Anita Ward
Renmark, SA
Anita is a reporter for ABC Riverland. She produces stories for TV, radio, online and social media.
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Brian's beloved garden was ruined by floods, but a generous donation from a celebrity gardener helped it bloom again
January's River Murray flood destroyed Brian's beloved community garden and submerged half of his home garden, but it hasn't stopped him from re-planting roses to help in recovery.
Mass carp herpes infection scheme delayed again, critic rues waste of 'golden opportunity'
Federal and state agricultural ministers have agreed to further research into the potential release of a carp herpes virus into Australian waterways, but an expert says doing so risks wasting more time and money.
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Beekeeper Ian Cass had no idea he'd become deathly allergic to stings until he collapsed
Ian Cass had been stung by bees plenty of times before and didn't know he was experiencing anaphylaxis the first time it happened. Now he has found a way to continue his passion without putting his health at risk.
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.
Five active tuberculosis cases identified in South Australia's Murraylands region, including young child
The state's health authorities say there is no link to a previous outbreak in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands and no risk to the wider community.
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What's next for the mighty Murray's River Queen?
The Murray's River Queen has been no stranger to controversy in her five decades on the river and now she may be bound for a new home downstream.
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Collaborative farming project comes to an end in the Riverland
After 15 years, John Gladigau is stepping away from Bulla Burra farm to pursue other leadership opportunities, leaving Robin Schaefer in charge.
Why are even healthy people getting sick with pneumonia this year?
An expert says there's been a spike in pneumonia infections in people with healthy immune systems. Circus performer Caitlyn Larsson, who had the infection for three months this year, is one of them.
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24/7 security guards to be employed at two regional hospitals after series of incidents
The Riverland General and Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial hospitals are the two latest in regional South Australia to receive the increased security presence.
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Residents say 'the road is the problem' after cattle truck crashes into house in SA town
The driver was taken to hospital and some injured cattle had to be euthanased after the truck "lost control" on a bend.
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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.
Why the key to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan lies at the end of an ancient river system
The revised plan focuses on the delivery of 450 gigalitres of water for the environment — something South Australians have been calling for since the start.
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".
How to buy your own home without a mortgage? For Phil, the answer was a $55k former church
Phil Johnson, 63, had never heard of the tiny South Australian town of Paruna when its former Methodist church came up for sale. On a whim, he decided to buy the 88-year-old church to make it his home.
Sharon and Neville's house went under during a 'once-in-a-generation' flood. Now it's rising again
This couple lived in a caravan for six months when their home was flooded last summer. Over the past couple of months they've been watching the river slowly rise again.
Riverland man admits threatening to strangle nurse, amid calls for increased hospital security
A court has heard the man became violent after arriving at the emergency department of a South Australian hospital after running out of his anti-psychotic medication.
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On the farm or in the design studio, young farmer Aimee Gladigau is ready to share her skills
Film and video post-production businesses grow by 38.3 per cent in five years, giving students from all backgrounds confidence in their career path.
Laughter yoga faciliator Sharon Stewart is helping others overcome anxiety, trauma through breathing
The laughter yoga facilitator has helped clients deal with mental health issues, addiction and breathing problems.
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Australia's largest wine grape growing region diversifies to deal with one of the hardest years yet
South Australian wine grape growers are switching crops or walking away amid the global red wine oversupply as key local stakeholders call for more support.
How the striking beauty of SA's Riverland helped inspire Netflix thriller Run Rabbit Run
South Australia's Hannah Kent is known globally for her novels. But when she began writing the script for Run Rabbit Run starring Sarah Snook, the landscape of Waikerie in her home state spoke to her.
'Once in a lifetime gift' leaves Karoonda council with half a million dollars for the community
Peter Deksnis was just 27 when he made the farming town of Karoonda his new home after being forced to flee his Latvian motherland. Years after his death, a surprise discovery in his will is poised to make a big difference to the community.
Recreational fishers call for a buyback scheme to reduce waste from yabby net ban
The opera house yabby net is set to be banned because it causes unnecessary deaths to air-breathing animals like the rakali. But there are fears the discontinued equipment will be an environmental hazard cluttering riverbanks.
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Tips on how to minimise the pain of impending power prices hikes
As the cold blast of winter hits and energy bills increase, Cara Bush is looking to cut costs wherever she can to stay warm without breaking the bank.
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Punjabi citrus growers access information in own language for the first time
Translating agricultural information into different languages is a game changer for people like Navjot Singh's parents who never hear it directly from the source.
Southern Mallee footy player banned for three games after dangerous tackle
A player involved in a dangerous tackle that saw his opponent knocked unconscious for 20 minutes cops a three-game ban for the incident.
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