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Natasha EmeckSenior Journalist

Natasha Emeck is a senior journalist based in Adelaide with more than 10 years’ experience reporting across Australia and the Pacific. She’s driven by a passion for telling impactful stories and shining a light on issues that matter.

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SA now has a shark scientist, SARDI-Aquatic Sciences shark ecologist Dr Charlie Huveneers, who is tagging sharks to find out more about where they live and how far they migrate every day in search of food.

Are they a risk? Sharks’ bizarre algal bloom behaviour explained

Experts have weighed in on whether it’s safe to swim in our waters after several videos emerged of sharks acting erratically as algae suffocated their habitat. See the video.

Algal Bloom - Steve Bowley, owner of Pacific Estate Oysters 24th July 2025 Picture: Brett Hartwig

Tears and 220 days with no sales: Shattered farmer faces Christmas algae ruin

For more than seven months, Steve Bowley’s livelihood has been destroyed by the algal bloom crisis – and it’s not over yet, despite government claims of improvement. Watch the special mini series.

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The technology bought to shield baby cuttlefish became taxpayer money down the drain, as the state’s top scientist admits there was “no solid evidence” it could have stopped the bloom’s harmful toxins getting through.

SA’s $700k algae ‘bubble curtain’ that was never used

The technology bought to shield baby cuttlefish became taxpayer money down the drain, as the state’s top scientist admits there was “no solid evidence” it could have stopped the bloom’s harmful toxins getting through.

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Save our Summer: SA's algal bloom crisis splash art. Picture: Steven Grice

Millions of animals dead, industry crippled: How algae slaughtered our beaches

How did South Australia’s iconic beaches become the epicentre of an unprecedented algal bloom crisis? And how do we save our summer? We break it down, from the start to now. Watch the exclusive mini series.

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Bedford Mt Gambier timber facility worker Kym Barrett.

‘Big mess’: Bedford swings the axe on more jobs, furniture sites

Bedford staff have been left reeling after administrators announced two Dovetail furniture making sites will close, with more staff made redundant and many facing uncertain futures.

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Eudunda crash victim Josh Fenton, 33 and his wife, Tahnee Fenton. Picture: Facebook

Eudunda’s heartfelt move for tragic crash dad’s family

A beloved dad was in the middle of rebuilding his young family’s home when he was killed in a tragic crash.

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Eudunda crash victim Josh Fenton, 33. His wife, Tahnee Fenton, and their 4-year-old son, Rhen. Picture: Facebook

Heartbreak as young dad dies in crash just minutes from home

The heartbreaking final act of kindness by a young dad “you could always count on” has been revealed after he died in a crash just minutes away from his family home.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - Advertiser Photos NOVEMBER 28, 2025: Ex-Bedford employee Annette Raue, who worked at the organisation for 13 years at home in Eyre. Picture: Emma Brasier

‘They gave us false hope’: Ex-worker’s claims as Bedford owes $11m

A Bedford worker who lost her job after 17 years claims the company owes her $35k, as the union boss refuses a proposed media ban.

Adelaide University co-Vice Chancellors Professor Peter Hoj (University of Adelaide)(L), and Professor David Lloyd (University of South Australia). 6 August 2024. Picture: Dean Martin

Race to lock in pay boost for uni staff ahead of mega-merger

Lower-paid University of Adelaide staff could receive pay increases of up to 3 per cent as negotiators rush to finalise a deal before Christmas ahead of the looming mega-merger.

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Karl Brooks was Richard Kelvin's best mate. The only photo that he has of him and Richard together. 25 November 2025. Picture:copy supplied

‘Evil bastard’s gone’: Von Einem’s death reignites call for justice

The death of one of Australia’s most notorious murderers has brought widespread relief, but the victim’s loved ones say the search for truth is far from over.

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