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Nuclear inquiry visits SA town earmarked to host plant under opposition plan

Port Augusta's former coal power station has been identified as one of seven sites for a nuclear energy plant, but the community remains divided over the plan and has made emotional submissions to a federal inquiry.
Early morning sun shining through steam clouds billowing from a nuclear power plant and transmissions lines.

Published: Source: ABC North and West SATopic: Nuclear Energyby Annabel Francis and Arj Ganesan

Tests find lead poisoning cause of bird deaths in SA lead smelter town

Residents have reported seeing dead birds and flying foxes around Port Pirie for months. The EPA says lead poisoning is to blame, but it's unable to trace the exact source of the issue.
Dead birds on pavement.

Published: Source: ABC North and West SATopic: Birdsby Viki Ntafillis, Annabel Francis and Tom Mann

Feral pigs make unwelcome move into drier parts of the country

Feral pigs have been sighted in the Flinders Ranges in South Australia, sparking warnings that urgent controls are needed before they become a persistent population.
A feral pig in an outback waterway

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Agricultural Pest Controlby Kate Higgins

Abuse prompts performers to ditch regional burlesque and drag show

Organisers of two LGBTQIA+ festival events in regional Australia say they were targeted online with abusive comments, forcing them to hire security and replace performers.
A woman with teal and black hair, wearing red lipstick and blue graphic eyeliner looks into a small makeup mirror, smiling.

Published: Source: StatelineTopic: LGBTby Isabella Carbone

The tiny engineers helping nature heal itself

After being driven to extinction in the area, these tiny brush-tailed bettongs were reintroduced to South Australia's Yorke Peninsula as part of an ambitious project to help nature heal itself — and evidence of their eco-engineering can already be…
A bettong wrapped inside a cream coloured soft bag
Duration: 2 minutes 4 seconds

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Conservationby Lincoln Rothall

Man shoved by SA Police officer was treated for skull fracture and broken rib, Greens MP says

SA Police say Greens MP Tammy Franks's allegations — made under parliamentary privilege — that the man suffered a broken rib and fractured skull and was not provided with sufficient medical treatment were "not supported by evidence".
Screengrab of mobile vision showing people with blurred faces standing under an awning.
Duration: 44 seconds

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police

Calls to change 'archaic' restriction on trapping feral cats as animals get more cunning

Leg traps, cages and AI gel sprayers are being deployed against feral cats on Kangaroo Island, but the Invasive Species Council says it could all be for nothing without a change in the law.
A man kneeling next to a closed cat trap

Published: Source: ABC South East SATopic: Environmental Managementby Caroline Horn

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Catching up with the Catch: Fears over recreational fishing

Three years after the reformation of South Australia’s marine scalefish industry, professional fishers are worried amateur anglers are threatening their livelihoods.
Duration: 10 minutes 28 seconds

Source: ABC News

Promises from steelworks owner met with scepticism

Community leaders and businesses reserve judgement after GFG Alliance boss Sanjeev Gupta made a series of promises about the future of Whyalla steel during an interview with ABC News.
Duration: 1 minute 56 seconds

Source: ABC News

Whyalla steelworks owner promises no more job cuts

British billionaire industrialist Sanjeev Gupta took over the Whyalla steelworks eight years ago and was seen as the city's saviour.
Duration: 3 minutes 31 seconds

Source: ABC News

SA Premier calls for action from owner of Whyalla Steelworks

South Australia’s cabinet ministers have travelled to the town of Whyalla to meet with locals, workers and unions amid concerns for the steel plant's future.
Action not talk: SA Premier speaking at a roundtable discussion.
Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds

Source: ABC News

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