Waste test flushes out new designer drug trend
A substance known as “bath salts” is part of a disturbing new trend in designer drug use emerging across Australia according to wastewater analysis.
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Watch out for whales! Camera captures near miss at Victor
Three gentle giants of the open ocean had a close encounter with a speeding fishing boat at Victor Harbor last Friday and the possible near miss incident was captured on video.
Step in the right direction with room to move
The cap on numbers for indoor fitness classes is rising, with spacious and flexible studios now hoping new concessions will open the door to even more people.
Drone pilots of the future in training
SA’s next generation of pilots are being trained as early as high school – to fly drones with more uses every year.
Fitness industry calls to pump up the numbers in classes
Frustrated fitness fanatics and jilted gym junkies want to see COVID-19 restrictions eased in SA so more bodies can work out in a group setting. What do you think?
SA birth control coup could mark end of pill
Women will soon have access to a new non-hormonal contraceptive developed by an Adelaide-based researcher that promises to replace older birth control methods.
Never worry about holes: Self-fixing ‘Terminator’ tyres
Tired of patching and replacing rubber tyres? Flinders Uni researchers are pumped about their latest invention, rubber that bounces back from damage just like The Terminator.
Corey’s concoction passes the sniff test
Created for comfort during a messy break-up, this new fragrance made in an Adelaide bedroom is now a finalist in an international competition.
Fish plan gasping for detail
Recreational fishers have reacted with frustration to a draft plan to restore native species populations in the Murray, demanding more be done — and faster.
Want to lose weight? You gotta train your brain
Winning the battle of the bulge is more about training the brain than watching your weight, SAHMRI research shows. Their unique approach to group therapy has lasting benefits, so now they’re recruiting young people for a new trial.
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