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Cold weather prompts warning to service gas heaters as house fires, poisoning linked to appliances
As households with gas heaters fire them up for winter, tradies and firefighters fear many do not understand the safety risks they pose if not properly maintained.
Published: Source: ABC Broken HillTopic: Heating and Coolingby Oliver Brown
Robert spent weeks on the phone talking to a 'financial advisor' in a scam that cost him thousands
Scammers posing as investment experts are grooming victims over the phone for weeks to gain their trust, before stealing their money.
Published: Source: ABC Broken HillTopic: Scams and Fraudby Grace Atta
'He said no-one will hear you scream': Isolation, rural pressures add to soaring domestic violence in the bush
A victim of domestic violence shares her story of survival, as lawyers and academics warn governments that rural communities are "drowning in" family abuse cases.
Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Domestic Violenceby Joanna Woodburn
The 'most handsome man' she'd ever met broke Jacinda's bones. She says rural women need more help to flee
Frontline services for domestic violence victims say women in rural areas often fear "if they return home they will be killed" but there is nowhere safe for them to go. They say more funding is vital to save women's lives.
Published: Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Domestic Violenceby Joanna Woodburn
AFL legend draws a crowd for outback football club as part of country tour
Professional AFL players are finding new ways to continue their journey with the sport after retirement, including new Hall of Fame inductee Dane Swan.
Published: Source: ABC Broken HillTopic: AFLby Oliver Brown, Adam Sheldon and Josh Mercer
Rule-breaching miner's billion-dollar plan raises red flags for farmers
Farmers fear a company that "couldn't do the right thing" when exploring western NSW for rare earth minerals won't be able to manage if its project goes into full production.
Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Mining and Metals Industryby Else Kennedy
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Duration: 4 minutes 58 seconds
Source: Listen
Mount Lofty access - where are the footpaths?
Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens has fast become a jewel in the crown of South Australia's tourism, but access can be difficult in peak periods. Leigh Radford asks, 'Where's the footpath?'
Duration: 2 minutes 23 seconds
Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Travel and Tourism (Lifestyle and Leisure)with Leigh Radford
How to choose which energy retailer is for you
Once upon a time, the Electricity Trust of South Australia provided you a quarterly energy bill. Now there are a plethora of energy retailers vying for your business, so where do you start?
Duration: 2 minutes 41 seconds
Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Electricity Production and Distributionwith Leigh Radford
Quilters' Guild bombs Adelaide with colour to mark 40 years
The Quilters' Guild of South Australia are celebrating their 40th birthday. What better way to celebrate, than to 'quilt bomb' Adelaide with their colourful creations.
Duration: 2 minutes 8 seconds
Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Craftwith Leigh Radford
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Emu attack on the outskirts of Broken Hill
Ruby's friend Lily captured the attack while atop a neighbouring car.
Duration: 23 seconds
Source: ABC Broken Hill
Dutch horse trainer, Priscilla Oberreiner
Since arriving in Australia Dutch horse trainer Priscilla Oberreiner has been getting more into western style riding, such as barrel racing.
Duration: 46 seconds
Source: ABC Broken Hill
Features
'He said no-one will hear you scream': Isolation, rural pressures add to soaring domestic violence in the bush
A victim of domestic violence shares her story of survival, as lawyers and academics warn governments that rural communities are "drowning in" family abuse cases.
Source: ABC Central WestTopic: Domestic Violenceby Joanna Woodburn
'I'm obsessed, it's my whole life': Maxi and other young women are changing the face of shearing
Once a rare sight in a shearing shed, women are now working alongside men in one of the toughest jobs in the country. Here's why that's very good news for the industry.
Source: ABC RuralTopic: Womenby Angus Verley
With heart, soul, books and bread, the Sufi community calls this outback city home
Over the past decade in Broken Hill, the city's Sufi community has become more prominent, with the establishment of the locally revered Sufi Bakery, as well as an Islamic study centre and a Sufi bookshop.
Source: ABC Broken HillTopic: Islamby Grace Atta and Josh Mercer
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Blak.. Loud And Proud with Loren Ryan
Join us on Sunday, 7th July for ABC Radio’s national NAIDOC Concert Special! Listen on your radio or the ABC listen app in the evening after the footy.
Published: Source: Listen
Know your ABCs in an emergency
This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.
Published: Source: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires
From remote dust bowls to the world stage, SA surfers on the long road to go pro
Some of the state's most talented surfers are creating serious ripples on the national and international competitive circuit, but the path to compete at the highest levels is a costly one and there's little government support.
Duration: 1 minute 5 seconds
Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Surfing
From remote dust bowls to the world stage, SA surfers on the long road to go pro
Some of the state's most talented surfers are creating serious ripples on the national and international competitive circuit, but the path to compete at the highest levels is a costly one and there's little government support.
Duration: 1 minute 5 seconds
Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Surfingby Malcolm Sutton
Penrith Panthers release controversial centre Taylan May
Centre Taylan May has parted company with Penrith, bringing to a close a bitter backroom feud between the NRL club and the troubled player.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL
Extension cord running across a footpath to charge an EV sparks fierce debate
A morning walker posted a photo to social media of the electrical cord stretching from the top floor of a unit block to the car parked at the curb side. A debate about EV etiquette followed.
Source: ABC Coffs CoastTopic: Electric Vehiclesby Jasmine Kassis Jasmine Kassis and Charles Rushforth
Sitting in Ashley detention centre for months, youth often have 'no idea' where their court cases are up to
The criminal justice system is complex. But imagine being a young offender, with limited access to legal advice, sitting on remand for months in a youth detention centre. That is the reality in Tasmania, but there are calls for change.
Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Law, Crime and Justiceby Adam Holmes
'Disappointed' O'Connell forced out of Olympics as young gun Gadecki prepares for Games debut
Injuries force out Chris O'Connell on the eve of the Olympics, while Olivia Gadecki marks her incredible rise with a Games debut as Australia finalises its tennis squad for Paris.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Summer Olympic Games
How a boy from Ballarat wound up pitching himself to Eddie Murphy to direct the new Beverly Hills Cop
Mark Molloy moved to LA a decade ago to pursue his dream of directing a Hollywood feature film. But it was an advertisement he made that helped him score his debut: directing one of the world's biggest stars in the reboot of Beverly Hills Cop.
Published: Source: ABC EntertainmentTopic: Film (Arts and Entertainment)
Whales were happier during the COVID pandemic when humans weren't around, scientists find
Scientists find eastern Australian humpback whales benefited from a reduction in human activity on the ocean during the first year of the pandemic, recording lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Whalesby Kenji Sato
