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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.
A handful of carrots.

Published: Source: ABC South East SATopic: Extreme Weather Eventsby Elsie Adamo

Mount Gambier man revives 113-year-old windmill brand to give local manufacturing another spin

Varcoe Windmills were first built in Mount Gambier in 1911 but after its doors closed last year, the brand seemed lost for good, until a local agricultural mechanic bought the rights at an auction.
A man wearing blue mechanic's clothes standing next to a large machine.

Published: Source: ABC South East SATopic: Ruralby Sam Bradbrook

Hunters call for end to deer eradication program hoping to be able to continue their sport

The South Australian government wants to get rid of the state's feral deer population by 2032 but hunters say the way they are doing it is cruel, unfair to landholders, and polluting the environment.
A man standing in front of deer trophies mounted on a wall.
Duration: 1 minute 3 seconds

Published: Source: ABC South East SATopic: Pest Managementby Eugene Boisvert

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.
An eastern brown snake curled on the ground

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Reptilesby Elsie Adamo and Selina Green

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.
Three children, wet with river water, pose on the banks with a long-necked turtle with algae on its shell

Published: Source: ABC South East SATopic: Environmental Managementby Caroline Horn

Rare birds, snakes and a saltwater croc on show as wildlife wins over aged care residents

As wildlife handlers set up in the common room of a South Australian aged care home, eyes trace the crates and cages with intrigue — and a little apprehension.
an elderly aged care resident looks at a juvenile saltwater crocodile

Published: Source: ABC South East SATopic: Animalsby Liz Rymill

TikTok star raking in millions of views by focussing on country football history and defunct ovals

Andy Munro has garnered a social media following of millions off the back of his reels documenting abandoned country footy grounds in Victoria and South Australia.
A man smiles while holding black and white Carlton jumpers in front of a wall of different jumpers.

Published: Source: ABC WimmeraTopic: Sportby Emile Pavlich, Rebekah Lowe and Andrew Kelso

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King penguin seen on Coorong beach

A king penguin seen on a beach in the Coorong area of South Australia.
Duration: 30 seconds

Source: ABC South East SA

Beachport Lions contributing 'hole' lot to town through selling tens of thousands of doughnuts

Buying a doughnut is not just a tradition when visiting this South Australian small town, it also contributes to the beautification of the place.
Duration: 1 minute 16 seconds

Source: ABC South East SA

Work begun yesterday to fill in the sinkhole on Margaret Street.

Work begun yesterday to fill in the sinkhole on Margaret Street.
Duration: 21 seconds

Source: ABC South East SA

Large tree ripped from ground during 'tornado' in south east SA

Millicent resident James Varcoe filmed a large pine tree being toppled by a storm on his property in south SA on Tuesday, which the BOM said was consistent with a tornado.
Duration: 52 seconds

Source: ABC South East SA

National News

Urn containing ashes reunited with family who'd stored them in microwave sent to flood victims

The urn containing ashes was lost in Cairns two weeks ago after being stashed in a microwave that had been donated to flood victims. It took a little help from local radio before it could be reunited with the family.
woman and man holding ornate glass urn

Published: Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Human Interestby Brendan Mounter, Charlie McKillop and Amanda Cranston

Three men plead not guilty to murder of drug dealer in robbery gone wrong

A Supreme Court jury is told a known ice dealer was gunned down in his car as he fled a "drug rip" — the ripping off of a drug dealer — north of Newcastle. 
A man in a singlet taking a selfie in the mirror.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Crimeby Giselle Wakatama

Environmentalist slams approval of one of largest proposed greenfield coal mines

Whitehaven Coal's Winchester South coal mine in central Queensland's Bowen Basin plans to extract up to 17 million tonnes of coal a year for about 30 years.
Mine infrastructure in a coalfield, blue sky.

Published: Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Mining (Rural)by Katrina Beavan

Police recover 4WD vehicle from WA cliff crash that killed two men

Authorities have recovered the wreckage of a four-wheel drive after it plunged over a steep cliff at a remote WA beach, killing Matthew Farr and Louis Eeles, and seriously injuring a third.
Two young men with long hair smiling holding big fish.

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Policeby Alice Angeloni

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