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South Australia is grappling with a water crisis.

Data provided by the Bureau of Meteorology shows most of the peninsula and Adelaide Hills have experienced more than 100 days without rain over 10mm.

Rain is down this summer by an average of 57.4 per cent. And this is on top of low rain throughout 2024. 

US President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports.

Australia was unable to secure an exemption, despite a trade balance that favours the US.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labelled the tariffs unjustified and "economic self-harm".

It hinted at a departure from the government's previous efforts to avoid a direct spat with Mr Trump.

Tariffs are a tax paid by importers, meaning higher costs will likely be passed on to US consumers.

Former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer has received a 'poor' prognosis for brain cancer.

He was the first person in the world to receive an experimental combination treatment.

After treatment, his cancer had no recurrence for close to two years.

But now doctors have told him he can expect to live another three months.

Ex-tropical cyclone has resulted in mass blackouts and multiple rescues across Qld and northern NSW.

More than 250,000 homes lost power — the biggest loss in Qld in more than a decade.

Major flood warnings are in place.

Sean Baker's sex worker drama Anora has won Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards.  

The 25-year-old star of Anora, Mikey Maddison, shocked viewers by winning Best Actress.

Best Actor winner Adrien Brody gave a heartfelt speech.  

And there was a standing ovation for the Wicked stars who opened the show.