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James Gratton is a reporter for The Advertiser covering general news. He has worked as a journalist for more than nine years, spending time at The Sun in London, Nine News and the Messenger.

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13th August 2025 - Minister Murray Watt (centre) and local MPs Susan Close and Louise Miller-Frost visiting South Australian Aquatic Sciences Centre at West Beach in their Pure culture and isolation laboratory looking at samples of South AustraliaÃs toxic algal bloom on marine life, Photo: Naomi Jellicoe

‘Asleep at the wheel’: Minister slammed over toxic algae ‘PR trip’

The federal Environment Minister has again refused to declare the toxic bloom a national emergency during a brief “PR trip” to Adelaide, drawing sharp criticism from the SA Opposition leader.

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NEWS ADV Major Crash Cyclist v van, Kenton Valley Road and Jackson Hill Rd Image/Russell Millard Photography

Cyclist dies after horrifying crash in the Adelaide Hills

Police have charged a driver with causing death by dangerous driving after a collision with a cyclist on an Adelaide Hills road on Tuesday.

1: Taken August 10, 2025 - Before and after photos showing the impact of the algae outbreak on the Glenelg diving site The Dredge. Pictures: Mark Tozer

Chilling before-after photos reveal toxic bloom ‘death and destruction’

It’s a hotspot for SA divers, usually teeming with fish and colourful coral. But this underwater paradise now resembles a murky graveyard. See the shocking before and after photos.

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Monday 21st July, 2025. Photo: Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt inspecting dead marine life at Glenelg North. Announcement today from Minister Murray Watt of a $14m funding with regards to the algal bloom. Picture: Tim Joy

Watts sorry for shockingly slow algae crisis response … kind of

The federal environment minister Murray Watt has apologised for his government’s agonisingly slow response to the national marine crisis … well, sort of.

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Three shops suffered significant damage. Picture: James Gratton

Molotov cocktail destroys vape shop, damages Domino’s

A suspicious fire is under investigation after a vape store was destroyed and a number of other nearby shops damaged by a molotov cocktail on Monday morning.

Nick Sciancalepore from Wildwater Jet Ski Tours in North Haven, after receiving Algal Bloom Finance Help, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. Picture: Matt Loxton

Grants start for crippled SA operators

A North Haven tour operator who hasn’t received a booking since April has been thrown a government lifeline, as the toxic algae bloom continues to ravage the ocean.

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Former Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks at the Elizabeth Magistrates Court, where he faces domestic violence charges. Picture Greg Higgs 10/1/2017

David Hicks faces health battle in SA hideout

Two decades after his capture in Afghanistan, former Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks faces a new battle as his family confirms “he’s not good”.

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Artwork for Bordertown day 2

‘She gave us her life’: Son mourns slain woman after murder-suicide

The son of a couple found dead in a murder-suicide in Bordertown has shared his “disbelief” at the horrific incident, after it was revealed his mother was seeking DV protection.

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Shafeeqa was found dead in a home in Bordertown overnight . Picture: Supplied

Six kids orphaned: Tears for kind mum murdered by husband

Six children are orphans and Bordertown is in mourning after a local meat worker murdered his wife and then killed himself.

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Man seriously injured in fall at popular walking trail

A dramatic rescue operation has unfolded at one of Adelaide’s busiest family parks after a man plunged several metres from a walking track.

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