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Motel forced to backpay cleaners
A motel in SA is forced to backpay 26 cleaners who were initially too scared to complain.[MORE]
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]
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]
Mayor airs Ceduna water worries
There are more claims about the unsuitability of water supplied to residents in the Ceduna region of South Australia.[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]
Eyre Peninsula to become 'mining hub'
Centrex Metals says SA's Eyre Peninsula will become a mining hub after a major deal with China's third largest steel group.[MORE]
SA keeps two business taxes
Two business taxes which were due for abolition are being kept by the SA Government.[MORE]
No extra taxes in mid-year budget review
South Australians will not be hit with new or increased taxes in the mid-year budget review.[MORE]
Chinese steel company to invest in SA
Centrex Metals has announced a major Chinese steel producer is to take a half share in its SA mining tenements.[MORE]
