Revealed: Conlon’s plan to fix the opal city dying on its knees
A former state government minister has revealed his first focus to get a debt-laden Outback council back on track – and locals say change can’t come fast enough.
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Fears bureaucratic bungling could cost grower $100k fine
The owners of a quarantined tomato seedling business say they have sunk to a new low and fear a massive fine after a dispute with state government bureaucrats.
‘I’ve got to get her out of there before it blows’
A teen shares how a snap decision had him racing towards a burning building, putting himself in danger to save a stranger and carrying the injured woman to safety.
‘Heartbreak’ as rural local pool closes to save just $32k
One of the River Murray communities ravaged by floods two years ago is again reeling following the closure of its only public swimming pool.
‘Frustrated’: Minister comes clean on crippling tomato bans
SA’s primary industries minister has shed new light on how authorities came to the decisions that have crippled the state’s tomato industry.
Angry tomato growers plan clever stunt at parliament
Tomato growers are so angry at the authorities’ response to a new virus they will rally at Parliament House – and they’re planning a quirky stunt to make their point.
Crushed by a ‘false positive’: Tomato grower considers legal action
Tomato farmer Harry Kapiris says the results of a virus test that shut down his farm and cost him millions was wrong, and he’s considering legal action.
Inside story: How things turned rotten for our tomato farmers
Millions of dollars worth of tomatoes are being trucked to landfill as the heartbreaking toll of a contagious new virus continues to rise. Here’s how the devastated farmers are coping. See the video.
How I’ll run 50 marathons in 50 days… for my 50th birthday
He admits it’s a “mad” idea, but here’s how an Adelaide man plans to run 50 marathons in 50 consecutive days – to mark a milestone birthday.
Council makes call on beloved Port Elliot landmark – with a catch
A much-loved pontoon at one of SA’s most popular tourist destinations will return to the water … but there’s a catch.
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