'Incredibly disturbing': federal help for algae crisis Millions of dollars in federal funding have been pledged to tackle a massive and toxic algal bloom choking life along a state's coast and waterways. AAP · Jul 21, 2025
Watt announces $14m for SA toxic algal bloom response – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2025
SA’s toxic algal bloom is twice the size of the ACT, has killed 13,800 animals and is filling even the experts with dread Beaches are littered with fish carcasses and scientists warn they are only ‘the tip of the iceberg’ as underwater habitats deteriorate The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2025
Hopes ‘monster swell’ coming to Australia’s southern coast may clear toxic algal bloom devastating marine life Powerful waves could ‘eat away at the coastline’, forecasters say, but experts are crossing fingers for a silver lining The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2025
Political leaders 'passing the buck' on algae crisis The federal environment department has sent representatives to investigate South Australia's algal bloom crisis as leaders face criticism for their response. AAP · Jul 18, 2025
Grave concerns for Indigenous man’s wellbeing after ‘close to 800 days’ in solitary confinement at SA prison Aboriginal elder alleges he has been prevented from visiting Robert Barnes because he raised the matter with the state’s First Nations voice The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2025
Call for help with big algal bloom choking coastal life Fishing and tourism industries are struggling with the impact of a months-long algal bloom that has no end in sight, prompting calls for federal help. AAP · Jul 16, 2025
'Practical focus' as algal bloom inquiry calls rejected The SA government says it is focused on "practical support" for industries affected by an algal bloom, but fishermen say they need more than licence fee relief. AAP · Jul 14, 2025
Warmer weather on the way after NSW records iciest June in almost 20 years Queensland and NT shivered through decade lows as Victoria experienced coldest June minimum temperatures since 2017, Bureau of Meteorology says The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2025
'Toxic to anything with gills': algal bloom spreading A toxic algal bloom that has killed tens of thousands of marine animals has spread into a capital city river. AAP · Jul 8, 2025
Multicolour menace: these hardy daisies love Australian conditions – and are taking over roadsides Invasive Species Council says Gazania, a recognised weed in three states, should be removed from Australian nursery shelves The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2025
Algal bloom turns coast into a 'marine graveyard' A senator claims the federal government ignored warnings about a devastating toxic algal bloom, and has called for an investigation. AAP · Jul 4, 2025
Ex Beauty & The Geek Star Tamika Chesser ID’d As Suspect In SA Murder Investigation The former reality star has been charged over the murder of Julian Daniel Story, whose body was found in a burning unit earlier this month. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 27, 2025
The drought in southern Australia is not over – it just looks that way How often do you mow your lawn in winter? That may seem like an odd way to start a conversation about drought. But the answer helps explain why our current drought has not broken, despite recent rain – and why spring lamb may be more expensive this year. The Conversation · Jun 26, 2025
The Conversation · Jun 25, 2025 Election flows reveal nearly 90% of Greens preferenced Labor ahead of Coalition Minor party preference flows for the federal election have been released, with Labor winning Greens preferences by 88.2–11.8, while the Coalition won One Nation preferences by 74.5–24.5. I also cover a SA state poll that gave Labor a massive 67–33 lead.
AAP · Jun 24, 2025 'Strong interest' as steelworks sales process opens There is "strong early interest" in the Whyalla Steelworks as the sale process begins and millions of dollars flow into the region from a $2.4 billion package.
The Conversation · Jun 20, 2025 Australia wants more foreign investment. That’s why a $29 billion bid for Santos puts the Treasurer in a tricky position The Australian origins of Santos have made an indelible mark on the company’s very name. The energy giant was first incorporated in 1954 under the acronym for “South Australia Northern Territory Oil Search”. It was publicly listed on the Adelaide Stock Exchange that same year.
The Conversation · Jun 19, 2025 As the federal government fumbles on nature law reform, the states are forging ahead The South Australian parliament today passed a new law to conserve, restore and enhance biodiversity.
Pedestrian.tv · Jun 18, 2025 Death Cap Mushrooms Are Popping Up In NSW & SA So Steer Clear Y’all Residents of NSW and South Australia are being warned not to eat or pick wild mushrooms, after highly poisonous death caps have been spotted.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2025 Jim Chalmers faces ‘captain’s call’ over Abu Dhabi bid for Australian oil and gas giant Santos Board expresses support for offer but deal depends on regulatory approvals and treasurer’s tick-off
The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2025 Deadly algal bloom in South Australia’s Coorong an environmental ‘eye opener’, ecologist says Among the dead in the internationally significant wetland are estuarine snails, shore crabs, baby flounder and ‘a thick stew of polychaete worms’ after high tides swept the algae
AAP · Jun 13, 2025 'Parliament tower' approval a tall order for opponents Approval for a capital city's tallest commercial building, just metres from its heritage-listed parliament, disrespects history and heritage, opponents say.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025 Man dies two weeks after arrest in Adelaide as police investigate death in custody Knee was not applied to Gaurav Kundi’s neck, SA force says, but use of restraints will be closely examined
AAP · Jun 5, 2025 Steelworks sale on track despite hit on state budget The sale of a steelworks is tracking better than expected after a state government handed down its no frills budget.
AAP · Jun 4, 2025 Voters forgo sugar-hit as law and order tops budget A pre-election budget has few sweeteners for voters as a state government focuses on boosting its law and order credentials with a $395 million package.