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24/04/2025

Former South Australian opposition leader David Speirs has lost a bid to avoid being convicted over drug supply charges.

The former Member for Black was ordered to pay a $9000 fine and complete nearly 40 hours of community service.

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-24/david-speirs-sentenced-over-drug-supply-charges/105207020

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23/04/2025

Have you noticed more large vehicles parked on your streets? 🚚🚙

The City of Charles Sturt Council has written to the Transport Minister seeking partnership to deal congested suburban streets in Adelaide's west. 🚗

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The City of Charles Sturt Council has written to the Transport Minister seeking partnership to deal with large vehicles congesting residential areas, such as caravans, campervans, trailers and boats.

23/04/2025

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

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

23/04/2025

Mary Adams came to South Australia after studying her Masters in Theatre in Toronto, specialising in costume design. 🪡🧵

Adams soon turned her hand to knitting, accidentally catapulting her into the world of rock 'n roll and making a very famous friend. 🧶

Mary told roving reporter, Troy Sincock, "I was completely, deliriously ecstatic!".

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Mary Adams came to South Australia from Canada after studying costume design. She soon turned her hand to knitting and it catapulted her into the world of rock 'n roll, making a famous friend.

23/04/2025

There's been a surge in investment in large batteries, but experts say the trend could be threatened by a change in energy policy, such as a move to a nuclear future.

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

23/04/2025

When Jules' guinea pig Kevin passed, it left Gibby friendless.

Now, Gibby has been rehomed in a new town called 'Hamdorf' created for and with people with Autism & intellectual disabilities.

NDIS provider Robert Bailey said to Jules "he's rather large, but a real blessing here".

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When Jules' guinea pig Kevin passed, it left Gibby friendless. Now Gibby has been rehomed in a new town called 'Hamdorf' created for and with people with Autism & intellectual disabilities.

23/04/2025

"I wish I hadn't heard of the drug."

A group of Australian pet owners who say their dogs suffered adverse effects or died after receiving an osteoarthritis treatment are working to launch a class action, after a lawsuit was filed in the United States.

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A group of Australian pet owners who say their dogs suffered adverse effects or died after receiving an osteoarthritis treatment are working to launch a class action, after a lawsuit was filed in the United States.

22/04/2025

What do you think is happening here? 🤔

South Australian photographer Cris captured this cute moment of a wren checking itself out in the window of a car.

Happy Wrens-day Wednesday!

📷: Cris Katona via Instagram

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22/04/2025

Early voters were out in force to vote at Marden Shopping Centre in the electorate of Sturt, expecting to conveniently cast their vote ahead of the May 3 Federal Election. But, technology got in the way.

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Early voters were out in force to vote at Marden Shopping Centre in the electorate of Sturt, expecting to conveniently cast their vote ahead of the May 3 Federal Election. But, technology got in the way.

22/04/2025

Australian Catholics have paid tribute to Pope Francis at mass on Tuesday morning around the country.

"Yesterday was just devastating and I was just crying," Adelaide mourner, Karen de Sousa said.

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Australian Catholics have paid tribute to Pope Francis at mass on Tuesday morning around the country. Australia's political and religious leaders are also paying their respects.

22/04/2025

A man charged with the shooting murder of SA police officer Jason Doig has been found not guilty by way of mental incompetence.

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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.

22/04/2025

While things did not go according to plan, runner Amber Bryant has made it through her mission — completing more than 500 kilometres to raise funds and awareness for endometriosis.

She pushed through shin splints, chemical burns from tape, countless blisters, a trip to the hospital and more than a few tears en route from Adelaide to her hometown of Broken Hill.

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A trip to the hospital and some badly mangled feet couldn't stop Amber Bryant as she ran from Adelaide to Broken Hill to raise funds and awareness for endometriosis.

21/04/2025

The number of native animals being killed by feral cats could have been "grossly underestimated" across Australia, according to researchers using DNA testing.

DNA collected on dead native animals that had been released in remote parts of South Australia, such as bettongs and bilbies, found cats were the culprit in a majority of deaths.

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Research tracking released bilbies and bettongs in remote SA has found feral cats are their biggest killer.

21/04/2025

National aged care reforms will come into effect on July 1, and there's growing anxiety among some older Australians about what it will mean for them.

Under the changes — supported by both major parties — all home care recipients including full pensioners will be means tested and may have to pay a co-payment for services such as showering, cleaning and gardening. Get the news that matters to you straight from the source. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp

Senior Australians wanting to stay living at home independently for longer have concerns about new, national charges for services such as showering, cleaning and gardening; and how the co-payments will affect them.

21/04/2025

Parents and researchers hope the discovery of a genetic mutation could help find treatments for children living with previously undiagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Parents and researchers hope the discovery of a genetic mutation could help find treatments for children living with previously undiagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders.

21/04/2025

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City, has died aged 88

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City, has died aged 88.

21/04/2025

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.

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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.

21/04/2025

At this year’s federal election, the South Australian seat of Boothby is one of the state’s two marginal seats. As part of the ABC’s “Your Say” campaign, we spoke to residents in the electorate about their biggest concerns.

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At this year’s federal election, the South Australian seat of Boothby is one of the state’s two marginal seats. As part of the ABC’s “Your Say” campaign, we spoke to residents in the electorate about their biggest concerns.