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23/07/2024

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23/07/2024

Is this a good thing? Should they make a permanent comeback?

The perm is back and more popular than ever, particularly among young Australian men. This resurgence is largely driven by...

23/07/2024

The owner of Strathalbyn Small Engines Barry Ives has shared his devasation about potential development plans proposing to demolish his business and Strathalbyn H Hardware next door, replacing them with a fast food outlet.

“I try to hire locally, I try to spend my money locally just like everybody does, and that makes the community a better place, and unfortunately with this happening its going to be a different place," Barry said.

The owner of Strathalbyn Small Engines has shared his devasation about development plans that propose to demolish his business and...

23/07/2024

The 46-year-old was arrested yesterday following investigations from Major Crash officers and charged with one count of cause serious injury by dangerous driving and five counts of cause harm by dangerous driving.

A 46-year-old man has been arrested, following an alleged head-on collision last Thursday in Mount Jagged which caused injuries to...

23/07/2024

Plans for a skate park on the South Coast have been unveiled by Alexandrina Council.

Mill Terrace at Middleton is the proposed location for a facility for skaters of all ages and abilities.

Plans for a skate park on the South Coast have been unveiled by Alexandrina Council. Mill Terrace at Middleton is...

22/07/2024

A wet and windy Saturday in local footy saw low-scoring slogs and a handful of upsets and near-upsets alike.

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A wet and windy Saturday in local footy saw low-scoring slogs and a handful of upsets and near-upsets alike. Catch...

22/07/2024

Emma Halfpenny said her family considered it to be an honour and a privilege to be chosen as the first family to stay at WCH Foundation's Laklinyeri Beach House.

“Being back is a mixture of both happiness and sadness. Those precious memories mean so much to us since her passing. While they are bittersweet, we are forever grateful for having the opportunity to create them,” Emma Halfpenny said.

A beach house in Victor Harbor has helped over 160 families with a child in palliative care or with complex...

22/07/2024

The wet wintery conditions of the past week have resulted in two fatalities on South Australian roads, along with some other life-threatening and serious crashes.

An 85-year-old woman from Strathalbyn died in hospital yesterday, after her car reportedly hit a parked unoccupied truck on Thursday.

The wet wintery conditions of the past week have resulted in two fatalities on South Australian roads, along with some...

21/07/2024

Serious implications for businesses as reports of payment, payroll systems disrupted during chaotic IT outage...

21/07/2024

Who will bring home gold? 🇦🇺🏅
Abbey and Georgie discuss their top five Australian athletes in the latest episode of the Two Good Sports podcast. Tune in now!
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21/07/2024

Ugg Boots in public: 👍 Yay or Nay 👎

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20/07/2024

Sesame Street celebrates 54 years of laughter, learning, and fuzzy friends 🎉

Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind decades of award-winning engaging educational media content, today celebrated its 54th season! New episodes...

19/07/2024

Monopoly game night just got sweeter! 🍭

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19/07/2024

🚨 Major IT outage alert! 🚨 Millions are affected across Australia and globally, impacting banks, airlines, and media companies.
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19/07/2024

We are still experiencing issues due to the Windows outage. Staff around the country are working to keep us on air and we hope to have a solution soon.
If you can't hear us on air or online, it's not you, it's us.

19/07/2024

Friend of the Breakfast show Emma Watkins performed in Norwood yesterday and Craig and Katie headed along with their families to catch it!

The kids loved it, and Craig and Katie might have done some dancing too...

Thank you, lovely Emma, for the brilliant show – we love you!

19/07/2024

There are currently hundreds of active wildfires in Canadia, with firefighters battling the blazes on foot.

Our local crews are heading on a deployment tomorrow to help in control centres and on the frontline.

The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) will send nine firefighters to Canada tomorrow morning to deal with their escalating wildfire...

19/07/2024

He will be fondly remembered for his variety show, “The Bob Newhart Show,” and his delightful role as Papa Elf in “Elf” alongside Will Ferrell.

Elf and Big Bang Theory star Bob Newhart has passed away at the age of 94.

18/07/2024

There have been two serious crashes in the Hills Fleurieu region, one in Strathalbyn and one in Mt Jagged.

Anyone who witnessed either crash or has dashcam vision that may assist investigations are asked to pass their details on to Major Crash investigators via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

Full details in this link.

There have been two serious crashes in the Hills Fleurieu region, one in Strathalbyn and one in Mt Jagged. A...

18/07/2024

Xbox and Deadpool team up to bring a seriously funny controller design! 🎮

The hype is real for the movie “Deadpool & Wolverine” coming to theatres on July 26 and now it's hitting...

18/07/2024

Johnson was named the state winner, following her extensive history and work with the Murray Bridge Show, which she says started when she was just three years old.

Two young women from the Murraylands have been celebrated for their passion and involvement in local country shows as part...

18/07/2024

Congratulations to winemaker Thomas Northcott from Howard Vineyard for winning the 2024 Sustainable Business Leaders Award at South Australia’s 40 Under 40 Awards.

Passionate Adelaide Hills winemaker Thomas Northcott has been presented with the Sustainable Business Leaders Award at InDaily’s 40 Under 40...

17/07/2024

Emotional Farewell: 'Wasn't Ready to Leave'. A doctor shares last words with Shannen Doherty. More here: https://bit.ly/4d4wdix

17/07/2024

When CFS crews arrived, the fire had completely engulfed the Purnong Road property and had extended to other structures, including a transportable building, shed, motorhome and several trailers.

Multiple structures have been damaged in a fire at a property at Purnong Road in Mannum, on the Murray River....

16/07/2024

Water samples collected by SA Health this week show elevated levels of toxins from potentially harmful blue green algae are still present across Lake Alexandrina including the Goolwa Channel, four months after first being detected.

People are strongly advised to take extra care not to ingest the water and as pets are particularly vulnerable, they should be kept out of the water.

Health experts are warning people and their pets to avoid body contact with, and drinking from, Lake Alexandrina until further...

16/07/2024

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16/07/2024

A pop-up Sizzler restaurant is opening for one night only in Brisbane, The Menz Polly waffle came back...

16/07/2024

Whale watching has been spectacular on the South Coast over the past few days with some spectators having a special up-close-and-personal experience.

Thanks to local whale enthusiasts/photographers Andrew Chuck, Shaun "Tiz-jak" Allanson and Nicole Rix for sharing.

Read more: https://www.powerfmsa.com.au/local-news/whales-put-on-a-show-as-first-calf-of-season-appears/

South Australian Whale Centre, Photography by Nikki.

16/07/2024

Following the altercation, the white 2019 Toyota Hilux (S924 DAK), was last seen travelling toward Tailem Bend on the Dukes Highway.

Police are investigating, anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers South Australia.

Two people were injured after a car was stolen, south of Tailem Bend overnight. Just after 8pm Monday 15 July...

15/07/2024

The new vessel will be housed at the Squadron’s satellite facility at Goolwa, from where it will respond to marine incidents in the ocean and along the Lower Murray, Lakes and Coorong.

A new rescue vessel has been delivered to a dedicated Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) group, helping volunteers respond to incidents...