Escaped ‘wildlings’ pose new threat to Kangaroo Island
Rogue blue gum saplings have escaped KI’s plantations in the wake of the 2020 bushfires, sparking a scramble to halt the new ecological threat.
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SA stuck with medi-hotels for another year or two
Medi-hotels are likely here to stay as transport tenders reveal plans to extend their use rather than build dedicated quarantine facilities.
Mapped: How green is your suburb?
Satellite images have revealed how Adelaide’s green cover has changed over the past 30 years. Use our map to see how green your suburb is, and which suburbs desperately lack vegetation.
Counting the cost of climate change
On top of the devastating effects on the environment, a warming planet will bring with it an enormous human cost as heat-related health conditions skyrocket.
Controversial quarry plans sent back to drawing board
The Horsnell Gully quarry’s contentious expansion has hit a halt, as the local community report a hidden cave – known only to climbers – on the miner’s property.
The South Aussies ready to pay the price in climate fight
South Australians are split on whether it’s worth it to them to fix climate change – but experts warn a key factor could prove to be false economy.
Residents vs ever-expanding mines
A group of Adelaide residents is demanding law changes to stop private mines and quarries encroaching on nearby properties and raising toxic dust.
Bold bid to make Adelaide a National Park City
Adelaide will officially bid to become the world’s second National Park City – boosting its global recognition, funding, migration and action against climate change.
Recharge on the roadside
In a sign of changing times, RAA patrols are using its first electric car to train patrols on how to fix and recharge other electric vehicles on the roadside.
Propeller strike caused dolphin death
A post mortem on popular Port River dolphin Marianna has revealed a deadly injury caused by a boat propeller.
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