Anti-abortion campaigner Joanna Howe clashed with former South Australian Deputy Premier Vickie Chapman at a Liberal Women's Council meeting over filming rights, exposing ongoing ideological rifts within the party.
Australia sells $89 camera glasses raising privacy fears; Victoria phases out Montessori/Steiner schools; Iran denies Trump’s negotiation plans; sport news includes FIFA, cycling and sailing.
Vernon Anderson, a 67-year-old South Australian greyhound trainer, has been disqualified for eight years and three months by Greyhound Racing SA (GRSA) for three animal welfare breaches, including failing to provide vet care for a dog that died and insufficient water for others.
South Australia's nurses' union has reported Royal Adelaide Hospital to SafeWork SA, demanding an investigation into "corridor care" for patients awaiting beds, citing safety concerns. The state government defends the practice as per a coronial recommendation, while the opposition calls for its end following a patient's death in a corridor.
南澳州本土海鳥首次因H5禽流感大量死亡，農業部長柯林斯和環境部長瓦特對此表示擔憂，並預計野生動物疫情將進一步擴大。目前澳洲境內家禽及其他牲口尚未檢測到此病毒。
H5 bird flu has caused the first mass mortality of Australian wildlife in greater crested terns off South Australia. With 74 confirmed cases across multiple states, federal ministers expect further spread in wildlife, activating a national management plan and increased biosecurity efforts.
South Australian principal Tamarin Condon, suspended from Wallaroo Mines Primary School over alleged unprofessional behaviour including inviting her husband to a school camp, has been cleared of misconduct by the Education Department after an investigation.
Citizen scientists in South Australia report increased distress over sick and dying birds, including a mass mortality event of 80 birds near Cape Jaffa, as H5 bird flu spreads among native species. Authorities are investigating, with results expected soon, and the federal government is in talks with the poultry industry.
Senator Alex Antic's bid for South Australian Liberal Party state president is causing deep divisions. Moderates fear his One Nation-friendly stance, while conservatives see it as a chance to reclaim lost voters and define the party's conservative identity, ahead of the August 29 AGM.
South Australian authorities are investigating a mass bird mortality event involving over 80 dead and sick greater crested terns off the south-east coast, with H5 bird flu testing underway. This follows 39 confirmed H5 cases in SA, including the first seagull detection in Australia, raising concerns about localized spread.
Over 80 dead and sick greater crested terns on Baudin Rocks, South Australia, are suspected to be the first mass mortality event from H5N1 bird flu in Australia, six weeks after its arrival. Cases in silver gulls and inland terns suggest wider spread, raising concerns for native species.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas's call for donation bans highlights national issues. PM Albanese faces questions over a donor dinner, while Opposition Leader Taylor is linked to an ICAC probe. New federal rules aim for more transparency but won't solve current problems.
A 14-16% decline in southern bent-wing bat population at Naracoorte's 'bat cave' in South Australia sparks concern among experts, with 5,000 fewer bats recorded, threatening the already critically endangered species.
Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's greatest all-rounder, left an indelible mark during his three seasons with South Australia in the early 1960s, culminating in a Sheffield Shield victory in 1963/64.
Two greater crested terns found dead on South Australian beaches (near Robe and Semaphore) have tested positive for the H5 bird flu strain, marking the first confirmed cases on a SA metropolitan beach. National tally now includes 7 in SA, 10 in WA, 2 in NSW, and 1 in QLD.
A long-awaited report on South Australia's catastrophic algal bloom crisis concludes floodwater, coastal upwelling, and a marine heatwave contributed, with no single trigger. The SA government faces criticism for the report's delayed release, while researchers acknowledge data gaps but see a strong foundation for future forecasting.
Australia's Labor Party national conference, under Anthony Albanese, showcased a culture of compliance with minimal debate, despite internal calls for a gas tax and stronger criticism of Israel. The strategy prioritizes unity and pragmatism to counter economic anxiety and opponents like One Nation.
A 23-year-old Aboriginal man died in South Australian police custody after a struggle during his arrest at the Elephant and Castle Hotel car park in Adelaide. Police responded to reports of a man damaging vehicles and fighting, potentially armed. Multiple investigations are underway.
Advanced cave diver Will Passos and the Soggy Wombats team are using photogrammetry to create detailed 3D maps of South Australia's Limestone Coast caves, including Mount Gambier's Engelbrecht Cave. This high-tech method updates older maps, aids exploration, and aims to provide public access to these underwater wonders.
Jacob and Kylie Malthouse are suing the Mount Gambier Racing Club in South Australia after discovering a large, concealed rubbish pit containing veterinary syringes and domestic waste on land they bought for a new home. They seek $114,000 for waste removal and remediation, but the club denies liability.
The South Australian government has paused its plan to compulsorily acquire Mount Barker's Wok The Duck restaurant for a new $61.1 million school project. This decision follows significant community backlash and a meeting with the restaurant owners, with Premier Malinauskas personally reviewing options.
An unlawful excavation by Arisvi Holdings Pty Ltd four years ago on Erawirung Country, South Australia, irreversibly damaged an Aboriginal burial site and ancestral artefacts. Despite retrospective approval and a financial settlement with the council, the Aboriginal community and local residents feel let down by the system, with ongoing concerns about heritage protection and accountability.
South Australians face rising energy and water bills, with an energy expert suggesting tolerating occasional blackouts for cheaper power. A new state energy scheme (FERM) will add costs to household bills, while SA Water bills also increase due to network investments.
Monarto Safari Park zookeepers are using edible blue and gold glitter in rhino droppings to monitor the reproductive cycles of seven-year-old Carrie and 15-year-old Savannah. This method aids in earlier pregnancy detection, crucial for the conservation efforts of the vulnerable southern white rhino species.
