Dixie Sulda
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Producer, ABC Radio Adelaide Breakfast. Contact via: Sulda.Dixie@abc.net.au
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In these spring-fed ponds, plants can grow even six feet down. It's not seen anywhere else in the world
In the spring-fed waters of three basin-shaped ponds in south-east South Australia, the water is so clear that plants can grow even six feet down, something not seen anywhere else in the world, an expert says. Located about 25 kilometres south of Mount Gambier, Ewens Ponds is situated in a spring-fed limestone sinkhole. Even on a scorching hot day, the ponds' freshwater remains at a constant 16 degrees, according to district ranger for the Department for Environment and Water Ross Anderson.
They may be 'gorgeous for 80', but after 40 years, it's last drinks for this vaudeville troupe
In short: Whyte Yarcowie's Vaudeville Troupe will hold its final performance in April. The group was formed in 1984 and steered by founder Judy Lewis. What's next? Locals are encouraged to attend the final shows in Jamestown. For 40 years, a remote South Australian town has been brought to life with the local vaudeville troupe. But with most members of the Whyte Yarcowie Vaudeville Troupe pushing 80, the group will perform its final show next month.
South Australia's spring-fed limestone ponds are a scuba diver's dream
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The water that fills the Ewens Ponds is among the clearest fresh water you'll find. Located in South Australia's South East in Eight Mile Creek, the three ponds are spring-fed limestone ponds. ABC presenter James Findlay took a tour of the pond with local district ranger Ross Anderson.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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Whyalla is on the brink of a hydrogen and green-steel boom, but its council is in financial deficit
In short: Five SA councils have been deemed potentially unsustainable by the state's Essential Services Commission. One of them is Whyalla City Council, which is set to become a hydrogen hub. What's next? Most council CEOs accept the review's findings and plan to stabilise their economies through future planning. The council operating a South Australian town on the cusp of a hydrogen and green-steel boom is in deficit.
Regional property agent 'thinking outside square' in search of dwellings in dire rental market
In short: The housing crisis has prompted a real estate agent in Kapunda, an hour from Adelaide, to turn away renters. The situation is so dire the agent is asking people to be creative to help add vacant dwellings to the rental market. What's next? Anyone with a spare farmhouse or unoccupied dwelling who needs help cleaning it is being urged to speak out and assist someone in need of a home.
Country footy club hopes AFL star's homecoming can break 50-year premiership ...
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Country footy club hopes AFL star's homecoming can break 50-year premiership drought
It has been a long 50 years for the Kybybolite Football Club. 1974 was the last time the club's men's senior A-grade team won a premiership It's hoped the arrival of former Melbourne Demons captain Jack Trengove will change that Former Glenelg South Australian Football League captain Andrew Bradley is also joining the team The men's senior A-grade team has not won a premiership since 1974, but new additions to this year's team could provide a light at the end of a long tunnel.
Rain unveils rare opals in Andamooka - and locals, tourists alike are seeking out the spoils
Rain in the outback South Australian town of Andamooka usually comes with the promise of rare opals washing up — prompting locals to walk the streets with buckets, in search of newly unveiled rock and stones. Leila Day, chair of the Andamooka Opal Fields Tourism Association, stumbled across an opal find after this week's downpour. "I was lucky enough to find a painted lady ... a bit like a boulder opal, where the sedimentary rock and opal goes through the middle of that," she said.
Dog off leash trial underway at two reserves in Murray Bridge
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A dog off-leash trial is currently underway in the South Australian town of Murray Bridge. The council is allowing dogs to roam without restriction at Avoca Dell and Tumbella Drive Reserves, including the nearby river. The Rural City of Murray Bridge Council's manager in development and regulation Sally Roberts said the trial was in response to community feedback.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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New alcohol restrictions unlikely to address Coober Pedy's 'crime wave', business group warns
A "crime wave" has hit an outback South Australian town, with alcohol restrictions unlikely to address the problems plaguing the area, a local business group has said.
Far North Regional Development Australia launches study into childcare shortage in SA
Parents are flying in family members from interstate or resigning from jobs to fill the void of a dire childcare shortage in South Australia's Far North, a new study has found.
Family surprises 95yo in aged care by granting birthday wish for motorcycle joyride
Dinny Schutz thought her elderly mum was pulling her leg the first time the now-95-year-old told her what she wanted for her birthday. "About six years ago ... she said, 'I'd like a ride on a Harley'," Ms Schutz said. "I just said, 'Yeah, right mum, whatever'." But then three months before her 95th birthday, when Jenny Nieuwenhuis was again asked, her answer hadn't changed. "She said, 'I told you, a ride on the back of a Harley' and she started laughing," Ms Schutz said.
Connor Rozee's dad shares reactions to his son's big career news
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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. Port Augusta's Rob Rozee said Connor, aged 23, was the second youngest captain in the club's history. He was glad his son will stay in South Australia for most of his career.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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SA farmers prepare to enjoy Christmas with family after some have earliest start to harvest on record
For the first time in years, Alex McGorman will get to put his feet up as his children unwrap their presents on Christmas Day without the pressure of being in the middle of harvest.
SA flood flows help toothy lamprey fish travel 825km during this year's migration
Increased flows from last year's floods in South Australia helped a prehistoric fish travel more than 800 kilometres in a matter of months during a successful migration, experts say.
SA's regions haven't missed out on Tasting Australia events
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Tasting Australia will hit the state in 2024, with the May event's line-up released today. Every region in South Australia has been featured as part of next year's events, including in the Coorong, Naracoorte and the Eyre Peninsula. Festival Director Karena Armstrong encouraged people to check the Tasting Australia website for a list of event offerings.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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New alcohol restrictions to address antisocial behaviour in Coober Pedy
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New alcohol restrictions have been introduced in an outback town in South Australia to address reports of antisocial behaviour. Liquor purchases are not allowed before 12pm and only one purchase of alcohol can be made per person per day in Coober Pedy. The restrictions will be trialed for three months, Liquor and Gambling Commissioner Dini Soulio, said.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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Cherry season kicks off in South Australia
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Cherry season has officially kicked off in South Australia. While eating them as they are is always appropriate, there are lots of different things you can cook with cherries, a local grower explains. Barossa cherries have been protected in the recent storms that battered much of the state.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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Bush trackers find Shetland pony who went missing from outback SA station for three days
Cheeto, a mischievous Shetland pony, had just arrived at his new home at remote Nonning Station in South Australia's Gawler Ranges when he went missing last week.
How many times can you reheat food? Your food myths debunked
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Food leftovers can be refrozen after being defrosted in the fridge, according to a food safety expert. Lydia Buchtmann, spokesperson from the Food Safety Information Council, has debunked common myths in relation to leftovers. She said it's important not to waste food, but it's just as important to be safe.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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Phone mishap sees man break record for fastest kayak down Murray River with no entertainment
It was a long, quiet 14 days, 23 hours and 33 minutes for Dave Alley as he kayaked the entire 2,287-kilometre journey of the Murray River without even a phone for entertainment.
Pubs now required to label where their fish comes from in new food labelling rules
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Pubs, cafes and restaurants will be required to label where the fish on their menu comes from under new Australian consumer rules. Consumer and Business Affairs Ministers across the country gathered today and voted unanimously in favour of the new rules. Hospitality venues will have 12 months to phase in the labelling requirements, and penalties will apply to non-compliant venues, according to SA's Consumer Business Affairs Minister Andrea Michaels.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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SA Police crackdown on firebugs during bushfire season
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Police are cracking down on negligent and irresponsible behaviour which may spark a blaze during bushfire season across the state. There were 53 suspicious fires last year in South Australia, of which 26 were determined to have been deliberately lit. Across the state, 80 people known to police for fire related activities, will be carefully watched by patrols during the season.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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The history of the Keith monorail, or playground rollercoaster train
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A train ride in the Keith playground, in South Australia's south east, was first described as a rollercoaster by the local paper. It was gifted to the Keith War Memorial Community Centre in 1980, member Anna Young said. The structure came in five pieces with extensive instructions to put it together, and is still enjoyed by people of all ages.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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Storm forces the closure of South Australia's last drive-in
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A destructive storm struck the Coober Pedy region in South Australia last night, with strong winds damaging the state's last remaining drive-in. Volunteers have been forced to close the drive-in, and hope insurance provided by the council will cover its replacement. Wind gusts of up to 120kph hit the town on Wednesday night.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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SA Power provider prepares for hot summer - ABC listen
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The Australian Energy Market Operator's (AEMO) Summer Readiness Report warned of potential power outages in South Australia in the months ahead. Paul Roberts, from SA Power Networks (SAPN), said the organisation had been preparing for the forecast extreme summer temperatures. He said SAPN would take guidance from AEMO on potential load shedding.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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Why the panel van faded into history - ABC listen
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The panel van era of the 1970s in Australia sparks fond memories for many. It was a time of freedom and exploration, according to Dr John Wright, historian and motoring journalist. The vehicle style has largely faded out of production, probably due to a change in need from road users, Dr Wright said.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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Caloote founder Carl Rathmann laid in an unmarked grave for 113 years until descendant's discovery
Visitors to a small cemetery in a riverside South Australian town would never have known that under one of the unmarked grave plots laid the town's founder. Carl Rathmann founded Caloote in rural South Australia in 1872 He married three times and died in his late 80s in 1910 He lay in an unmarked grave for more than a century Carl Rathmann founded the town of Caloote, which is about 14 kilometres downstream of Mannum, in 1872 and died early in 1910, aged in his late 80s.
Remote communities are used to phone connection outages
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While yesterday's Optus outage inconvenienced many, towns like Andamooka in South Australia's outback frequently lose phone coverage according to locals. Leila Day is the chair of the Flinders Ranges and Outback Tourism Marketing Committee and said the Telstra network lost connection for nine days last year in the town during a flood. Ms Day said it's challenging, and anyone travelling north of Port Augusta should be aware of potential unexpected outages.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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Why the electoral boundaries on the APY Lands are reviewed before its general election
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Ahead of a general election in the APY Lands next year, the electorate boundaries must be reviewd by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). The team visited the region at the end of October to speak to locals about how they could make submissions for the process. James Trebilcock from the AEC said locals could contact the office via email or over the phone with reasons why the electoral boundaries should be moved.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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Stump jump plough, goon sacks, Ridley harvester among SA inventions
A wine bag fondly referred to as the "goon sack" is among the list of great inventions inspired by clever South Australians.
Most people in Quorn won't drink the water even though it's up to standard. So what are the standards?
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Most Quorn residents in South Australia's Flinders Ranges won't drink the water despite the fact it passes the state's quality standards. So what are the standards, and should they be reviewed? James Findlay asked David Cunliffe, SA Health's Principal Water Quality Advisor, what he thought about a water quality standard review.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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How far the microwave has come over the years, and all the things you can do with one
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The microwave oven has come a long way since it's inception in 1945. Developments have been made over the years including adding a turntable, which revolutionised the product. Virginia Hill is commonly known as the microwave expert, and has spent her life promoting ways food can be cooked using the appliance.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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Aurora Australis dazzles south east skies
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Residents across South Australia were treated to a natural light show as the Aurora Australis presented in recent days. Tantanoola resident Perrie Thomas captured images in the early hours of Monday morning in the south east of the state. On Monday afternoon he said he would happily sacrifice another night's sleep to witness another aurora.
By James Findlay Verified, Dixie Sulda Verified
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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Leigh Creek residents optimistic eight years after coal mine shut, decimating population numbers
Eight years after a coal mine that an outback South Australian town was built around closed, Leigh Creek residents are finally becoming more enthusiastic about their future.
Freedom of information application knocked back by SA Water about Billy Lights Point desal plant decision
A former independent senator has vowed to continue a transparency quest into SA Water's decision to build a desalination plant on the Eyre Peninsula despite his freedom of information (FOI) request getting knocked back.
Southern Launch's Koonibba rocket testing range to receive drugs made in space by US company
The Koonibba test range in South Australia's far west is set to become a launch pad for orbital manufacturing of pharmaceuticals in a joint project involving Southern Launch and United States company Varda Space Industries.
Whyalla prepares for hydrogen boom with 'city personality' test to ensure appeal to new arrivals
Residents in a town set to become South Australia's hydrogen hub are being urged to help it prepare for an influx of new residents by completing a survey about the town's personality.
Port Lincoln Mayor Diana Mislov's 'persistent' invitations to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pay off
It took multiple invitations from the mayor of a small South Australian town to lure Prime Minister Anthony Albanese there for a visit.
Leafy sea dragon sculpture made from marine waste championed by SA's west coast artists
A giant leafy sea dragon made from marine debris by local artists in remote South Australia will feature at a national Indigenous art fair this month.
Three Kangaroo Island restaurants lost to fire ahead of peak tourism season
Three restaurants have been gutted and another was damaged in a series of fires across Kangaroo Island in recent months ahead of the island's peak tourism period.
Hoarding survey by Local Government Association of SA aims to help councils better respond to issue
Growing reports of hoarding in South Australia have prompted a study to help local councils better respond to people who need help with the disorder.
Pet cat spotted on camera in Yorke Peninsula area, home to endangered brush-tailed bettongs once locally extinct Original
A domestic cat has been spotted on camera roaming with native prey in its mouth, in a protected area on the Yorke Peninsula home to recently reintroduced brush-tailed bettongs.
SA towns smash September hot weather records in sign of times ahead
Two South Australian towns have smashed spring weather records this week in a worrying sign of the hot season ahead, a meteorologist has warned.
Fenced in from predators, these numbats are thrilling ecologists as they repopulate the Eyre Peninsula
Four juvenile numbats have been spotted at Secret Rocks on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula for the first time, sparking new hope for the region's reintroduction program.
Alcohol restricitons in Port Augusta reducing head injuries, violence, services say
The number of serious head injuries and alcohol-related harm in Port Augusta has dramatically reduced since alcohol restrictions were introduced at the start of last year, the liquor commissioner says.
Coober Pedy's financially plagued council blames bin fee increase on 'human error'
A council in outback South Australia has apologised and blamed a substantial skip bin fee increase on "human error".
Murray cod found in Bookmark Creek, South Australia, for the first time since 2011
Native fish have been found in a creek that joins the Murray River for the first time in 12 years, with experts expecting habitat revival works to further boost numbers in coming years.
Whyalla community on alert as stray dog caught with parovirus
A stray dog infected with a highly contagious and potentially deadly virus has been caught wandering around the Whyalla area on South Australia's Spencer Gulf, sparking a warning from authorities to dog owners.
Broken Hill firefighters return from icy deployment to NSW's Perisher Valley Fire Station
What does a firefighter do in the snow? Karen Scifleet and Geoff Lehman could answer that question, having just spent six weeks working at the snowy Perisher Valley Fire Station in New South Wales. The pair usually work full-time at NSW Fire and Rescue in Broken Hill but have just spent time providing support to the fire team while their usual workers took up other roles in the snow season.
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