Elyse Armanini
Renmark, SA
As a reporter based in South Australia's Riverland, Elyse files news for radio, online and video.
Latest by Elyse Armanini
Native plants bring life back to garden and a rejuvenated home owner
Carmel Marks is among a growing number of people making a transition from traditional gardens, saying the planting of natives on her property was the self-sustaining answer she had been searching for.
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A seamstress's collection of hand-sewn creations keeps her memory alive in regional SA
Doris Odgers spent most of her life making clothes for herself and her community. Her collection of 1900s dresses, bathing suits, hats, lace, and more was recently on show in an exhibition to remember the life and fashion of a beloved regional woman.
What would a beer from 1859 taste like? These men re-created one
Meet the brewers who journeyed into old town archives and ship manifests, and spent hours at the local museum, to re-create what would have been served to patrons in this South Australian pub in the 1800s.
Regional property owners turning unusable land into money through solar energy leases
With upheavals in the agriculture industry making some farms unviable, a landowner in South Australia is encouraging others to consider repurposing their properties for renewable energy projects.
Most people learn 'the fear of getting pregnant' from school sex ed. There's more to know
Hayley Ramsay-Watkinson now feels empowered with information about her reproductive health, but her knowledge was lacking until her late 20s. A fertility specialist says she isn't alone and the conversations should be had earlier.
French hitchhiker has travelled 50,000km across the world in the passenger seats of strangers' cars
Lucas Venner entered his 20s with a common ambition: To travel the world. He has succeeded by hitchhiking the entire way. The Frenchman left his home country in early 2023 to embark on a 15-month mission to New Zealand — and the generosity of strangers has kept him going.
Time now for the living as retiring fourth-generation funeral director puts the past to rest
Steve Kleemann thought he had escaped the family business until he found himself leading a funeral in country South Australia as a grieving dog howled for its departed human companion.
Mate's mammoth effort to return Holden super sedan to speedway brings joy to owner fighting cancer
Strong emotions rise to the surface as Rob "Wacka" Stevens from South Australia's Riverland watches his restored classic Holden take to the track 27 years after his last race.
Riverland man hones 4,000-year-old craft to create unique travelling bell show
When Vin Dowd started making bells in his backyard workshop for fun, he never imagined it would result in a 26-bell carillon made to travel South Australia.
Increasing migration reflected in Australia's shifting religious identity
In regional South Australia, minority religions such as Sikhism are growing, while some Christian churches are looking for ways to adapt as congregations shrink.
Working mum who suddenly experienced slurred speech finds her 'village' with regional support for MS
Crystal Petch looks like any other busy mother of two, but on the inside, her brain and immune system are working against her. She says being part of a regional support group for South Australians with similar life experiences makes it easier.
How a six-tonne 'black stump' has become a small town's biggest tourist attraction
In Australian lore, anywhere "beyond the black stump" is usually inhospitable country. But in this South Australian town, a centuries-old river red gum "black stump" has been attracting tourists for decades.
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'Tipping point' for house designs as homebuyers seek climate-proof comforts
Architecture expert Anthony Burke says the fallout of climate change has "landed squarely in the living room of the average Australian", and that's dictating new home designs.
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Wine grape growers drive tractors through Riverland streets in protest against below-cost prices
Growers in Australia's largest wine grape producing region are calling for more government support, along with a mandatory code of conduct, to ensure the sustainability of their industry, as many let their fruit rot due to below-cost prices.
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Meet the family fighting fires as well as misconceptions around female firefighters
Colleen and her two daughters are part of a growing number of female volunteer firefighters who have signed up, helping to dispel enduring misconceptions around what it takes to be a firie.
Paul's family is buried in a backyard cemetery shrouded in mystery. One day, he plans to join them there
Paul Kaesler isn't sure how many people are buried in the cemetery on his rural property, but experts say it's likely he is not the only one with graves in his backyard.
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Doctors offered $10,000 to address SA's critical rural GP shortage
The South Australian government has signed a four-year deal to help attract and retain GPs in rural settings, offering $10,000 to new GPs and $5,000 to existing ones.
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