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Saturday, July 02

Bundaleer community rally to make forest reserve a success

Saving the Bundaleer forest public area was one thing, but the locals have continued to develop more reasons to visit their homegrown gem.

Help pick the 2022 Agricultural Town of the Year

Public voting starts today to determine the five finalists for this year’s AgTown award.

Orroroo community collective showcases local talents

The new shop in the centre of town has become a popular stop for both locals and visitors to the tiny town on the edge of the Flinders Ranges.

Bringing a new, essential business to Kangaroo Island

An ambulance officer and a midwife have started a never-before-seen business on Kangaroo Island, offering end-of-life doula services and holistic funerals.

Rethinking the shearing shed hierarchy in Australia

A new approach to managing shearing teams is paying dividends in the Mid North of South Australia and helping address the skills shortage.

Surprise finding of rare marsupial renews protection efforts

The elusive sandhill dunnart has been discovered living in the Yellabinna Wilderness Protection Area of remote South Australia, providing hope for the conservation of the species.

All the thrill without the chill

The bizarre mating rituals of a unique colony of Giant Australian Cuttlefish swimming just off the Whyalla coastline can now be viewed in all of their psychedelic glory from the comfort of a glass-bottom boat.

Winter WhaleFest set to make a splash this weekend

Kicking off this long weekend with Victor Harbor’s annual festival, whale watching season officially returns to South Australia.

Pulling no punches in helping Kangaroo Islanders

Personal trainer and local gym owner Ken Smoglian has used his business Island Fitness to help hundreds of people on Kangaroo Island improve their mental health and make better lifestyle choices.

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Australian technology transforming viticulture through 5G

Edon Abbot Tuesday, June 07
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Brewing up a solution for thirsty outback travellers

Gretel Sneath Monday, June 06
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Eyre Peninsula communities continue reconciliation journey

Alexandrina Seager Thursday, June 02
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Digging deep to uncove changes in Australian soil

Ashlea Miller-Pickersgill Monday, May 30

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Rural Aid volunteers help transform Orroroo

Ashlea Miller-Pickersgill Friday, May 27
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Local artisans to shine on Copper Coast

Emelia Haskey Friday, May 27
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Open book: Copper Coast library never shuts

Edon Abbot Friday, May 27
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Nominations open for the 2022 Agricultural Town of the Year Awards

Wednesday, May 25

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South Australian farmers urged to look up to keep safe

Alexandrina Seager Wednesday, May 18
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Australian Dance Theatre begins tour of regional South Australia

Emelia Haskey Monday, May 16
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Work starts to protect endangered Eyre Peninsula blue gum habitat

Edon Abbot Thursday, May 12
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New outback challenge introduced by Operation Flinders

Wednesday, May 11

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Rainbow Hub brings together regional LGBTI communities

Edon Abbot Tuesday, May 10
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Gawler youth proves community service is state of mind

Ashlea Miller-Pickersgill Friday, May 06
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Brush-tailed bettong baby boom on Yorke Peninsula

Emelia Haskey Monday, May 02
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Regional towns reinstate Anzac Day dawn services

Krystal Hender Friday, April 22

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Cuban music swings into country SA

Krystal Hender Friday, April 22
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Bringing affordable meat to rural Australians

Emelia Haskey Friday, April 22
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Mental health reflection space opens in Port Lincoln

Krystal Hender Friday, April 08
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Funding splash on Ingalalla Falls in Second Valley

Emelia Haskey Wednesday, April 06

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South Australia leads regional real estate boom by a country mile

Andrew Spence Wednesday, April 06
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The state of the show

Alexandrina Seager Tuesday, April 05
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Mallee housing initiative hopes to bring fresh business to small town

Krystal Hender Thursday, March 31
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Streaky Bay kid becomes bronzed Aussie

Edon Abbot Thursday, March 31

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AgTech program bridges gap between South Australian farmers and startups

Ashlea Miller-Pickersgill Tuesday, March 22
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Uranium miner to raise $125 million for Honeymoon restart

Andrew Spence Thursday, March 17
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Kangaroo Island seed potato shed back in action

Tuesday, March 15
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Poetry takes centre-stage as Fringe reaches the Limestone Coast

Thursday, March 10

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Kangaroo Island abalone farm shells out for high-profile South Australian architect

Andrew Spence Wednesday, March 09
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Hills tourism project brings luxury to The Lane

Andrew Spence Tuesday, March 08
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Kimba crowned 2021 Ag Town of the Year

Monday, November 22
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Community spirit shines through at regional awards

Jim Plouffe Saturday, November 20

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It takes a community to support a farmer

Belinda Willis Friday, November 19
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Kimba means business and is open to all

Belinda Willis Thursday, November 18
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Kidman spirit helps drive Kapunda to new heights

Belinda Willis Wednesday, November 17
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Booleroo Centre supports local agriculture industry

Belinda Willis Tuesday, November 16

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Orroroo: A town built on resilience learns to diversify

Belinda Willis Monday, November 15
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Bordertown’s bioenergy breakthrough

Gabrielle Duykers Thursday, October 07
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Uncovering the beauty and danger of outback South Australia

Zara Richards Thursday, September 30
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Sober Driver volunteers save lives and licences

Annabel Francis Wednesday, September 29

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Meet the group fighting plastic use one thread at a time

Gabrielle Duykers Monday, September 27
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Daly Head surfers committed to restoring Yorke's coastline

Monday, September 27
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Giving passionate country kids a leg up

Gabrielle Hall Tuesday, September 21
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Rebuilding South Australia’s most popular mountain bike destination

Katie Moularadellis Tuesday, September 21

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AgTown of the Year 2021 finalists revealed

Lara Pacillo Thursday, September 16
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Connecting KI visitors with island producers

Sabrina Davis Tuesday, September 14
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Refugee brings colour to South East of South Australia

Gabrielle Duykers Tuesday, September 14
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Circular economy program turns feral olives into vineyard biochar

Melissa Keogh Monday, September 06

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Shear vision boosts training centre success in Mid North

Gabrielle Hall Monday, September 06
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Native tree planting helps heal the scars left by fire in South East

Gabrielle Duykers Thursday, September 02
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Annual art trail returns to the Far North

Tijana Birdjan Wednesday, September 01
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How a Murray Bridge woman found her calling on a drive to Adelaide

Ella Beart Wednesday, September 01

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National hooded plover count gives cause for optimism

Katie Moularadellis Monday, August 30
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A voice for cross-border communities during COVID crisis

Gabrielle Duykers Thursday, August 26
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South Australian Riverland towns celebrate a century

Lakeisha Watkins Wednesday, August 25
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Free range chooks flourishing on Kangaroo Island

Sabrina Davis Tuesday, August 24

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AgTech and bravado brings Adelaide Hills vineyard back from ashes

Lara Pacillo Tuesday, August 24
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Building a fashion brand from regional South Australia

Gabrielle Hall Tuesday, August 24
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Ruby anniversary for Redman Wines

Riley Walter Thursday, August 19
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Voting opens to decide the 2021 Ag Town of the Year

Wednesday, August 18

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Kangaroo Island Garden Club shares healing power of plants

Sabrina Davis Tuesday, August 17
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Community spirit keeps Fleurieu Folk Festival flourishing

Lakeisha Watkins Monday, August 16
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Gumeracha’s grassroots efforts boost town pride

Melissa Keogh Thursday, August 12
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Adelaide Hills kids group taking fire awareness national

Katie Moularadellis Tuesday, August 10

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Adelaide Hills winemaker finds good spirits among the ashes

Melissa Keogh Thursday, August 05
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How restoring a swamp is opening pathways for Aboriginal students

Lakeisha Watkins Wednesday, August 04
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Last chance to nominate for 2021 Ag Town of the Year

Tuesday, August 03
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Methane-busting seaweed industry begins growing in South Australia

Friday, July 30

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McLaren Vale co-working hub helps local first responders

Lara Pacillo Friday, July 30
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Young bloke’s zest for gardening blooms into a successful business

Lakeisha Watkins Thursday, July 29
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Yorke Peninsula volunteers dedicate decades to recycling

Tijana Birdjan Tuesday, July 27
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Big dreams help 'Chiller' battle through double tragedy

Sabrina Davis Monday, July 26

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DJ’ing doctors bring new spin to regional medicine in threat

Tijana Birdjan Tuesday, July 20
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Search begins for South Australia's 2021 AgTown of the Year

Thursday, July 15
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Launch pad licence means all systems go for Southern Launch

Stephanie Richards Wednesday, July 14
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Australia gets a new national park the size of Singapore

Tijana Birdjan Thursday, June 24

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Kangaroo survey takes flight this month over South Australia

Jack Evans Tuesday, June 22
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Seaweed cattle feed to be used at new $90m plant in South Australia

Andrew Spence Tuesday, June 22
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Renmark Paringa Network helps boost local business

Elisabeth Marie Tuesday, June 22
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Trailblazing research underway to measure heat stress in sheep

Georgia Honan Thursday, June 17

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South Australian geologist digs deep to create virtual tour of Flinders Ranges

Georgia Honan Wednesday, June 16
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Trailblazing South Australian research underway to measure heat stress in sheep

Georgia Honan Friday, June 11
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Murray cod enjoy new homes in Mount Lofty Ranges

Jack Evans Friday, June 11
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The 2024 International Wheat Congress to be held in South Australia

Jack Evans Thursday, June 10

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Whale watching season helps First Nations communities in South Australia

Georgia Honan Friday, June 04
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Creating careers inside First Nations companies

Elisabeth Marie Wednesday, June 02
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Career resources in Upper Spencer Gulf to boost local growth

Georgia Honan Thursday, May 20
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Aussie oyster farm equipment maker looks to accelerate export growth despite COVID restrictions

Benjamin Filosi Friday, April 16

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“Mozzie Month” gives all clear on exotics

Benjamin Filosi Wednesday, April 14
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Introducing Agora: A loyalty app supporting South Australian producers

Johnny von Einem Wednesday, April 14
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Woylies to return to South Australia after 100 years

Georgia Honan Thursday, April 08
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AdvanceAg 2021 to showcase new on-farm technology

Georgia Honan Friday, March 26

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SA Carp Frenzy catches on in Riverland

Christine Webster Tuesday, March 16
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Jamestown gears up to celebrate 150 years of resilience

Georgia Honan Thursday, March 11
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Tourism bodies should engage with local food producers to attract repeat visitors

Benjamin Filosi Wednesday, March 10
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New Zealand wine technology company moves to South Australia

Sezen Bakan Wednesday, March 03

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Regional South Australians celebrated at awards night

Jim Plouffe Monday, March 01
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Pinnaroo crowned 2020 AgTown of the Year

Monday, March 01
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Pinnaroo: “an honest, grassroots town”

Belinda Willis Friday, February 26
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Recovery and resilience is at the heart of Woodside

Belinda Willis Friday, February 26

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Entrepreneurial spirit sees Kimba named as Agriculture Town of Year finalist

Belinda Willis Wednesday, February 24
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Kapunda: making hay while the sun shines

Belinda Willis Tuesday, February 23
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Parndana in running for AgTown of Year award

Belinda Willis Monday, February 22
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Snapper boost for South Australia

Sezen Bakan Monday, January 18