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.
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River lifeline: Pipe Murray water to save sheep amid drought crisis
Drought-stricken farmers are sending their sheep to abattoirs because they can’t keep them alive, but could water from the River Murray provide a solution?
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.
On the verge of a surge: Power restoration underway after major outage
The current widespread electricity outage on SA’s Yorke Peninsula is being called a ‘one in 10-to-15-year event’, but after much work, ElectraNet are expecting power to be back online soon.
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Pictures: SA storm lights up the night
South Australians have been treated to a spectacular lightning show, with more than 60,000 strikes as thunderstorms and hail hit parts of the state.
Warm weather won’t last – here comes a rain bomb
Rain and possible thunderstorms are on the way in a big change from the past few days of warm, springlike weather.
Flights delayed as pea-souper fog wiped out Adelaide’s skyline
Thick fog enveloped Adelaide – totally obscuring the city’s skyline – on Friday morning, causing flight delays and dangerous road conditions. See our pics.
Road warning as Adelaide wakes to fog
Thick fog has again blanketed parts of SA, prompting a warning from police for drivers to take extra care on the roads.
Thousands remain without power in aftermath of SA’s wild weather
With the phone lines lighting up with hundreds calling for help, thousands were left without power amid the wild weather battering the state.
New warnings as wave of wild weather smashes into Adelaide
South Australians have been warned to brace for wild winds and icy weather extending into the night.
Mapped: Why 2024 could be our hottest year
Australia is suffering through a wet and chilly winter, but heat records are being broken all around the world – prompting new ideas about how we should be dealing with it.
Flights cancelled as fog wipes out Adelaide’s skyline – again
Heavy fog has again shrouded Adelaide, forcing the cancellation of flights and prompting a warning to drivers.
New emergency ‘threats’ putting SA at risk, landmark inquiry finds
The Covid pandemic, River Murray flood crisis, bushfires and statewide blackout were all declared major emergencies over past 20 years. Now, a major inquiry identifies new threats risking state.
SES cleans up as overnight rain bomb hits Adelaide
Emergency crews have attended more than a dozen call-outs after more than 30mm of rain drowned some parts of the city, with clouds still looming.
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