Town's decade-long labour of love restores 131-year-old butter factory to former glory in SA
Thousands of donated hours, countless sausage sizzles and a donation to assuage a former scout's conscience over a stolen cheese wheel, have breathed new life into this historic South Australian butter factory.
Pregnant women pushing for 'centuries' old water birth practice at Mount Gambier Hospital
Water birthing is in place at some public and private hospitals in Australia, but women on SA's Limestone Coast want more people to have access to the practice.
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.
Rise in extreme weather events putting huge strain on food charities helping struggling families
Food charities helping struggling families put food on the table can no longer rely on excess produce being available as farmers count their own cost of extreme weather events.
Why farmers are being urged to make friends with venomous visitors
Usually snakes are unwelcome visitors on farms, but research suggests the benefits of their presence on agricultural land far outweighs the potential costs to farmers and graziers.
Research centre opens to help Coorong and river communities cope with climate change
Work at the new federally-funded centre in Goolwa, SA will focus on climate change impacts and adaptation strategies for the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth.
Almonds are now Australia's most valuable horticultural export, but one shelled nut takes 8 litres of water to grow
Experts warn a water shortage is inevitable as almonds become the biggest crop by area planted on Australia's longest river.
Coming out as trans can be tough in regional Australia. Here's how these three teens did it
Coming out can be a nerve-racking experience, but Adam, Eliott and Rowen did it and managed to find connection and community along the way.
Bitter news for wine exporters as more people choose not to drink to save money — and health
Australian wine exports have been hit by a global trend in people drinking less alcohol and cutting costs, but hope remains for the re-opening of a major market.
Wine grape grower tractor protest
Growers in Australia's largest wine grape producing region drove their tractors, harvesters and trucks through the streets of their community.
Wine grape growers drive tractors through Riverland streets in protest against below-cost prices
Growers in Australia's largest wine grape producing region are calling for more government support, along with a mandatory code of conduct, to ensure the sustainability of their industry, as many let their fruit rot due to below-cost prices.
What is behind the longevity of the humble tourism brochure?
When keen travellers Ken and Judy Vorwerk arrive in a new region, they use tourism brochures rather than the internet to help guide them to local experiences, and they are not the only ones.
Meet the family fighting fires as well as misconceptions around female firefighters
Colleen and her two daughters are part of a growing number of female volunteer firefighters who have signed up, helping to dispel enduring misconceptions around what it takes to be a firie.
Mysterious bee deaths prompt beekeepers to get answers about the impact of fruit fly chemical sprays
Several beekeepers in South Australia's Riverland are calling for greater transparency on the potential harm of the state's fruit fly chemical sprays.
How Kirsty rebuilt her financial independence and credit rating after domestic violence and bankruptcy
Determined for a better life for her children, a regional South Australian woman has gone from bankrupt to home owner. Kirsty experienced financial abuse, and wants others to know it is possible to rebuild their lives.
Wet summer threatens to create a shortage of Australian-grown dried fruit
Lovers of dried fruit could face shortages of some Australian-grown products this year as unfavourable weather conditions create a global decline in production.
Students need 'all points of view' not 'shouting and yelling' about Murray-Darling Basin, author says
Adrian Wells aims to ignite a passion for the environment and break down stereotypes that city people might have about farming communities.
Sharleen relied on data to save her slice of paradise, but one day she stopped trusting the numbers
Sharleen Lloyd's home in South Australia's Riverland became an island only accessible by boat during one of the state's biggest floods. But when the SA government's daily flow data lost meaning, she questioned everything.
Paul's family is buried in a backyard cemetery shrouded in mystery. One day, he plans to join them there
Paul Kaesler isn't sure how many people are buried in the cemetery on his rural property, but experts say it's likely he is not the only one with graves in his backyard.
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.
'Still living out the remnants of that anxiety’: Twelve months later, farmers still feel impact of floods
Farmers like Alexandra Westlake and Meiqing Lin were left devastated when the River Murray flooded. A year on, the emotional and financial toll is just being realised.
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.
Coldest Christmas Day in Adelaide in 17 years as the rest of SA had below average temperatures
The Bureau of Meteorology reported Adelaide recorded a maximum of 19.7C on Christmas Day while hail was reported in parts of South Australia.
After selling the magic of Christmas for decades, pine-tree farmers hand seeds to a new family
The Mediterranean climate of South Australia's Riverland is poles apart from a winter wonderland, but one family is turning to a festive crop to future-proof their farm, with the help of old hands.
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.