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The Latest Breaking News from APY Lands

New tuberculosis cases detected amid SA outbreaks

Two new cases of tuberculosis have been identified as South Australia seeks to contain one outbreak in the APY Lands and another in the Murraylands.

AAP · Oct 4, 2023

Health authorities declare tuberculosis outbreak on the APY Lands after 10 cases diagnosed

Health authorities are working to contain an outbreak of tuberculosis on the APY Lands in South Australia's far north, with 10 cases of the preventable disease diagnosed so far.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2023

Remote residents begin paying electricity bills for the first time — just as food prices soar

Nearly half of residents in the APY Lands have started paying for power for the first time as part of a electricity prepayment scheme. For many, it has been a tough transition.

ABC News · Oct 24, 2022

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Fire at Kalka in APY Lands burns through 65,000 hectares in parts of SA, NT and WA

The fire, which started last Monday, is burning grasslands in the far north-west of South Australia.

ABC News · Sep 25, 2022

SafeWork SA decides not to prosecute APY Lands health service following murder of outback nurse

The husband of outback nurse Gayle Woodford, who was killed in 2016 while working alone at night, has lashed out at a SafeWork SA decision not to prosecute her employer.

ABC News · May 5, 2022

COVID-19 outbreak attributed to non-compliance stretches APY Lands community services

Around 250 people are in isolation on the Lands amid an outbreak and community transmission that's been attributed to a minority of people who aren't complying with restrictions.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022

Flooded APY Lands remain cut off as evacuation flight considered for Coober Pedy

Residents of a remote community in South Australia's APY Lands are concerned about the prospect of food supplies running low after flooding cut the main highway, but local authorities and the Premier say emergency airdrops are on the cards.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2022

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Planes heading to South Australia's outback after 'massive deluge' hits APY Lands

South Australia's Premier says there has been an extreme rainfall event in Pukatja on the state's remote Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands.

ABC News · Feb 1, 2022

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