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Property owner left to care for eight greyhounds left behind by evicted tenant

Dita Mitchell says she found greyhounds in "putrid" kennels with faeces and urine when she went to inspect her South East SA property after evicting a tenant.

Duration: 58 seconds

Published: YesterdayWed 21 Feb 2024 at 3:13amSource: ABC South East SATopic: Animalsby Josh Brine

Race to save 169-year-old obelisk left teetering on cliff edge by coastal erosion

The red and white obelisk is a must-see for visitors to the South Australian tourist town of Robe, but it's at risk of plunging into the water below.

A red and white pyramid-shaped obelisk on the edge of a rocky cliff.

Published: MonMon 19 Feb 2024 at 10:50pmSource: ABC South East SATopic: Erosionby Josh Brine

This 'underground library' shows what Australia's climate was like 350,000 years ago

Researchers uncover new information about the coldest times in the continent's history by studying a system of caves on South Australia's Limestone Coast.

Published: SunSun 18 Feb 2024 at 7:35pmSource: ABC South East SATopic: Climate Changeby Sam Bradbrook

Redback spider catches baby eastern brown snake in its web

They may be one of Australia's most deadly animals but Peter Marchal says it is not the first time he has seen a redback spider triumph against an eastern brown snake.

A brown snake caught in a web by a redback spider

Published: FriFri 16 Feb 2024 at 11:26pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Reptilesby Josephine Lim

Afghan artist stuck in Iran makes waves in rural SA thanks to love connection

Fereshteh Ahmadi doesn't have much money for art supplies, so her husband Mohammad Mohammadi has worked with the council in Bordertown to get her art on display — and it has received a very positive reception.

A young woman in a hijab sits in front of an easel bearing a photorealistic artwork.

Published: 15 Feb 2024Thu 15 Feb 2024 at 5:01amSource: ABC South East SATopic: Libraries, Museums and Galleriesby Eugene Boisvert and Becc Chave

Salt Creek attacker attempts to prevent destruction of vehicle used in the offending

A man convicted over a brutal assault on two young backpackers at Salt Creek, in South Australia's Coorong region, is fighting to prevent his vehicle from being destroyed.

Published: 14 Feb 2024Wed 14 Feb 2024 at 5:20amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trialsby Shari Hams

Police find 98 cannabis plants growing in national park

Police have located and removed dozens of marijuana plants from three sites in remote bush land and say the crops have caused "considerable damage" to the area's environment.

A large crop of tall green cannabis plants.

Published: 15 Feb 2024Thu 15 Feb 2024 at 2:03amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Olivia Mason

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S/E freeway traffic chaos - what happens when there's a crash & why?

A seven-car crash on the South Eastern freeway and a truck crash on the corner of Portrush Road & The Parade caused chaos, frustration & inconvenience during peak hour traffic.

A line of cars and other vehicles caught in a traffic jam.

Duration: 2 minutes 55 seconds

Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Wildlife Traffic Accidents and Incidentswith Deb Tribe

Adelaide's 'Dancing Man' 84-year-old Lionel reconnects with family before passing

Lionel Willis was Adelaide's 'Dancing Man', showcasing his slick dance moves at local music events, festivals and activations. Sadly he passed at 84-years-old, but not before a family reunion.

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Duration: 3 minutes

Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Human Interestwith Deb Tribe

Dr. Karl on the power of the placebo

Dr. Karl was on a midnight to dawn shift in a Sydney emergency department when he administered a placebo that disappeared a patient's agonising pain and maybe, saved their life.

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Duration: 2 minutes 46 seconds

Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Healthwith Nikolai Beilharz

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Greyhounds left at Tarpeena kennels

Eight greyhounds left at a property near Mount Gambier after their owner was evicted.

Duration: 58 seconds

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King penguin seen on Coorong beach

A king penguin seen on a beach in the Coorong area of South Australia.

Duration: 30 seconds

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Beachport Lions contributing 'hole' lot to town through selling tens of thousands of doughnuts

Buying a doughnut is not just a tradition when visiting this South Australian small town, it also contributes to the beautification of the place.

Duration: 1 minute 16 seconds

Source: ABC South East SA

Work begun yesterday to fill in the sinkhole on Margaret Street.

Duration: 21 seconds

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Town's decade-long labour of love restores 131-year-old butter factory to former glory in SA

Thousands of donated hours, countless sausage sizzles and a donation to assuage a former scout's conscience over a stolen cheese wheel, have breathed new life into this historic South Australian butter factory.

A black and white photograph showing a building with a barrel roof next to a road that also runs past

Duration: 3 minutes 35 seconds

Source: ABC South East SATopic: Historyby Caroline Horn

Rare birds, snakes and a saltwater croc on show as wildlife wins over aged care residents

As wildlife handlers set up in the common room of a South Australian aged care home, eyes trace the crates and cages with intrigue — and a little apprehension.

an elderly aged care resident looks at a juvenile saltwater crocodile

Source: ABC South East SATopic: Animalsby Liz Rymill

TikTok star raking in millions of views by focussing on country football history and defunct ovals

Andy Munro has garnered a social media following of millions off the back of his reels documenting abandoned country footy grounds in Victoria and South Australia.

A man smiles while holding black and white Carlton jumpers in front of a wall of different jumpers.

Source: ABC WimmeraTopic: Sportby Emile Pavlich, Rebekah Lowe and Andrew Kelso

Altitude masks and ice baths all part of Everest trek training for adventurous mates

James and Mark have travelled the world together. Now they are aiming to inspire others entering middle age with their next journey.

A man takes a selfie on top of a hill wearing a hat, glasses and a black mask.

Source: ABC South East SATopic: Travel and Tourism (Lifestyle and Leisure)by Josh Brine

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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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Published: 29 Nov 2023Wed 29 Nov 2023 at 11:27pmSource: ABC ADELAIDE

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Is Angus Brayshaw's medical retirement a sign of things to come?

At age 28, Angus Brayshaw's AFL career is over. The Melbourne Demon has struggled with concussion for much of his career and today, on advice from doctors, announced his retirement.

An AFL player lies on a stretcher and is carted off with support staff around him.

Duration: 12 minutes 50 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

The AFL responds to Joel Smith and Tarryn Thomas allegations

The AFL season is around the corner, but it's the off-field headlines that have put new CEO Andrew Dillon in the hot-seat.

Joel Smith watches a kick during a 2023 AFL match.

Duration: 11 minutes 45 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

From skiing to football, rugby and equestrian — what is Australia's most dangerous sport?

Australians know they are accepting a certain level of risk every time they step onto a sporting field. But when playing sport leads to death, society's tolerance and the sport's social licence is tested.

A three-panel split image showing a young man in a cricket cap, a woman riding a jumping horse, and a water-skier.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

Gaza Football Club facing up to $186,000 fine for hundreds of salary cap breaches

The suburban football club has been handed major penalties after it was found guilty by an independent tribunal on 223 counts of salary breaches between 2018 and 2022.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Australian Rules Football

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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.

A road sign as a road train drives past.

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

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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".

Fence with a danger asbestos sign at the Rozelle Parklands as the clean up continues

Published: 7m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 5:07amSource: 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.

An older white man with white hair in a navy pinstriped suit smiles as he shakes hands with a middle-aged man of Indian heritage

Published: 19m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 4:55amSource: 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.

A ship pulls Taipan wreckage from the ocean, authorities are in a smaller watercraft nearby

Published: 1m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 5:13amSource: 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: 49m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 4:25amSource: ABC North CoastTopic: Floodsby Bruce MacKenzie

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Property owner left to care for eight greyhounds left behind by evicted tenant

Race to save 169-year-old obelisk left teetering on cliff edge by coastal erosion

This 'underground library' shows what Australia's climate was like 350,000 years ago

Redback spider catches baby eastern brown snake in its web

Afghan artist stuck in Iran makes waves in rural SA thanks to love connection

Salt Creek attacker attempts to prevent destruction of vehicle used in the offending

Police find 98 cannabis plants growing in national park

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S/E freeway traffic chaos - what happens when there's a crash & why?

Adelaide's 'Dancing Man' 84-year-old Lionel reconnects with family before passing

Dr. Karl on the power of the placebo

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Greyhounds left at Tarpeena kennels

King penguin seen on Coorong beach

Beachport Lions contributing 'hole' lot to town through selling tens of thousands of doughnuts

Work begun yesterday to fill in the sinkhole on Margaret Street.

Town's decade-long labour of love restores 131-year-old butter factory to former glory in SA

Rare birds, snakes and a saltwater croc on show as wildlife wins over aged care residents

TikTok star raking in millions of views by focussing on country football history and defunct ovals

Altitude masks and ice baths all part of Everest trek training for adventurous mates

Evenings with Peter Goers - The Final Show

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Is Angus Brayshaw's medical retirement a sign of things to come?

The AFL responds to Joel Smith and Tarryn Thomas allegations

From skiing to football, rugby and equestrian — what is Australia's most dangerous sport?

Gaza Football Club facing up to $186,000 fine for hundreds of salary cap breaches

Second person charged over death of SA mum allegedly murdered before house set on fire

Outback bushfire closes main freight link between WA and eastern states

Keith Yandle pleads not guilty to murder but admits killing victim found in underground bunker

Comedian Eric André brings 'anarchy’ and 'big, bombastic jokes' to the stage for his Australian tour

WorkSafe ACT identifies 70 cubic metres of asbestos-ridden mulch at Canberra site

King Charles says he has been 'reduced to tears' by public support after cancer diagnosis

Independent inquiry launched into fatal Taipan army helicopter crash

No plan in place to move Lismore flood survivors into permanent housing, report finds

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