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Geelong refinery fire raises concerns for South Australian petrol prices

A major fire at Viva Energy’s Corio refinery near Geelong has raised fresh concerns about fuel supply across Australia, with Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen warning petrol production could be affected “for some time”. The blaze broke out late on Wednesday night at the refinery’s motor gasoline unit, with no injuries reported. Diesel and jet fuel production has continued at reduced levels while safety assessments continue. The Geelong plant is […]

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SA unveils 2026 Winter Demand Plan as hospitals brace for seasonal pressure

South Australia has released its 2026 Winter Demand Plan, outlining how the state’s health system will respond to the extra pressure that comes with flu season and other winter illnesses. The plan focuses on boosting hospital capacity, improving patient flow and strengthening community-based care, while also urging South Australians to get vaccinated before the colder months bite. Health Minister Blair Boyer says more than 230 hospital beds have been added […]

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ASIC investigating Sanjeev Gupta-linked companies as Whyalla fallout continues

Australia’s corporate watchdog says it has several investigations underway into entities and individuals linked to steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta’s industrial empire, as pressure continues to build around the fallout from a series of company collapses tied to the GFG group. ASIC says it would be inappropriate to comment on the exact nature and scope of those investigations, but confirmed it has taken enforcement action involving what it described as a […]

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Almost Half of SA Drivers Eye Electric Vehicles for Their Next Car

Almost one in two South Australian drivers are considering making the switch to an electric vehicle, with lower running costs emerging as the biggest reason behind the growing interest. A new survey from the RAA found 45 per cent of members are considering an electric vehicle as their next car purchase. The research was conducted before fuel prices were pushed higher by conflict in the Middle East, with the RAA […]

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Southern Expressway crash slows citybound traffic

A crash on Adelaide’s Southern Expressway has caused significant delays for early morning commuters heading into the city. The collision occurred near O’Halloran Hill shortly after 7am, impacting citybound lanes and leading to heavy congestion during the peak travel period. Motorists travelling toward Adelaide have been urged to allow extra time for their journeys, with traffic building quickly behind the incident scene. It is not yet clear how many vehicles […]

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Qantas to axe Adelaide–Mount Gambier flights amid fuel costs and weak demand

Qantas will cancel all flights between Adelaide and Mount Gambier from May 18, ending its services on the route and leaving Regional Express Airlines as the only commercial carrier operating from the regional South Australian airport. The airline said rising fuel costs and declining passenger demand had made the route unsustainable. Qantas currently operates flights between Mount Gambier and Adelaide four days a week, but announced the service would cease […]

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Structure Fire at Waste Transfer Facility in Port Lincoln

A large structure fire broke out earlier today at a waste transfer facility in Port Lincoln, prompting a response from firefighters from both the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) and the Country Fire Service (CFS). Emergency services were called to the facility on Hassell Street at approximately 1:05pm on Monday, 9 March 2026. On arrival, crews found a large shed measuring approximately 50 by 50 metres fully involved in […]

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SA SES Public Safety Message — Flood Watch (Flinders Area)

Issued Sunday, 1 March 2026 — 6:52pm The South Australian State Emergency Service has issued an important safety warning for people travelling in parts of the state’s north. At 5:00pm, the SES issued a Flood Watch and Act message for the Flinders area due to the risk of flooding caused by possible intense local rainfall. Emergency crews are currently responding to multiple incidents involving vehicles trapped by floodwaters. Since midnight, […]

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Tooperang Grassfire Update: Fire Contained After Burning 685 Hectares Near Mount Compass

Tooperang grassfire crews remain on the ground tonight after the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) confirmed the bushfire east of Mount Compass in South Australia’s Southern Fleurieu Peninsula is contained. In an incident update issued at 8:45pm Wednesday, 21 January 2026, the CFS said the fire—located around five kilometres east of Mount Compass—has burned more than 685 hectares of scrub, grass and plantation since Sunday afternoon. Tooperang grassfire contained near […]

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