Will Hunter

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.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Will Hunter

Red bugs have appeared in large swarms across large parts of South Australia, including around Adelaide and in the Riverland. Identifying the insect species has been a challenge, but entomologists say they are likely to be soapberry bugs. Experts say the likely bug variety does not pose any health threats to humans, with populations expected to decrease with cooler weather.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Will Hunter

Close calls on a major South Australian thoroughfare have been captured by dash cams and circulated online. A trucking company based in the Riverland says it is not uncommon for its drivers to see near misses. SA Police is urging people to take more care while travelling, saying there is an over-representation of fatal and serious incidents on regional roads.

Feb 1, 2025 | abc.net.au | Will Hunter

South Australian Liberal party leader Vincent Tarzia said "this is part of our democratic system" after he emerged from a closed Renmark function room in late November. Mr Tarzia was referring to a pre-selection challenge for the safe seat of Chaffey, a process touted as a crucial mechanism in maintaining the party's "grassroots". But only 65 party members turned out for the vote, with an expert saying there has been a decline in political engagement around the world.

Dec 27, 2024 | abc.net.au | Will Hunter |Elsie Adamo

South Australian farmers have grappled with a series of uncontrollable weather conditions that have created one of the most challenging seasons on record. Low rainfall, drought and spells of frost have been felt in every corner of the state, with some regions such as the Mid North experiencing their driest conditions in more than a century. As harvest wraps up for the year, the true damage of this season's weather has become clear to growers on the ground.