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Will Australia’s new physical activity guidelines improve health outcomes?

For the first time in over a decade, the Australian government has unveiled new physical activity guidelines for adults and older adults (aged 65+). The federal government first started releasing guidelines in 1999 in hope of improving health outcomes for adults in the country. So what exactly has changed with the new guidelines? Will they …

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SA Deputy Leader of the Opposition – Josh Teague full interview

The Wire’s Emma Wotzke and Community Radio Network’s Noah Secomb were joined by Deputy Leader of the Opposition Josh Teague,  at the Radio Adelaide studio’s to share more on the party’s new leadership months out from election, healthcare, the algal bloom response, and what the rise in One Nation could mean for their party.   …

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Government response to algal bloom under fire days out from election

As the state advances towards the next term of government, South Australia remains in the grips of its harmful algal bloom – an issue that’s plagued SA’s marine environment and coastal communities for the last 12 months. The bloom has spread 20 000 km since its emergence in March 2025, seeing the far-reach of environmental, …

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Peak medical body says ramping “solvable” but not under major party plans

Healthcare is one of the most significant concerns for voters and the major parties. Labor has publicly apologised for failing to curb ambulance ramping rates as promised at the 2022 election. Deputy Premier Kyam Maher says it has been deeply frustrating to see increased funding in hospital capacity has failed to address ramping. Image: Wikimedia …

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Effectiveness of SA’s Voice to Parliament questioned ahead of election

While all South Australians are facing the state election this Saturday, First Nations residents in the state will also be voting for the 12 members of the S-A Voice to Parliament. This weekend will be just the second election of the State Voice which has faced some criticism for being ignored by the government. However …

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