ABC FeedsDec 20

Rare white kangaroos to be sold to prevent overcrowding at wildlife park
By Samuel O'Brien and Josh Brine

White western grey kangaroos are a popular sight in a small wildlife park nestled near the South Australia – Victoria border and some are now being sold.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-21/group-white-and-grey-kangaroos-for-sale-bordertown-wildlife-park/106134948

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White and grey kangaroos to be sold to prevent overcrowding at Bordertown Wildlife Park

White western grey kangaroos are a popular sight in a small wildlife park nestled near the South Australia – Victoria border and some are now being sold.

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ABC FeedsDec 15

Axeman brought back to life after mid-competition heart attack
By Becc Bird and Josh Brine

Kahu Woolley was clinically dead multiple times, but quick actions by his friends brought him back.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-15/axeman-brought-back-to-life-after-heart-attack/106113688

#HeartDisease #OtherSports #HumanInterest #AgriculturalShowsandIndustryEvents #BeccBird #JoshBrine

Kahu's been woodchopping his whole life, but a heart attack mid-competition almost killed him

Kahu Woolley was clinically dead multiple times, but quick actions by his friends brought him back.

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ABC FeedsDec 6

Fish returning to some parts of SA's coast, divers say
By Josh Brine

Open water divers say underwater visibility has improved and marine life is returning to some areas off South Australia's coast. Experts say it's a positive sign, but warn it's "way too early" to say the environment is recovering from the state's algal bloom.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-07/divers-notice-improved-marine-conditions-algal-bloom/106090962

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'Less algal influence' seen in some parts of SA waters, divers say

Open water divers say underwater visibility has improved and marine life is returning to some areas off South Australia's coast. Experts say it's a positive sign, but warn it's "way too early" to say the environment is recovering from the state's algal bloom.

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ABC FeedsOct 28

Council considers installing camera to catch obelisk's plummet into sea
By Josh Brine

A seaside landmark will be lost to the ocean, and the council is hoping to catch the moment on camera.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-28/camera-to-show-robe-obelisk-as-it-erodes-into-sea/105920268

#Erosion #LocalGovernment #RegionalCommunities #UrbanDevelopmentandPlanning #RegionalDevelopmentandPlanning #History #JoshBrine

Plans to install cameras to capture moment Robe obelisk falls into the sea

A seaside landmark will be lost to the ocean, and the council is hoping to catch the moment on camera. 

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ABC FeedsOct 14

Australia's largest owl, which eats koalas and possums, captured on tape
By Josh Brine and Becc Chave

Powerful owls prey on possums, and even koalas, but local bird watchers are excited by the discovery of new pairs in South Australia.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-14/powerful-owls-recorded-for-bird-sound-bath/105884696

#Birds #Conservation #EndangeredandProtectedSpecies #Animals #JoshBrine #BeccChave

Endangered powerful owl among 'sound bath' of bird calls captured by recordings

Powerful owls prey on possums, and even koalas, but local bird watchers are excited by the discovery of new pairs in South Australia. 

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ABC FeedsOct 9

Patients travel hours from SA city to see a GP as shortage persists
By Conor Burke and Josh Brine

While a government-funded medical clinic is set to reopen, residents in SA's second biggest city are still struggling to access local care.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-09/mount-gambier-regional-gp-shortage-urgent-care-clinic/105861462

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Mount Gambier's Urgent Care Clinic to reopen but GP shortage continues

While a government-funded medical clinic is set to reopen, residents in SA's second biggest city are still struggling to access local care.

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ABC FeedsOct 5

Seafood sellers question if algal bloom safety message is getting through
By Josh Brine

While industry and government tell consumers South Australian seafood is safe, consumer demand is still down amid the algal bloom, with businesses concerned they may not survive.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-06/sa-seafood-downturn-amid-algal-bloom/105838042

#FishingandAquacultureIndustry #FoodandBeverageProcessingIndustry #FoodSafety #LocalFoodSystems #SmallBusinesses #StateandTerritoryGovernment #Fish #EnvironmentalHealth #EnvironmentalImpact #JoshBrine

SA seafood demand still down as algal bloom safety message struggles to break through

While industry and government tell consumers South Australian seafood is safe, consumer demand is still down amid the algal bloom, with businesses concerned they may not survive.

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ABC FeedsSep 27

Feral pigs found in SA were imported illegally from NSW, testing shows
By Josh Brine

Dozens of pigs were released illegally over several attempts to establish populations for hunting, with a local landscape board warning of the danger a feral population could cause.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-28/dna-testing-finds-feral-pigs-illegally-brought-into-sa-from-nsw/105806616

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Feral pigs illegally brought into SA from NSW, DNA testing confirms

Dozens of pigs were released illegally over several attempts to establish populations for hunting, with a local landscape board warning of the danger a feral population could cause.

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ABC FeedsSep 8

This region is a food bowl and forestry powerhouse, but the alarm is ringing over its water supply
By Josh Brine, Sam Bradbrook, and Elsie Adamo

South Australia's Limestone Coast is home to lush terrain in Australia's driest state, but its groundwater supplies are slowly in decline.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-09/limestone-coast-concerns-for-groundwater-shortage/105619362

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The Limestone Coast is a food bowl and forestry powerhouse, but its water supply is under threat

South Australia's Limestone Coast is home to lush terrain in Australia's driest state, but its groundwater supplies are slowly in decline.

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ABC FeedsSep 3

Shark-eating seal returns to Portland, prompting warnings for admirers
By Josh Brine and Conor Burke

Sammy the seal often pops up in the seaside Victorian town of Portland and has recently been photographed munching on a shark. He is loved by many, but authorities are warning people to keep their distance.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-03/sammy-the-elephant-seal-returns-to-portland/105728460

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Elephant seal Sammy returns to Portland, drawing onlookers and prompting warnings

Sammy the seal often pops up in the seaside Victorian town of Portland and has recently been photographed munching on a shark. He is loved by many, but authorities are warning people to keep their distance.

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