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Player 'with natural kick' switches from Aussie Rules to American football

Growing up in South Australia's Riverland, Jake Stoeckel never imagined one day he would be playing college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes in the United States.
a young man in blue and yellow american football gear in a professional photo

Published: Source: ABC RiverlandTopic: American Footballby Elyse Armanini and Stephanie Nitschke

Farmers call for low-interest loans as cash flow dries up in drought

The nation's drought supports will come under scrutiny at a major national forum today as southern farmers continue to battle dry times.
Sheep having a feed. Drone photo taken from above.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Droughtsby Selina Green, Brooke Neindorf and Kerrie Lush

Uncertainty for SA communities after first varroa mite detection

Producers and beekeepers had been expecting the arrival of the parasite. Now they are bracing for impact.
A middle-aged man with a light, grey beard wears high-vis as he holds leaves hanging from a tree in his hands.

Published: Source: ABC RiverlandTopic: Biosecurityby Elyse Armanini and Amelia Walters

A honey bee-killing parasite is in SA for the first time. What impact will it have?

The "world's worst" honey bee parasite, varroa mite, has been detected in South Australia for the first time. Now in five jurisdictions across Australia, what impact will it have on the agricultural industry?
Honeybees on a frame, beekeeper points a finger at the queen bee.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Beekeepingby Olivia Mason and Kate Forrester

Varroa mite detected in South Australia for first time

Experts say the parasite could almost entirely wipe out the state's wild bees and add significant costs and labour pressures to farmers.
An adult female varroa destructor mite.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Environmentby Olivia Mason and Will Hunter

Commercial pilot retires at 83 after six decades in the sky

From the wilds of the Great Australian Bight to the thrill of low-altitude crop dusting, pilot Kevin Warren has lived his dream job for six decades.
View of head and shoulders of pilot in open air plane with white dog, smiling at camera.

Published: Source: ABC Eyre PeninsulaTopic: Human Interestby Jodie Hamilton

'Loudest in the room ... yet still invisible': Tourette syndrome advocates plead for change

From poorly categorised NDIS support to high rates of suicide, Tourette syndrome advocates say it's the last disability where "it's still acceptable for people to laugh at".
a young woman leans against a wall staring at the camera with a somber expression

Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Disabilitiesby Amelia Walters

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Olive Overhaul: Transforming the taste of olives

A world-first processing method is transforming the taste of table olives while reducing labour and water use.
Duration: 11 minutes 37 seconds

Source: ABC News

Cy and Anja have had many wildlife visitors along their travels

Cy Wever-Jetis and Anja Wever have had many wildlife visitors during their kayak travels along the Murray River.
Duration: 1 minute 20 seconds

Source: ABC News

Close calls on South Australian regional highways caught on dashcams

Multiple close calls between vehicles on the Sturt Highway have been shared online in recent months.
Duration: 33 seconds

Source: ABC Riverland

Adult swimming lessons harder to access amid rise in drownings

Adults account for 80 per cent of drownings across the country. In regional South Australia pools are keen to provide lessons but there's a shortage of instructors willing to teach them.
Duration: 1 minute 21 seconds

Source: ABC Riverland

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