosed: study

ACT senator David Pocock said the vote would be on rights to legislate, rather than assisted dying.

Call for regular vote on euthanasia bill

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland. Picture: Sylvia Liber

The federal government will seek to provide regional media grants in the coming weeks to ease cost pressures.

Regional newspapers get financial lifeline

RISK: Honey production is at risk after the varroa mite was found in eastern states beehives.

Threat to SA's 'clean, green' image as producer of honey and other food

Fears of bee pest entering South Australia through Port Pirie

WYNARKA'S Simon Martin is a farmer by day, but a ninja warrior by night.

From his farm 'Ninja Barn' to the big stage, Simon Martin shines on national television

CAREER: Former North Whyalla player and State football legend Neil Kerley, second row back, fourth from left, was captain-coach of the Whyalla combined team in 1954.

The late 'Knuckles' Kerley is remembered by friends who supplied information about him

Friends rally after 'Knuckles' death to tell his SA football story

Coorong District Council Mayor Paul Simmons said local government was the closest tier of government to the community.

For the first time since amalgamation of the Coorong District Council, the community will elect their Mayor.

Community to elect Mayor as Coorong council encourages residents to enrol to vote

Seven submissions were received on the Draft 2022/23 Annual Business Plan and Budget and the feedback was presented to elected members at the June council meeting.

Mid Murray council considers feedback on business plan, budget

THANKS: Hannah Ewings, centre, thanked her Whyalla-based parents Jeff and Tash for their support as she developed her Australian rules football career.

'I am pretty fierce when it comes to football' - former Whyalla player

Power's 'fierce' No.1 AFLW draft pick Hannah thanks Whyalla parents

LEADER: The late Neil Kerley is pictured holding the football as captain-coach of the Whyalla combined football team in 1955. 

The late Neil Kerley was once captain-coach of Whyalla's combined football team

Former Whyalla and state football legend Neil Kerley dies at 88

Police are at the scene of a serious crash at Walker Flat. Please avoid if possible

Serious crash at Walker Flat

Discover what's on around the Murraylands

White, 2011 Isuzu tipper truck with SA registration SB15EW. Picture: Supplied

Police searching for anyone with investigation about alleged theft

Police investigating alleged theft of earth moving equipment

Councillor Karen Eckermann seeks a place to reflect and educate. Picture: Supplied

Commemorative artwork awaiting location finalisation

Place of Courage monument to 'shine light' on victims of DFV

Introduction of Mannum Waters Separate Rate still unknown. Picture: Sam Lowe

Forty-eight written submissions offer alternative to separate rates

Separate rates to 'directly benefit' Mannum Waters residents

Ngarrindjeri dance troupe Rritjarukar featured at the 2021 NAIDOC Week activities in Meningie. 

NAIDOC Week festivities set to be held Thursday, June 30 at the Tintinara War Memorial Hall have been postponed due to an increase in COVID cases in the Coorong District Council organisation.

NAIDOC Week celebrations set for Tailem Bend, Meningie while Tintinara event postponed

Ode to joy: Hulusi flute performance at the Murray Bridge All Culture Fest. 

The Murray Bridge All Culture Fest was hit in Murray Bridge on June 25, and The Standard was there soaking up the sights and sounds.

Celebrating cultural diversity in Murray Bridge | GALLERY

"It has been an absolute honour to serve this community, and I'm really proud of the great work done by all of the staff here in recent years to make extraordinary things happen for our small rural towns and communities," - Jason Taylor said.

Southern Mallee council chief executive officer set to depart

Murray Bridge SES Unit. Picture: Sam Lowe

Tourism encouraged during high flow season

High flows in River Murray a 'beautiful thing'

Captain Greg Traeger congratulating F-Class winner John Cranwell.

A cool crisp Saturday, June 25, morning greeted Murray Bridge Rifle Club shooters as they gathered at the Deed Range this weekend a little earlier than usual.

Murray Bridge shooters contest annual Cranwell event

Artist Jack Fran, Murray River, Lakes and Coorong tourism development manager Bill Nehmy, tourism operator Kelly Kuhn and art inspiration Reginald Bex check out the new artwork.

NEW public art project just outside of Palmer has just completed and finished product is out of this world.