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Sixteen nominees have been shortlisted for South Australia's 2021 Australian of the Year Awards. The event will be live-streamed on ACM websites on Monday. 

Here's your chance to relay South Australia's 2021 Australian of the Year ceremony.

Replay SA's 2021 Australian of the Year awards ceremony

GOING UP: The number of overseas departures and arrivals into Australia is soaring. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

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Overseas departures and arrivals numbers soar as people learn to live with COVID-19.

Europe and Bali top the list: Family reunions back on as Aussies head overseas

Former NRL player Brett Finch faces sentence on one charge of sharing child abuse material. (MEDIANET IMAGES PHOTO)

Ex-NRL star admits child abuse charge

The Victorian government may set up exclusion zones following protests outside several hospitals. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Victorian hospital exclusion-zone push

Scott Morrison secretly wielded control over five departments, other this his own. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

There have been some stunning revelations in parliament this week. Here's what we know.

What we know - and what we don't know - about the Morrison revelations

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described Scott Morrison's decision to appoint himself to multiple portfolio as "unprecedented". Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Scott Morrison held five secret portfolios during the pandemic, including Home Affairs and Treasury.

'Stealth bulldozer': Scott Morrison held five secret portfolios

Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Scott Morrison has defended himself over taking control over multiple government ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Oversight': Morrison defends secret power grab as more ministries discovered

PECKING IN LEAD: The survey of homes near Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane found elevated levels of lead in the chickens' blood stream, and in their eggs. Picture: FILE

Half the eggs analysed contained lead at levels that may pose a health concern.

Chicken owners warned backyard eggs contain 'significant lead risk'

Ashlee and Mat Davey are competing in Group 1 of the latest season of My Kitchen Rules. Picture: Supplied

A Margaret River region couple have graced Australian television screens this week for the first episodes of home-cooking competition and reality TV show, My Kitchen Rules.

Husband and wife foodies jump on MKR journey

David Hurley has confirmed Scott Morrison was made minister in multiple portfolios without a swearing-in ceremony. Picture: Jamila Toderas

The government is seeking legal advice into Scott Morrison's secret swearing-ins.

'Legal mess': Governor-General confirms Morrison took control of ministries without swearing-in ceremony

BIG EARNERS: More than 932 million bottles and cans have been recycled through Return and Earn points across NSW. Picture: Lachlan Leeming 

In five years more than 7.7 billion containers have been returned and $30 million raised for charity

Loose Change: How cashed-up recyclers are building a circular economy

The unknown person and their dog were reported to have fallen into Traralgon Creek, east of the Latrobe Valley in Victoria's Gippsland region, at 5:30am on Monday, August 15. Photo: Victoria Police.

The unknown person and their dog were reported to have fallen into Traralgon Creek, east of the Latrobe Valley in Victoria's Gippsland region, at 5:30am on Monday, August 15.

Watch: CCTV emerges of dog owner feared swept away in floodwaters

UNDER ATTACK: Cyclist Dave during trials of known magpie deterrents. Picture: Brisbane Valley Rail

Magpie swooping season has begun: Wear sunglasses and a hat to protect your head and eyes.

Swooping Magpie deterrent theories busted: 'The eyes don't work'

Red pandas are an endangered species partly due to the small mammal's habitat loss in China. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Red panda escape sparks zoo security check

Ravi (pictured) escaped his enclosure in Adelaide Zoo on Friday, August 12, 2022. Photo: Adelaide Zoo.

The seven-year-old panda, named Ravi, escaped from its enclosure at Adelaide Zoo, in the city's CBD, last week.

Escaped Red Panda is caught after two days on the run and ready to mate

FRIENDS: The aim is for Nina (right) to ride the final kilometre to complete the journey with Karen. Picture: Facebook.

An epic journey for health and friendship is about to hit the road.

Two women with the 'wheelpower' to tackle cancer

IN IT FOR THE LONG RUN: About one in 20 will experience some sort of long-COVID symptoms. Picture: iStock/Mladen Zivkovic

Around one in 20 people will experience long COVID, but experts are still learning what it is.

The rise of 'Flurona': Long-COVID increases risk of experiencing flu and coronavirus together

The way to stop inflation isn't straightforward. Picture:Shutterstock

A survey of leading economists has found the path isn't quite clear

'It's important not to overreact': Australia's top economists on how to fix high inflation

Typical weekly household transport costs have risen to more than $400 in capital cities. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Typical weekly household transport costs also grew to $342.98 in the regions.

Aust drivers' fuel costs hit $100 a week

A scene from The Conference. Picture: Supplied

The banality of evil is made chillingly contemporary.

Subtle, painstaking and precise

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A staff member at a Woolworths store in Perth has been seriously injured in a stabbing incident. (Albert Perez/AAP PHOTOS)

Woolworths worker stabbed at Perth store

A new prison release date has been set for a woman who killed a transvestite truck driver. (Morgan Sette/AAP PHOTOS)

Parole date for strawberry patch killer

Limestone Coast Highway Patrol caught speeding driver on Sunday morning. PICTURE: File

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Salisbury Heights driver lost license for six months after caught speeding.

Driver caught 60km/h over speed limit in Brimbago

An award-winning philosopher is suing the University of Sydney over alleged human rights breaches. (Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS)

USyd accused of racism against Iranians

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Poor weather forecasted did not push veteran golfers away from the Blue Lake course.

SE Veteran Golf played on through forecast

Encounter Youth has included vaping education in its Empower Education program to teach students the dangers of picking up an e-cigarette. Picture: Shutterstock 

Encounter Youth is the largest provider of specialist Alcohol & Other Drug education in SA.

Encounter Youth rolls out vaping education around the state

Acting F.A.S.T means you have more chance of survival and a good recovery. Picture: Shutterstock

Stroke is always a medical emergency, there is never time to waste.

Do you know the F.A.S.T way with strokes to protect 'Precious Moments'

From farm to plate, food provides us with sustenance and community. Picture: Shutterstock

Whether on a farm, or in town, our way of life in the Tatiara, we can reflect on our gifts

Sharing food helps those receiving, and giving, to be thankful

Over 50s Club members Mona Schwartz and Heather Crane with SA Police Band, Clarinet Quartet. PICTURE: Olive Lee 

SAPOL Clarinet Quartet entertains Bordertown's Over 50s Club members at fortnightly meeting.

Bordertown Over 50s members host SAPOL band

Principal Jacqui Vandeleur, Shelly Cameron and Governing Council Chairperson Adrian Wait cutting the ribbon and opening park. PICTURE: Supplied.

Tintinara School opened their brand new playground on Friday August 12 to students delight.

Tintinara Area School opens new playground

Hawke House to face mass renovation. PICTURE: File

Tatiara District Council will focus on maintaining budget rather than speed in Hawke House renovation.

Council endorses Hawke House preservation plans

SA's natural environment, and in particular its wild places, need protection and local champions have stepped forward, such as in Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island where Sanderson Bay, pictured, was threatened by private development. Picture: Quentin Chester

Nominations are now open for the 2022 South Australia Environment Awards.

Nominate your local nature champions for SA Environment Awards

Tatiara District Council Mayor, Graham Excell in front of Hawke House 2019. PICTURE: File

Tatiara District Council responded to community complaints and queries at August 9 meeting.

New changes for Keith and Bordertown following meeting

STUDY: Arthritis is more common among residents of South Australia than in the rest of Australia.

Number-cruncher says country South Australian residents are in poorer health

Some South Australian country residents older and less healthy: Census

Where does the future lie - electric cars or hydrogen? Picture: Shutterstock

The duelling decarbonisation ideas have come to the fore after brave predictions by the electric-car sector and hydrogen industry.

Hydrogen versus electric - which will be the car fuel of the future?

Country Fire Service appliances at the ready at the Kingscote CFS brigade station on Kangaroo Island. Picture: Stan Gorton 

CFS volunteers have attended approximately 1000 medical incidents in the past year, a concern for mental health.

CFS chief raises concerns about increased demand on volunteers

New developments and roadside management for Tatiara district. PICTURE: Shutterstock.

Tatiara District Council reviewed updates and developments around region.

District developments and updates from Council

Tatiara District Council supports current Community Passenger Network against changes to grant. PICTURE: Neave Moore

Tatiara Council to support CPN against changes to funding, and will request expansion to more of district.

Council encouraged Community Passenger Network expansion

Padthaway students attended public forum at monthly Tatiara District Council meeting. PICTURE: Neave Moore

Ten students attended the public forum to encourage Tatiara Council to consider facilities and safety ideas.

Padthaway students at Council's public forum

Tatiara District Council opens applications for organisation minor and major grants. PICTURE: Neave Moore

Council has opened community applications for minor and major grants for not-for-profit organisations.

Tatiara Council invites applications for NFP grants

Discover what's on around the district

Lion Rosemary Rodda (left) sponsored new Lion Kevin Colbert. PICTURE: Neave Moore

Bordertown Lions welcomed six new members at annual changeover dinner and 2022-23 Club Board.

Bordertown Lions Club inducts six new members

CRITTER: Spencer the cuttlefish mascot is pictured with Whyalla Mayor Clare McLaughlin and Jacob, Isabella and Sammy from the Whyalla Surf Life Saving Club

Colourful cuttlefish in increasing numbers around Whyalla in the Upper Spencer Gulf