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South Australia’s wildlife flourishing after floods

Recent flooding down the Murray in South Australia is now bringing significant environmental benefits with birds, fish and other species thriving.

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SA officials monitor NSW blackwater fish kill

South Australian officials are keeping a close eye on a major fish kill in western NSW amid concerns it could spread across the border.

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Calls for more nature protection as South Australia powers ahead with renewable energy

Peak environment groups in SA urge the state government to increase natural protections as renewable projects advance.

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Adelaide homeowner takes City of Onkaparinga to court over leaking sewer pipe on its land

When Kelvin Rundle bought his house in the southern Adelaide suburb of Coromandel Valley, he was looking forward to settling back into his hometown and starting a family with his partner after previously living in Sydney. He thought a minor plumbing problem was easily resolvable. It was not.

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State premiers disagree over who should host nuclear waste from AUKUS submarines

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says the nuclear waste from the AUKUS submarines should be stored in SA or WA, "where all the jobs are going". But WA's premier has made it clear the waste was not welcome in his state, and says SA should take it on.

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Desalination site selected as Eyre Peninsula runs dry

The SA government has named a preferred site for a desalination plant on Eyre Peninsula, amid concerns the area could run out of drinking water in coming years.

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Calls to legalise e-scooters on SA roads continues, after Liberals' proposed legislation is knocked back

Six-year-old Oscar loves taking his e-scooter out for a spin with his dad. But his hobby is illegal on South Australian roads.

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Belinda Valentine hopeful of 'different thinking' at Department of Child Protection after Cathy Taylor's resignation

Belinda Valentine has fought for improvements to the state's child protection department since her granddaughter died 11 years ago, and hopes a new chief can bring change.

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Future of duck hunting to be reviewed in South Australia, but season will go ahead this year

After the Victorian government announced it would consider banning duck hunting, South Australia will also look at the future of the practice.

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Flood emergency still 'a long way to run'

The South Australian government says the flooding emergency down the Murray still has a "long way to run".

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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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