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18/07/2025

The South Australian government is urging the Commonwealth to "come to the party" and assist local industries affected by the state's toxic algal bloom, amid mounting criticism of the federal government's response to the crisis.

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South Australia's primary industries minister has written to her federal counterpart about "industry support" for fishers impacted by the ongoing algal bloom.

17/07/2025

Conservationists have offered surprising insights into what small mammal colonies may have looked like before Europeans arrived in Australia.

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Conservationists have offered surprising insights into what small mammal colonies may have looked like before Europeans arrived in Australia.

17/07/2025

Former South Australian opposition leader David Speirs says he is preparing to hike the Kokoda Track to raise funds for men's mental health, posting on social media about his plans for a "personal journey of restoration and renewal" three months after he was convicted and fined over drug supply charges.

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Three months after former South Australian opposition leader David Speirs was convicted and fined over drug supply charges, he has detailed his plans to hike the Kokoda Track on a "personal journey of restoration and renewal".

17/07/2025

A man arrested in Port Augusta earlier this month has been refused bail after allegedly stealing fuel from multiple properties in Wilcannia, New South Wales, and running from police in a pursuit.

While investigating the thefts, police identified a rural contractor as a possible suspect after he posted videos online admitting to stealing fuel from a gyrocopter and a Can-Am buggy.

Following inquiries, officers found the 24-year-old man on the Barrier Highway in NSW around 9pm on July 10.

Police tried to speak to the man but he left the scene in a Toyota SUV. They directed him to stop but he allegedly failed to do so and a pursuit began.

It continued until Opal Miners Way, White Cliffs, where the Toyota drove into bushland and police ended their pursuit.

Following inquiries, police arrested the man in Port Augusta on July 15.

He was extradited to Broken Hill Police Station and charged with police pursuit – not stopping – driving recklessly and larceny of less than $2,000. He will face court in Broken Hill today.

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16/07/2025

After calling for improved services for decades, residents in far north South Australia will have access to a barge that can take livestock across the Cooper Creek when it floods.

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The South Australian and federal governments purchase a new barge that can transport livestock and tourists from Channel Country communities that could be isolated for eight months.

16/07/2025

Warning: This article contains distressing content about the alleged mistreatment of animals. It also includes graphic images of injuries and animal living conditions that may cause distress.

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The RSPCA is investigating alleged animal welfare breaches at a South Australian abattoir, after footage emerged showing pigs feeding on carcasses, and living alongside dead and decomposed animals.

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Footage taken by an activist group allegedly in an abattoir north of Adelaide shows pigs feeding on carcasses, some belonging to other pigs. WARNING: this story contains graphic content that may distress readers.

16/07/2025

Australian rules football champion and AFL Hall of Fame legend Barrie Robran has died at the age of 77.

Born in Whyalla, Robran is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers South Australia has produced.

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His list of honours includes three Magarey Medals and two SANFL premierships, and he was a seven-time North Adelaide best-and-fairest winner.

Robran played 201 games for North Adelaide from 1967 to 1980 and 17 matches for South Australia's state side.

He is survived by his wife Taimi and two sons, Jonathon and Matthew.

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15/07/2025

Notorious outback killer Bradley John Murdoch has died, taking key information about his murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio to his grave.

Murdoch was serving a life prison sentence for the murder of Mr Falconio near the remote Northern Territory town of Barrow Creek on July 14, 2001.

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Notorious outback killer Bradley John Murdoch dies in palliative care at Alice Springs Hospital, taking key information to his grave about his murder of Peter Falconio.

15/07/2025

The discovery of missing German backpacker Carolina Wilga, who survived 11 nights alone in the West Australian outback, was met with joy and relief across the country.

But this remarkable story of survival has also triggered an uncomfortable question among families of others who have gone missing in remote WA: do we care more about some missing people than others?

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The miraculous survival of German backpacker Carolina Wilga in the West Australian outback was met with joy and relief across the country. But it has also triggered an uncomfortable question — do we care more about some missing persons than others?

15/07/2025

Congratulations to all the winners at the 2025 Malka Aboriginal Art Prize Awards! 🥳🎨

Candace Swan took home three major awards — Overall Winner, the Marvin McKenzie Senior Local Artist Award, and the People’s Choice Award. 🏆

Meanwhile, the Elder Award went to Uncle George Cooley and the Youth Award to Ataisha Paige.

There were 64 entries from artists across the Far North, Mid North, and Eyre Peninsula.

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15/07/2025

West Australian police have launched an internal investigation after a woman was filmed hitting the ground during an interaction with an officer in the state's far north.

The footage shows Broome resident Corrina Sebastian falling backwards onto the ground near Tang Street.

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WA Police Internal Affairs officers are investigating after video emerged of a Broome woman falling to the ground during an interaction with a local police officer.

15/07/2025

Ten children have written fictional animal stories to describe what it is like to experience domestic violence.

The stories have been compiled into a book and presented to SA's Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence.

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Children who experience domestic violence are often left without a voice. A new storybook written by ten children who have lived experience sheds a light on the profound impact of family violence. Warning: This story contains content that may cause distress for some readers.