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Weed that costs farmers $100 million a year could help create sustainable cement alternative
Prickly paddy melon is a major problem for the Australian agricultural industry but researchers say it may have potential to reduce soil erosion and offset the construction industry's large carbon footprint.
Published: Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Environmental Managementby Brooke Neindorf and Amelia Costigan
Snowtown accomplice Mark Ray Haydon granted parole
Mark Haydon, who was convicted of seven counts of assisting the Snowtown murderers, will be sent to the Adelaide pre-release centre after being granted parole.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crime
Parole board considering Snowtown accomplice's application for release
South Australia's parole board is considering an application to release Snowtown accomplice Mark Ray Haydon, on the same day the state government has rushed legal changes through parliament.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Law, Crime and Justiceby Candice Prosser
A man convicted of helping the Snowtown murderers is seeking early release on parole. Here's what's next
South Australia's Parole Board will meet to consider an application by "bodies-in-the-barrels" accomplice Mark Ray Haydon for release into the community. It’s the culmination of an application which has been under consideration since 2021.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Lawsby Rebecca Brice
Amid the rental squeeze, this community is 'thinking outside the square' for dwellings
The rental crisis is so dire in this South Australian town, a local real estate agent is asking the community to get creative to help add stock to the market.
Published: Source: ABC North and West SATopic: Rental Housingby Dixie Sulda and James Findlay
Imminent release of Snowtown murders accomplice triggers urgent law change proposal
New legislation will be urgently introduced to South Australian parliament in a bid to impose controls on Snowtown murders accomplice Mark Ray Haydon, ahead of his release from prison after 25 years behind bars.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Law, Crime and Justice
People said he 'didn't stand a chance', but Jason, a heroin addict in Melbourne's underworld, turned his life around
Jason Farnsworth fell into a serious heroin addiction at 18 after his 16-month-old daughter Faith drowned. He managed to beat his addiction and went on to found several drug and alcohol support groups across regional South Australia.
Published: Source: ABC North and West SATopic: Drug and Substance Abuseby Arj Ganesan
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Connor Rozee's dad reacts to son's captaincy
The father of Connor Rozee, Port Adelaide Football Club's newest captain, has revealed his reactions to his son's decision to sign on for another eight seasons at the club.
Duration: 3 minutes 34 seconds
Source: ListenTopic: Australian Rules Footballby James Findlay
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Wind turbine fire at Redhill
A wind turbine has been destroyed in a fire at Redhill, in South Australia's Mid North.
Duration: 10 seconds
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People said he 'didn't stand a chance', but Jason, a heroin addict in Melbourne's underworld, turned his life around
Jason Farnsworth fell into a serious heroin addiction at 18 after his 16-month-old daughter Faith drowned. He managed to beat his addiction and went on to found several drug and alcohol support groups across regional South Australia.
Source: ABC North and West SATopic: Drug and Substance Abuseby Arj Ganesan
SA community leaps to save dilapidated 116-year-old jetty after two summers of closure
The Tumby Bay community rallies to save the historic heart of town, 52 years after a tractor driver led a charge to block workmen from demolishing a jetty that provides teenagers with fun activities, habitat for marine species, and a place for…
Duration: 8 minutes 7 seconds
Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Historyby Jodie Hamilton and Brooke Neindorf
Legally blind rodeo racer challenges views on disability with innovative storytelling
Barrel racer Megan McLoughlin surrounds herself with storytellers who understand her challenges to bring her story to life — and friends with bells and whistles to help her safely navigate the rodeo arena.
Duration: 9 minutes 24 seconds
Source: ABC North and West SATopic: Disabilitiesby Isabella Carbone
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Evenings with Peter Goers - The Final Show
ABC Radio Evenings presenter Peter Goers OAM has made the decision to retire at the end of the year. The curtain will come down at his final show on Thursday 30 November in front of a live audience.
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Second person charged over death of SA mum allegedly murdered before house set on fire
A woman is charged over the death of South Australian mother Krystal Marshall, who was allegedly murdered before the house in which her remains were found was set alight.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police
Outback bushfire closes main freight link between WA and eastern states
Bushfires have closed the Eyre Highway for the second time this summer, with no confirmation of when the critical road route will reopen.
Source: ABC GoldfieldsTopic: Bushfiresby Jarrod Lucas, Emily JB Smith and Tara de Landgrafft
Keith Yandle pleads not guilty to murder but admits killing victim found in underground bunker
A man charged over the death of Steven Murphy, whose remains were found in an underground bunker at a property in Adelaide's north, has pleaded not guilty to murder but has admitted to killing the victim.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trialsby Shari Hams
Comedian Eric André brings 'anarchy’ and 'big, bombastic jokes' to the stage for his Australian tour
You might know comedian Eric André from his painfully funny celebrity interviews, now he's bringing his house of mirrors to Australia.
Duration: 6 minutes 56 seconds
Source: ABC EntertainmentTopic: Stand-Up Comedyby Velvet Winter and Tim Shiel
WorkSafe ACT identifies 70 cubic metres of asbestos-ridden mulch at Canberra site
Mulch laced with bonded asbestos is discovered at a residential complex in Canberra, as one landscaping company describes learning their products contain the material as "a major kick in the guts".
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Asbestosby Victor Petrovic and Harry Frost
King Charles says he has been 'reduced to tears' by public support after cancer diagnosis
Speaking during his weekly audience with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the king also said he was gratified to see how his diagnosis had boosted support for cancer charities across the UK.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Royalty
Independent inquiry launched into fatal Taipan army helicopter crash
The fatal crash off the coast of Queensland last year killed four defence personnel.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Defence Forcesby Andrew Greene
No plan in place to move Lismore flood survivors into permanent housing, report finds
Two years after major flooding in NSW, an auditor-generals's report outlines how hundreds of survivors are still waiting to move into temporary accommodation.
Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Floodsby Bruce MacKenzie
