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Sponges made from waste to soak up oil spills

Scientists have developed a reusable sponge-like polymer to efficiently soak up oil spills in the world’s oceans.

SA’s trial of England’s Year One phonics check shows why we need it

The proposal to introduce a phonics check — employed in schools in England towards the end of Year One — into Australian schools has created considerable controversy. It has been said it would prove stressful to young children and is unnecessary, because phonics is already taught adequately in most Australian schools as part of the literacy curriculum.

Customer support SA Water’s number one priority

Based on data released in a recent report, South Australia’s water main breaks were among the lowest in the country last year, with SA Water reporting a significant drop in incidents from the year before.

New theatre takes drama to the Outback

Alienation comes in many forms and the new State Theatre Company production, Terrestrial, digs deep into our human condition.

Foundation established to tackle mental health

Flinders Foundation has launched a new research facility in partnership with large South Australian organisations and institutions, with a sole focus on solving and combatting mental health issues.