‘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.
Weather
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.
More Adelaide flights grounded as Cyclone Alfred draws closer
A new round of flights between Adelaide and Brisbane and the Gold Coast have been cancelled, with airlines issuing an update for travellers.
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.
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SA homes waterless as dry spell record forces extreme hygiene measures
As we swelter through the driest 12 months on record, households are forced to extreme measures for simple tasks such as showering, flushing the toilet and even cleaning their teeth.
‘Horror stories’ about to blast a billion-dollar hole in SA’s economy
One of the worst droughts in living memory is forcing farmers from the land… and the economic ramifications for the state are huge.
Stark weather prediction as expert tips permanent shift
Some short-term relief could be in sight after SA’s record dry spell but The Advertiser’s weather watcher says there are worrying signs for the future.
Worst in history: Farmers in tears as grim record is confirmed
South Australian farmers have struggled through the driest year in the books, and it’s pushed them to the brink. See the map of the worst hit areas.
What’s that strange wet stuff? Splash of rain across SA
A cool change has swept across South Australia, bringing showers for most parts of the state for the first time in weeks. But will it last?
Relief sweeps Adelaide – the world’s hottest city
A much-needed cool change has swept SA after Adelaide became the hottest city on the planet on Wednesday.
Firefighter badly burned as fire closes national park
A volunteer CFS firefighter has been injured while fighting a large blaze in a national park in the Flinders Ranges.
‘Furnace-like’: Stifling heat hits as smoke smell intensifies
As many South Aussies again wake up to the smell of bushfire smoke, the summer has no plans to cool down with a low-to-severe intensity heatwave set to hit the state over the next week.
Bushfire alert downgraded for Panorama
The CFS has told residents in Panorama and nearby suburbs to remain vigilant as crews tackle a bushfire, that has since been downgraded.
CFS issues total fire ban across parts of the state
The frightening combination of hot, dry and windy conditions in parts of SA has forced the CFS to issue a Total Fire Ban.
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