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Drought relief for South Australian farmers struggling with driest years on record

The South Australian government has announced an $18 million drought support package to alleviate financial stress for farmers.
A ewe with docked tail, and lamb stand in a dry, dusty paddock.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Droughtsby Sam Bradbrook, Cassandra Hough and Brooke Neindorf

A tornado tore across the Nullarbor but we're only just learning about it now

The origin of the strange clearing, which is still visible today, was detected by a scientist trawling through satellite data.
A wide v shaped line that looks bull dozed into a shrubby desert landscape from an aerial view.

Published: Source: ABC ScienceTopic: Extreme Weather Eventsby Peter de Kruijff

Anger as SA government approves desalination plant before release of water security report

The decision to go ahead with a $330-million desalination plant on the Eyre Peninsula has been met with backlash from long-term opponents of the plan.
An aerial shot of rugged bushland leading to the ocean.

Published: Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Water Supplyby Tim McGlone, Brooke Neindorf and Emma Pedler

Serial sex offender seeks release after arrest for breaching restrictions on pornography and drugs

Jacob Arthur Wichen spent two decades in jail for attempted rape. When he was released, he breached his conditions by accessing pornography and drugs. Now, he's applying to be released back into the community.
Scales of Justice sit on a bench

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sexual Offencesby Olivia Mason

The SA government has announced shark attack mitigation funding. Here's what is included

The South Australian government will pour half a million dollars into programs aimed at reducing the likelihood of shark attacks and improve first aid responses on remote beaches, after a horror year of fatal attacks in 2023. 
A man in a yellow shirt holds a drone with surf life saving red and yellow decorations.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Shark Attacksby Isabella Carbone

Small business owners collaborate with competitors to thrive in regional towns

Small businesses in regional South Australia are sharing supplies and referring customers to each other as part of a strategy that owners say is helping drive economic growth in their communities.
Three women sit at a park table with their homemade baked goods on the table.

Published: Source: ABC North and West SATopic: Small Businessesby Viki Ntafillis

Bureaucratic stalemate cuts much of region off from Medicare rebates for six months

A rural psychologist says an impasse between state and federal governments means residents on the Upper Eyre Peninsula are missing out on Medicare rebates.
Dr Amanda Rogers, a clinical psychologist with short blonde hair, wears a red pattern scarf and black t-shirt

Published: Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Health Policyby Tim McGlone

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Marine Fishers Association chief executive Pat Tripodi speaks about South Australian Marine Scalefish Fishery.

Three years after a major industry reform, professional fishers in the 188-year-old South Australian Marine Scalefish Fishery are worried amateur catches in the state are rising and skewing efforts to protect stocks.
Duration: 4 seconds

Source: ABC News

Is the protection of white sharks linked to recent attacks?

Scientists and surfers want to know whether steps to protect the marine predators along Australia’s coasts are linked to a recent wave of attacks.
Duration: 21 minutes 13 seconds

Source: ABC News

Outback track consumes five vehicles in a day

Community members try to extricate a truck, which was among five stuck on a road between Tjuntjuntjara and Ceduna last week.
Duration: 7 seconds

Source: ABC Goldfields

AFL legends thrill the crowds at SA's biggest Indigenous footy carnival

Carlton and Adelaide legend Eddie Betts tries to kick a goal during the South Australian Aboriginal Football and Netball Carnival in Port Lincoln.
two smiling AFL footballers chatting after a game
Duration: 13 seconds

Source: ABC Eyre Peninsula

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