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Patricia Moseley turned grief into art in 1982, teaching herself to sculpt using her grandfather's chisels. The pioneering horsewoman went on to create bronze busts of Australia's most celebrated figures from single photographs alone.
South Australia just locked in a massive 960MWh battery system that will power thousands of homes and stabilize the grid using clean energy. It's one more giant leap toward the state's goal of 100% renewable power by 2027.
A dusty chest in a South Australian church revealed handwritten German hymns that hadn't been performed in over 50 years. The rediscovered music was performed for the first time in decades at Point Pass Immanuel Lutheran Church's 150th anniversary celebration.
After years of drought, South Australian farmers are celebrating record March rainfall by planting winter crops weeks ahead of schedule. The early gamble could mean bigger harvests despite rising costs.
Southern calamari are reappearing in South Australian waters nearly a year after a devastating algal bloom wiped them out. Fishers and scientists are calling for extended fishing restrictions to help the fast-growing species fully recover.
South Australia just opened an area larger than Jamaica for renewable energy development, inviting global investors to build solar, wind, and storage projects that could power half a million homes. The state already runs on 75% renewable energy and aims to hit 100% by 2027.
A 16-year-old South Australian surfer stayed calm when a shark bit his foot, shaking it off and catching a wave to safety. Oliver Tokic-Bensley's quick thinking and steady nerves turned a frightening moment into a story of resilience.
Over 200 Aboriginal rangers from 29 groups across South Australia gathered for the state's first-ever Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger Conference. Young rangers are becoming role models in their communities while protecting native species and restoring ecosystems their elders remember.
Australia's largest airline is bringing hundreds of high-tech jobs to South Australia with a new innovation center focused on AI and digital products. The move marks a major win for Adelaide's growing reputation as a technology powerhouse.
A pilot program in South Australia is giving rural patients same-day healthcare through nurse practitioners, taking pressure off overbooked doctors. The free service has been so successful that appointments are booked solid every day.
In Port Macdonnell, South Australia, locals have launched a seaweed celebration festival to protect the world's most biodiverse reef system. Artists and citizen scientists are teaming up to monitor the Great Southern Reef through beach walks, art, and research.
South Australia pulled off a stunning comeback to win their second consecutive Sheffield Shield cricket championship, overcoming massive odds after barely making the finals. Alex Carey's heroic century turned certain defeat into an unforgettable victory.
Three elite cyclists broke championship records at Brisbane's Anna Meares Velodrome, with South Australia's Leigh Hoffman posting the fastest flying 200m ever recorded on Australian soil. The performances signal a strong showing ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
When a 12-foot great white shark clamped onto his swim fin and dragged him across the ocean floor, Luke Kuhn kept his cool and escaped unharmed. His quick reaction and dive buddy's support turned a terrifying moment into a story of survival.
After losing her father to drunk driving, 18-year-old Lily Mathews is speaking to hundreds of students across South Australia about road safety. Her courage is helping launch a new regional program that could save lives.
South Australian families will no longer pay public school fees starting next year, after both major parties backed the historic $300 million education reform. The bipartisan support means the policy will proceed regardless of who wins the March 21 election.
South Australian families will pay zero fees for public school from 2027 if Labor wins reelection. The policy will save 90,000 families an average of $8,000 per child throughout their education.
A South Australian Aboriginal community is bringing the Ngaiawang language back to life after it nearly disappeared following colonization. Using 180-year-old word lists and community knowledge, they've compiled 800 words and are creating a picture book to teach future generations.
After bushfires swept through Deep Creek National Park, South Australia launched a dedicated fund to help endangered species like the southern emu-wren recover. The park is already reopening sections to visitors while recovery work continues.
After two brutal years of drought forced South Australian ranchers to sell thousands of sheep, a weekend downpour is letting them restock and rebuild. Some stations received 60mm in just four hours, equal to 40% of their typical annual rainfall.
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