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Dec 3, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Imogen Hayne
When handyman Shane Ward jumped into his van and rested his phone against his thigh to make a trip to a hardware store, he had no idea he was breaking the law. The Adelaide driver said he was caught by a recently-installed mobile detection camera and received an expiation notice totalling more than $600. "The photo shows the phone is in my lap ... my hands are on the steering wheel and the phone is clearly not in use," he told ABC Radio Adelaide's Breakfast program.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Daniel Keane |Imogen Hayne
A renowned American academic and author has urged Australia to "slay" the social media "monsters" created by his home country's tech giants, as state governments and the Commonwealth look to clamp down on largely unfettered access to online platforms among young children.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Imogen Hayne |Daniel Keane |Josephine Lim
Australia's tomato supply chain is bracing for disruption and potential price hikes, while hundreds of jobs have already been lost, following the discovery of an exotic plant virus that has plunged three SA growers into lockdown. Prior to the current outbreak in SA, the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) had not been detected in the country.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Imogen Hayne
In short: Council on the Ageing has written to the South Australian government seeking to waive ambulance fees for pensioners in the upcoming SA budget. Pensioner Dee O'Loughlin, 78, considered calling a taxi instead of an ambulance when she fell ill with pneumonia last year to avoid the call-out charge amid rising cost of living strain. What's next? The SA budget will be delivered on Thursday.
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Apr 3, 2024 | 
en.mogaznews.com | Imogen Hayne |Camron Slessor
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Apr 3, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Imogen Hayne |Camron Slessor
In short: The second edition of Gather Round officially launched at Adelaide Oval yesterday, with the action to commence tonight. This year's event has attracted a jump in interstate fans, with 70,000 ticket holders travelling to Adelaide. What's next? The Crows will take on Melbourne tonight for the first match in the event. On the day of kick off, South Australia's second Gather Round has already been flagged as more successful than the first.
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Feb 13, 2024 | 
refresh.news | Imogen Hayne
RSPCA SA says thousands of animals have been killed in truck rollovers in the past six months in what it describes as “horrific” scenes. Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.
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Feb 13, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Imogen Hayne
Warning: This story contains images that may distress some readers. In short: RSPCA SA says thousands of livestock have died in five crashes over the past six months on South Australian roads, and wants drivers to undergo appropriate training. The head of Livestock SA says any animal death is concerning, but does not believe there is cause for alarm. What's next? Livestock and Rural Transporters Association SA says they are looking to provide training programs for drivers.
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Aug 8, 2023 | 
abc.net.au | Imogen Hayne
Researchers are on the cusp of creating a vaccine to fend off bacterial ear infections in children. Key points:A new vaccine could help prevent ear infections in childrenMiddle ear infections are common among infants and young childrenThe vaccine is in its early development stagesThe jabs will target one of the main types of germs that cause infections, called non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae.
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Jul 19, 2023 | 
abc.net.au | Imogen Hayne
A professional haircut may be a regular occurrence for many South Australians, but for those doing it tough, they are a luxury. Key points:Barbers offered free haircuts for people sleeping roughAbout $5,000 was raised for this event which also provided free food and drinksBaptist Care SA says more people are seeking help during the cost of living crisisBarbers and hairdressers offered their services for free at the Haircut for Homeless event in Adelaide's CBD on Tuesday afternoon.
