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Mum's wish for diabetes kids as technology gives son brighter childhood
Anna Cozens says better treatment options for type 1 diabetes have given her son freedom to do more activities and she wants others to have the same access.
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Adelaide man takes exploring the world to the next level using Google Street View clues
For the next seven months, Oscar Pearce is hoping to spend about eight hours per day guessing where he is in the world, but from his computer.
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Egg farmer warns rising production costs will force another price hike in supermarkets
High egg prices are set to get higher as farmers pay more for feed and infrastructure, but a supermarket manager is confident grocery prices will soon plateau as inflation settles down.
Jesse has run an online community forum for 12 years but threats and abuse have taken their toll
There are more than 22,000 people in the Riverland Forum that Jesse Norris launched 12 years ago on Facebook, but after moderating the busy page — while doing his best not to be affected by abuse — he's decided to step away.
Australian first green hydrogen project set to boost jobs and reduce emissions
The $425 million Riverbend Energy Hub proposal in Tailem Bend could turn 200,000 tonnes of landfill into green hydrogen every year.
Every morning, Peter looks at the big pile of dirt sitting in front of his house with a feeling of gratitude
It's been 12 months since the River Murray flood event, which saw countless homes and properties inundated with water. For Peter Smith, the levy which surrounds his house is a daily reminder of how lucky he was.
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How a wannabe rock star found another string to his bow as a virtuoso luthier
Malcolm Lowe wanted to be a rock star. So he gave up furniture making and started making guitars.
An elusive malleefowl encounter can induce 'chills' of wonder, but experts say feral goats threaten their survival
Wet conditions in recent years have been a blessing for malleefowl in South Australia's Riverland, but they have also been a blessing for wild goats that can destroy the birds' habitat.
Five SA infrastructure projects have been stripped of federal funding
By Jessica Warriner, Eliza Berlage, and Sophie Holder
The state is grappling with the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding towards major road projects, while gaining more than $2b towards the North-South Corridor.
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Red wine glut and industry setbacks no barrier for the next generation of winemakers
When 28-year-old Mick Elliott left his office job for the wine industry he picked up a palate for the perfect drop and left behind a sense of dread.
Why 'sentinel chickens' are a first line of defence against mosquito-borne disease
For five months of the year, hens stationed along the Murray River in South Australia play an important role in protecting the state against diseases like Japanese encephalitis.
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This regional town is crying out for more childcare and its community is doing something about it
This town in South Australia's Riverland has one of the nation's highest levels of developmental vulnerability in children, but locals say an increase in childcare will help.
Police allege foreign holidaymaker 'tried to grab' Riverland schoolgirl
Police allege a 55-year-old man grabbed his crotch while approaching a 15-year-old girl in Berri and was seen "shaking his penis and winking" at three girls aged 12 to 13 in Loxton.
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Meet the lesbian mum normalising surrogacy in regional Australia
Kimberlee Murdoch, a gestational surrogate for a gay couple living hundreds of kilometres away, is "doing it for the dads" trying to start their own family.
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Andrew died while waiting for a ferry. His life was saved by his wife and the defibrillator she installed
Kristine Sims never imagined she would end up using a publicly available defibrillator after having it installed at a ferry stop on the River Murray.
Naturists 'completely locked out' of South Australian nude beach
Longtime regulars at Pelican Point on Lake Bonney, a designated clothing-optional beach, are frustrated over a lack of access following major floods and joint-management wrangling.
The common message shared by Indigenous Yes and No voters in the Riverland
Aunty Cheryl Norris wants people to do their own research and vote from their hearts when they hit the booths.
One year on from SA's major floods, these Riverland communities are urging tourists to return
While some river towns are still recovering from the third highest flood ever recorded in South Australia, locals are ready to welcome back tourists with open arms.
How do we stay healthy during the high cost of living? Embrace the onion, dietician says
A dietician is encouraging more people to eat onions to boost good gut bacteria and increase their daily vegetable intake, with the added benefit that prices have remained stable despite inflation.
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Solving the mystery of Renmark’s petrified woman: Who was she?
In 1951 an SA fisherman ventured out to cast a line into the flooding Murray River. The truth behind the profoundly disturbing discovery he made remains unknown to this day — but that may be about to change.
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How a craft shop is connecting and making people 'feel good'
Cheryl Norris says she doesn't feel like a prisoner in her own home now she has a space to craft in. It was set up by a couple who moved to the Riverland after a flood in their hometown.
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Ram sale helps farmer inspire next generation of workers in industry desperate for more labour
On Brenton Kroehn's property in SA's Riverland, students are learning the ropes of ram auctions to get a taste of the careers available in the agriculture industry.
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This community was at risk of having its postal service relocated 40km away, until the town's caravan park owners stepped in
The South Australian town of Kingston on Murray is the latest rural community to take drastic measures to maintain a local base for its postal service.
Community driving lessons help break cycle of disadvantage for Indigenous youth
For newly-minted P-plater Kyron McArthur, a licence is a necessity for obtaining work and living independently. But how do you learn to drive when no-one you know has a licence?
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Coronial inquiry underway for boy who died from influenza days after hospital discharge
A boy, 6, has died days after he was discharged from a SA hospital. An MP says other families have come forward with "similar complaints".