Author: Isabella Kelly

Big birthday for family-owned winery Next step in submarine project Beresford Wines recognised National merger for care providers SA architects win nationally Mitcham and Flinders partner for sustainability State’s resource royalties break record NDIS provider recognised SmartSat and NZ funding Local distillery wins in Hong Kong SA partnerships for global company Leading parental leave scheme…

South Australian destination listed among world’s best

—

by

The National Geographic’s annual Best of the World list, compiling the magazine’s top 25 places to travel around the world, has listed the Murray River as the only Australian destination for 2025. The list is created by National Geographic’s photographers, editors, and travel experts, who encouraged tourists to “cruise through the agrarian heart of Australia”.…

So much in wind as Aussies chart farts

—

by

Smelly, thunderous, lingering or silent, Australians are being asked to log their farts for science. The CSIRO is hoping to capture flatulence data from tens of thousands of people, including frequency, stench, loudness and duration, to help researchers better understand the nation’s gut health. Dietician Megan Rebuli says some people find farts embarrassing and uncomfortable…

More Australians ditch net for ‘social rewilding’

—

by

More Australians are also growing impatient with experiences both online and off, and are becoming more distrustful of things they see and read on the internet. The trends emerged in a study of more than 24,000 people worldwide and over 1000 Australians, conducted by Accenture Song. Its findings mirror changes proposed to social media in…

Schoolies culture change sees less drinking and more alcohol-free fun

—

by

Fresh research has confirmed that the culture within schoolies has changed rapidly, as revellers are prioritising alcohol-free activities with friends more than ever. The research by DrinkWise found that nine in 10 attendees did things that didn’t involve alcohol last year, with 33 per cent even choosing to exercise alongside their friends. Chris George, the…

South Australia records third highest jobless rate

—

by

October’s Labour Force Figures, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today, saw South Australia’s unemployment rate decrease by 0.1 percentage points on a seasonally adjusted basis, bringing it to 4.2 per cent. The highest unemployment rate was recorded in the Northern Territory at 4.6 per cent, with Victoria rising to 4.5 per cent in…

Man accused of Samantha Murphy’s murder pleads not guilty

—

by

The man accused of killing missing mother Samantha Murphy has pleaded not guilty to murder as he elected to fast-track his criminal trial. The 51-year-old mother of three disappeared on February 4 and despite several police searches, her body has not been found. Patrick Orren Stephenson faced Ballarat Magistrates Court on Thursday via video link…

Meta, health insurer, and veggie-free green juice win Shonky Awards

—

by

Published on Thursday, Meta headlined this year’s honours for the worst products for leaving its millions of Australian users vulnerable to scams, despite repeated warnings it must do more. Scam losses from social media soared to $95 million last year, Choice chief executive Ashley de Silva said, with Meta platforms – including Facebook, Instagram and…

Duty of care for social media giants to protect users

—

by