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A recent report has documented nearly 1,700 sea dragon mortalities during South Australia's harmful algal bloom, with hopes of a strong breeding season next month. The report analyzed 1,540 reports uploaded by 253 people to a citizen science platform about sea dragons, pipefish, and seahorses from January 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026.
Researchers are trialling new methods to control the spread of gazanias, a declared weed in South Australia that's costing farmers dearly. A combination of cultivation and herbicide sprays has shown promising results in trials, but farmers are calling for faster approval of new herbicides.
A prominent hydrogeologist believes that Australia's youngest volcano could be located off the coast of a South Australian fishing town. Ian Lewis hopes to lead a team on a dive to collect samples and prove the theory.
A 57-year-old Australian woman with a debilitating condition has had her dying wish to reunite with her brother denied by the government due to a visa dispute. The woman's condition has left her unable to walk for 10 years and her doctor says her lifespan has been greatly shortened.
The SANFL grand final showdown between Sturt and Norwood this weekend has brought back memories of their infamous 1978 clash. The Redlegs came away with a one-point win in 1978 despite Sturt being favoured, but with both teams meeting again, several controversies remain front of mind.
Adelaide Crows to report 'disgusting' trolling of captain Jordan Dawson to police. The incident involved a social media message containing a self-harm reference.
Alexander Zverev has won his second grand slam title of 2026, beating American Ben Shelton in four sets to claim the US Open in New York. The 29-year-old German player secured his victory in three hours and 33 minutes, but didn't even realise he had won in the moment.
A resumption of steelmaking in Whyalla could be several years away, following the announcement that its ailing blast furnace will not be restarted. About 500 workers at the South Australian regional city's steelworks will lose their jobs, along with 100 labour hire workers.
Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as the 'godfather of AI', has backed calls for artificial intelligence companies to slow the pace of development, citing concerns about rogue agents and potential risks. His comments come after Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei warned that AI agents could potentially 'take over the entire internet' within six to 12 months.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has arrived in Whyalla ahead of an expected announcement that could impact hundreds of jobs at the local steelworks. The site's aging blast furnace has been offline since April, and a decision on its future is imminent.
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