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A 43-year-old man has been charged after hundreds of cannabis plants were found at a property in Adelaides...

Residents and councils alike object to a continual campaign of street tree pruning near powerlines across the state, with increased demands for undergrounding. SA Power Networks' Paul Roberts argues that it's not a realistic option.

SA Power Networks spends $42m a year trimming branches near powerlines and wants tougher rules because “large numbers of non-compliant" trees are being planted by councils.

A requirement for solar inverters installed in SA after December 1 to be technically capable of dynamic export limits has been delayed.

13 April 2021 State energy ministers are looking to adopt new protocols that will allow network operators to not just switch off rooftop solar when instructed, but also pool pumps, electric vehicle charging stations, hot water systems and even air conditioners. The new protocols being discussed are not likely to be in force for a few years, but the South Australia state government is looking to fast track the measures, just as it has done with new protocols that allow for rooftop solar to be sw...

Victims of Cudlee Creek bushfire launch $150 million class action against SA Power Networks March 12th, 2021 By Samuel Squire A class action seeking $150 million in compensation for the victims of the 2019 Cudlee Creek bushfire has been filed with the South Australian Supreme Court. Victorian law firm Maddens Lawyers is overseeing the class action, seeking compensation for up to 1,000 victims of the fire that ripped through the Adelaide Hills region. James Tilbrook, an Adelaide Hills local, los...

Victims launch $150 million legal class action against SA Power Networks over Cudlee Creek bushfire in Adelaide Hills Posted WedWednesday 10 updated ThuThursday 11 MarMarch 2021 at 2:05am Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Watch (ABC News) Print text only Cancel A class action lawsuit seeking $150 million for victims of the 2019 Cudlee Creek bushfire in the Adelaide Hills has been lodged with the South Australian Supreme Court. Key ...