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Drug trafficker fined thousands of dollars for flying drone over city

A Mount Gambier man incarcerated for drug trafficking has been fined $6,500 for flying a drone near people and at night in one of the largest penalties for an unmanned aircraft.
A drone hovers in the sky above Darwin.

Published: Source: ABC South East SATopic: Courts and Trialsby Eugene Boisvert

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.
two orcas pop out of the water with cliffs in the background

Published: Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Whalesby Adriane Reardon and Eddie Williams

Sporting clubs want to support players' mental health, but some aren't sure how

A study finds local sporting clubs are taking steps to improve their members' mental health, but some need support to implement "best practice" initiatives.
A group of football players wearing purple jumpers huddle together.

Published: Source: ABC South East SATopic: Mental Healthby Sam Bradbrook and Josh Brine

Bird flu spread 'a real concern' for poultry fanciers as SA shows cancelled

Avian influenza is causing chaos for poultry fanciers interstate, and now South Australian agricultural shows are barring interstate entrants or cancelling events to keep the disease out.
A slightly smiling older Caucasian man, wears a cap, sunnies, holds a black show chicken, wire shed behind.

Published: Source: ABC South East SATopic: Avian Influenzaby Josh Brine, Becc Chave and Selina Green

You don't think pole dancing's for you? That's what Stacey thought too and now she's 'obsessed'

Pole dancing has a raunchy reputation, but fitness instructor Stacey Windsor says its physical and mental health benefits can transform lives — and she's starting with her small home town. 
A woman holding on to a dancing pole inside a studio.
Duration: 56 seconds

Published: Source: ABC South East SATopic: Exercise and Fitnessby Becc Chave and Sam Bradbrook

There's a bust of him in Westminster Abbey but the legend is struggling to live on in Australia

The lengthy closure of a South Australian cottage museum honouring bush poet and politician Adam Lindsay Gordon has fans fighting to prevent his legacy from fading into the past.
A painting of a man jumping a black horse over a fence

Published: Source: ABC South East SATopic: Historyby Josh Brine

Delight as changing weather patterns bring rarely seen birds to South Australia's shores

Changing wind patterns due to global warming are blowing shorebirds to new coastal locations, says Birds SA rare birds chair Colin Rogers.
A flock of grey and white birds flock over a jetty and bay.

Published: Source: ABC South East SATopic: Birdsby Liz Rymill

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Stacey Windsor pole dancing for fitness.

Stacey Windsor was looking for a new way to get fit when she discovered pole dancing.
Duration: 56 seconds

Source: ABC South East SA

Water bomber in action

Recent training exercises involving aerial firefighting aircraft with the CFS.
Duration: 34 seconds

Source: ABC South East SA

Australian Wagyu steak fetches $AU1,500 at high-end US restaurant

Australian Wagyu steak, served in a golden briefcase, is fetching $AU1,500 at a high end US restaurant with outlets in Miami and Las Vegas.
Duration: 34 seconds

Source: ABC South East SA

First drive at Bordertown's Tolmer Speedway

Wayne Rowett has the first drive around the newly rebuilt Tolmer Speedway in Bordertown in a sprintcar.
Duration: 26 seconds

Source: ABC News

National News

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.
A sign saying 'Ashley Youth Detention Centre' outside some fencing.

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.
Chris O'Connell in action at Wimbledon 2024

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. 
Eddie Murphy looking serious and pointing a gun with both hands, palm trees behind him

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. 
A whale splashes around

Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Whalesby Kenji Sato

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