Leah Maclennan

Environmentalists are calling for mining giant BHP to end its water extraction from the Great Artesian Basin when a major desalination plant is built in South Australia's north.

As South Australians begin the countdown to Christmas, those in the world of politics have been counting down to their own most wonderful time of the year, the 2026 state election.

South Australia's former deputy premier Susan Close has called out what she describes as "extreme" socio-economic segregation in Australian schools.

Both polls and pundits are expecting Labor to comfortably win today's election, but exactly who Labor will be beating — and who it will face in the next parliament — is the key question.

The Electoral Commission of South Australia uncovers ballot papers that were not counted in the seat of Narungga on the state's Yorke Peninsula.

One Nation has retained the South Australian seat of Narungga, following a count of ballots that were missed on election day.

Australia is breaking its carbon bond, but there's a cost When carbon atoms bond with other elements, they produce compounds that can be difficult to break down.

The SA government argues South East fracking would help unlock gas reserves at a time of limited supply — but it's a move that's vehemently opposed by many in the local community.

Water levels at Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre 'best' locals have seen The myth of an inland sea lured 19th century European explorers into the heart of Australia.

Mon 13 Jul 2026 at 7:02am A two-year deadline for the SA greyhound racing industry to meet improved standards to combat animal abuse has now been reached, with a final report on compliance expected within months.