Tag: Port Augusta 5700
Parents may be compensated over baby airport bungle
Authorities are not ruling out compensation for the parents of a baby who was left in the care of a stranger at an airport.[MORE]
Oppn blames 'baby to stranger' bungle on stressed system
A baby left with a stranger shows a stressed public health system, says SA's Opposition.[MORE]
Nurse gave newborn to stranger
Authorities investigate a nurse giving a newborn to a stranger in SA.[MORE]
Low rainfall trend continues
South Australia has had its 12th consecutive year of below-average rainfall.[MORE]
Young SA drivers to face tougher rules
SA is to introduce tougher licensing conditions for young drivers.[MORE]
Green bags also polluting, warn retailers
Retailers criticise SA's new plastic bag ban and say green bags are also polluting.[MORE]
Heat record and too little rain for SA
Some extreme heat and still below-average rainfall was the weather pattern for South Australia in 2008.[MORE]
Domestic tourism strong, says SA Govt
The SA Govt is confident of a domestic tourism boost if international visits fall.[MORE]
Oz Minerals granted debt extension
Oz Minerals says banks have agreed to extend its $816 million debt repayment until late February.[MORE]
Plastic bags out for 80pc of SA shoppers
Authorities say 80pc of shoppers have already stopped using plastic bags in SA.[MORE]
Loading zones ideal for phone use, says SA Oppn
Loading zones would be ideal places to let drivers use mobile phones legally, says the SA Opposition.[MORE]
Dept defends higher oyster grower costs
South Australia's Department of Primary Industries has admitted there will be higher costs for some oyster growers because of a change in the aquaculture cost recovery model.[MORE]
Public urged to boost blood stocks
The Australian Red Cross wants South Australians to put their Christmas preparations on hold to help combat a blood shortage.[MORE]
Man hurt in Snowtown tractor roll
A man has been injured in a tractor roll at Snowtown in South Australia's mid-north.[MORE]
Violence a growing risk for ambulance crews
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The ambulance service says violence against its officers is becoming alarmingly frequent in South Australia.[MORE]
Man on charges over fatal stabbing
A man, 20, has been charged over the stabbing death of another man in the remote Aboriginal lands of South Australia's far north-west.[MORE]
Solar panel rules change in SA
A change of rules in South Australia will make installation of solar panels exempt from needing planning approval.[MORE]
Transport before hospitals a worry, says health sector
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The health sector is worried the SA Budget review has put transport needs ahead of hospitals.[MORE]
Retailers ready for last-minute rush
SA retailers hope sales will reach $2.6 billion by end of trade on Christmas Eve.[MORE]
School fee system confuses parents: Oppn
Education Minister Jane Lomax-Smith says an invoice system for students' school fees is being changed to make it easier for parents to see what they are paying for. [MORE]
Opposition slams 'shameful' health commitment
The South Australian Opposition says health has been a big loser in the Rann Government's Budget review, which was announced yesterday.[MORE]
Police probe APY stab death
A man has been stabbed to death in the APY lands in South Australia's far north.[MORE]
Jobs cut as SA Budget heads into deficit
SA's Treasurer announces the Budget will head into deficit given the tough global financial climate.[MORE]
Foley to reveal spending cuts
The SA Govt will reveal the size of the budget deficit in today's mid-year budget review.[MORE]
SA keeps two business taxes
Two business taxes which were due for abolition are being kept by the SA Government.[MORE]
