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A South Australian GP has been banned from practising for a year after being found to have exploited a vulnerable patient and engaged in professional misconduct. The doctor had prescribed addictive pain medication to the patient, then bought it back off them for his own use.
The Birdsville Track, a 500km outback road, has been closed for 400 days in the past two years due to rain damage, hurting local businesses. The prolonged closure has significantly impacted remote businesses, with some owners describing the situation as "dreadful".
A rare and valuable lamb worth up to $25,000 has gone missing from a property in the Adelaide Hills. The owners are urging the community to be on the lookout for the distinctive breed.
A push is being made to keep vehicles off Goolwa Beach in a bid to protect endangered birds, as conservation efforts continue to save as many chicks as possible. The beach is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike, but some say a ban on driving on the beach could be the key to preserving the area's natural habitat.
South Australia's goal of reaching 100 per cent net renewable energy by 2027 may be slipping out of reach, but experts say the exact timeline is less important than the state's overall progress. Renewable energy sources currently account for 77.1 per cent of the state's net electricity generation.
South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens has been appointed as the state's next governor, succeeding Frances Adamson whose term expires today after five years. Mr Stevens will be sworn in on Wednesday, December 9, and has highlighted road safety as a priority area for his upcoming tenure.
A 71-year-old woman was treated on the floor of a hospital waiting room for four hours, sparking an apology from SA Health and a review of her care. The woman, who lives with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, said she was not provided with a bed despite her low oxygen levels.
Ambulance ramping at Lyell McEwin Hospital has reached alarming levels, with up to 16 ambulances ramped on the morning after the long weekend. The Ambulance Employees Association has expressed concerns about the record month of ramping, citing immense demand on paramedics and hospital staff.
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