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Structures destroyed, power out as erratic fire burns

A blaze has engulfed thousands of hectares and continues to threaten more structures after being fuelled by coastal winds.

AAP · Feb 4

The megabats of Adelaide: SA adjusts to new and growing colonies of flying foxes

With wingspans over a metre and an insatiable love for fruit and nectar, grey-headed flying foxes have settled in massive numbers across South Australia

The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2024

Farming incidents involving powerlines prompts warning from SA Power Networks

South Australia's power provider has issued a warning to farmers preparing for seeding after two recent incidents involving machinery hitting powerlines or poles over two days.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2023

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Stobie poles are a South Australian icon, but how did they come about?

Unless you've lived in South Australia you probably have no idea what Stobie poles are, or why they are so iconic to their home state. Here's a look.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2023

Electricity authority warns of more SA power blackouts linked to booming bat colony

SA Power Networks says dozens of blackouts last year linked to Adelaide's growing bat colony left more than 100,000 homes and businesses in the dark, and is warning of further power cuts in coming weeks.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2023

Work continues to power up flood-affected SA

SA Power Networks says it's continuing to work to restore electricity supplies to those homes, businesses and irrigators hit by flooding along the Murray River.

AAP · Feb 13, 2023

SA Riverland shack owner find surprising power bill in despite disconnections

As part of the preparation for the River Murray event, SA Power Networks commenced a rolling disconnection of various properties from the grid — but some shack owners have received an unexpected supply charge on their power bills.

ABC News · Jan 6, 2023

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Floods are engulfing River Murray communities — but irrigators are facing potential water shortages

Riverland irrigators say that, despite the inundation of their region, they are facing the possibility of being unable to water their crops because of unexpected power cuts to their pumps.

ABC News · Dec 16, 2022

JEV vaccine eligibility expanded in Riverland but concerns surprise power outages may spoil jabs

Thousands more people will be eligible for a vaccination against the Japanese encephalitis virus as the River Murray continues to rise in South Australia, but a pharmacist warns that power outages may spoil the vaccines.

ABC News · Dec 7, 2022

Rising River Murray leads to power worries for Riverland farmers, as some Renmark aged care residents to be evacuated

As the River Murray continues to rise, farmers worry about the impacts of having their power cut off. Meanwhile, authorities will begin relocating a group of the most vulnerable aged care residents from Renmark this week.

ABC News · Dec 4, 2022

Generator demand soars in SA ahead of Murray River flood peak

Power has already been cut off to hundreds of properties in the Riverland and that number could become thousands in the coming weeks.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

Thousands of properties without power after more severe weather hits South Australia

Work is underway to fix power outages across South Australia after severe weather on Saturday as more strong winds are predicted.

ABC News · Nov 20, 2022

Authorities warn 2,000 SA Riverland shacks and homes will be disconnected from power amid flooding

Authorities warn that approximately 2,000 shacks and homes will be disconnected from electricity in South Australia's Riverland in the coming weeks.

ABC News · Nov 15, 2022

Solar and wind power shutdown forecast as SA remains cut off from national electricity grid

Wind farms and rooftop solar installations could be switched off in the coming days to protect SA's energy grid, with experts warning of the risk of more blackouts following the weekend's extreme weather. The state remains cut off from the national electricity market after key infrastructure was toppled in the…

ABC News · Nov 15, 2022

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AAP · Nov 15, 2022

Storm-hit SA grapples with too much power

Power chiefs may be forced to cut back on renewable energy production in SA this week with the state likely to have too much electricity.

ABC News · Nov 14, 2022

As storm clean-up continues, dozens of SA schools to remain closed on Tuesday

Dozens of schools in South Australia will stay closed on Tuesday, with some Year 12's missing final exams, as the clean-up from Saturday's severe weather continues.

ABC News · Nov 14, 2022

Power cuts have hit SA in a big way — here's how they compare to the 2016 statewide blackout

South Australia's weekend storms knocked out power to 163,000 homes and businesses, and the event has inevitably prompted comparisons with the infamous statewide blackout. Based on what we know so far, here's how the situations compare.

The New Daily · Nov 14, 2022

Thousands still without power, schools closed after weekend storm in South Australia

More than 30,000 people remain without power and dozens of schools are closed as South Australia mops up from a fierce weekend storm.

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ABC News · Nov 13, 2022

Storm clean-up continues as some northern SA communities lose access to phone services

Close to 30,000 homes and businesses remain without power and some communities in South Australia's north have lost access to emergency phone calls as the clean-up from the weekend's storms continues.

AAP · Nov 13, 2022

Severe storm warnings issued across Australia

The central-western NSW town of Molong has been devastated after wild storms hit, as people trapped in floodwaters are evacuated and numerous warnings remain.

ABC News · Nov 13, 2022

Wild storms force closure of more than 50 Adelaide schools, tens of thousands left without power

Some 65,000 homes and businesses remain without electricity, with SA Power Networks saying many will not be reconnected until at least Tuesday.

ABC News · Nov 7, 2022

Solar power scheme designed to prevent SA blackouts set back by manufacturing delays

A rooftop solar initiative designed to protect South Australia's electricity grid from instability and the risk of blackouts caused by excess generation is running six months behind schedule because of manufacturing delays to inverter technology.

The New Daily · Nov 1, 2022

Power cuts to hit SA Riverland

South Australian Riverland properties will be hit with power cuts as floodwaters continue to surge down the Murray River.

AAP · Oct 4, 2022

Power back in SA after wild storms

A clean-up is under way across South Australia after strong winds and heavy rain cut power, brought down trees and flooded roads.

ABC News · Jun 20, 2022

Stobie pole installed in middle of Bolivar bikeway creates dangerous obstacle for cyclists

A company which put a stobie pole in the middle of an Adelaide bike path says it will divert the route around it — but only after publicity over the weekend highlighting the danger to cyclists.

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