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Labor says power prices are going up. The Coalition says they aren't. Who's right?

“Power prices are going up”, shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers declared last week. But according to energy minister Angus Taylor, “No one’s household power prices have gone up.” So who is right?

The Conversation · May 2, 2022

Bettongs doing well on SA mainland

A project to re-introduce brush-tailed bettongs to the South Australian mainland is going well with all the animals checked on recently in good condition.

AAP · May 2, 2022

Sydney to NSW outback possible in EV

Fast chargers are now available for electric vehicles along routes connecting NSW with Victoria, Queensland and South Australia.

AAP · May 2, 2022

SA eases COVID-19 close contact rules

South Australia has eased its COVID-19 close contact rules with people no longer required to isolate for seven days.

AAP · Apr 29, 2022

Cregan set to continue as SA parly speaker

South Australia's speaker in the previous parliament, independent Dan Cregan, is expected to continue in the role under the new Labor government.

AAP · Apr 29, 2022

Three people with COVID-19 die in South Australia as state tops 400,000 cases since start of pandemic

A woman in her 80s, a man in his 50s and a man in his 80s with COVID-19 die in South Australia. Another 3,924 new cases have been recorded.

ABC News · Apr 29, 2022

SA outback roads reopen after deluge

A string of unsealed roads in South Australia's north are starting to reopen after heavy rain late last week and into this week.

AAP · Apr 29, 2022

Cases close non-COVID Tas hospital wards

Three patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in non-virus Tasmanian hospital wards, prompting authorities to close the areas to new admissions and visitors.

AAP · Apr 28, 2022

Coalition confirms $218m for new energy and cement projects at Whyalla, South Australia's north

The federal government has chosen Port Bonython, near Whyalla, as the site of a so-called "hydrogen hub", also promising money will be directed to solar and carbon capture technologies as well as cement projects in the safe Liberal seat of Grey.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

What are South Australia's new COVID-19 close contact rules that start on Saturday, April 30?

Close contacts of COVID-19 cases will no longer have to quarantine, bringing the state into line with interstate rules. Here's what the new rules are and what it means for people already in quarantine.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022