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$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

Published: 54m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 4:55amSource: ABC RuralTopic: Dairy Farmingby Selina Green and Elsie Adamo

Dodgy footpaths wreaking havoc for people living with disability

There are calls for more funding to be made available to local governments to help maintain footpath networks and improve accessibility for people living with disabilities.

A red-headed woman with glasses sits near a playground.

Published: SatSat 26 Apr 2025 at 10:18pmSource: ABC North and West SATopic: Disabilitiesby Arj Ganesan

Millions invested in big batteries amid net zero transition

A large battery project in South Australia sells for nearly $500 million as investment in renewable energy surges.

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Published: TueTue 22 Apr 2025 at 8:03pmSource: ABC South East SATopic: Batteriesby Josh Brine

Man charged over SA police officer's death found mentally incompetent

A man accused of the shooting murder of South Australian police officer Jason Doig has been found mentally incompetent by the state's Supreme Court.

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Published: FriFri 25 Apr 2025 at 12:28amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Jordanna Schriever

Councils under fire for promoting vaccine scepticism

Three local councils in South Australia have been passing motions questioning vaccines, but health experts say they are based on misinformation and heighten community risk.

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Published: 21 Apr 2025Mon 21 Apr 2025 at 11:56pmSource: ABC South East SATopic: Disinformation and Misinformationby Sam Bradbrook

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

Millions of ladybirds descend on SA town to eat pine tree pest

Dry but cool conditions in South Australia's south east are causing ladybirds to gather in huge numbers, which an ecologist says will help control a destructive plant pest.

Ladybirds gathered on dry grass with others behind on the ground

Published: 18 Apr 2025Fri 18 Apr 2025 at 12:15amSource: ABC South East SATopic: Insects and Arachnidsby Eugene Boisvert and Conor Burke

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Adelaide's awarded hot cross bun champion who can't eat his own product

Banana Boogie head baker, Jason Spencer has received a national award for making the best hot cross buns in Australia, but he says, "I actually hate hot cross buns".

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Duration: 2 minutes 39 seconds

Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Food and Drinkwith Jo Laverty

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Jo makes footy fan Eileen's day with a Chiko Roll at Adelaide Oval

AFL fan Eileen watches the footy from level 5 at Adelaide Oval in a wheelchair where there are no Chiko Rolls for sale. That's when ABC Radio Adelaide's Jo Laverty stepped in to save the day.

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Duration: 2 minutes 55 seconds

Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Food and Drinkwith Jo Laverty

Chihuly at Night shines bright in Adelaide despite big footy weekend

Adelaide experienced it's biggest period of tourism during Gather Round. But some, unaware of the AFL influx visited SA for different reasons, including a night view of the Chihuly exhibition in the city's centre.

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Duration: 2 minutes 50 seconds

Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Travel and Tourismwith Jo Laverty

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Mildew Resistance: Breeding mildew resistant grapevines

Scientists are growing micro vines to streamline experiments to breed mildew resistance into South Australia’s heritage grapevines.

Duration: 10 minutes 20 seconds

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IVF scientist and fertility educator Lucy Lines

The embryologist supports women and couples on their fertility journeys, and said she broke out in a cold sweat when she heard about the Monash IVF bungle.

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Duration: 1 minute 56 seconds

Source: ABC News

SA woman struck by lightning through light switch in her home

A South Australian woman suffered an electric shock inside her house when lightning struck as she flicked a light switch. The incident came during a storm in the state’s south-east, where about 46,000 lightning strikes hit the area.

Duration: 1 minute 46 seconds

Source: ABC News

Cow rescued from well

A cow is pulled out of a well at a farm in Yahl in South Australia by the South Australian State Emergency Service and Metropolitan Fire Service.

Duration: 59 seconds

Source: ABC News

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The travel toll of living with endometriosis in regional Australia

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Endometriosisby Amelia Walters and Conor Burke

Tiny vines could hold the key to a future-proof wine industry

The CSIRO and Wine Australia are trialling fast-growing, mildew-resistant grapevines designed to maintain yield and wine quality in a changing climate.

Source: LandlineTopic: Botanical Scienceby Halina Baczkowski

Mosaic monument to women pioneers who helped create fishing industry

The dream of an Italian fisherman to pay tribute to the women of the South Australian town of Southend has come true with a mosaic monument recognising their role in the town's history.

A mosaic pattern on a sculpture of an Indigenous woman wearing a cloak with a baby and waves

Source: ABC South East SATopic: Monument and Heritage Siteby Eugene Boisvert

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.

A woman sits with a typewriter on a brown wooden table.

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.

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.

An illustration of climate change for the Australian Federal Election 2025.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Climate Changeby Jo Lauder

National News

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.

Published: 10m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:39amSource: ABC NewsTopic: ANZAC Dayby Samantha Dick

VFL high flyer Peter 'the Buzz' Bosustow dies aged 67

High-flying Western Australian footballer Peter Bosustow dies at 67, with former Carlton teammates and coaches paying tribute to the exciting dual premiership player known as "the Buzz".

Three Carlton players - with Peter Bosustow in the middle - crouch down for a picture with another player standing behind them.

Published: 17m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:32amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Australian Rules Football

Queensland still 'youth crime capital of the country', premier says

The Queensland government says new data shows the state's 'adult crime, adult time' laws are working, but a criminologist believes it is a "premature" claim.

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Published: 28m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:21amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Crimeby Sarah Richards

Legal action taken against media ban on convicted killer Susan Neill-Fraser

Convicted murder Susan Neill-Fraser has been released on parole from prison, but she is not allowed to talk about her case. The Human Rights Law Centre is lodging a challenge to try to change that.

A woman in a wheelchair makes her way down a path as two younger women follow.

Published: 47m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 5:02amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Lucy MacDonald

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

Dodgy footpaths wreaking havoc for people living with disability

Millions invested in big batteries amid net zero transition

Man charged over SA police officer's death found mentally incompetent

Councils under fire for promoting vaccine scepticism

The travel toll of living with endometriosis in regional Australia

Millions of ladybirds descend on SA town to eat pine tree pest

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Adelaide's awarded hot cross bun champion who can't eat his own product

Jo makes footy fan Eileen's day with a Chiko Roll at Adelaide Oval

Chihuly at Night shines bright in Adelaide despite big footy weekend

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Mildew Resistance: Breeding mildew resistant grapevines

IVF scientist and fertility educator Lucy Lines

SA woman struck by lightning through light switch in her home

Cow rescued from well

The travel toll of living with endometriosis in regional Australia

Tiny vines could hold the key to a future-proof wine industry

Mosaic monument to women pioneers who helped create fishing industry

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

Dutton suggests Anzac Day services should not involve Welcomes to Country

VFL high flyer Peter 'the Buzz' Bosustow dies aged 67

Queensland still 'youth crime capital of the country', premier says

Legal action taken against media ban on convicted killer Susan Neill-Fraser

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