Stacey Pestrin

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Stacey Pestrin |Josephine Lim |Daniel Keane

The imposition of tariffs on Australian exports to the US is the latest in a long series of challenges for SA farmers, who have battled frost and flooding in recent years, and are currently contending with drought. Among the sectors that are potentially most exposed are the state's red meat and wine industries. Primary producers, analysts and politicians are predicting a range of outcomes, from downturn in trade to potential opportunities.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Stacey Pestrin |Thomas Kelsall

A man who suffered a suspected stroke waited 15 hours at the Lyell McEwin Hospital emergency department without being seen for treatment. The chief executive of the local health network has apologised for the incident, saying "we clearly could have done much better". Hospital officials will investigate the case, and the man remains in hospital for a suspected brain tumour.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Daniel Keane |Stacey Pestrin |Thomas Kelsall |Meagan Dillon

The South Australian government has forced the Whyalla steelworks into administration as it attempts to resolve the crisis at the embattled site. Changes to the Whyalla Steel Works Act were rushed through both houses of state parliament this morning, before being signed off by the SA Governor. The steelworks, which is owned by GFG Alliance, has been in crisis after failing to pay tens of millions of dollars in royalty payments to the government, and millions in unpaid bills to creditors.

Jul 11, 2024 | abc.net.au | Bethanie Alderson |Stacey Pestrin

South Australia's Guardian for Children says the state government needs to respond more quickly when it suspects a child in state care is at risk of sexual abuse. Government data shows 49 people were charged with sexual offences against children in state care in the past two years. The Guardian, Shona Reid, says government agencies need to work together to prevent abuse from happening in the first place.

Jul 11, 2024 | abc.net.au | Stacey Pestrin

ICAC boss Ann Vanstone announced her resignation two days ago, saying she had "run out of steam" after amendments in 2021 that stripped the agency of many of its powers. Speaking to ABC Radio Adelaide today in her first interview since that announcement, she said corruption was "going unchecked". Commissioner Vanstone will formally leave the role in September.