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Council changes planned by SA Govt
Complaining to councils will become an easier process under a South Australian Government proposal to improve the audit process.[MORE]
Low rainfall trend continues
South Australia has had its 12th consecutive year of below-average rainfall.[MORE]
Wine production needs 10-20pc fall, says expert
A wine industry leader says wine production needs a 10-20pc fall in Australia for survival.[MORE]
Low demand, high production to cause wine glut
Wine industry experts are forecasting a gloomy year ahead, with supply significantly outweighing demand.[MORE]
Five hurt in Culburra rollover
A car rollover on the Dukes Highway in South Australia has injured five people.[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]
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]
Servos warned not to cash in on holiday fuel prices
The RAA says it will call in the consumer watchdog if fuel retailers try to cash in on high petrol prices this festive season.[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]
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]
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]
House blaze causes $400k damage
The Country Fire Service says a house fire on a property near Bordertown yesterday caused $400,000 damage and appears to be accidental.[MORE]
South-east dominates hoon car seizures
Police say south-east South Australia has had more vehicles impounded under the hoon legislation this year than any other regional area in the state.[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]
