South Australia
Location CountrySouth Australia: One Nation gains, shark attack, floods, bilby boom, and ballot recount in recent news.
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South Australia is an Australian state currently in the news for several reasons. Politically, Pauline Hanson's One Nation party has made significant gains in the state election, winning multiple seats. This is shaking up the political landscape in Australia. In a separate incident, a recount was prompted by the discovery of unopened ballots in a South Australian seat won by One Nation. In other news, a teenager survived a shark attack while surfing in South Australia. Tragically, a man's body was found after he was swept away in outback floodwaters in the Cooper Creek floodplain. On a positive note, a bilby breeding trial in Mallee Cliffs National Park is showing signs of success, with the population increasing significantly. These diverse events highlight the range of issues and developments occurring within South Australia.
Last updated: April 29, 2026
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News from South Australia
It costs $230 out-of-pocket to see a dermatologist. Many Australians go without – despite soaring skin cancer rates
Cory Bernardi repays more than $40,000 for flying on Gina Rinehart’s plane during SA election campaign
More than 80 unopened ballots found in SA seat won by One Nation prompts recount
High court scraps Victorian political donation laws that created loophole for Labor and Coalition
Children to get free flu vaccine via nasal spray in NSW, with minister spruiking ‘needle-free alternative’
‘I just legged it’: teenage shark bite victim recalls lucky escape while surfing in South Australia
Man’s body found after being swept away in outback flood waters
Nearly 100 NSW service stations face fines over misleading petrol prices amid fuel shortage crackdown
