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The Country Fire Service (CFS) says it is a worrying trend that campers are ignoring fires regulations during the bushfire season.
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The number of TAFE course applicants is down in SA this year.
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A motel in SA is forced to backpay 26 cleaners who were initially too scared to complain.
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New local government complaints and audit processes are planned in SA.
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South Australia has had its 12th consecutive year of below-average rainfall.
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SA is to introduce tougher licensing conditions for young drivers.
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Retailers criticise SA's new plastic bag ban and say green bags are also polluting.
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Some extreme heat and still below-average rainfall was the weather pattern for South Australia in 2008.
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The SA Govt is confident of a domestic tourism boost if international visits fall.
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Authorities say 80pc of shoppers have already stopped using plastic bags in SA.
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