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South Australia

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Capital Adelaide
Population1. 677 million (Dec 2013)
Slogan or nicknameThe Festival State; The Wine State
Premier Steven Marshall
Points of interest Barossa Valley
Flinders Chase National Park
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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

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... Maralinga, in South Australia, saw the first test launches of atomic weapons from aircraft in 1962...

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... 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...

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... 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...

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... 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...

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... Academics from the University of South Australia suggested the likelihood of a woman having...

Aukus: Sunak to visit US to finalise defence pact

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... 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

Nuclear test veterans to be honoured with medal after campaign
Nov 21,2022 7:11 am

... " 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...

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... 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

Jun 23,2022 4:00 am

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

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