South Australia
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| Capital | Adelaide |
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| Population | 1. 677 million (Dec 2013) |
| Slogan or nickname | The Festival State; The Wine State |
| Premier | Steven Marshall |
| Points of interest | Barossa Valley |
| Flinders Chase National Park | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 735739 |
About South Australia
South Australia is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres, it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories by area, and fifth largest by population.
Nuclear test medal: UK veterans to receive recognition after years-long campaign
... Maralinga, in South Australia, saw the first test launches of atomic weapons from aircraft in 1962...
The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists
... This has In May, after several Extinction Rebellion protests, the South Australia government introduced a A$50,000 maximum fine and three months jail for anyone " recklessly" obstructing public spaces, while laws passed in New South Wales last year created a two-year maximum prison sentence for acts disrupting major roads or facilities...
Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health
... Use of the psychedelics would be carefully monitored and not a case of " take a pill and go away" said Dr Mike Musker, a mental health researcher at the University of South Australia...
Climate change: How it's endangering Australian wine
... There was one year, he recalls, when their vineyards in South Australia s Riverland region got only 90mm of rain - 10 times less than the annual average for the famous French wine region of Bordeaux...
Barbie with Down's syndrome on sale after 'real women' criticism
... Academics from the University of South Australia suggested the likelihood of a woman having...
Aukus: Sunak to visit US to finalise defence pact
... The plan is for nuclear submarines to be built in Adelaide, South Australia, with the UK and US providing consultation on technology for their production...
Nuclear test veterans to be honoured with medal after campaign
... " Those who worked under UK command during tests at the Montebello Islands, Christmas Island, Malden Island and Maralinga and Emu Field, South Australia, between 1952 and 1967, will be able to apply for the medal...
Mystery of Australia's 'Somerton Man' solved after 70 years, researcher says
... South Australia Police are yet to confirm the finding, but Prof Abbott says it is " very convincing"...
Nuclear test veterans to be honoured with medal after campaign
By Rachel RussellBBC News
Veterans who took part in the UK's nuclear testing programme will receive a new medal after years of campaigning.
About 22,000 veterans will be eligible for the Nuclear Test Medal, introduced to mark 70 years since the First Test .
Downing Street said the honour commemorates the contributions made by veterans, scientists and local employees from the UK, Australia, New Zealand , Fiji and Kiribati.
A service is being held at The National Memorial Arboretum on Monday.
The Announcement comes after groups including the Labrats International charity spent several years campaigning for atomic test survivors to be recognised.
Mr Sunak described the medals as " an enduring symbol of Our Country 's gratitude" for those involved in The Test programme.
He Said : " Their commitment and service has preserved peace for The Past 70 years, and it is only right their contribution to our safety, freedom and way of life is appropriately recognised with this honour. "
The Prime Minister will join Veterans' Minister Johnny Mercer and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace as families commemorate veterans at The National Memorial Arboretum event in Staffordshire on Monday.
Mr Mercer said: " This medal honours those who served far from home, at a Crucial Time in our nation's history. "
Those who worked under UK command during tests at the Montebello Islands , Christmas Island , Malden Island and Maralinga and Emu Field, South Australia , between 1952 and 1967, will be able to apply for The Medal .
It can also be awarded posthumously to veterans' families.
Downing Street said The First awards will be made next Year .
Source of news: bbc.com
