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Saturday, December 07

NOT A SAFE DROP TO DRINK: SA town’s water scandal

It is one of the most arid places in South Australia, but for decades the outback town of Oodnadatta has been without safe drinking water, prompting health concerns and leaving locals furious about what they claim is a fundamental breach of human rights.

Lucas bracing for "increased exposure" to SA Water's fortunes

The Marshall Government is set to pursue new “savings or revenue measures” to make up for a higher-than-expected shortfall in SA Water dividends from next year, as the state’s Auditor-General warns the budget faces “increased exposure” to the utility’s operations.

New SA Water chief named

The head of a Melbourne water company has been announced as the new chief executive of SA Water.

Labor cops spray over SA Water hikes

An independent inquiry into water pricing in South Australia has found the former Labor state government over-valued SA Water assets by at least $520 million, driving up household and business water bills in order to increase government revenue.

SA Water targeting help for customers with disabilities

SA Water has announced a scheme which aims to make water services more easily accessible for customers with high needs.

Budget blowout warning as Lucas ponders response to water rort

Treasurer Rob Lucas has ruled out privatising SA Water amid warnings of a billion-dollar budget blowout after revelations the utility has been systematically overvalued for the past decade.

REVEALED: SA's billion dollar water torture

EXCLUSIVE | South Australians have likely paid more than a billion dollars too much for their water for the past decade because of “secretive, non-compliant, unreasonable and unfair” decisions taken by the former Labor Government about the value of SA Water, according to a damning new independent report.

Analysis
Analysis: The SA Government has set the high price we pay for water

Richard Blandy Tuesday, January 08 12
Notes on Adelaide
Overhaul for SA Water board - and Labor's Senate ticket

Tom Richardson Thursday, August 02 6
Local
Former SA Water boss to investigate water pricing

Bension Siebert Thursday, June 28 8
News
SA Water considering bill relief for customers with medical needs

Stephanie Richards Thursday, June 07 8
Local
Bungled Lightsview water connection was "illegally moved" during construction

Tom Richardson Friday, December 15 14
Local
Lightsview shock: "Dirty" wetlands water hooked up to drinking supply

Tom Richardson Tuesday, December 12 75

Local Local
New report shows SA Water underperforms - but not on burst water mains

David Washington Friday, March 24 3
Local Local
Burst water mains up in last half of year

David Washington Thursday, December 08 5
News News
South Australian water prices to fall

Monday, June 06 3
Business Business
Savings to flow from SA Water determination

Lee Nicholson Wednesday, February 10 1

SA Water

New SA Water chief named

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