Forecasts under fire: BOM blast as ‘terrible’ weather tips bite
The Bureau of Meteorology got their temperature and rain forecasts wrong multiple times in the last week. And those who rely on them say it’s a big issue.
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A dry spell breaker: Footy club’s plan to water down the drought
Even though it’s a winter sport, football clubs aren’t immune from ongoing pain caused by SA’s record-breaking drought. Find out how one country footy club is looking to beat the heat.
Speechless: Minister’s big drought call ‘insulting’ to farmers
As drought-stricken farmers make tough calls about their future, the SA’s Primary Industries Minister is under fire for an “offensive” warning about their stock numbers.
Hay Mali, drop the roadblock! Charity blasts drought aid standoff
Hundreds of trucks are at the ready with desperately needed relief for SA’s drought-stricken farms. But the charity behind the convoy says it has a major problem.
‘Scary part’ is here: Locals fear grim new twist in drought crisis
SA farmers say the flow-on effects are already happening as the environmental disaster now facing the entire state deepens.
‘Sad… horrible’: Kids of the drought fear for their future
They breed ’em tough out in the bush. But South Australia’s record drought is testing the resilience of our farmers’ children.
High-end gin distillery opens in heart of wine country
The Clare Valley is renowned as one of the top wine regions of Australia, but now a new high-end gin distillery is planning to mix things up.
Will Cyclone Alfred floods make it to the Murray?: Expert’s river tip
Queensland is bracing for Biblical rainfalls at the top of one of the biggest sources of the Murray-Darling’s water. But will it make it this far? See what the expert thinks.
Emergency drought action as homes run out of water
The SA Government has issued an emergency response for households who have run out of water, as some people turn to using showers in local sporting clubrooms.
Farmers lash ‘ridiculous’ government ‘double standard’
A new wetland in the state’s South-East will cost taxpayers nearly $14m and destroy more than 1000 hectares of native vegetation, leaving neighbouring farmers fuming.
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