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Australia 'behind the game' with helping families navigate child loss

When Bronwyn Helgeson's five-year-old son died, she was left dealing with unimaginable grief and unexpected financial costs.
Lady with long brown hair, black dress and yellow rainbow earrings stares somber at the camera with a child memorial behind

Published: Source: ABC RiverlandTopic: Death and Dyingby Amelia Walters

Swarms of mysterious red bugs appear across South Australia

Swarms of red bugs have appeared across South Australia in recent weeks as favourable weather conditions and abundant food sources allow the populations to flourish.
Multiple red bugs sit on the front of a car headlight.

Published: Source: ABC RiverlandTopic: Insects and Arachnidsby Will Hunter

Wine grape growers demand safeguards for industry in 'crisis'

Farmers in Australia's largest wine grape regions are calling on the federal government to implement a mandatory code of conduct immediately to stop a mass exodus of growers.
Shiraz grapes on the vine at the Kalleske winery in South Australia.

Published: Source: ABC RiverlandTopic: Viticultureby Jessica Schremmer, Shannon Pearce and Emily Doak

South Australians deal with rising insurance premiums following floods and fires

After rebuilding their Riverland caravan park in the wake of a devastating flood, Barbara and Geoff Calvert are facing a new challenge — surging insurance premiums. 
A woman and man with serious expressions stand close together in front of a caravan park

Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Insuranceby Sarah Maunder

Dash cams capture drivers' close calls with trucks on SA highway

Footage showing a series of near misses between cars and trucks on a regional South Australian highway is being circulated online, prompting calls for drivers to take more care.
A man in a blue shirt stands in front of a red and white truck.
Duration: 33 seconds

Published: Source: ABC RiverlandTopic: Road Accidents and Incidentsby Will Hunter

SA regional hospitals hit with huge increase in violent incidents

New figures from SA Health show the number of code black incidents of violence or threats of aggression has almost doubled over the past year.
Two images of a man and a woman yelling and pointing at a healthcare worker at a desk

Published: Source: ABC South East SATopic: Healthcare Facilitiesby Eugene Boisvert, Elyse Armanini and Amelia Walters

Flower trends shift as Australians buy locally grown blooms

Australian native flowers, dahlias, and chrysanthemum are overtaking the classic rose as more people across the country seek out locally grown blooms.
Georgie Vermeeren stands in front of a grey background with pink roses and green leaves around her face.

Published: Source: ABC RiverlandTopic: Nursery and Flower Productionby Shannon Pearce and Jessica Schremmer

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Close calls on South Australian regional highways caught on dashcams

Multiple close calls between vehicles on the Sturt Highway have been shared online in recent months.
Duration: 33 seconds

Source: ABC Riverland

Adult swimming lessons harder to access amid rise in drownings

Adults account for 80 per cent of drownings across the country. In regional South Australia pools are keen to provide lessons but there's a shortage of instructors willing to teach them.
Duration: 1 minute 21 seconds

Source: ABC Riverland

Eira Dalzell water skiing in South Australia

Eira Dalzell performing water skiing tricks.
Duration: 5 seconds

Source: ABC News

Love in full bloom as Riverland Rose Festival turns 30

More than half a century on, Brad and Lorna's love for roses and each other continues to blossom.
Duration: 1 minute 1 second

Source: ABC Riverland

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