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Max’s journey to the grave 113 years after death, via a doctor fleeing murder charges and an Australian museum • Nov. 7, 2026, 7:34 PM ET (The Guardian)

East of Adelaide gets its own board game • Nov. 5, 2026, 8:46 PM ET (CTV News)

Cameras roll on ABC’s new drama series Rural Crime Unit: small town, big secrets and a past that won't stay quiet • Oct. 27, 2026, 8:29 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Magnitude-4.9 earthquake strikes off South Australia coast • Oct. 26, 2026, 5:45 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Car crushed by tree limb, lightning and 98 km winds in SA • Oct. 24, 2026, 10:46 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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