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21/09/2024

Have you seen orchids like this before? 🌼😲

South Australian photographer Adam captured photos of these rare and beautiful orchids found on the Yorke Peninsula. 😍

📷: Adam via AdBe Photography

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21/09/2024

Sharks are much more than scary and fearsome 🦈

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21/09/2024

For Robert Towers, hunting meteorites is a “wonderful hobby” — but his strike rate is impressive, and he hopes the ancient space rocks could hold undiscovered clues to the origins of the Earth and life itself. 🌏🌌

Mr Towers has found more than 200 meteorites across the Nullarbor Plains in Western and South Australia — more than 130 of which he has donated to SA’s Museum.

He has now been recognised for his contributions to the museum’s collection with a commemorative medallion.

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21/09/2024

What's the best treasure you've discovered in an op shop? 🤔

A luxury Balenciaga bag is on sale for $2,000 at a Tamworth op shop, prompting discussions about its authenticity and the appropriateness of such a price in a charity setting.

Read more: https://ab.co/3XMWxZH

Store management is defending the pricing, highlighting its potential to fundraise for community needs.

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21/09/2024

"She's completely unique, even on a world stage." 😮

Under the glow of candlelight, on a remote South Australian island, self-taught wood carver Maud Baillie created some of our nation's finest Australiana pieces.

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Under the glow of candlelight, on a remote South Australian island, self-taught wood carver Maud Baillie created some of our nation's finest Australiana pieces.

21/09/2024

"Certainly disappointing" 🏉

Arriving at Adelaide Airport, Power captain Connor Rozee said Sydney was "the better side on the night" but he was "proud" of his team.

"We didn't quite get there last night but our effort and intensity were right there and we're still a young side that's getting better every year so we'll look to get back and put ourselves in the same opportunity again," he said.

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21/09/2024

Ceduna just got a whole lot more colourful.🐟🦀❤️

The underwater scene is the brainchild of local artist and art teacher Frew-Ann Halbert who worked alongside Crossways Lutheran School students to paint this mural. 🎨

“I gave the kids a real free-for-all with the patterns on the fish… they had a fish each and did whatever they wanted,” Halbert told the ABC.

📷: Crossways Lutheran School via ABC Eyre Peninsula

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21/09/2024

"It is hard to get to the very top, but I know there's so much talent out there in South Australia, and being a passionate South Australian, it's very important for me to try and identify that talent and open the pathway."🏅

They call him "King Kyle", but swimming champion Kyle Chalmers is on the lookout for the next generation of athletic royalty on a talent search in his home town.

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They call him "King Kyle", but swimming champion Kyle Chalmers is on the lookout for the next generation of athletic royalty on a talent search in his home town.

21/09/2024

The Wallabies are about to clash with their greatest rivals 🔥 Hear all the action as they take on the All Blacks at Stadium Australia from 2:30pm ACST today.

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20/09/2024

“It is always a special time coming back to Adelaide.” ❤️

Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia told ABC Radio Adelaide’s Deb Tribe she has a special connection with Adelaide and South Australia.

On 1 July 2024, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, was officially sworn in as the 28th Governor-General of Australia at a Parliament House ceremony and it’s the first visit to the state in this role.

“My mum was an Adelaide girl, sadly she’s no longer alive but she was a very proud South Australian.”

“I started school here and I went to Netley Primary School and we spent a year living here with my grandmother near Glenelg when my father served in Vietnam.”

“My parents actually meet here in Adelaide. My mum was a librarian and my dad was a young captain. Their love story started here and I have a deep sense of affection and nostalgia for my childhood here,” Her Excellency told ABC’s Deb Tribe.

Listen back to the full interview on 891AM ABC Radio Adelaide on the ABC listen app or here: https://bit.ly/AdelaideRadioLive

20/09/2024

"We spend quite a lot of time in Adelaide and South Australia." ❤️

When he’s not racing around the world for Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, Finnish Formula 1 driver, Valtteri Bottas lives part of the year here in SA, and he's fallen in love with our local wines.

When he’s not racing around the world forStake F1 Team Kick Sauber, Finnish Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas lives part of the year here in SA, and he's fallen in love with our local wines.

20/09/2024

Have you ever seen a camera on the back of a bumble bee? 🐝🎥😲

We don't see bumble bees in South Australia, but the large earth bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) is widespread in Tasmania.

Now one university is using Soviet spy technology to watch these bees during their most intimate moments.

Find out more: https://shorturl.at/usORs

"We get a nice glue that isn't too stinky, and you give the back of the bee a little shave, as they are a bit hairy. And then you put a drop of glue on it and then you can stick this little micro transmitter onto their back," Lecturer in Entomology at University of Tasmania, Jon Finch told ABC Radio Adelaide's Narelle Graham.

Hear more on 891AM ABC Radio Adelaide on the ABC listen app or here: ab.co/Adelaide

20/09/2024

THE SWANS MARCH ON! 🦢

Sydney sails through to the last Saturday in September, beating Port Adelaide 95-59 at the SCG.

It’s Port’s third prelim loss in five seasons, and fourth total under Ken Hinkley, with no wins. Meanwhile, it’s Sydney’s fifth grand final under John Longmire.

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20/09/2024

After 14 years of early starts, Michael Rowland is taking stock of the life as a breakfast TV host 🤔

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20/09/2024

Greg Champion is a serious songwriter with a not-so-serious back catalogue.

But with That's What I Like About Football, the lanky songwriter from Adelaide found a footy anthem that will stand the test of time.

Greg Champion is a serious songwriter with a not-so-serious back catalogue. But with That's The Thing About Football, the lanky songwriter from Adelaide found a footy anthem that will stand the test of time.

20/09/2024

New number plates with the image of a koala character and the slogan 'SA the koala state' are now on sale, proceeds assist those organisations caring for koalas in our communities.🐨🚗

"It's really about investing back into the work they do, that they largely fund themselves," Director of Conservation and Wildlife at DEW Lisien Loan told ABC Radio Adelaide's Paul Gough.

New number plates with the image of a koala character and the slogan 'SA the koala state' are now available, with proceeds going to assist those organisations caring for koalas in our communities.

20/09/2024

“Goddamn it, what the f***? Turn the f***ing cameras off too, goddamn it.” 🤯🤯

New Adelaide 36ers coach Mike Wells has made no apologies for a heated training session, which included an expletive-laden spray, ahead of his side’s NBL opening round clash with the Sydney Kings. 🏀

The former NBA assistant coach was unhappy with his players’ preparation, just days out from taking on the league’s title favourite.

🎙️: Matthew Smith, Reporting

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-19/adelaide-36ers-coach-mike-wells-launches-mid-court-spray/104373594

20/09/2024

For friends and fellow-dyslexics Maralyn and Gaynor, continuing a tradition of oral storytelling in their hometown of Wallaroo in South Australia is proving to be a health and confidence booster for the community. ❤️

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For friends and fellow-dyslexics Maralyn and Gaynor, continuing a tradition of oral storytelling in their hometown of Wallaroo in South Australia is proving to be a health and confidence booster for the community.

20/09/2024

AFL Preliminary Finals start tonight! 🔥 Will Port Adelaide come out on top?

Stream every match, live and ad-free up to the finals on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/3W1u6X5

20/09/2024

“It’s a complete definition of stupidity really ... why you would continue to place yourself and other road users at risk by doing that, it’s just ridiculous, stupid, irresponsible behaviour.”

Massive fines are being handed out for motorists illegally using a mobile phone while driving. 🚗🤳

In South Australia alone, police have issued 68,252 warning letters to drivers using their phones behind the wheel during a three-month expiation grace period for five new detection cameras – that’s about one driver every two minutes. 🤯

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-18/mobile-phone-detection-cameras-begin-issuing-fines/104365382

🎙️: Olivia Mason, Reporting

20/09/2024

Did your pooch get one of these in the mail? We'd love to see your doggos! 😍💌 🐶

The Dog and Cat Management Board have distributed promotional leaflets to more than 314,000 South Australian canines with an animated dog named ‘Buddy’ as the focal point.

The state government says in the first half of this year, 114 posties were attacked by dogs in SA, and that more than 1,000 posties are attacked across the country each year.

The campaign aims to share practical safety messaging to keep SA’s posties safe and reduce the overall number of dog bites in the state.

The government says free bumper stickers and collectible dog safety leaflets are also available from SA Post Offices.

📷: Thanks to Moo, Valentino, Tui, Kaiser, and Toffee for posing with their letters. 💖💖

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19/09/2024

Who’s excited for the AFL preliminary final between Port Adelaide and the Sydney Swans tonight? 🏉🎉

ABC Radio Adelaide’s Bobby Macumber meet up with Port fans at Adelaide Airport heading over for the game in Sydney.

“It’s been covered in Teal at Adelaide Airport this morning.” Bobby told Leigh Radford.

"It's such an amazing build up for the team and for the state. It's so good for us to get this opportunity. We love our team, and we love the club," Port fan Jarrod said.

📷: Bobby Macumber

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19/09/2024

"The proposed restructure to the South Australian Museum is off, and it's withdrawn."

Premier Peter Malinauskas said the proposed changes, which were driven by the museum's board, were now being withdrawn "in totality", with board chair Kim Cheater resigning from his position. Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: ab.co/abcnewsapp

A proposed restructure of the South Australian Museum which would have seen 27 full-time positions abolished has been "withdrawn", following a state government review.

19/09/2024

"We want people to enjoy, have a good time, have a few laughs and think, 'Hey, that was really good'."🎸❤️

English multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter, Hank Marvin came to fame with The Shadows.

Now, inspired by Django Reinhardt, he's stepping in to 'Gypsy Jazz' and travelling South Australia to share his new sound with friends.

English multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter, Hank Marvin came to fame with The Shadows. Now, inspired by Django Reinhardt, he's stepping in to 'Gypsy Jazz' and travelling SA to share his new sound with friends.

19/09/2024

Have you seen the moon this week? 😲

Photographer Nikki captured this great photos of the moon rising behind Seal Island at Encounter Bay. South Australia.👏👏👏

If you were lucky enough to get a good photo, share it below 👇

📷: Photography by Nikki

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19/09/2024

Aussie astronaut hoping to inspire the next generation💙

Australia has long played a role in space exploration, and now we finally have our first female astronaut who trained under the Australian flag.

Katherine Bennell-Pegg recently returned from Space School in Germany and is making it her mission to find the next generation of space explorers.

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19/09/2024

Alessa has lived in Adelaide her whole life but hasn't been able to experience much of its nightlife.

Of the 72 bars and nightclubs within the Adelaide CBD that are listed on Google, 60 per cent of them are not wheelchair accessible or do not have that information freely available.

Organising a night out is exhausting work for young people with disabilities like Alessa — from checking the terrain, doorways, entrances, and adequate space for a wheelchair.

19/09/2024

Can't make it to a screen for Australia's ODI series against England? Catch all the action, live and ad free from England via the ABC listen app, with the first ODI kicking off from 8:45pm ACST tonight.

🏏 Hear it all via the ABC SPORT and ABC Cricket streams: https://ab.co/3W1u6X5

19/09/2024

"Whyalla is a very important strategic city, not just for this state but for the country."

The story of Whyalla has been told and retold, and is often framed as a tale of a town and its steel plant. That is not an inaccurate picture, but nor is it a complete one.

While jobs are on the line, and the city's future is at stake, saving the steelworks isn't just about protecting a regional population — what happens in Whyalla could have broader implications for the nation. Download the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: ab.co/abcnewsapp

The story of Whyalla has been told and retold, and is often framed as a tale of a town and its steel plant. That is not an inaccurate picture, but nor is it a complete one.

19/09/2024

Go Hayley ❤️👏

The Seaview High School music teacher, with just five years experience, has been nominated for a prestigious ARIA Award.

"I am just so lucky. It's one of those jobs that's highly demanding. But, at the same time, the reward is huge," Wedding told ABC Radio Adelaide's Leigh Radford.

Hayley Wedding says, "I am just so lucky". The Seaview High School music teacher, with just five years experience, has been nominated for a prestigious ARIA Award.