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Latvia's Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics has met with Penny Wong to share China concerns. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

China ripples felt as far as Europe

DANGER An "incredibly dangerous" collapse at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday is now under investigation by authorities. Picture: Twitter/@FitzySA

Councillor "absolutely furious" and calls for action.

Oval collapse under investigation

The Murrumbidgee River has risen almost one metre in the past day.

Flood warnings issued for major river

John Barilaro will front an inquiry examining his controversial appointment to a US trade role. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

The ongoing saga has already claimed the scalp of former deputy Liberal leader Stuart Ayres.

Premier positive on US role: John Barilaro

SURF'S UP: The action-packed World Dog Surfing Championships was held in California, United States. Photo by Jack Owicki. Picture: Jack Owicki/@worlddogsurfing

Sniffing out the best canine surfers in the world.

See the world's best surfing dogs in action

Charlotte Rampling plays Ruth, an acerbic and witty woman mourning her best years. Picture: Transmission Films

This is an impressive feature debut from writer-director Matthew J. Saville.

Cheeky humour lifts tale of loss

Laure Calamy delivers a stunning lead performance as a harried single mother. Picture: Palace Films

The main character was inspired by the filmmaker's father.

Strap yourself in for a tense ride

A scene from Employee of the Month. Picture: Maslow Entertainment

If only the public service could be this much fun.

French farce is delightfully silly

Benito Antonio Martnez Ocasio encounters Brad Pitt in Bullet Train. Picture: Scott Garfield


This well-made thriller gives bang for your buck.

Like action? Then jump aboard

The Big Dipper Billy Goat. Picture: Jeffrey O'Connell

Billy the goat, acknowledged by government body

The mystery of the Big Dipper Billy goat

A meningococcal alert has been issue for NSW, following the the death of a 40-year-old Sydney man.

Meningococcal alert following death of 40-year-old man

Midnight Oil front man Peter Garrett was spotted by a keen fan on the streets of Lyon, France, bringing a street performance to a halt

Oils rocker pays the piper in Lyon

BACK FROM BLEACHING: A green turtle swims over the Ribbon Reef No 10 near Cairns, Queensland on January 16, 2019. Picture: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Parts of Queensland's barrier reef have recorded

What needs to be done to save the Great Barrier Reef?

Merv Schwarz was killed in yesterday's shooting. He is pictured at a cattle sale in Roma. File picture: Penelope Arthur 

The alleged gunman is one of three people currently being held by police.

Invitation led to family's death in shootout

Holidaymakers Ange Roulestan and Kerstan Unsworth, of Tasmania, on Kuta beach, Bali. Picture: Donna Page

Aussies in Bali, and their hosts, don't want to risk another shutdown.

Ditch your Bali thongs or risk another shutdown

Police are holding three people in custody after four people were shot on a Queensland property. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Alleged Qld shooting culprit in custody

Farmer Ketut Suwitera with his 12 cattle, near Ubud in Bali. Picture: Donna Page

What a Balinese farmer really thinks about foot and mouth disease.

'Not here, there are no problems': why Ketut's foot and mouth thoughts should scare you

Extra checks by Indonesian security staff at the Jetstar boarding gate at Denpasar's Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali. 

I just came back from Bali. The foot and mouth risk is real.

I just came back from Bali. The foot and mouth risk is real

Thirteen Lives tells the story of the cave divers who saved a boys' soccer team in 2018. Picture: Vince Valitutti

Ron Howard learned years ago that knowing the outcome of a story is different from knowing the story itself.

Ron Howard's 'deeper responsibility' of directing Thai cave rescue film

Terry Greaves and dog Nelson with veterans affairs minister Matt Keogh. Picture: Department of Veterans Affairs

"Having the dog meant they had to get up. They had to go and feed the dog. They had to take the dog out for a walk."

Are dogs key to PTSD recovery? The government thinks so

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Peter Malinauskas says the SA government won't tolerate bad behaviour in the construction industry. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

SA Labor to return union donation

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood urgently needs 2400 Perth residents to donate their poo. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

Red Cross in the poo as donors wiped out

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a baby in a Sydney home. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Baby found dead at western Sydney home

COVID-19 is expected to have claimed more lives than cardiovascular disease and lung cancer in 2022. (Luis Ascui/AAP PHOTOS)

COVID-19 nation's third biggest killer

Member for Barker, Tony Pasin MP, Member for Hammond, Adrian Pederick MP, and Nicola Centofanti, Shadow Minister for Regional South Australia, Primary Industries, and Water Resources and the River Murray, Thomas Foods International CEO, Anthony Stewart, Australian Meat Processor Corporation CEO, Chris Taylor. Picture: Sam Lowe

Shadow Minister for Regional South Australia discusses FMD measures

Biosecurity measures discussed at Thomas Foods, AMPC campaign launch

Mypolonga's Rio Vista Olives. Picture: Jacob Jennings Photography

Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development congratulates local towns on achievement

Agricultural Town of the Year two time finalist, Mypolonga

New purple swamp hen sign at Meningie. Picture: Supplied

Signs placed around Narrung and Meningie hope to save wildlife from car accidents

New signage seeks to protect local wildlife from roads

PUSH: Port Pirie-based Independent Stuart MP and Cabinet Minister Geoff Brock has previously tried to ease the rural doctor shortage.

New rule means overseas-trained doctors can bypass the South Australian country

New rules mean influx of doctors from South Australia country to city

Tailem Bend have extended their winning run to six games, taking out the Lokan Cup with an important win over Jervois in their top-of-the-table clash with Jervois on Saturday, August 6.

Tailem Bend wins Lokan Cup, Roosters celebrate in style | GALLERY

The 2018 Strathalbyn Concert Band. Picture: Supplied

Over 500 musicians celebrate the 21st Annual Strathalbyn Bands Festival

Annual Strathalbyn Bands Festival comes around for 21st year

Moorundi worker with Goolwa Primary School student making decorating Thukeri. Picture: Sam Lowe

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day celebrated in Murray Bridge

Moorundi and ac.care come together to celebrate children's day

Wild winds continue to batter most parts of South Australia as a large weather system continues to buffet the state.

Batten down as SES warns of more destructive weather

Rural City of Murray Bridge photo presentation, Matt Miles, John Courtney, Mayor Brenton Lewis, Claude Minge, Graham Edwards. Picture: Graham Edwards.

The Auto Collectors Club of Murray Bridge share 50th anniversary with councils

Thanks to Councils by Auto Collectors Club

Bridge wanted: Hammond candidate John Illingworth met with resident at Erskine Bridge, Callington in February, 2022 to discuss their desire for a new pedestrian bridge. He is with Jess Cunnington, Melanie Reiffel, Alanah Kemp, Katie Dreissgacker and Margaret Cunnington.Photo: Supplied.

The people have spoken; a dedicated foot-bridge is needed in Callington.

No traffic lights: Dedicated pedestrian bridge needed in Callington

Discover what's on in the Murraylands

Georgie Trevorrow in front of Moorundi Ink's artwork for a children's book. Picture: Sam Lowe

Preparing a legacy for the future of Murray Bridge

A pillar in the Indigenous community of Murray Bridge

Tailem Bend Community Centre CEO, Tammy Shepherd, and Chairperson, Jack Hunt, at the Wadmore House open day. Picture: Supplied

Meningie Community Centre committee meeting later this month

Historic Wadmore House revival for Meningie community

Well done: John Bell took out the Murray Bridge Golf Club's stableford competition on Saturday, July 30.

Popular veteran member John Bell on an 18 handicap, does it again with a brilliant 38 points win in last Saturday's Murray Bridge Golf Club's Slidetrack Awnings Stableford competition.

Bell rings loudly at Murray Bridge Golf Club

3 x 3 basketball players Marena Whittle, Lauren Scherf, Lauren Mansfield and Alex Wilson. Picture AAP 

BRONZE IN BAG

PIRSA hopes to eradicate pest in the Riverland with sterile flies. Picture: Supplied

SIT flies released into the Riverland for eradication plan

Fruit fly eradication plan flies into the Riverland

Murray Bridge Hotel owner, Karen Milesi, pouring a beer. Picture: Sam Lowe

Beer prices at pubs and bottle shops to be at 30 year high

How your local businesses will be impacted by the new beer tax

After almost a decade of water recovery stagnation, the prospect of water being returned to the Murray Darling Basin by the due date of 2024 looks dire. (Rob Hutchison/AAP PHOTOS)

After almost a decade of water recovery stagnation, the prospect of water being returned to the Murray Darling Basin by the due date of 2024 looks dire.

Stagnant Murray Darling Basin recovery has alarm bells ringing

Multiple fronts to hit the state from the west

Wild weather rolls over state, SES hands out free sandbags and advice

Report finds opioids and edged weapons are being found in alarming quantities across regional Victorian prisons

Alarming spike in drugs and weapons found in prisons as pandemic lockdowns end

SCAM: Example of the type of messages that scammers are sending to their victims. Picture: NSW Police

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More than $2 million has already been scammed from victims.

'Hi Mum', you're about to get scammed

Robert Redlich says IBAC highlighted failures within Victoria Police's complaints-handling system. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Vic Police take on IBAC recommendations

John Barilaro says a probe into his appointment to a US trade role found no evidence of wrongdoing. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

'No evidence': Barilaro challenges inquiry

The federal government has signposted a significant pay rise for aged care workers. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Govt pledges to fund aged care pay rise

CONCERNS: Fears are growing of a mass exodus of rural and remote doctors across Australia. Picture: File

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Country doctors being targeted for city relocations since Labor's change of policy.