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Perth Now
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
Political leaders 'passing the buck' on algae crisis
State and federal leaders have been accused of passing the buck on an algal bloom crisis which has caused the deaths of tens of thousands of marine animals. Greens senator for South Australia and environment spokeswoman Sarah Hanson-Young accused the federal and SA governments of shirking responsibility for the disaster, which has devastated marine life and caused widespread disruption of commercial fishing operations. "We have the federal government saying it's a state issue, and we have the SA government dragging its feet in asking for federal help," Ms Hanson-Young said. "It's past time that the prime minster and the premier sort this out." The senator has demanded the event be classified as a natural disaster, with major federal government support needed. "This is a national climate catastrophe and it requires a commensurate response." "A COVID-19 style rescue package means support for the affected industries, community and local councils," she said. Federal environment minister Murray Watt said the bloom was a state issue while it remained limited to South Australian waters, but added the federal government was monitoring the situation and working to support the Malinauskas government. "My view was that it would be helpful to have a senior official from my department on the ground," Mr Watt told FIVEAA radio in Adelaide. "That official was in Adelaide yesterday, is there again today, you know, conducting inspections, meeting with the relevant departments." The algal bloom is naturally occurring, but the state's environment department has noted potential contributing factors - with a marine heatwave beginning in September 2024, following an influx of extra nutrients from the 2022-23 River Murray flood, later brought to the surface by an unprecedented cold-water upwelling the following summer. Economic impacts and environmental recovery would still need to be considered, and nothing could be done to hasten the end of the bloom, Mr Watt said. "We've been very clear that we're prepared to support South Australia in managing this, even though it is a matter within state waters," he said. The South Australian government has offered three months of licence fee relief to commercial fishers, some of whom have reported catching nothing since April, a month after the bloom was first reported.
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Radio star breaks silence after abruptly leaving studio following tragic news
A popular radio host has broken her silence after she was forced to leave work after receiving 'tragic news'. Jade Robran, who hosts FIVEAA's Winter Breakfast show in Adelaide, had to abruptly leave the studio before 7am on Wednesday morning. Her co-host with, Tom Rehn, addressed her shock departure at the time, informing listeners there had been a 'death in her family'. 'Jade unfortunately has had to go home, there has been some unexpected and very tragic news,' he told listeners. 'There's been a death in her family so we wish Jade all the very best.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, . On Thursday, Jade shared an old black-and-white photograph of her uncle, AFL legend Barrie Robran, following his death at age 77. She captioned the image simply, writing, 'Vale' along with '1947 - 2025', and added a heart emoji in her caption. Barrie is widely regarded as the best player to emerge from South Australia and was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996. He played 201 games for North Adelaide from 1967 to 1980, winning the state's highest honour for a footballer, the Magarey Medal, on three occasions. The Australian Football League shared the same image on Wednesday night, alongside a tribute from AFL CEO Andrew Dillon. Robran also coached North from 1978 to 1980, won two SANFL premierships, and won admission to the South Australian Football Hall of Fame. 'While fans in other states may argue over who were their best-ever players, the same debate has always been absent in Adelaide as any South Australian who saw Robran play simply defers to him as the greatest,' Dillon wrote. 'We send our best wishes to all the Robran family in this difficult time.' The post cited Robran's many accomplishments on the sporting field. Among them, he played 201 games for North Adelaide, 17 games for South Australia and won two premierships. He also won seven consecutive best and fairest awards. Jade's colleagues were quick to send their condolences following news of her uncle's death.
NZ Herald
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Australian radio host Jade Robran leaves show after learning of uncle Barrie Robran's death
North Adelaide Football Club legend Barrie Robran has died aged 77. Photo / The Advertiser 'Jade unfortunately has had to go home, there has been some unexpected and very tragic news, there's been a death in her family,' Tom said. 'Hope you're okay, Jade, if you're driving home listening right now. 'Jade, we love you, we hope you're okay with the rest of the family. 'Hopefully she'll be back tomorrow. That's very, very sad news.' He continued to host the show solo. It's not yet known how Barrie died, with his family yet to release a statement. Barrie, who won the Magarey Medal three times during his career, has a statue at Adelaide Oval in his honour. Jade Robran co-hosts FIVEAA's Winter Breakfast show with Tom Rehn. Photo / Jade is yet to comment. The radio host and journalist, who also occasionally presents segments on Channel 7's Sunrise, has been a roving reporter for FIVEAA since February last year. She has worked on TV for more than a decade, having presented the AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup Carnival and Australian Open over the years. She is married to 2001 Big Brother winner turned AFL sports agent Ben Williams, with whom she shares two sons. The pair, who wed in 2008, suffered a scare this time last year when Williams was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident. Taking to Instagram in June on the first anniversary of the incident, Jade said her husband 'shouldn't have survived' the crash in South Australia's Flinders Range. 'It's been 365 days since me and the boys got a call to say Ben had been in a motorcycle accident (that he shouldn't have survived but did),' Jade wrote. 'The following six months was a bit … 'But, we all got through it (you're a strong, determined bugger big guy) and in a crazy way, we are all better for it and stronger as a unit.'
Courier-Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Australian radio star Jade Robran forced to leave mid-show after receiving tragic news
Don't miss out on the headlines from Entertainment. Followed categories will be added to My News. Australian radio host Jade Robran was forced to leave her breakfast show mid-air after receiving tragic family news. The Adelaide-based presenter, who co-hosts FIVEAA's Winter Breakfast show with Tom Rehn, started work Wednesday morning before abruptly disappearing from airwaves around 7am. It later emerged Jade's uncle, SA football legend Barrie Robran, had died aged 77, The Advertiser reports. Barrie, who played 201 games for North Adelaide from 1967 until 1980, is considered one of South Australia's greatest ever footballers, having played in the South Australian National Football League. Shortly after the morning news update, Tom revealed Jade had to leave due to a private matter. FIVEAA radio host Jade Robran was forced to leave the studio live on air after receiving tragic news. Her co-host Tom Rehn announced the news to listeners. North Adelaide Football Club legend Barrie Robran has died aged 77. Picture: The Advertiser/ Morgan Sette 'Jade unfortunately has had to go home, there has been some unexpected and very tragic news, there's been a death in her family,' Tom said. 'Hope you're OK, Jade, if you're driving home listening right now. 'Jade, we love you, we hope you're OK with the rest of the family. 'Hopefully she'll be back tomorrow. That's very, very sad news.' He continued to host the show solo. It's not yet known how Barrie died, with his family yet to release a statement. Barrie, who won the Magarey Medal three times during his career, has a statue at Adelaide Oval in his honour. Robran co-hosts FIVEAA's Winter Breakfast show with Rehn. Jade is yet to comment. The radio host and journalist, who also occasionally presents segments on Channel 7's Sunrise, has been a roving reporter for FIVEAA since February last year. She has worked on TV for more than a decade, having presented the AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup Carnival and Australian Open over the years. She is married to 2001 Big Brother winner turned AFL sports agent Ben Williams, with whom she shares two sons. The pair, who wed in 2008, suffered a terrifying scare this time last year when Ben was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident. Jade and Ben were married in 2008. The pair suffered a terrifying scare in June 2024, when Williams was involved in a motorbike crash. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis Taking to Instagram in June on the one-year anniversary of the incident, Jade said her husband 'shouldn't have survived' the crash in South Australia's Flinders Range. 'It's been 365 days since me and the boys got a call to say Ben had been in a motorcycle accident (that he shouldn't have survived but did),' Jade wrote. 'The following six months was a bit … 'But, we all got through it (you're a strong, determined bugger big guy) and in a crazy way, we are all better for it and stronger as a unit.' Originally published as Australian radio star forced to leave mid-show after receiving tragic news
News.com.au
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Australian radio star forced to leave mid-show after receiving tragic news
Australian radio host Jade Robran was forced to leave her breakfast show mid-air after receiving tragic family news. The Adelaide-based presenter, who co-hosts FIVEAA's Winter Breakfast show with Tom Rehn, started the episode Wednesday morning before abruptly disappearing around 7am. Taking to the airwaves shortly after the news update, Rehn revealed Robran had to leave. 'Jade unfortunately has had to go home, there has been some unexpected and very tragic news, there's been a death in her family,' Rehn said. 'Hope you're OK, Jade, if you're driving home listening right now. 'Jade, we love you, we hope you're OK with the rest of the family. 'Hopefully she'll be back tomorrow. That's very, very sad news.' Rehn continued to host the show solo. Robran, who also occasionally presents segments on Channel 7's Sunrise, has been a roving reporter for FIVEAA since February last year. The journalist has worked on TV for more than a decade, having presented the AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup Carnival and Australian Open over the years. She is married to 2001 Big Brother winner turned AFL sports agent Ben Williams, with whom she shares two sons. The pair, who wed in 2008, suffered a terrifying scare this time last year when Williams was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident. Taking to Instagram in June on the one-year anniversary of the incident, Robran said Williams 'shouldn't have survived' the crash in South Australia's Flinders Range. 'It's been 365 days since me and the boys got a call to say Ben had been in a motorcycle accident (that he shouldn't have survived but did),' Robran wrote. 'The following six months was a bit … 'But, we all got through it (you're a strong, determined bugger big guy) and in a crazy way, we are all better for it and stronger as a unit.'
