Twenty stories of regional South Australia
Each year, the Regional Showcase Awards shine a spotlight on the achievements of individuals, groups and businesses that have made significant contributions to regional South Australia. The People’s Choice Award is voted for by the public, with only days left for public voting.
Adnyamathanha language program takes huge strides
The Leigh Creek Area School and Leigh Creek Community Progress Association are placing more bilingual signs along the Akurra Trail to the water’s edge of Arrunha Awi (Aroona Dam).
Barn owls join fight against Kangaroo Island pests
Barn owls are being recruited for a pilot project on Kangaroo Island to eradicate up to 5000 feral cats feeding on local wildlife and spreading disease to livestock.
Birthing services return amid Island baby boom
Bringing birthing services back to Kangaroo Island is creating a baby boom for mothers previously forced to travel to Adelaide at 35 weeks, with the State Government today announcing that a $10 million upgrade at the local hospital is underway.
Burra wheelbarrow race to roll again after 40 years
The great Burra to Broken Hill Wheelbarrow Push will roll again – in a shorter format – four decades after it first trundled its way through the state’s mid-north.
Carp Frenzy to lure tourists back to Riverland
The organisers of the annual fishing competition hope the event can help struggling tourism operators regain some summer trade after the flooding while also raising awareness about invasive European Carp in the Murray Darling Basin.
Clare oval redevelopment complete
After many years of lobbying and planning, the $5.7 million, purpose-built sporting precinct looks set to be a jewel in the sporting crown of the Clare Valley.
Connecting with the earth by walking barefoot in nature
Artist Presten Warren is feeling on top of the world after winning a slew of awards for his paintings this year.
Direct meat buying system aims to be a cut above the rest
An Adelaide Hills entrepreneur has launched a meat buying platform which aims to offer an alternative to supermarket shelves by connecting consumers directly with small farmers.
‘Dreams come true’: Dilapidated Aboriginal health clinic gets $15m upgrade
After years of bureaucratic stonewalling, leaders of an Aboriginal health service in Ceduna are “very emotional” about receiving over $15 million from the state and federal governments to replace their mould and asbestos-riddled clinic.
Endangered fern survives against all odds in Mount Lofty Ranges
Ecologists from the South Australian Seed Conservation Centre have rediscovered an endangered fern species not formally seen in the state since 1998.
Fish return to Coorong after River Murray’s salt-flushing flood
As thousands of dead carp and bony bream continue washing up on Fleurieu Peninsula beaches, new life is appearing in the Coorong and Lower Lakes with River Murray flooding flushing out water once too salty for fish to survive. Watch the video
Girl on a (toilet door) mission
Clare artist Holly Geyer has a unique way to help schoolkids cope with mental health issues.
Historic Port Lincoln museum celebrates 50 years
Mill Cottage Museum will mark a golden anniversary with a celebration of its storied history.
Landmark Mount Gambier attractions adopt dual names
Mount Gambier has officially named six sites including the Blue Lake and Cave Gardens with both their European title and their name in Bunganditj, the language of the Boandik peoples.
Local app helps Fleurieu and KI grow
The all-in-one Fleurieu App has reached 50,000 downloads, a milestone founder Susie Williams hopes will help even more people support the region.
Outback outpost fires up for big weekend
It may seem like a long way to drive for a loaf of bread, but visitors to Farina in the Far North this weekend can discover Australia’s most remote pop-up bakery while taking in some cricket and a trainload of history.
Pick of the crop for SA farmers’ Harvest 100 playlist
South Australian farmers about to spend long hours and weeks out in the paddocks will be able to sing along to their very own Harvest 100 music download, curated from more than 900 song suggestions from across the state. See which artists made the cut.
South Australia’s best tasting tap water revealed
The location of the state’s tastiest tap water has been revealed – and the result may surprise.
SeaLink ferry captain farewells high seas
Kevin Eatts has spent his life traversing the seas as a fisherman and for the last 24 years as master of the SeaLink ferry to Kangaroo Island – earlier this month, he took off his captain’s hat for the last time.
The Generals mark River Murray rebirth
Tall river red gums that Tony Sharley nicknames The Generals now carry a high-water mark, the lines adding another chapter to their 600-year story that also features their silent vigil as Captain Sturt navigated the River Murray in the early 1800s.
