South Australia

South Australia’s koala boom could end in mass starvation

South Australia’s koala boom could end in mass starvation - Date: - June 8, 2026 - Source: - University of Technology Sydney - Summary: - South Australia’s koala population has grown so large that it may be heading toward a self-made disaster, with forests struggling to support the animals. Researchers say targeted fertility control could prevent widespread starvation and habitat collapse before it’s too late. - Share: South Australia is home to a booming koala population, but researchers...

South Australia braces for severe weather and damaging winds

Damaging winds of over 100 kilometres per hour are expected across western and central parts of South Australia from late Monday morning. Winds of 90 kilometres per hour have been predicted for Adelaide and the Mt Lofty Ranges. What's next: The SES says people need to make sure to secure loose items outside and park cars away from trees.

Heavy rain and storms expected in Australia’s south-east as severe weather warning issued for Tasmania

SA farmers celebrate dramatic turnaround after record rain

Record autumn rain sparks recovery across South Australia, but not all growers benefit Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 5:32am In short: Record monthly rainfall has changed the fortunes of some farmers in South Australia. The wet weather has helped restore subsoil moisture and boosted crop outlooks in regions recovering from drought. Long-range forecasting indicates a patchy season ahead.

'Bit of a gold rush' as companies search for underground hydrogen

Natural hydrogen potential like 'tripping over gold' Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 7:00am In short: Exploration for natural hydrogen is expanding across Australia, with South Australia seen as a potential world leader. The gas could be used as a zero emissions alternative to natural gas, or mixed with gas to reduce emissions.

Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades

Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades

Australia has confirmed its first diphtheria death during what is described as the worst outbreak in decades. The majority of cases are concentrated in the Northern Territory, with additional cases reported in Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland.

GST push to follow SA budget, treasurer says

GST push to follow SA budget, treasurer says — but opposition wants it spent on debt Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 6:19pm In short: Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis is pushing to secure SA's share of GST money, which will account for around 30 per cent of state revenue in the next financial year. The opposition says a recent GST "windfall" should be used to counter the state's debt, which is expected to hit $53 billion within the next few years. The federal government's "no worse off" guarantee to compensate...

What's driving Australia's lentil boom?

Australia forecast to produce a record 2.2 million tonnes of lentils Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 2:12pm In short: ABARES is forecasting Australia will produce a record 2.2 million tonnes of lentils this season. Lentil prices are sliding though, with a lot of last year's crop still not sold. In South Australia, lentils have become the third largest crop behind wheat and barley.

Thousands without power after intense storm lashes WA

Thousands without power in WA after intense storm but worst of weather yet to hit Sun 31 May 2026 at 12:19pm Thousands of homes are without power across Western Australia's south including Perth, after an intense storm crossed the coast overnight, but residents have been warned the worst of the weather is yet to come. About 8,000 homes in the South West and a further 2,000 in the Perth metropolitan area were affected by the outages. Western Power expects to restore services to most of the...