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'Nanny' works in youth-dominated fast food industry because she loves it

At 64, Jan Lawlor is not your typical fast-food worker. While some women her age are in the workforce out of financial need, Jan is working for the love of it.

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Published: FriFri 25 Apr 2025 at 10:11pmSource: ABC RiverlandTopic: Workby Elyse Armanini and Julie Kimberley

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David Speirs has gone from alternative SA premier to convicted drug supplier

Less than nine months ago, David Speirs held one of South Australia's most prominent and important jobs: the state's alternative premier and leader of the Liberal Party. Now, those titles have been replaced by "convicted drug supplier".

Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs walks away.

Published: ThuThu 24 Apr 2025 at 9:54pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Sophie Holder

The travel toll of living with endometriosis in regional Australia

Lucy Savage has to drive 450 kilometres multiple times a month to access specialised care — a reality for many women living with endometriosis and chronic gynaecological conditions around the country.

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Published: 20 Apr 2025Sun 20 Apr 2025 at 9:37pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Endometriosisby Amelia Walters and Conor Burke

First Nations rangers fight to save 'vacuum cleaners of the river'

Native freshwater turtles have declined by up to 91 per cent in parts of the River Murray, but Indigenous rangers and conservationists are fighting to bring them back.

A tiny baby short-necked turtle held up by someone in their hand near a lake.

Published: 19 Apr 2025Sat 19 Apr 2025 at 10:20pmSource: ABC RuralTopic: Conservationby Jessica Schremmer

Youngsters to compete in ancient sport for first time at Sikh games

Junior players of a traditional Indian sport are allowed to compete at the Australian Sikh Games for the first time in the event's 37-year history.

Five boys play kabaddi wearing red shorts and no shirt on a sports oval.

Published: 17 Apr 2025Thu 17 Apr 2025 at 9:03amSource: ABC RiverlandTopic: Sport Eventby Shannon Pearce

Former SA Liberal leader supplied drugs to Narcotics Anonymous attendee, court documents reveal

Former SA Liberal leader David Speirs crushed a "rock" of cocaine on his kitchen bench and supplied it to two men, including a man he knew was attending Narcotics Anonymous, a court document reveals.

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Published: 14 Apr 2025Mon 14 Apr 2025 at 7:09amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Drug Offencesby Eva Blandis

South Australian MP Nick McBride arrested and charged with assault

South Australian independent MP Nick McBride is facing multiple counts of assaulting a person known to him, after he was arrested and charged last week.

Published: 14 Apr 2025Mon 14 Apr 2025 at 3:05amSource: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Government

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An epic love story against the odds

In 1956, Shirley and Sid Sidhu fell in love.

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Source: ABC RiverlandTopic: Race Relationsby Amelia Walters

The secret life of pigeons

For most of us, they're the rats of the sky.

Duration: 3 minutes 24 seconds

Source: ABC RiverlandTopic: Animalsby Jessica Schremmer

War and Wheat with Dennis Voznesenski

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Close calls on South Australian regional highways caught on dashcams

Multiple close calls between vehicles on the Sturt Highway have been shared online in recent months.

Duration: 33 seconds

Source: ABC Riverland

Adult swimming lessons harder to access amid rise in drownings

Adults account for 80 per cent of drownings across the country. In regional South Australia pools are keen to provide lessons but there's a shortage of instructors willing to teach them.

Duration: 1 minute 21 seconds

Source: ABC Riverland

Eira Dalzell water skiing in South Australia

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Duration: 5 seconds

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Love in full bloom as Riverland Rose Festival turns 30

More than half a century on, Brad and Lorna's love for roses and each other continues to blossom.

Duration: 1 minute 1 second

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'Nanny' works in youth-dominated fast food industry because she loves it

At 64, Jan Lawlor is not your typical fast-food worker. While some women her age are in the workforce out of financial need, Jan is working for the love of it.

Source: ABC RiverlandTopic: Workby Elyse Armanini and Julie Kimberley

The travel toll of living with endometriosis in regional Australia

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Endometriosisby Amelia Walters and Conor Burke

First Nations rangers fight to save 'vacuum cleaners of the river'

Native freshwater turtles have declined by up to 91 per cent in parts of the River Murray, but Indigenous rangers and conservationists are fighting to bring them back.

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Conservationby Jessica Schremmer

Myths around the health benefits of potatoes are being questioned

Potatoes are one of the world's most common vegetables, yet they are probably the most misunderstood.

Serving bowl of potato salad with chives and shallot, a summer salad to bring to festive feasts.

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Vegetable Growingby Jessica Schremmer and Elsie Adamo

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After the losses were revealed, these Sportsbet TV segments stopped

The Sportsbet "live odds" segments hosted by former player Nathan Brown was an AFL television broadcast mainstay for years. Why have they suddenly stopped?

Nathan Brown promotes a multi bet on television.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Gambling

Dejected Giants 'got some things to work out' after falling to Bulldogs

The Western Bulldogs steamroll GWS by 32 points to notch their first back-to-back wins of the season, while Port Adelaide and the Brisbane Lions also taste victory.

Giants AFL players look dejected after walking from the field.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Magpies hopeful McStay's knee injury is 'minor'

Collingwood is sweating on Daniel McStay's scan results after he suffered a heavy knock to the knee in the win over Essendon, while Adelaide faces a nervous wait to determine the severity of Riley Thilthorpe's hand injury after its loss to Fremantle.

Craig McRae and Daniel McStay walking together on the MCG.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

It takes Pam a month to typewrite sporting fixtures, but she loves it

Pam Ashman has sat courtside for thousands of netball games, keeping score by hand and recording fixtures on her typewriter. Despite the painstaking work, the 78-year-old volunteer vows to "never ever" use a computer.

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Source: ABC North and West SATopic: Community Organisations

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Murder victim's mum labels son's killer 'small, insignificant coward'

Family members of murder victim Michael Purse have labelled his remorseless killer a cruel and evil coward who "does not belong in society", and say they do not have much hope his body will ever be found.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Homicideby Eva Blandis

$3m lifeline for dairy farmers out of pocket as processor liquidated

The South Australian government provides $3 million in support for dairy farmers affected by the collapse of Beston Global Food.

A black and white dairy cow looks up from its trough of feed

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Dairy Farmingby Selina Green and Elsie Adamo

More Aussie sheep meat will be sent to China as trade wars continue

China grants access to more Australian lamb and mutton as it looks for other markets during the trade war with US President Donald Trump.

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Trade Agreementsby Warwick Long

Where do the major parties stand on climate? Turns out they’re worlds apart

As the election campaign draws to a close, it's safe to say both major parties have been quiet on climate change. While Labor policies have made some progress to decarbonise, the Coalition threatens to scrap or weaken them.

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Duration: 9 minutes 6 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Climate Changeby Jo Lauder

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Witnesses recount deadly Vancouver car ramming attack

Witnesses at the scene of a deadly car ramming in Vancouver detail the incident, as the death toll continues to climb.

Adonis Quita (middle) who witnessed the event, sings during a worship service.

Published: 7m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 6:15amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Crimeby Zena Chamas

Memories of bombs dropped in the outback a hurdle for Dutton's nuclear plan

Nuclear testing in the Australian outback in the 50s left permanent scars on Karina Lester's people. Today Traditional owners across the country oppose the Coalition's nuclear policy, urging Australian's to remember the past.

Published: 14m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 6:08amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Nuclear Energyby Kirstie Wellauer

Teen faces court charged with murder of Darwin supermarket owner

An 18-year-old man charged with murder over the death of Darwin supermarket owner Linford Feick has faced court for the first time since the fatal stabbing.

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Published: 34m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:49amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courts

Dutton suggests Anzac Day services should not involve Welcomes to Country

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton suggests Anzac Day dawn services should not involve Welcome to Country ceremonies and says most veterans do not support having them at the events.

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Published: 43m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:39amSource: ABC NewsTopic: ANZAC Dayby Samantha Dick

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'Nanny' works in youth-dominated fast food industry because she loves it

David Speirs has gone from alternative SA premier to convicted drug supplier

The travel toll of living with endometriosis in regional Australia

First Nations rangers fight to save 'vacuum cleaners of the river'

Youngsters to compete in ancient sport for first time at Sikh games

Former SA Liberal leader supplied drugs to Narcotics Anonymous attendee, court documents reveal

South Australian MP Nick McBride arrested and charged with assault

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Close calls on South Australian regional highways caught on dashcams

Adult swimming lessons harder to access amid rise in drownings

Eira Dalzell water skiing in South Australia

Love in full bloom as Riverland Rose Festival turns 30

'Nanny' works in youth-dominated fast food industry because she loves it

The travel toll of living with endometriosis in regional Australia

First Nations rangers fight to save 'vacuum cleaners of the river'

Myths around the health benefits of potatoes are being questioned

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After the losses were revealed, these Sportsbet TV segments stopped

Dejected Giants 'got some things to work out' after falling to Bulldogs

Magpies hopeful McStay's knee injury is 'minor'

It takes Pam a month to typewrite sporting fixtures, but she loves it

Murder victim's mum labels son's killer 'small, insignificant coward'

$3m lifeline for dairy farmers out of pocket as processor liquidated

More Aussie sheep meat will be sent to China as trade wars continue

Where do the major parties stand on climate? Turns out they’re worlds apart

Witnesses recount deadly Vancouver car ramming attack

Memories of bombs dropped in the outback a hurdle for Dutton's nuclear plan

Teen faces court charged with murder of Darwin supermarket owner

Dutton suggests Anzac Day services should not involve Welcomes to Country

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