Timu King
Timu King is a news reporter for ABC Riverland based in the South Australian town of Renmark.
Latest by Timu King
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.
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High school results not the be-all and end-all as future midwife takes alternative path to university
Students across the state are waking up after receiving their SACE results on Monday. While some are still on a high after great scores, others with lesser results are trying to figure out what comes next.
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Major overhaul for The Big Orange unveiled after 20 years of sitting dormant
It has been decades since the Big Orange in South Australia's Riverland was worth a visit, but a $1.5 million transformation is set to make it a bar, restaurant and distillery.
Birthday girl's baseball dream realised as more Australians flock to the diamond
Marley Fridd fell in love with the game when she was seven, but South Australian baseball rules meant she had a long time to wait before she could step up to the plate.
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Can 40 million sterile fruit flies a week protect this state's $1.4 billion horticulture industry?
When a South Australian facility began breeding sterile fruit flies, growers called for production to double to really impact wild fruit fly populations. So is it working, and could it work elsewhere?
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This beloved parrot is in decline in SA's Riverland. Enter the 'difficult-bird' research team
The regent parrot population is suffering, but a group of researchers who specialise in working out what's wrong with rare and beautiful creatures could make the difference.
China wine tariff review 'no silver bullet', but Australian producers hold hope for the future
Wine exports to China have dropped to a low of $10 million a year, but China's announcement it will review tariffs on imports has given a glimmer of hope to the industry.
Cost of living pricing Australians out of courtrooms and putting justice on the high shelf
Regional and rural communities are struggling to access legal services amid a funding review into legal aid which sees the "missing middle" who earn too much to be eligible unable to afford private representation.
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GP sentenced for forging opioid prescriptions for personal use
The South Australian registrar forged more than 40 prescriptions over the course of more than a year, breaching the trust of his colleagues and jeopardising public faith in the healthcare system.
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There's a hidden cost to being underinsured. This flood-affected caravan park is finding out the hard way
Nearly a year after losing their home and their caravan park business to a rare flood event, Geoff and Barbara Calvert are fighting for a payout from their insurance company while they contest the claim that they were underinsured.
How Dungeons and Dragons is helping neurodivergent kids connect socially and be themselves
For a group of young people in South Australia, the tabletop game opens up a whole new world. It's a chance for them to have fun with people who understand them in a non-judgemental environment.
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Risk of scurvy, rickets rising amid food affordability crisis, researchers warn
Public health researchers are concerned rising cost-of-living pressures are opening the door to serious Victorian-era diseases like scurvy.
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Organic vegetable consumers dig into cooperative alternative in SA's Riverland
Riverland consumers have another option to access fresh vegetables as a cooperative from the Adelaide Hill expands into new terrain.
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'Any dog can bite' is the message behind a new campaign to reduce dog attacks
More than 500 people were admitted to SA hospitals for dog bites in the past 12 months, but it's hoped a new public safety campaign will bring that number down.
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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World Cup fever reaches country towns as girls dream of following soccer heroes
They may live hours from the closest match at the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup, but these players hope it will leave a lasting legacy in their communities.
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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.
Flood-damaged homes hit the market as owners struggle with uncertainty
Rather than repair their properties, some South Australians affected by last year's floods are walking away, but a real estate agent says interest in riverfront homes remains strong.
After 52 years in the automotive industry, John has seen trends come and go — but one has survived
From the 1978 fuel crisis to COVID-19, this mechanic and used car dealer has seen many changes in the workplace. But some things never change.
Immigrants come to Australia looking to make a home. The current migration system gets in their way
Amid the follow-up to a review into Australia's immigration system, regional Australians are hoping for a renewed focus on the role immigrants play in maintaining communities — beginning with their development.
Healing Place opens with hopes of better health outcomes and a reconciled Australia
A Riverland council has opened its Healing Place near a hospital, a communal space for people waiting for medical appointments and an innovative way to spark discussion about the future of Australia.
This primary school's war cry had a mystery word. These people found the secret
The town of Pinnaroo has its fair share of secrets, but perhaps none as enduring as the one at the local primary school.
Riverland Woodworkers group a place for women to explore passions denied as children
Riverland resident Liz Bull was not allowed to study woodwork at school. Now she is part of a growing group of regional women falling in love with the craft.
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Play School hopeful represents hometown in prestigious music theatre degree
Joey Haenen credits his place in a sought-after program to a regional scene that inspired him and provided nearly a decade of experience.
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