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Australian man sentenced to rehabilitation in Indonesia after possessing drugs in Bali
Troy Smith, who was arrested in April after police found methamphetamine in his hotel room in Bali, is sentenced to six-month drug rehabilitation by an Indonesian court.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Law, Crime and Justice
They're top-tier marine predators, so why are our endangered sea lions in a fight for survival?
A national research effort aimed at saving Australia's iconic sea lions will look at cat faeces, heavy metals, microplastics, and climate change as possible culprits for the species' continued decline.
Published: Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Marine Biologyby Jodie Hamilton
Helicopters, oyster boats and barges called in to save rare raptors from extinction
Artificial nesting platforms are installed at key coastal sites across South Australia to help the eastern osprey breed after the population dropped to just 50 pairs of birds.
Duration: 2 minutes 31 seconds
Published: Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Endangered and Protected Speciesby Jodie Hamilton
When thieves took 94yo Doug's vintage Merc they stole his independence too
Retired farmer and mechanic Doug Marchant has had a rough run this month with his beloved vintage car stolen from outside his home, and then its replacement broke down more than 1,300km from home.
Published: Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Automobile Enthusiasmby Jodie Hamilton
Buyers snap up houses sight unseen in rural city set for hydrogen-fuelled future
With a $593 million hydrogen plant on the way, sales activity in Whyalla's housing market is on average double compared to its regional neighbours.
Published: Source: ABC North and West SATopic: Economic Trendsby Arj Ganesan
Octogenarian Alex Tarr is still running on the edge, winning orienteering's mental game
Still quick enough mentally and physically to post competitive orienteering times, Alex Tarr outclasses many of his younger opponents.
Published: Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Exercise and Fitnessby Jodie Hamilton
Tributes flow for 'fun-loving, passionate patriarch' and wine label magnate Peter Teakle, who has died aged 72
Businessman Peter Teakle transformed his family's wine label printing business into a global multi-million-dollar company before opening a winery and restaurant.
Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Viticultureby Adam Sheldon and Eliza Berlage
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A tour of South Australia's Ewens Ponds
The water that fills the Ewens Ponds is among the clearest fresh water you'll find.
Duration: 6 minutes 38 seconds
Source: ListenTopic: Water Plantswith James Findlay
Dog off-leash trial underway in Murray Bridge
A dog off-leash trial is currently underway in the South Australian town of Murray Bridge.
Duration: 2 minutes 46 seconds
Source: ListenTopic: Animal Behaviourwith James Findlay
Connor Rozee's dad reacts to son's captaincy
The father of Connor Rozee, Port Adelaide Football Club's newest captain, has revealed his reactions to his son's decision to sign on for another eight seasons at the club.
Duration: 3 minutes 34 seconds
Source: ListenTopic: Australian Rules Footballby James Findlay
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Octogenarian Alex Tarr is still running on the edge, winning orienteering's mental game
Still quick enough mentally and physically to post competitive orienteering times, Alex Tarr outclasses many of his younger opponents.
Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Exercise and Fitnessby Jodie Hamilton
Tributes flow for 'fun-loving, passionate patriarch' and wine label magnate Peter Teakle, who has died aged 72
Businessman Peter Teakle transformed his family's wine label printing business into a global multi-million-dollar company before opening a winery and restaurant.
Source: ABC RuralTopic: Viticultureby Adam Sheldon and Eliza Berlage
With the rise of ecommerce websites, kids' toyshops may become a thing of the past
While international ecommerce offers cheap prices, there are fears the online giants are contributing to a culture of over-consumption by shoppers — and killing off traditional toy stores.
Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Online Shoppingby Adam Sheldon
Ron could be a modern-day Gilligan living on his isolated island. But he has no desire to be rescued
Ron O'Brien lives most of the year wandering around his island home in solitude, living off-grid away from the pressures of the rat race. It's a "great lifestyle".
Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Environmental Impactby Jodie Hamilton
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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
Australian man sentenced to rehabilitation in Indonesia after possessing drugs in Bali
Troy Smith, who was arrested in April after police found methamphetamine in his hotel room in Bali, is sentenced to six-month drug rehabilitation by an Indonesian court.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Law, Crime and Justice
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
A businessman, migrant and ex-wife face court. Here’s what happens inside SA's dedicated family violence court
Courtroom 17 is like any other in the busy Angas Street building, in Adelaide's Victoria Square — here people from all walks of life can be the accused or the victim of family violence.
Source: StatelineTopic: Domestic Violenceby Jordanna Schriever
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
