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Top stories this week: South Australia algal bloom spreads raising government transparency concerns. New Australian guide helping support neurodivergent employees at work. And later today, a push has been made to the NSW Parliament calling on a public inquiry into a human rights bill. First aired on The Wire, Saturday 21 March 2026

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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Eco-anxiety and SA’s algal bloom: the next generation takes action

Concern remains as South Australia’s algae bloom crisis persists beyond initial forecasts. And, communities are feeling the impacts, including younger generations. Research indicates 67% of Australian youth struggle with eco-anxiety, and SA’s marine catastrophe is only worsening symptoms. Blue Minds, a National youth wellbeing initiative will visit seven local schools to support children with eco-anxiety …

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Giant Australian Cuttlefish Population under threat from the Algal Bloom

Every year, off the coast of South Australia in the upper Spencer Gulf, close to Whyalla, groups of Giant Australian Cuttlefish gather to reproduce. The strip line is the only place in the world where this breeding takes place. Nevertheless, this situation may soon alter, as the Algal bloom is becoming more severe, and researchers …

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