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1 week ago | 
abc.net.au | Sarah Maunder |Daniel Keane |Isabella Carbone
Australia's biggest lake is believed to have reached capacity on only three occasions in the past 160 years, but the mass of floodwater now flowing into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is raising hope, as well as river levels. On maps of Australia, the great inland salt lakes are often shaded in blue. The colour suggests the presence of water, which can be misleading, especially for the biggest of those lakes.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Sarah Maunder
About a year ago, Matthew Perovic had to find a housemate to share the cost of his rental in Adelaide's inner-southern suburbs. He has lived in the property for about nine years, and for the first seven there was only one rental increase of $20 a week. "Then it went up $100 week," Mr Perovic said. Other than partners, it was the first time he had to have a housemate in at least 15 years. Despite having a higher salary now, he is worried about the cost of living.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Sarah Maunder
Anthony Albanese has confirmed that if he is re-elected, his party will formally bid for South Australia to host a future International Climate Change Conference in partnership with Pacific nations. The prime minister says the conference would produce revenue and showcase SA's renewable energy sector. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has previously said he will scrap the plans if he is elected in May.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Sarah Maunder
Mathew Hawkins has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for the manslaughter of Luke Sweetman outside a hotel in Adelaide's north-west. Hawkins previously pleaded guilty to the charge after punching his victim outside the Peninsula Hotel in Taperoo. Mr Sweetman's family has called on the federal government to increase security at Australian hotels and pubs.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Luke Radford |Sarah Maunder
Australia's first openly gay soccer player has revealed he still receives daily death threats, more than three years after coming out. Josh Cavallo says while he doesn't regret his decision, he's faced overwhelming toxicity and negativity ever since.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Sarah Maunder |Elyse Armanini |Will Hunter |Bethanie Alderson
Residents in parts of South Australia, Victoria and western NSW are dealing with continued dry weather. Experts say water would not likely make its way far south following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. There have been calls for the SA government to declare a drought, as the BOM releases its long-range forecast. As one end of the country contends with the fallout from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, another part of Australia is battling the opposite conditions.
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Feb 27, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Sarah Maunder |Jordanna Schriever
A man who shot an unarmed trespasser four times at close range before burying him two metres underground inside a shed has been found guilty of murder. Keith Russell Yandle, 48, stood trial in the South Australian Supreme Court over the past three weeks for the murder of 38-year-old Steven Murphy, who was found buried at a property north of Adelaide in April 2023.
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Feb 26, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Sarah Maunder
Owners of a Riverland caravan park say they are considering shutting down their business because they are unable to get insurance after the 2022-23 River Murray flood event. Australia’s peak insurance body says floods are the most expensive event to insure because the risk is hard to mitigate. Adelaide Hills residents affected by bushfires are also worried their insurance premiums will rise.
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Feb 14, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Sarah Maunder
The cost of groceries is one of the biggest expenses for Australians right now. But depending on which state or territory you live in, the cost of a weekly shop can vary a lot and people are finding different ways to save money.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Sarah Maunder
Before the cost of living crisis, mother-of-five Bec Cocker used to spend about $300 to $350 a week on groceries at Australia's two major supermarkets. Now, the 42-year-old from Adelaide, relies on items from Foodbank and a local food charity called Puddlejumpers. Even with the discounted items at Foodbank, she still spends about $200 a week on groceries. "[Major supermarkets] are just not affordable anymore," she said. "If Foodbank don't have what I need, I go to Aldi," she said.
