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Terminally ill former paramedic Sandra Sarantou is pleading with the Prime Minister to reform federal laws that block rural Australians from accessing voluntary assisted dying via telehealth.
Despite a massive population boom in Mount Barker, historic main street retailers are struggling against rising overheads and tight household budgets. While some hospitality venues are thriving, boutique owners warn that independent shops could soon vanish without local support.
Dozens of couples have been left in limbo following the sudden shutdown of Ondeen, a picturesque wedding venue in Verdun. The closure has sparked a tense legal battle between the business owners and the property landlord.
Energy giant AGL has been convicted and fined $60,000 after failing to protect workers from toxic lead dust at the Torrens Island Power Station. Five employees were found to have elevated blood lead levels due to a lack of respiratory protection during decommissioning works.
A high-stakes political deadlock over a $5 billion funding shortfall has left public schools rationing critical student resources, sparking warnings of election-year campaigns from teacher unions.
South Australia has announced a pioneering $3 million Royal Commission into artificial intelligence to establish critical guardrails for the technology. The landmark inquiry will investigate AI's impacts on jobs, education, and public services starting this year, with a final report expected by mid-2025.
The United States Senate has confirmed conservative economist and former congressman David Brat as the next ambassador to Australia, ending a nearly 20-month vacancy. Brat's close ties to Donald Trump and his outspoken nationalist views are poised to reshape diplomatic dynamics in Canberra.
A spectacular winter storm has triggered the highest single-day water inflows to Adelaide's reservoirs in nearly a decade, turning local waterfalls into roaring torrents. As water storage levels surge, authorities are urging bushwalkers to exercise extreme caution near flooded trails.
Descendants of two Australian sailors killed in a historic WWII sea mine explosion are calling on Port Adelaide Enfield Council to establish a permanent memorial. The 1941 tragedy in Beachport marks the first deaths of Australians on home soil from enemy action.
A weekend of relentless, record-breaking rainfall has triggered widespread flooding across South Australia, leading to dramatic emergency rescues and major road closures.
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