Adriane Reardon
Bega, NSW
Adriane Reardon is a reporter at ABC South East NSW.
She has been based in Bega since 2017, and has also worked as an ABC reporter in Sydney, Wagga Wagga, Lismore, Dubbo and Bendigo.
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Famous orca Split Fin excites South Coast residents by returning with new family member
With distinctive characteristics, Split Fin and Bent Tip are part of an orca family that has thrilled South Coast residents since being spotted more than 20 years ago.
The town where Scott Morrison was heckled during Black Summer bushfires is finally closing the doors of its relief centre
Volunteers never imagined the centre would stay open so long. But it has been a long road to recovery — and the "face of Black Summer" is still rebuilding.
Brumby rehoming from Kosciuszko National Park to resume after independent review
A review has found the NSW government could have made more enquiries about the fitness of a brumby rehomer who was operating a property near Wagga Wagga.
What's a wave worth? Study finds surfing churns almost $3bn into the Australian economy each year
Researchers at the Australian National University have found the nation's surf breaks are worth a fortune to the economy as well as wave riders' wellbeing — and should be better protected as a result.
Only 50 of these tiny frogs are left in the wild, but a drop of thousands of eggs in Kosciuszko National Park may change that
More than 3,400 southern corroboree frog eggs have been released into their natural habitat in the NSW Snowy Mountains in the hope of bringing the iconic species back from the brink of extinction.
Skeleton of famous whale-hunting Orca 'Old Tom' reassembled for new museum display
The orca known for working alongside human whalers has been given a "lively" new exhibit that museum curators hope pays better homage to its legacy.
Australian-grown juniper berries could prove the perfect ingredient for local gin makers
With most Australian gin distilleries importing juniper berries from Europe, this NSW farmer is on a mission to create a potentially superior, scientifically backed homegrown juniper industry.
Aerial brumby cull closes parts of Kosciuszko National Park for six months
About 20 per cent of the park will be inaccessible to the public as authorities work to reduce its 17,000-strong wild horse population.
Snow cover days in the Australian Alps may decline by 78 per cent this century, German researchers find
Some 13 per cent of the world's ski areas are predicted to lose all natural snow cover by 2100, but Australia's rate of decline is tipped to be the highest when compared to six other major global skiing regions.
Culling of Kosciuszko brumbies may be ramped up, federal government says
The federal government responds to recommendations following an inquiry into feral horses across Australia's Alps.
Sky's the limit for these tenacious hikers taking on Australia's highest peak for charity
Fifteen young people and a team of supporters climb Mount Kosciuszko to defy stereotypes about disability, while raising funds for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
Court hears police officer will plead not guilty to tasering manslaughter of 95yo with dementia
Kristian White, 33, made a surprise appearance at court this morning, while other charges in relation to the tasering of Clare Nowland last year were withdrawn.
Harassed staff overseeing aerial brumby cull treated 'almost as wanted criminals' online, NSW inquiry hears
Staff based at Jindabyne have been the subject of "escalating social media campaigns", as well as a firebomb threat and the dumping of a decapitated horse head, according to evidence shared during a NSW Upper House inquiry.
Unregistered vehicles could be used to prevent 'catastrophic' bushfires in new trial
The NSW Rural Fire Service says the trial is an opportunity to improve its relationship with farmers and share resources and responsibilities.
Award-winning photographer captures rare footage of brumby clash as culling debate continues
A "wow moment" video of a fiery exchange between brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park gains popularity amid continued efforts to reduce their population.
More than 50 Hunter properties damaged by 'giant' hail as severe storm cells batter NSW
The state braces for more wet weather after flash flooding, heavy rain and hail over the weekend.
Aerial shooters pick off 270 feral horses in two days as Kosciuszko cull ramps up
The latest wild horse survey shows NSW government has a big task ahead to reduce numbers in Kosciuszko National Park from 17,000 to 3,000 in the next four years.
Police officer charged with manslaughter over taser death ordered to hand over passport
A NSW Police Senior Constable has been deemed a flight risk and ordered not to leave the country after appearing in court for the first time since charges against him were upgraded to manslaughter over the death of 95-year-old Clare Nowland.
SES receives 1,000 calls for help, conditions ease in southern NSW
After an extremely busy 24 hours for emergency services in the state's south, conditions in southeast NSW are easing, but residents are advised to remain alert.
Who's Australia's best in the 'brutal' business of busking?
Musicians from across the country hit the streets and opened their guitar cases as part of the Australian National Busking Championships in Cooma.
Highly venomous sea snake found far from home on NSW south coast beach
The yellow-bellied sea snake, which usually lives off the continental shelf, intrigues locals but comes with a warning from wildlife rescuers.
Community rallies for Snowy Mountains aged care home to reopen as assisted living facility
The Bombala community's success in raising $340,000 and securing a government grant will ensure an assisted living facility will reopen in early 2024 after the town lost its only aged care home.
Revamped gallery showing Archibald Prize exhibition set to bring exciting new works to regional art lovers
The only contemporary art centre in south-east NSW opens its doors this weekend, after a major rebuild expanding its capacity to host artworks from all over the world.
A man accused of historical sexual assaults against six girls is set to switch his plea to guilty
A jury overseeing the trial of a Victorian man accused of 23 sexual offences against girls in New South Wales has been discharged on the first day of his trial.
GP 'leading the nation' in school-based health says postcode shouldn't limit care access
Corin Miller's culturally sensitive approach to supporting rural children with behavioural and mental health needs has won national praise.