The Latest Breaking News from SA

Hopes ‘monster swell’ coming to Australia’s southern coast may clear toxic algal bloom devastating marine life

Powerful waves could ‘eat away at the coastline’, forecasters say, but experts are crossing fingers for a silver lining

The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2025

Political leaders 'passing the buck' on algae crisis

The federal environment department has sent representatives to investigate South Australia's algal bloom crisis as leaders face criticism for their response.

AAP · Jul 18, 2025

Grave concerns for Indigenous man’s wellbeing after ‘close to 800 days’ in solitary confinement at SA prison

Aboriginal elder alleges he has been prevented from visiting Robert Barnes because he raised the matter with the state’s First Nations voice

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2025

Multicolour menace: these hardy daisies love Australian conditions – and are taking over roadsides

Invasive Species Council says Gazania, a recognised weed in three states, should be removed from Australian nursery shelves

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2025

Algal bloom turns coast into a 'marine graveyard'

A senator claims the federal government ignored warnings about a devastating toxic algal bloom, and has called for an investigation.

AAP · Jul 4, 2025

Ex Beauty & The Geek Star Tamika Chesser ID’d As Suspect In SA Murder Investigation

The former reality star has been charged over the murder of Julian Daniel Story, whose body was found in a burning unit earlier this month.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 27, 2025

The drought in southern Australia is not over – it just looks that way

How often do you mow your lawn in winter? That may seem like an odd way to start a conversation about drought. But the answer helps explain why our current drought has not broken, despite recent rain – and why spring lamb may be more expensive this year.

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2025

Election flows reveal nearly 90% of Greens preferenced Labor ahead of Coalition

Minor party preference flows for the federal election have been released, with Labor winning Greens preferences by 88.2–11.8, while the Coalition won One Nation preferences by 74.5–24.5. I also cover a SA state poll that gave Labor a massive 67–33 lead.

The Conversation · Jun 25, 2025

'Strong interest' as steelworks sales process opens

There is "strong early interest" in the Whyalla Steelworks as the sale process begins and millions of dollars flow into the region from a $2.4 billion package.

AAP · Jun 24, 2025

Australia wants more foreign investment. That’s why a $29 billion bid for Santos puts the Treasurer in a tricky position

The Australian origins of Santos have made an indelible mark on the company’s very name. The energy giant was first incorporated in 1954 under the acronym for “South Australia Northern Territory Oil Search”. It was publicly listed on the Adelaide Stock Exchange that same year.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2025