SA to demand federal govt compo over gas prices cap
The Prime Minister has been dealt a fresh blow as SA vows to demand compensation for his plan to cap gas prices.
Environment & Climate
Meet the volunteer ‘killers’ SA couldn’t live without
Welcome to the frontline of the battle to save our endangered species, where a bunch of blokes with guns are among our fiercest protectors.
Losses push AGL to close gas power plant a decade early
AGL Energy brought forward the closure of its Adelaide gas plant after revealing it was losing millions of dollars amid a wave of cheap renewables and looming competition.
AGL given $20m as it cuts 100 jobs, closes SA power station
About 100 highly-skilled jobs will be cut as AGL Energy closes its gas power station nearly a decade earlier than planned – as the state government gives it $20m.
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Dawn in the animal kingdom – stunning images of Monarto
Monarto Safari Park staffer Geoff Brooks has captured these stunning pictures of wildlife at first light, evoking the tranquillity of the park at a time many don’t get to see.
What are the top five national parks in SA?
National parks have been soaring in popularity due to Covid-19 – and now regional towns are cashing in on the boost. So what are the most popular national parks in SA?
The next heatwave warning will save $2m
When we’re warning about impending heatwaves, most of us shrug them off as part of the Australian summer. But there’s an effect you may not realise.
Now St Kilda’s trees are dying – or are already dead
If the loss of mangroves and saltmarsh wasn’t bad enough for St Kilda residents, now a report has troubling news about more than 100 trees.
‘Dust covers everything’: Fury over dump site in heart of suburbia
For two years they’ve lived beside a growing, unauthorised stockpile of building waste, dust covering their washing, homes and lives. Now the company has challenged an order to move.
Holy breakaway! Botanic bats spreading across SA
Every night come sundown, thousands of fruit bats leave the upper reaches of trees in the Botanic Park. Now some are setting up new homes across SA.
Greener, wilder: Adelaide wins rare National Park City status
An audacious bid to become the world’s second National Park City has paid off. Now we can use the prestigious title to our advantage.
Shade shame: Adelaide has ‘worst’ tree protection laws in nation
Adelaide is the leafy, shady green city, right? Maybe not, with a report saying we need a major rethink on our tree laws before it’s too late.
Bee accurate! Sir David Attenborough intervenes in toilet art row
Tea Tree Plaza has been called out over a dodgy quote about bees attributed to the world’s most famous naturalist – and drawn a direct request from the man himself.
$10m wilderness retreat planned for Cleland Wildlife Park
A $10m retreat is planned for Cleland Wildlife Park on Mount Lofty, allowing guests to stay in private villas while gazing into the bush or watching wildlife wander.
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