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South Australia has been grappling with an unprecedented algal bloom spreading along its coastline, killing thousands of...
14/10/2025

South Australia has been grappling with an unprecedented algal bloom spreading along its coastline, killing thousands of sea creatures and impacting tourism. Now, the state and federal governments have unveiled their plan for summer.

Here's an outline of what is included in the plan.

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The full details of South Australia's algal bloom summer plan which aims to ensure South Australians can "enjoy their summer" were released yesterday. The plan includes measures to protect the state's coast while supporting businesses and communities.

A renewed search for missing four-year-old Gus will continue in outback South Australia, more than a fortnight after he ...
14/10/2025

A renewed search for missing four-year-old Gus will continue in outback South Australia, more than a fortnight after he went missing.

More than 80 ADF personnel took part in the effort on Tuesday but no evidence was uncovered.

The effort is expected to continue again on Thursday but police say "extreme heat" could "restrict searching to the cooler morning period".

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South Australia's police chief says renewed efforts in the search for the missing four-year-old will continue today and ahead of extreme heat tomorrow as investigators "seek to find answers regarding the disappearance of little Gus".

We'd love to see what's blooming in your neighbourhood. 🌹 Spring has well and truly arrived and the flowers are out for ...
14/10/2025

We'd love to see what's blooming in your neighbourhood. 🌹

Spring has well and truly arrived and the flowers are out for the Riverland Rose and Garden Festival.

We want to see what you've been snapping in your local area as the plants come into bloom! 🌸

The festival's official photographer Ross Menz says a good photo is all about composition.

"Try your best and try new things. Practise, trial and error and that's it," he said.

"Give it a crack on your phone and you'll be surprised what you can do."

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Large scale reef restoration, new real-time water monitoring and a $1 million trial of "AI-powered submersible cytobots"...
14/10/2025

Large scale reef restoration, new real-time water monitoring and a $1 million trial of "AI-powered submersible cytobots" are part of a $102.5 million government algal bloom program to ensure "South Australians can enjoy their summer".

The state and federal governments on Tuesday unveiled the final stage of South Australia's $102.5 million algal bloom summer plan, which includes more than $37 million in new funding for science and the environment.

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Large scale reef restoration, new real-time water monitoring and a $1 million trial of "AI-powered submersible cytobots" are part of a $102.5 million government algal bloom program to ensure "South Australians can enjoy their summer".

Police and the Australian Defence Force are launching an expanded search for missing four-year-old boy Gus on his family...
13/10/2025

Police and the Australian Defence Force are launching an expanded search for missing four-year-old boy Gus on his family's station in South Australia's mid north.

Police said the search will resume today at the family's isolated and undulating sheep grazing station, about 350km north of Adelaide.

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SA Police and the Australian Defence Force are resuming their search for missing four-year-old Gus in South Australia's arid mid north and will "concentrate on an expanded area".

13/10/2025

A biennial community golf event on an outback station has raised more than $250,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service since 2001.

More than 150 people from around South Australia and Queensland travelled to North Moolooloo Station for the tournament on the October long weekend.

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13/10/2025

Young people and advocates are warning an incoming social media ban will leave regional LGBTQIA+ teenagers without vital access to support.

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Social media has been a safe space for them to escape homophobic experiences at school and in their community.

But experts say there are not enough offline, physical supports for these teens to access when the ban comes into effect.

🎤 by Shannon Pearce via ABC Riverland

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Advocacy groups are concerned LGBTIQA+ teens living in regional and remote Australia will be "cut off" from critical con...
12/10/2025

Advocacy groups are concerned LGBTIQA+ teens living in regional and remote Australia will be "cut off" from critical connection and support.

Some regional LGBTIQA+ teenagers say social media has been a safe space for them to escape homophobic experiences at school and in their community.

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LGBTIQA+ advocates are concerned the social media ban will have a significant impact on q***r youth in regional and remote areas of Australia. They say there are not enough offline, physical supports for these teens to access when the ban comes into effect.

A record number of beaches in SA are set to have Surf Life Saving patrols seven days a week this summer, as the state gr...
12/10/2025

A record number of beaches in SA are set to have Surf Life Saving patrols seven days a week this summer, as the state grapples with its toxic algal bloom.

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A record number of beaches in SA are set to have Surf Life Saving patrols seven days a week this summer, as the state grapples with its toxic algal bloom.

12/10/2025

There’s a fresh potato shortage on some major supermarket shelves across Australia.

Supply chains have been under pressure due to extreme weather and drought in South Australia, where 80 per cent of the country’s fresh potatoes are grown.

Producers and major supermarkets say it will at least be a few more weeks before supply returns to normal.

✍️ by Jessica Schremmer via ABC Riverland
🎤 by Jackson Byrne via ABC News SA

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What's your favourite flower? 🌼The region is in full bloom this week for the Riverland Rose and Garden Festival, which s...
11/10/2025

What's your favourite flower? 🌼

The region is in full bloom this week for the Riverland Rose and Garden Festival, which started on Friday.

Committee member Murray Harvey said he hoped the 10 day event would bring an economic boost to the local community.

"I don't know the dollar terms, but you would think the amount of visitors that turn up for [the event] every year, it would have to be astronomical," he said.

Wallaroo resident Brenda Cross has been volunteering at the festival's floral display for about a decade.

"I hope that everybody around takes time to come and look at all of these flowers that have been [arranged] with lots of love," she said. ❤️

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Touted as a model for the energy transition, a "quick and easy" high-voltage powerline project linking South Australia d...
09/10/2025

Touted as a model for the energy transition, a "quick and easy" high-voltage powerline project linking South Australia directly to New South Wales is running dramatically over time and over budget.

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Touted as a model for the energy transition, a "quick and easy" high-voltage powerline project linking South Australia directly to New South Wales is running dramatically over time and over budget.

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