South Australian independent MP Nick McBride is facing multiple counts of assaulting a person known to him, after he was arrested and charged last week.

Passengers out of SA's biggest regional city could soon see a spike in flight prices as more airports are forced to bring in security screening. 

A Mount Gambier woman has received a suspended prison sentence after admitting to the ill-treatment of six dogs in her care.

Dairy farmers say the sector is struggling amid consumers turning to cheaper cheese imports flooding supermarket shelves.

The CSIRO and Wine Australia are trialling fast-growing, mildew-resistant grapevines designed to maintain yield and wine quality in a changing climate.

A year after the Victorian government banned lethal control of dingoes in the state's north-west, a farmer on a national park border says authorities need to do more prevent the predators' constant bloody raids on his livestock.

Jobs secure in uni merger: The co-vice chancellors of the merged Adelaide University say the new entity will provide more opportunities for students in Mount Gambier. The University of Adelaide's Peter Høj and UniSA's David Lloyd visited the Mount Gambier campus this week to speak with staff before the new university opens next year. Professor Lloyd says staff have been guaranteed their jobs despite the merger. He says he hopes the new university and curriculum will encourage more local students to continue studying. The merger is the result of an historic deal between the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia.
 

Pictured (from left): Professor Høj, Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin, UniSA Mount Gambier regional manager Peta Crewe, Professor Lloyd and Timberlands Pacific regional manager Tammy Auld. Image credit: UniSA
 

Man dies at Cape Douglas: Police are investigating the death of a man at Cape Douglas on Tuesday. Police and emergency services were called to Cape Douglas Road about 12:30pm after the man was pulled from the water unconscious. Bystanders attempted to revive the 67-year-old Victorian, but he died at the scene. The man's death is not believed to be suspicious at this stage. Police are preparing a report for the coroner. 
 

Tariffs spark timber dumping concern: The region’s commercial timber sector is worried United States tariffs on wood could lead to an excess supply being dumped in Australia, pushing down prices. Timber imported into the US from Canada is subject to a 25 per cent tariff, while wood from the European Union faces a 10 per cent impost. South Australian Forest Products Association chief executive Nathan Paine says Canada and Europe may instead send their excess timber to Australia. He's urging the trade minister to protect local jobs.
 

Wind farm generates debate: More than 200 people have responded to public consultation on a proposal to build a 105-turbine wind farm among pine plantations near Nelson. Several environmental conservation groups made submissions including the Nature Glenelg Trust, which raised concerns over the appropriateness of the site, the proximity to Ramsar-listed wetlands and breeding sites for endangered wildlife. The South-West Trades and Labour Council welcomed the development, saying it will create jobs and give workers experience in the renewables sector. The Kentbruck Green Power Hub Project Inquiry and Advisory Committee will hold an online hearing on April 22.
 

Pasin lands top spot on ballot: Incumbent Liberal Barker MP Tony Pasin will appear on the top of the ballot for the federal election. Mr Pasin's name was drawn from the barrel to take the coveted first spot on the green ballot. There will be 10 people competing to win the seat of Barker including newly revealed candidates independent Rosa Hillam and Family First's Michael Brohier. Early voting starts on April 22 ahead of election day on May 3.