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"...
Barbie with Down's syndrome on sale after 'real women' criticism
By Jemma DempseyBBC News
A Barbie with Down's syndrome is the latest doll to be released by Mattel in a bid to make its range more diverse.
The US toy giant had faced previous criticism that the traditional Barbie did not represent real women.
In recent years it has created dolls with a hearing aid, a prosthetic limb and a wheelchair.
Mattel's goal was for " all children to see themselves in Barbie" as well as " play with dolls who do not look like themselves".
The original Barbie Doll launched in 1959 featured long legs, a tiny waist, and flowing blonde locks.
Academics from the University of South Australia suggested the likelihood of A Woman having.
Some campaigners called for Barbie to represent a more realistic body image, while Some People with disabilities said The Dolls .
In 2016 Mattel released, as well as a wide range of skin tones reflecting many different ethnicities.
Lisa McKnight, global head of Barbie & Dolls at Mattel said she hoped the new doll would help " teach understanding and build a greater sense of empathy, leading to a more accepting world. "
Mattel said it worked closely with the US National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to ensure its latest doll accurately represented a person with Down's syndrome.
The Doll has a shorter frame and a longer torso and its face is rounder with smaller ears, a flat nasal bridge and almond-shaped eyes which can all be characteristics of women who have the genetic condition.
The puff-sleeved dress is yellow and blue, colours associated with Down's syndrome awareness.
The Doll also has a pink pendant necklace with three upward chevrons representing the three copies of the 21st chromosome, the genetic material that causes the characteristics associated with Down's syndrome.
It also wears pink ankle foot orthotics to match its outfit as some children with Down's syndrome use orthotics to support their feet and ankles.
'Huge Step Forward 'NDSS president and CEO Kandi Pickard said it was an honour to work on The Project .
" This means so much for our community, who for the First Time , can play with a Barbie Doll that looks like them.
" We should never underestimate The Power of representation. It is a huge Step Forward for inclusion and a moment that We Are celebrating. "
British model Ellie Goldstein , an advocate for inclusion, visibility and understanding of people with Down's syndrome, said she felt " overwhelmed" when she saw The Doll .
" Diversity is important. . as people need to see more people Like Me Out There in The World and not be Hidden Away , " she added.
Other toy firms have made similar moves to try and make their models more inclusive.
In 2016, Lego created its first young disabled mini-figure - a young, beanie-hat wearing wheelchair User - Following a campaign by the UK-based group.
The Group had criticised the Danish firm for " pandering to disability stereotypes" because until then its only character to use a wheelchair was an Elderly Man .
The Campaign was launched to create more toys to represent the 770,000 disabled children in the UK.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
