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Another murder charge laid after four women killed in SA in past week
A man has been charged over the alleged murder of a woman in suburban Adelaide — one of four female victims who have died in suspicious circumstances in domestic settings in the past week.
Paddy the green turtle's winter stay in cold SA waters defies 'natural history books'
Her relatives live in Queensland, the Seychelles and New Caledonia, but Paddy the green turtle spent winter in the cold waters of Port Augusta in South Australia. Could warming oceans be why?
Traditional owners win conservation award for 'long, hard' victory over nuclear waste dump
A seven-year battle to prevent a radioactive medical waste facility being built on lands of the Barngarla community in South Australia has been recognised with an Australian Conservation Foundation award.
Murder charge expected over death of woman near Port Augusta
Police say they expect to charge a man with murder over the death of a woman who was found unconscious at an address near Port Augusta overnight.
Why Lavene went to the place where her people were massacred more than a century ago
When Lavene Ngatokorua steps onto her ancestral country at Aroona in South Australia's southern Flinders Ranges, she feels the weight of wthat happened there more than 170 years ago.
Port Augusta unveils mural in celebration of Indian cultures five years after racist video targets Sikh councillor
Sunny Singh was the target of a racially charged video when running for local council five years ago. A colourful mural celebrating Indian culture and since been unveiled in his regional community, prompting praise from the Sikh councillor.
Can 40 million sterile fruit flies a week protect this state's $1.4 billion horticulture industry?
When a South Australian facility began breeding sterile fruit flies, growers called for production to double to really impact wild fruit fly populations. So is it working, and could it work elsewhere?
Bob's wish is to die 'amongst the gumtrees' on his farm as he pleads for better assistance for rural patients
Bob Moulton says he is among the rural dialysis patients who have fallen through the cracks in the state's transport subsidy scheme.
No SA federal electorate is projected to have voted Yes. Here's how Aboriginal leaders are responding
South Australian Aboriginal leaders are calling for the community to learn from the referendum result and come together following the campaign.
Pregnant women 'just making it' to nearest hospital after sudden closure of rural birthing service
With a shortage of midwives forcing birthing services at a rural hospital to be shuttered for over three months, mothers who were forced to travel hours away from home have spoken about their "frustrating" and "traumatic" journey.
'Hottest September on record' sparks early start to fire danger season
The CFS is urging South Australians to check their bushfire survival plan following worryingly hot and dry conditions over spring.
Yes campaigners accused of 'politicising' SA First Nations sports carnival
The event's organisers confirmed that Yes campaigners and the local regional dialogue group for the Uluru Statement From the Heart had paid to operate a stall at the carnival, following requests from some community members. But some attendees say they want the carnival to be "politics-free".
Midwives in regional SA town face lack of support, outdated facilities, report finds
The review was commissioned by the South Australian government after the Whyalla Hospital was had to suspend its birthing service due to a lack of staff, forcing patients to travel to Adelaide or Port Augusta to give birth.
How a history-making Fringe Festival artist is using art to help children regulate their emotions
A two-week art project at an Aboriginal school in South Australia's Upper Spencer Gulf helps small learners build a vocabulary around big feelings, while creating murals celebrating their culture.
Hot weather warning as SA towns smash heat records
South Australia regional towns of Ceduna and Port Augusta have broken September hot weather records this week in a worrying sign of warmer-than-average temperatures to come this summer.
Invasive grass with role in deadly Maui blaze 'absolutely a threat' to Australian lives
As Australia experiences "bigger … hotter fires", experts say buffel grass — which is now found in every state and territory — poses a growing bushfire risk.
Mechanical apprentices pivot to keep up with electric vehicles, autonomous tractors
It's not so easy to tinker under the bonnet of the family car anymore so the next generation is gaining skills in electronics in new-look careers.
Convicted murderer and prison escapee granted parole
A convicted murderer who escaped from a minimum security prison facility in South Australia in 2016, sparking a manhunt, is set to be released.
Port Augusta alcohol restrictions reducing head injuries and violence, services say
The number of people suffering serious head injuries in Port Augusta has reduced dramatically since the introduction of alcohol restrictions in the town, a drug and alcohol day centre and the liquor commissioner say.
Concerns First Nations Australians could be 'disproportionately' impacted by wider police powers
Stronger police powers aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour in Adelaide's CBD will "put fear" into First Nations Australians gathering in the city, a Kaurna elder says. But police say the laws are "being applied equally".
When this teacher rode 12,000km around Australia, he didn't expect to help so many people
Bob Sheridan did not seek help to deal with the trauma of his childhood until he was in his 60s. When he decided to champion a cause dear to his heart, he did not imagine the impact it would have.
Review uncovers how imposter doctor came to work for SA Health
A report has found a man deliberately failed to disclose his disciplinary history before working as an unregistered doctor in a regional SA hospital for almost a week.
Unregistered doctor 'lied' to gain access to regional hospital's ED, investigations reveal
An overseas-trained and unregistered doctor lied to hospital staff about the progress of his registration application, two investigations have found.
South Australian teacher charged with aggravated indecent assault
An Eyre Peninsula teacher charged with aggravated indecent assault has had his identity suppressed by the court.
South Australia's loneliest deaths when there is no next of kin to claim the body
A South Australian man's body could lie in a funeral home for three months before he is given a dignified burial. His is one of 25 bodies in the state that has no next of kin.