Measles Alert Issued After Infectious Teen Attends Adelaide School
SA Health has issued a measles alert after an infected teenager attended Brighton Secondary School, travelled on Adelaide Metro Bus 265 and passed through Adelaide Airport while infectious. The teenager had recently returned to Australia via Singapore. People who were at identified exposure locations and are not fully immunised are being urged to monitor for symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes and a blotchy rash. It is South Australia’s fifth confirmed measles case of 2026.
Hundreds Face Job Losses Following Whyalla Blast Furnace Closure
The impact of the permanent closure of the Whyalla Steelworks blast furnace continues to dominate the state’s news, with around 500 employees and more than 100 contractors affected. The steelworks workforce is expected to fall from approximately 1,700 to 1,200. Federal and state governments have announced a $10.2 million transition package while the sale of the steelworks and plans for modern steelmaking continue.
Major Search Resumes for Man Missing in SA Far North
A renewed large-scale search has begun today for 40-year-old Benjamin, who disappeared near the Stuart Highway south of Glendambo almost a year ago. His Hyundai Getz was found abandoned about 10 kilometres from the highway near Wirraminna the following day. Police, SES volunteers, mounted officers, detectives and specialist ground and aerial teams are searching additional areas identified during a review of the original operation.
SA Health Worker Reprimanded Over Access to Tony Modra’s Medical Records
An SA Health employee has been formally reprimanded after accessing the private medical records of Adelaide Crows legend Tony Modra following his serious truck crash near Victor Harbor in June. Two other employees remain under investigation, while six people originally included in the inquiry are no longer being investigated. SA Health has previously apologised to Modra and his family for any distress caused.
Australia’s First H5 Bird Flu Case in a Pelican Confirmed in SA
South Australia’s ongoing H5 bird flu outbreak has reached another milestone, with the country’s first confirmed infection in an Australian pelican. The bird was found at Edithburgh on Yorke Peninsula. Five new positive events announced on Monday lifted South Australia’s confirmed total to 295, while another Australian sea lion found near Victor Harbor has been sent for testing.
Virginia Post Office to Close After Residents Given Six Days’ Notice
Residents of Virginia in Adelaide’s rapidly growing north are facing disruption after being told their licensed post office will close on Wednesday, September 16. Australia Post says it is looking for a new operator and will establish a temporary mail collection service at Virginia Shopping Centre in the meantime. Local residents and federal MP Matt Burnell have criticised the short notice given to the community.