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Moving scenes as calf reunited with mum after falling down well

A calf that fell down a well near Mount Gambier is safe and healthy after a lengthy rescue operation.

Published: 8h agoThu 13 Mar 2025 at 6:45amSource: ABC South East SATopic: Accidents and Emergency Incidentsby Eugene Boisvert

Woman struck by lightning while turning off light in her home

The South Australian was turning off a light and heading to bed when lightning struck her house and sent a bolt through her arm.

A woman with blonde hair wearing a green shirt smiling in front of rolled up carpet

Published: 19h agoWed 12 Mar 2025 at 8:17pmSource: ABC South East SATopic: Human Interestby Josh Brine, Conor Burke and Samuel O'Brien

Woman struck by lightning in SA's South East during severe thunderstorms

The 36-year-old woman was taken to Millicent hospital with non-life-threatening injuries during a severe thunderstorm, which also sparked close to 100 fires and left thousands without power.

Published: TueTue 11 Mar 2025 at 4:15amSource: ABC South East SATopic: Firesby Josh Brine, Conor Burke and Elsie Adamo

270m-high wind turbine plan generates opposition in Victorian town

Residents in the south-west Victorian town of Nelson say building the some of the biggest wind turbines in Australia will harm the look and environment of the picturesque area.

A wind turbine, as seen from close proximity, towering above bushland where other turbines stand.

Published: MonMon 10 Mar 2025 at 9:04pmSource: ABC South East SATopic: Wind Energyby Eugene Boisvert

Cave divers' push to unexplored territory uncovers 100m tunnel

Curious divers on South Australia's Limestone Coast are hoping to one day be able to dive into one cave and come out another, after discovering an underground tunnel.

A cave diver wearing a yellow helmet, blue mask and black wetsuit squeezes between rocks.

Published: MonMon 10 Mar 2025 at 11:34pmSource: ABC South East SATopic: Geologyby Josh Brine

Deadly virus brings $4 million abalone industry to a standstill

The SA government closes one of the state's three abalone fisheries as abalone viral ganglioneuritis continues to spread.

Three abalone shells sitting on a hessian sack.

Published: FriFri 7 Mar 2025 at 3:52amSource: ABC South East SATopic: Fishing and Aquaculture Industryby Elsie Adamo and Conor Burke

Dry dams leave SA farmers deciding to buy water or sell livestock

South Australia's farmers are worried about water supplies for livestock as drought conditions cause dams to dry up across the state.

A man standing in front of a water truck.

Published: 6 Mar 2025Thu 6 Mar 2025 at 1:44amSource: ABC RuralTopic: Droughtsby Kate Higgins, Selina Green and Cassandra Hough

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From London to Paralowie Jimmy C paints spectacular Village Wall

Adelaide muralist Jimmy C now lives in London, but he returned to South Australia to paint a bold, colourful wall reflecting Paralowie's diversity. He liked our summer so much, he even stayed to enjoy the Adelaide Fringe.

man in sunglasses next to woman holding a microphone in front of a giant coloured mural featuring 5 faces

Duration: 2 minutes 45 seconds

Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Street Artwith Jo Laverty

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The Black Blues Brothers - Kenya's acrobatic family act at the Fringe

The Black Blue Brothers have made an immediate impact at the Adelaide Fringe with their sharp suits, big smiles and dazzling acrobatics in Rymill Park. Jo Laverty discovered it's a family affair for the talented Africans.

five black men in black suits and ties and hats in white shirts stand together smiling in a park

Duration: 2 minutes 22 seconds

Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Performing Artswith Jo Laverty

Wise ginger cat who loved people to be honoured with plaque at Seacliff station

Seacliff resident, Deb Huston adopted a ginger cat from Kangaroo Island after a participant in a Buddhist retreat discovered him abandoned under a wood pile. Now, Muni's loving life will be honoured at the local train station.

lady with long grey hair smiling holding blue and white framed photo of a ginger cat at head height

Duration: 2 minutes 57 seconds

Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Human Interestwith Jo Laverty

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Cow rescued from well

A cow is pulled out of a well at a farm in Yahl in South Australia by the South Australian State Emergency Service and Metropolitan Fire Service.

Duration: 59 seconds

Source: ABC News

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

Two men dead, one woman hospitalised in boating incident

Two men have died and a woman has been taken to hospital after a boat capsized near Beachport, South Australia.

Two dead in SA boat incident: A vehicle on an otherwise empty stretch of beach. Inset photo of reporter in a black parka.

Duration: 2 minutes 23 seconds

Source: ABC News

Robe obelisk drone video

Waves crash into the Robe obelisk that is subject to collapse because of erosion.

Duration: 15 seconds

Source: ABC South East SA

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A carriage-driving master brings his skills back home

World champion carriage driver Boyd Exell returns home to Australia this year to help students learn the ropes of a sport with royal roots.

A man and woman in a carriage, dressed in formal wear, pulled by a black horse team

Source: ABC South East SATopic: Equestrianby Liz Rymill

Rodeo legend notches up 70 years among the toughest broncs and bulls

Long before motorbikes were used for mustering, Ron Woodall had been breaking in horses on stations. He has spent his life in the world of bucking bulls and broncs, becoming a legend in the rodeo community.

A man wearing a cowboy hat and blue shirt leans against a gate

Source: ABC South East SATopic: Human Interestby Liz Rymill

SA is a leader in renewable energy, but it said no to offshore wind

Any plans for turbines off the South Australian coast are gone, for now. But as the federal election looms, offshore wind will play a key role in Labor's renewable energy plan.

Large wind turbines stand in the ocean. No land is in sight, the wind turbines continue to the horizon.

Source: ABC South East SATopic: Wind Energyby Sam Bradbrook

Fifty years after Cyclone Tracy, a family remembers the eye of the storm

Retired policeman Terry Ey and his wife Rosemary took up a posting in Darwin just before Christmas in 1974. They reflect on the terror and aftermath of one of Australia's worst ever natural disasters.

An elderly couple hold and look on at photos of the aftermath of Cyclone Tracy

Source: ABC South East SATopic: Historyby Liz Rymill

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Josh Giddey and Adam Caporn on Boomers new direction

The Boomers are a beloved Australian team, so the fact they have a new coach is a big deal. Adam Caporn joins us to talk chasing gold, team culture, Kyrie Irving and more.

Josh Giddey moves with the ball while playing with Boomers

Duration: 14 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

The case for punting Australians

Australians always like to think that we punch above our weight when it comes to sport. Sometimes it's a trope, but in American college football it's undeniable... at least in punting.

A highschool kid punts an american football at sun set, wearing pads and a helmet

Duration: 14 minutes 15 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Fallen giants: the demise of Man Utd

There was a time where you didn't have to be a football fan to appreciate Manchester United. They spawned icons like David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. They won... everything, really.

A Premier League manager holds his hands out, palms down as he calls to his players to stay calm during a game.

Duration: 14 minutes 39 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Cave divers' push to unexplored territory uncovers 100m tunnel

Curious divers on South Australia's Limestone Coast are hoping to one day be able to dive into one cave and come out another, after discovering an underground tunnel.

Source: ABC South East SATopic: Geology

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Truckie to face court after dash cam shows terrifying near-miss

South Australian police release footage they say shows a truck veering onto the wrong side of the road and into the path of oncoming traffic as its driver attempts to overtake another heavy vehicle near a "sweeping right-hand bend".

A road train comes close to a head-on crash.

Duration: 1 minute 1 second

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Road Accidents and Incidents

Dangerous driving incident involving a road train investigated in SA.

A 60-year-old man has been reported for driving dangerously after he allegedly narrowly avoided a head-on crash in Ceduna in October 2024, SA Police say.

Grainy vision showing a road train overtaking another road train.

Duration: 1 minute 1 second

Source: ABC News

Moving scenes as calf reunited with mum after falling down well

A calf that fell down a well near Mount Gambier is safe and healthy after a lengthy rescue operation.

Duration: 59 seconds

Source: ABC South East SATopic: Accidents and Emergency Incidentsby Eugene Boisvert

Massage therapist's jail term for indecently assaulting clients reduced

Jason Paul Hagon's six-year jail term for indecently assaulting nine female clients at his home-based business has been reduced by eight months on appeal.

Jason Hagon is wearing a suit but no tie and walking next to a female reporter

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crimeby Eva Blandis

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Queen writes personal letter to rape survivor Gisele Pelicot

Queen Camilla has been a vocal campaigner for supporting survivors of rape and abuse.

A short woman with auburn hair is surrounded by men walking and looking serene

Published: 1h agoThu 13 Mar 2025 at 2:31pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Law, Crime and Justice

UK tanker crash aftermath 'reasonably contained', British PM says

One crew member is presumed dead after a Portuguese-flagged container ship crashed at close to full speed on Monday into an anchored tanker that was carrying US military jet fuel.

A container ship smouldering at sea, with charred shipping containers on board.

Published: 1h agoThu 13 Mar 2025 at 1:49pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Marine Incidents

Belgian prosecutors arrest 'Huawei lobbyists' in EU corruption probe

Local media reports suggest the investigation centres on lobbyists working for the Chinese telecoms giant Huawei suspected of bribing EU members to promote the company's commercial policy.

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Published: 1h agoThu 13 Mar 2025 at 2:24pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Corruption

Russia 'seeks to prolong the war' with ceasefire deal delay, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the fact there was no "meaningful" response from Moscow to a 30-day ceasefire proposal from the United States means Russia wants to keep fighting in Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy gestures as he talks to media

Duration: 2 minutes 14 seconds

Published: 2h agoThu 13 Mar 2025 at 1:24pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War

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Moving scenes as calf reunited with mum after falling down well

Woman struck by lightning while turning off light in her home

Woman struck by lightning in SA's South East during severe thunderstorms

270m-high wind turbine plan generates opposition in Victorian town

Cave divers' push to unexplored territory uncovers 100m tunnel

Deadly virus brings $4 million abalone industry to a standstill

Dry dams leave SA farmers deciding to buy water or sell livestock

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From London to Paralowie Jimmy C paints spectacular Village Wall

The Black Blues Brothers - Kenya's acrobatic family act at the Fringe

Wise ginger cat who loved people to be honoured with plaque at Seacliff station

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Cow rescued from well

Adult swimming lessons harder to access amid rise in drownings

Two men dead, one woman hospitalised in boating incident

Robe obelisk drone video

A carriage-driving master brings his skills back home

Rodeo legend notches up 70 years among the toughest broncs and bulls

SA is a leader in renewable energy, but it said no to offshore wind

Fifty years after Cyclone Tracy, a family remembers the eye of the storm

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Josh Giddey and Adam Caporn on Boomers new direction

The case for punting Australians

Fallen giants: the demise of Man Utd

Cave divers' push to unexplored territory uncovers 100m tunnel

Truckie to face court after dash cam shows terrifying near-miss

Dangerous driving incident involving a road train investigated in SA.

Moving scenes as calf reunited with mum after falling down well

Massage therapist's jail term for indecently assaulting clients reduced

Queen writes personal letter to rape survivor Gisele Pelicot

UK tanker crash aftermath 'reasonably contained', British PM says

Belgian prosecutors arrest 'Huawei lobbyists' in EU corruption probe

Russia 'seeks to prolong the war' with ceasefire deal delay, Zelenskyy says

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