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Hidden women of history: Kudnarto, the Kaurna woman who made South Australian legal history

Kudnarto, a Kaurna woman, married shepherd Thomas Adams on 27 January 1848. Theirs was the first legal marriage between an Aboriginal woman and a colonist under colonial law in South Australia.

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South Australia's public housing shortage worsens, as number of people on waiting list reaches 17,000

The state government says work is underway on the first stages of its plan to build 400 extra public houses, while advocates say it's a good start but so much more housing is urgently needed.

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Solving the Somerton man mystery: no Russian spy, just a bit of a loner who wrote poetry?

A body on a beach in South Australia, the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám and a secret code – after 73 years the tantalising mix of evidence may have a more banal explanation

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Outback traveller Conrad collected three trailers of rubbish while driving along 1,300km track

Conrad McKee completed the Anne Beadell Highway from South Australia to Western Australia while doing his bit picking up three trailer loads of rubbish along the way.

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Professors express opposite views on whether the latest COVID-19 wave in SA has peaked

South Australia's Chief Public Health Officer says it is not clear whether the state has passed the peak of its latest COVID-19 wave, while a leading epidemiologist says "quite clearly" the numbers are on a downward trajectory.

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Fresh calls for mask mandate in SA

A University of South Australia epidemiologist has called for a fresh mask mandate to combat the higher number of COVID-19 cases.

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Irrigators say Murray-Darling Basin focus needs to be on delivering outcomes, not on deadlines

The delivery of 450 gigalitres of environmental water for South Australia has been a controversial topic — and irrigators say it is getting in the way of progress.

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Private beds to bolster SA virus response

The South Australian government says it has secured another 107 private hospital beds to help ease the pressure on public hospitals because of COVID-19 cases.

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South Australian government deals with private hospitals, freeing up public system for more COVID-19 cases

The South Australian government says access to 107 new beds in private hospitals is the equivalent of an entire hospital's worth. Meanwhile, SA Health is reporting 17 additional deaths of people with COVID-19 that occurred over the past three months.

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Hospital visitors exposing patients to COVID-19 by breaking face mask rules, health authority says

South Australian hospital staff are fighting a "constant battle" to ensure visitors wear face masks — and keep them on — according to a health authority.

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Hepatitis C rapid testing rolls out with a path to effective, low-cost drug treatments

Jude Hennessy had just given birth to her first child at the age of 26 when she found out she had the virus. She says access to faster testing would have made a huge difference.

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Compensation reform for institutional child abuse survivors comes into effect in South Australia next week

Laws allowing survivors of institutional child abuse to claim proper compensation will come into effect in SA on Monday, the state's Attorney-General announces.

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SA Greens want gas banned for new homes

The Greens in South Australia will introduce legislation to parliament to ban gas connections to new homes from 2025.

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America's Cup-winning skipper sets sights on 250kph wind-powered record in SA outback

As an America's Cup champion, Glenn Ashby has previously breezed his way to victory. Now, he’s about to embark on another wind-powered endeavour — but he's switching from saltwater to a salt lake in South Australia's outback.

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Public officials able to charge taxpayers for legal fees after SA ICAC probes, even if they’re convicted

A prominent barrister says the public should be "outraged" by changes that will allow members of parliament, police and public servants in South Australia who are charged after anti-corruption probes to slug taxpayers for their legal fees, even if they are convicted.

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Researchers claim to have solved mystery of stranger who washed up on Australian beach 70 years ago

South Australia Police and Forensic Science South Australia have not verified the findings of Prof Abbott so far

ABC News

Police investigate 'disgusting' social media stunt in Coober Pedy dry zone

A social media video showing a group of people being assisted to “snorkel” spirits and beer in Coober Pedy has been labelled “disgusting” by South Australia’s Aboriginal Affairs Minister.

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Football legend Neil Kerley remembered at state funeral, as friend calls for Adelaide Oval statue

Hundreds have gathered to celebrate the life of South Australian football legend Neil Kerley AM at a state funeral at Adelaide Oval.

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Hospitalisations reach new record as 19 more deaths added to COVID death toll

The number of people hospitalised with COVID-19 in South Australia has reached 384 and authorities have recorded another 19 deaths on a reconfiguration of data.

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New SA MP takes on suicide prevention role

South Australian first-term MP Nadia Clancy has been named the state's latest advocate for suicide prevention.

AAP

Kerley remembered as a true leader

South Australian football icon Neil Kerley has been remembered as a great player and leader at a state funeral in Adelaide.

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Record number of COVID-19 patients in South Australian hospitals

COVID hospitalisations in South Australia hit a new record as students prepare to return to school with mask recommendations from the state's top doctor.

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South Australia leads nation in organ donation but calls for more donors amid long waitlist

Heather Makris's life changed forever when she had organ failure during a routine operation in 2016. She now urges more people to donate organs after three in 10 people still have not registered.

AAP

Paramedics back SA government wage offer

The South Australian government's offer to lift ambulance employee wages 10 per cent this financial year has been accepted.

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Death of six-year-old Munno Para girl Charlie renews scrutiny of South Australia's child protection system

A six-year-old girl's death following suspected neglect brings fresh scrutiny to South Australia's child protection system as her mum tells local media she had asked for help, but not received it.

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