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University of Adelaide and UniSA revive merger talks, with new combined uni pitched for 2026

Despite previous stalled efforts, an amalgamation of the UniSA and the University of Adelaide is now back on the cards, with the institutions clearing hurdles that blocked a merger deal four years ago.

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Murray flooding in SA set to get worse

The South Australian government says the latest forecast for water flows down the Murray River will add to local flooding.

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River Murray flows to peak at new high putting thousands of properties at risk

Up to 165 gigalitres a day is now expected to flow down the River Murray into South Australia from early December, putting an estimated 3,680 properties at risk, with authorities now outlining evacuation plans for vulnerable locals.

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SA Murray River flooding to worsen

SA authorities say flooding along the Murray in the state's Riverland will get worse, with the latest forecasts for even more water to flow down the river.

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Single-use plastic plates and bowls and cotton buds next to be banned in South Australia

A wide range of single-use plastic products will be banned in South Australia over the next three years, the state government says.

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River Murray flows into SA could now peak at 150 gigalitres per day if flooding continues

Higher River Murray flows into South Australia are now expected to last well into January, prompting warnings to shack owners to begin sandbagging, and to summer holiday revellers about increased water risks.

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SA braces for even higher Murray flows

Authorities have increased the forecast for water flows down the Murray from the continued rain and flooding in Victoria and NSW.

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River Murray flows expected to peak at 135 gigalitres a day, SA government says

The state government says the forecast could be revised up again, if more rain falls across the Murray-Darling basin.

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Secret water buyback fund sends 'shiver down the spine' of Murray-Darling Basin communities

The federal government has allocated money to buy back water from irrigators in a bid to meet targets that some have deemed unreachable. Farmers' groups say basin communities are "triggered" by the news.

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Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council set for pivotal water recovery debate

A new set of faces at the Basin Ministerial Council will debate the final stages of water recovery today.

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Plastic straw ban ignores people with disabilities and severe injuries, advocates say

With the support of his wife, Moira, Terry Lee has learnt to adjust to injuries sustained in a bushfire seven years ago. But a ban on plastic straws is another obstacle.

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Libs say SA has child protection crisis

The South Australian opposition says the state is facing a child protection crisis and needs a dedicated minister.

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SA container recycling scheme revamped

The South Australian government will make key changes to the state's container deposit scheme in its first major revamp in 45 years.

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Irrigators say Murray-Darling Basin focus needs to be on delivering outcomes, not on deadlines

The delivery of 450 gigalitres of environmental water for South Australia has been a controversial topic — and irrigators say it is getting in the way of progress.

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Kerley remembered as a true leader

South Australian football icon Neil Kerley has been remembered as a great player and leader at a state funeral in Adelaide.

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Death of six-year-old Munno Para girl Charlie renews scrutiny of South Australia's child protection system

A six-year-old girl's death following suspected neglect brings fresh scrutiny to South Australia's child protection system as her mum tells local media she had asked for help, but not received it.

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Kerley died from medical episode

South Australian police say football identity Neil Kerley died from a medical episode ahead of a car crash last month.

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SA 'neglect' death review to go public

The SA government says findings from a government review of agency interactions with the family of a six-year-old girl, who died on Friday, will be made public.

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Family of neglected SA girl known to govt

A review has been ordered into interactions between South Australian government agencies and the family of a young girl who died from alleged neglect.

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Review to investigate what interactions four agencies had with allegedly neglected children

The South Australian government will review the "interactions" four agencies had with the Adelaide mother of six-year-old Charlie who died after suspected neglect. WARNING: This story contains content that some readers may find upsetting.

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Acting SA Premier 'alarmed' as number of people with COVID-19 in hospital rises towards 300

SA Health says 287 people with COVID-19 are in hospital, just 13 shy of the number the Police Commissioner says could lead to a conversation about returning to a state of emergency.

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South Australia joins calls to reinstate pandemic leave payments ahead of COVID peak

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas will interrupt his leave to advocate for an extension to pandemic leave payments as the state approaches a peak in the latest COVID wave.

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SA to support ongoing pandemic payments

South Australia will support the resumption of pandemic leave payments from the federal government at a national cabinet meeting next week.

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Adelaide Oval funeral for Neil Kerley

South Australia's Acting Premier Susan Close has provided details of an Adelaide Oval state funeral for football identity Neil Kerley.

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SA COVID-19 numbers set to peak as BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants make up majority of cases

The BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants now make up more than half of the COVID-19 infections recorded in South Australia, which is resulting in a surge of cases that is close to peaking.

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