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PATIENT OPTIONS: Kirsten Pilatti, BCNA CEO talks with Elizabeth Blane in Latrobe, Tasmania during a Breast Cancer Network Australia event. Picture: Paul Scambler

GPs and advocates want to see the telehealth program extended to provide patients with more options on how they access medical care.

Call to re-instate, expand telehealth services ahead of July 1 cut-off

Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied

Everyone speaking gibberish may be a way of illustrating miscommunication, but it's radical.

A weird romp words can't describe

Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal 

It pulls you up to realise that this is Luhrmann's sixth feature film.

Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage

Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Mark Paguio in Spiderhead. Picture: Netflix

You understand why Hemsworth would have been attracted to the production.

Hemsworth's Spiderhead is a slick, pacey futuristic thriller

Director Kyle Balda has been at the helm of a number of others in this franchise and he sure knows what his audiences want.

It's more Minion high-jinks and it aims to please

Compass Meats owner Deryk Dekruyf examined the damage to his business. Picture: Sophie Conlon

The fire is estimated to have caused more than $1 million in damages to Compass Meats, the Country Picnic Bakery and the neighbouring empty store.

'Gut wrenching' business owner sees hard work go up in smoke

WHAT TO DO IN THE DARK: It can be tough getting through a black out, but with a bit of planning, it can be made easier. Picture: FILE

As the energy emergency enters another week, we're being told to plan for power outages. So what do you need to get through the dark days?

How to prepare a 'black out survival kit' as the energy crisis continues

STORAGE TECHNOLOGY: LNG storage tanks at a terminal in Yokohama, Japan. Picture: WikiCommons

The country needs more transmission, more renewables, more storage. But how do we get there?

Has the energy emergency forced a re-think in future of electricity production?

SACRED GROUND: Goanna are back to celebrate their 1982 classic album Spirit Of Place. Picture: Martin Stringer

Shane Howard explains why Solid Rock will always matter

Goanna rediscovers their Spirit Of Place

FULL THROTTLE: Herald journalist Madeline Link on board the 222 Offshore powerboat at Lake Macquarie. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

The sun was shining, a severe weather warning hung in the air and I had been to the chiropractor the day before.

I got flung across a lake at breakneck speed in a powerboat

The big day has arrived! The 2021 GSFL Women's grand finals hit Victor Harbor this weekend, on Sunday, August 15.

Footy Fanatics: 2021 Women's Grand Final Edition

DRESSED FOR SUCCESS: Sydney post-punk band Johnny Hunter are ready to deliver on the hype with their debut album Want. Picture: Tom Wilkinson

Sydney band Johnny Hunter know how to stand out from the crowd.

Johnny Hunter are taking what they Want

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez return for the second season of OMITB which adheres sensibly to the mantra of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Picture: Disney+

This series delivers joyous entertainment by a cast at the top of their game - if that isn't true art, then nothing is.

It's close to the best thing on TV and we've got some good news

Although everyone who is homeless feels the negative impacts, children can face a tough future due to something completely out of their hands.

If kids are having to couch surf or live out of a tent or caravan, there are difficulties for them in getting to school, getting three square meals a day.

'Safe, stable place to sleep every night' could keep kids off police radar

For the second time Miwi-inyeri Pelepi-ambi Aboriginal Corporation (MIPAAC) ran the event

VIDEO, PHOTOS| NAIDOC Week kicks off early in Victor Harbor

'GAVE HER A SMACK': Kai Hansen describes his 'resident croc' Casey as his main girl, but one day, she "had a go" and he "gave her a smack". Picture: supplied

"She wanted to have a go so I gave her a smack."

'I gave her a smack', publican fends off crocodile with frying pan

WINTER WARMTH: Pet owners are warned to be extra vigilant over winter, making sure not to put animals in a position of risk. Picture: Bec Pridham

"We can do something and know that it hurts, but [pets] can't tell us that it hurts."

A fur coat doesn't always mean winter warmth: Keeping your pets safe in the cold

Matt Kean says the government is investing in reforms that will keep NSW on the path to surplus.

The deficit for the current year marks an improvement from half-year forecasts.

NSW budget surplus confirmed for 2024/25

THE BIG FREEZE: Australia's Antarctic program team plunge into the sub-zero ocean to celebrate the winter solstice in 2017. Picture: Daleen Koch, Australian Antarctic Program

The shortest day of the year comes with a long, long history.

Sub-zero swimming and Stonehenge: What's the winter solstice all about?

INVESTIGATION: NSW Health believes blood samples from residents in Griffith could help them better understand when Japanese Encephalitis virus arrived in the state.

NSW Health is set to bring a blood sample survey to the MIA.

Blood could hold secret to when deadly virus arrived in NSW

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An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder over the killing of another teen in NSW town Casino.

Teen charged with murder over NSW stabbing

Queensland Police say a pilot in his 60s has died after his plane hit powerlines in Bowenville.

Pilot dies in Queensland plane crash

SAFE HAVEN: Jasper, Claude, Yurii, Sophie, Oksana, Volodya, Kristina, Sophia, Adam and Freddy. Picture: GILES PARK

New MP Sophie Scamps, her husband Adam and their three children have created a safe haven for a Ukrainian family, writes Kate Cox.

Fleeing from the Ukraine, family in need finds new home with independent MP

It might be big and red, but someone failed to see the Canberra tram coming. The collision with a pedestrian was so forceful that it cracked the laminated windscreen. Picture: Karleen Minney 

Fast-moving things on rail tracks pose major safety issues, but are we playing close enough attention?

The Informer: Trains, trams and the perils of big, fast rolling stock

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has unveiled his new cabinet, which will be sworn in next week.

Andrews sells 'depth' in new Vic cabinet

'RACE': Former Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold-medal winner Steve Moneghetti, right, and Bill Fletcher, of Port Pirie, stage a mock run start at the Sportsman Tavern.

Ambassador Steve Moneghetti pays tribute to organisers of the Pichi Richi Marathon

Marathon runner Steve Moneghetti fires starter's gun at Port Augusta

Once the site is operational - a milestone said to be close - the company will start taking newcomers, but they'll have to pay $150,000 to be indefinitely stored in liquid nitrogen.

Second shot at life, or pure science fiction? Either way, it's on our doorstep

Basham banished from the round table? Alexandrina Councillors debated whether David Basham should be on the Agricultural Round Table at Monday's meeting. Photo: File. 

Member for Finniss and former Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development, David Basham's place on the Alexandrina Sustainable Agricultural Round Table has been questioned by Alexandrina Councilors.

UPDATED| Basham's position at Agricultural Round Table discussed

Boaties will soon have to pay to use facilities at the Wirrina Marina. Picture: Marina St Vincent - Facebook.

Boaties will soon have to pay to use facilities at Wirrina Marina

Boat ramp, berthing fees to return at Wirrina Cove

MAYOR: Port Pirie Regional Council has a male mayor, Cr Leon Stephens, and colleague Cr Kendall Jackson thinks he is doing a good job.

Almost three times as many men as women are sitting in local government

Women leaders needed to tackle gender imbalance in South Australia

The Granite Community Strings band (pictured) is ready for their joint concert with the Granite Community Band this Sunday. Picture: Supplied 

This upcoming concert will be the bands first this year and they are looking forward to presenting their music to an audience.

Local bands to join together in concert this weekend

Alexandrina Council meeting saw Coorong Cafe secure a four-year deal at Sugars Beach. Photo: Matt Welch. 

The Monday, June 20 Alexandrina Council meeting saw the Coorong Cafe secure a four-year deal at Sugars Beach.

Coorong Cafe secures four-year deal at Sugars Beach

Take Your Dog to Work Day, on Friday, June 24, means you can have your loving pooch with you the entire day.

It's bring your dog to work day, Friday June 24

Nine agricultural technologies have celebrated receiving over $700,000 in grants through the State Government's AgTech Growth funding in McLaren Vale.

AgTech Growth funding recipients celebrate in McLaren Vale

Discover what's on around the Fleurieu

Feelin' Groovy is a show celebrating the timeless songs of Simon and Garfunkel and it features musicians, Harry Baulderstone and Marcus Ryan. Photo: Feelin' Groovy. 

Musical duo, Harry Baulderstone and Marcus Ryan's Simon and Garfunkel tribute show is set to play in Victor Harbor in July.

Simon and Garfunkel tribute show set to have Victor Harbor grooving

LEADERS: Naracoorte Mayor and Local Government Association board member Erika Vickery, right, and Australian Local Government Women's Association South Australian branch secretary Cr Kristina Barnett encourage women to stand as councillors.


Women urged to stand for councils in country areas around South Australia

Do women make better councillors? Call for more representatives

Fleurieu Peninsula community member, John Clements has completed his 100th Park Run event in Queensland.

Healthy living advocate runs his 100th Park Run

The drought had major impacts on freshwater river inflows, which in turn influenced the little penguin population's main fish food source, southern garfish. Picture: Supplied

The little penguin population on Granite Island is still feeling the effects of the Millennium Drought

Little penguins still affected by drought 10 years later

Ben Mohring Scored four Goals with his Sister Indigo and Rafaela Zukowski scoring Two Goals (Joey's Local League). Photo: Tash Mohring.

The Southern Breakers were back in action after a long weekend break and here's the full soccer report from the weekend.

Senior Breakers remain perfect on the pitch

HANGTIME! Check out the grab here with a bit of air under the hoofs. Photo: Matt Welch. 

Round 10 of the Great Southern Football League's Men's A Grade saw some feisty competition and big wins after the long weekend break.

Eagles fly high and Roos bounce to a win

Kangaroo Island Victor Harbor Dolphin Watch coordinator Tony Bartram speaks at the Blue Water Summit in Adelaide on June 8, 2022. Picture: Phyll Bartram 

Blue Water Summit held on World Oceans Day at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron in Adelaide.

KI features in Blue Water Summit on World Oceans Day

Candice Allen, Wiggle and Wonder coordinator, with her children Rupert and Nora, who were both infatuated with a toy drum. Picture: Sophie Conlon

The first session of Wiggle and Wonder Playgroup will be held on Monday, June 27.

New Wiggle and Wonder Playgroup to form a tight knit community

Lead researchers Dr Jill Sheppard and Professor Ian McAllister. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

A leading election study hinted at a move away from major parties as long as 10 years ago as voters became disillusioned.

Voter disillusionment echoes back 10 years

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces his new ministry on Tuesday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The depth of Labor's talent and experience was always a campaign selling point, but the new line-up of ministers doesn't hit home on all fronts.

Albanese passes the test on new ministry, but it has an important flaw

Anthony Albanese addressed his colleagues inside the Labor caucus room on Tuesday morning. Picture: Elesa Kurtz 

The chaos of the past still fresh in his mind, Anthony Albanese is preaching unity as Labor returns to power

'You've struck gold': Labor is back in the winner's rooms

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese forms majority government. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The AEC has declared that Labor will form a majority government after hitting the required 76-seat quota.

Electoral Commission confirms Labor majority government

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says election spending should be examined. Picture: James Croucher

Senator Gallagher was chief minister when the ACT introduced limits on how much candidates could spend on their campaigns.

'You can change the campaign': Gallagher backs review into election spending caps

The Murugappan family will be allowed to return home to Biloela in Queensland.

But the new government says it is not abandoning its hardline border stance by ending years of limbo for the family