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John Francis Peggotty, the ostrich-riding bushranger from South Australia: fact or fiction?

John Francis Peggotty held up Cobb & Co carriages while draped in gold and riding an ostrich along the Coorong road — or so the story goes. Exactly how far-fetched is this local legend?

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Heatwave sweeps Australia while bushfire risk grows

Many Australians will swelter through the weekend thanks to a heatwave sweeping the nation, while fire authorities will be ready to act.

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Buildings lost but lives saved in Port Lincoln bushfire

A bushfire has destroyed a number of buildings, including commercial properties at Port Lincoln after being sparked by failed electricity infrastructure.

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Homes hit by fire near Port Lincoln, CFS says, as blaze takes hold in local dump

It is currently unknown exactly how many properties have been lost amid a bushfire on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula — but the CFS has indicated that the impacted structures include homes.

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Uncontrolled grassfire rages towards Port Lincoln

People in parts of Port Lincoln in South Australia have been urged to take shelter as an uncontrolled grassfire burns towards the town.

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SA struggle against WA in cup despite Manenti hitting

Western Australia's potent batting line-up will be chasing just 211 runs to beat South Australia and earn hosting rights for the one-day cup final

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Barossa Valley man dies in suspected scuba diving accident off Cape Jaffa coast

A 50-year-old man has died while scuba diving at Cape Jaffa in the south-east of South Australia, where emergency services were called this afternoon.

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Rent bidding and 'rent ranges' to be banned under new laws to be introduced in South Australia

Landlords and real estate agents would be banned from soliciting bids for rental properties or advertising a "rent range" under laws to be introduced to South Australia's parliament.

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Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine eligibility boosted in South Australia as flood clean-up continues

South Australia's Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier says all residents in the state's flood-hit Riverland and Murraylands regions will now be eligible for the free JEV vaccine.

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Redbacks edge closer to win over Shield leaders WA

Sheffield Shield holders Western Australia need 206 runs to win with five wickets in hand after South Australia had the better of the day four opening session.

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Redbacks set massive Shield test for high-flying WA

South Australia have four sessions to bowl out Sheffield Shield leaders Western Australia, set 468 for victory, and secure a famous win in Adelaide.

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Health warning as deadly mosquito virus which can cause meningitis detected

Australia's health chief issued a public warning after encephalitis virus was detected at sites in flood-ravaged areas of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia

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Three ousted South Australian mayors identified as costs set to mount for small councils

The mayors of Prospect, Whyalla and Tumby Bay have lost their jobs because they did not submit forms disclosing donations to their election campaigns, as the cost of holding by-elections in 36 councils — most of them outside of Adelaide — is set to mount.

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Fatal crash in South Australia's south-east as instant loss of licence drug-driving laws come in

Another person dies on South Australia's roads, adding to the horror start to the year, while SA Police have new powers to take licences away from drivers detected using drugs.

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Mental health staff to be employed at South Australian schools to 'tackle issues early'

A new school-based mental health service is set to launch in 65 of the most disadvantaged high schools in South Australia, but the education minister says it may be difficult to fill the roles quickly.

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SA make steady start in Shield clash as WA stars return

South Australia have lost just one wicket during the opening session of the key Sheffield Shield match-up against a bolstered Western Australia side.

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YouTuber and farmer Mintu Brar connects Punjabi community with rural Australia through his videos

From a humble cottage on the Murray River in South Australia, farmer Mintu Brar shares stories about life in rural Australia with the Punjabi community around the world.

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Voters in SA facing potential fifth time at the polls because of council gift disclosure bungle

Residents in some South Australian councils areas face the prospect of potentially going to the polls for a fifth time in a year following a paperwork bungle linked to local government elections.

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South Australian government to fund support for refugees and migrants not eligible for NDIS

The South Australian government will fund disability support placements for refugees and skilled migrants, becoming one of the last jurisdictions to introduce the gap funding for people who are unable to access the NDIS due to their visa status.

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SA lifts Murray flooding emergency declaration

South Australia has revoked an emergency management declaration in response to flooding down the Murray River.

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First Nations Voice legislation greeted with standing ovation and cheers in SA parliament

While it is not yet in effect, South Australia's state-based First Nations Voice is already generating noise, with cheers and applause greeting the introduction of the legislation underpinning it.

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Survivor who was sexually abused as child in state care asks SA parliament for apology

A survivor of child sexual abuse is seeking an apology from the South Australian government in state parliament, saying he has endured "nightmarish trauma" for decades.

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Pigeons in 'plague proportions' across Eyre Peninsula town as pest controllers wield air rifles

Thousands of pigeons are gathering across a coastal town in South Australia, with pest controllers using air rifles to shoot some of the birds in the hope the flock flies elsewhere.

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SA First Nations Voice set to pass with support from The Greens, but opposition seeks more detail

A bill will be introduced this week which could result in South Australia enshrining a First Nations Voice to Parliament weeks ahead of the national referendum.

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SA's voice to parliament bill to be tabled this week

The South Australian governmnt will table legislation to allow an Indigenous voice to state parliament.

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