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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

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

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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The report on NSW Police points to a "concerning" lack of guidance on tough detention measures.

Watchdog wants NSW police powers reined in

Australia is closing in on 10,000 COVID-19 deaths, with calls to increase vaccine booster rates.

Australia nearing 10,000 COVID-19 deaths

Victorian Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio says gas is no longer the cheap fuel it once was.

Victoria unveils gas phase-out plan

Multiple weather warnings are in place for NSW as a dangerous system threatens heavy rain.

Defence force on standby as rain hits NSW

High government debt and inflation make it tough to continue the fuel tax relief, says Jim Chalmers.

Fuel excise relief to end: Treasurer

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

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

MEASURE: Marko Milojevic, right, Jack Fairclough and Josh Shepherd, of PM Sports, measure the crease line for one of the cricket pitches at the new nets.

Workers show 'measure' of support for Port Pirie's cricketers with new nets

Cricketers get a good 'measure' of support from Pirie council

Port Pirie table tennis is set for grand final matches on July 5. Picture: Shutterstock. 

Results from the Port Pirie Table Tennis Association

Green and Gold ready for table tennis grand final showdown

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

Discover what's on in Port Pirie, districts

BLOOM: Community gardeners Phil Harvey, left, Fred Pisani, Kate Turner and John Bellifemini get among the blooms. 

Community garden 'ripe' for government funding for development projects and seedlings

Thousands of dollars for Pirie garden that 'started with nothing'

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

JPSS Red and JPSS Academy Black players fight for possession. Picture: Natalie Farinola. 

Port Pirie Junior Soccer Association results

Big wins on the pitch in junior soccer

Nicholas Tremaine is about halfway on his 8,300km ride across the country to raise money for Dementia Australia. Picture: Aidan Curtis.

Charitable cyclist raising money on cross-country bike journey

Cyclist passes through Spencer Gulf on epic charity ride

Probationary Constable Tyla Dicicco is amazed by how welcoming the Pirie community is. Picture: SAPOL. 

Pirie community 'friendly and welcoming', says new police officer

Pirie community goes 'beyond' to help new police officer settle in

Northern Demons playmaker Ben Sciancalepore on a fast break with the ball. Picture: supplied. 

All the results from Pirie's soccer teams

Northern Demons aim for fourth win in a row to keep finals hopes alive

Back left to right, Spencer Club of Special Olympics chair Nate Scarman, athletes Jordan Lubcke, Mark Bond, Kellie Martlew, Daryl Vermeeren, and front left to right, Lissette Waterman, Donna Ruffles, Stuart MP Geoff Brock, Andrew Rufnak, Steven Haylock and Spencer Club secretary Maxine Bowden. Picture: Aidan Curtis.

Pirie makes up a quarter of the SA ten-pin bowling team.

Pirie pride on the way to Tasmania for Special Olympics National Games

Smaller centres as well as mobile clinics will replace the larger SA Health vaccination clinics as operations begin to wind down to manage a lesser load.

SA Health to scale down vax clinics

West Augusta A Grader handballs to a teammate. Picture: Marianne Curley. 

Upset wins in top four clashes

THIS CLOSE: Former mayor Brenton Vanstone shows how close Port Pirie may be to achieving a Medical Clinical Simulation Laboratory at the hospital.

Ex-mayor asks question of state government about nurse training scheme funding

Port Pirie 'close' to achieving $1 million dream for nurse training

'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

LEADER: Deputy Mayor Alan Zubrinich, pictured, and chief executive officer Peter Ackland vacated the council chambers during discussion of Key Performance Indicators for an economy-boosting group.

Civic leaders check on progress of some major projects around the city

Port Pirie's civic leaders to review projects such as beach upgrade

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

Port Pirie Regional Council chief executive Peter Ackland. Picture: supplied. 

Budget gives Pirie millions for hospital upgrades, greening projects

Hospital, greening funds a 'good outcome' for Pirie in state budget

Sisters Cynthia Webster, left, Noeleen Ryan-Lester and Denise Champion were overjoyed to have their great uncle David Ryan's art returned. Picture: Aidan Curtis.

Arts' return fills in 'pieces of the puzzle' on family's road to reconciliation

The Port Pirie Hospital is set to receive a major $12 million emergency department upgrade, the State Government announced today as part of its budget.

Port Pirie emergency department set for $12 million upgrade

Musician Russell Freak has rediscovered his love of playing in his retirement years. Picture: Aidan Curtis.

Music groups revive passion for playing instruments

Coming back to music after half a lifetime

ACM has compiled a list of current scams identified on sites dedicated to informing people about fraudulent and dishonest activities.

Scamwatch: Online jobseekers targeted for drug couriering

SUPPORT: Tyrepower Port Pirie owner Lachlan Moir, left, and Henley's kitchen owner Ian Sweeney. Photo: Aidan Curtis. 

Local businesses rally around food trucks

Police are searching for a man who abducted a baby when a car was stolen in inner-Adelaide.