Veterans sue government over 'mass and routine' medical data sharing
By George Yankovich
A new class action will allege the federal government breach privacy laws by sharing thousands of ex-ADF members' medical records to an Australian university.
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Weapons seized in SA shopping centres since new police powers a year ago
By Sophie Landau and George YankovichExpanded police powers to search people in South Australian shopping centres will continue after dozens of weapons were seized over the past year, but the state's children guardian says "more transparent" data is needed.
#LawCrimeandJustice #CrimePrevention #Police #SophieLandau #GeorgeYankovich
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National bird flu campaign released as pressure mounts to import trial sea lion vaccine
By Evelyn Leckie, George Yankovich, and Madina JaffariThe Federal Government has launched a national education campaign on the H5 bird flu to provide "practical advice" to Australians on what to do if they come across sick or dead birds.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-27/bird-flu-campaign/107201366
#AvianInfluenza #EnvironmentalImpacts #EnvironmentalPolicy #AgriculturalPolicy #Animals #Birds #EvelynLeckie #GeorgeYankovich #MadinaJaffari
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Antisemitism lawsuit dropped against former SBS newsreader
By George YankovichThe racial discrimination case was launched in 2025 over social media posts about the Israel-Gaza war.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/mary-kostakidis-lawsuit-discontinued/107146666
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Resort says sale or refinancing will address 'outstanding' superannuation
By George Yankovich and Emma PedlerThe co-owner of a high-profile South Australian island resort confirms the business is working to pay "outstanding” superannuation as Rumi on Louth is listed for sale.
#TravelandTourism #RegionalCommunities #Work #TourismandLeisureIndustry #Superannuation #GeorgeYankovich #EmmaPedler
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Greyhound trainer handed lifetime ban for 'egregious' actions
By Evelyn Leckie and George YankovichSA greyhound trainer Jack Clayton Trengove has been found "entirely unfit" to participate in the industry, with the state's governing body issuing him with a lifetime disqualification and a $5,000 fine.
#GreyhoundRacing #Courts #Sport #EvelynLeckie #GeorgeYankovich
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Charity's CEO promised to 'destroy' rival group, inquiry hears
By George YankovichThe former head of the National Trust of South Australia (NTSA) promised to "destroy" a rival organisation, a retired senior public servant alleges.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-08/sa-national-trust-hearing/107125046
#ParliamentaryCommittees #Volunteering #History #GeorgeYankovich
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300-plus homes stalled as SA Water battles 'severe constraints'
By George YankovichA major housing development in a fast-growing South Australian region has been put on hold due to what the housing minister has described as the state's "severely constrained" water system.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-06/kadina-housing-sa-water-connections/107091278
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Notorious child killer's cause of death released by SA coroner
By George YankovichA mandatory inquest delivers its findings into the death of South Australian child killer Bevan Spencer von Einem, who was convicted of the murder of 15-year-old Richard Kelvin.
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National Trust volunteers treated 'like servants', inquiry hears
By George YankovichThe chair of the Moonta branch of the National Trust of SA has told a parliamentary inquiry the charity lacked respect for its volunteers.
#MonumentandHeritageSite #History #CommunityOrganisations #GeorgeYankovich
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'Entire streets' in regional towns miss out on census information in the post
By George Yankovich and Thomas KelsallSome residents of South Australia's largest federal electorate say they are yet to receive census information by post, prompting confusion and concern about the possibility of fines.
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Kangaroo Island community 'desperately cranky' as ferries delayed again
By Isabella Kelly and George YankovichKangaroo Island's long-awaited new ferry service has been delayed yet again, more than 12 months after it was supposed to start.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/kangaroo-island-sealink-ferries-delayed-again/107045548
#MarineTransportIndustry #CommunityandSociety #TourismandLeisureIndustry #StateandTerritoryGovernment #RegionalCommunities #IsabellaKelly #GeorgeYankovich
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'High-risk' youth bailed, police station vandalised in outback town
By George YankovichSouth Australia's police union has claimed a young repeat offender in Coober Pedy was unable to be fitted with an ankle monitor while on bail, calling on "urgent intervention" to bolster the town's "critically inadequate policing resources".
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Kids' outdoor program halted as council raises safety concerns
By Olivia Mason, George Yankovich, and Rachael MerrittThe Mount Barker District Council has ordered Forest School SA to immediately cease activities citing "significant concerns".
#LocalGovernment #OliviaMason #GeorgeYankovich #RachaelMerritt
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Hundreds of tiny birds killed from flying into shopfront windows, wires
By George YankovichMore than 1,700 tree martins have been killed or injured in Adelaide CBD's shopping strip, largely from flying into glass windows and overhead wires, a new report has found.
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Injured SA greyhound trainer ordered to return $40k in compensation
By George YankovichA greyhound trainer, who was struck by a 28-kilogram "mechanical lure" travelling at 70 kilometres per hour, has been ordered to return compensation to the sport's peak racing body.
#Courts #GreyhoundRacing #WorkplaceAccidentsandIncidents #OccupationalHealthandSafety #GeorgeYankovich
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Suspended SA principal cleared of 'misconduct'
By George YankovichFormer Wallaroo Mines Primary School principal Tamarin Condon has been cleared of "misconduct" by the South Australian Department for Education.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-03/sa-principal-cleared-of-misconduct-after-suspension/106968458
#PublicSchools #EducationalInstitutions #StateandTerritoryGovernment #GeorgeYankovich
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'There's no turning back': Inside tiny SA town's five-year battle with servo empire
By George YankovichA David and Goliath battle between frustrated locals and a South Australian business empire has come to a close for now — but it's put the planning system under a spotlight.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-29/heathfield-locals-otr-service-station-court-ruling/106943244
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Search resumes for missing baby off SA South East coast
By Matthew Ward Agius and George YankovichSA Police hold grave fears for the safety of a baby missing after the bodies of a woman and toddler were recovered in waters of Port MacDonnell on Monday.
#MissingPerson #DisastersAccidentsandEmergencyIncidents #Police #MatthewWardAgius #GeorgeYankovich
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Plastic waste burning trial at cement factory prompts backlash
By George Yankovich and Daniel KeaneA major cement manufacturer has been allowed to burn more plastic waste for fuel at its Adelaide site in a decision a local council is seeking to challenge in court.
#EnvironmentalImpacts #AirPollution #LocalGovernment #RecyclingandWasteManagement #GeorgeYankovich #DanielKeane
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'Gatekeeping septuagenarians': 'Inappropriate' TikTok video deleted
By George YankovichThe National Trust of SA says one of its volunteers apologised after posting a social media clip labelling a group of disaffected members "gatekeeping septuagenarians" who were running a "stuffy museum".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-14/moonta-mines-tiktok-video-outrages-volunteers/106908912
#MonumentandHeritageSite #SocialMedia #CommunityOrganisations #Volunteering #RegionalCommunities #GeorgeYankovich
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Handwritten church music 'caked in dust' performed after 50 years
By George YankovichA South Australian church celebrated 150 years with a special performance of sacred music transcribed by early-20th-century parishioners.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-13/point-pass-church-150-anniversary/106555912