Elyse Armanini

Dec 13, 2024 | abc.net.au | Elyse Armanini

At the bottom of a home garden in regional South Australia, 10 well-loved birds are living a life of spoilt luxury in a "royal" roost. While it might not be the most grand chicken coop of its name, nine ISA brown chickens and a rooster call Cluckingham Palace in Loxton home. "Seven of them are ladies of the court, two are dowager duchesses and their lord and master is Henry, Duke of Lucerne," said owner Sally Goode. Ms Goode is not alone in treating her humble backyard chickens with love and care.

Dec 3, 2024 | abc.net.au | Elyse Armanini

A farmer who has rescued drivers on unsealed roads is worried about travellers' safety. He says the common denominator among these drivers was that they were unknowingly sent down gravel roads by GPS. Lloyd Castle is calling for more signage to warn drivers of upcoming unsealed roads. Third-generation farmer and sheep grazier Lloyd Castle works the land in a remote part of South Australia, around 160 kilometres from Adelaide.

Nov 25, 2024 | abc.net.au | Elyse Armanini |Will Hunter

Fruit growers in South Australia's Riverland are grappling with more crop losses after more than 30 millimetres of rain fell across the region over the weekend. It is another blow for producers who have battled with difficult weather conditions all season. Growers will monitor their crops and take steps to protect against further losses caused by downy mildew disease.

Nov 24, 2024 | abc.net.au | Elyse Armanini

Inside a museum in a tiny South Australian farming town, machines from a bygone era are whirring back to life. The Mallee Tourist and Heritage Centre at Pinnaroo has one of the largest collections of printmaking equipment in the state, but it has sat mostly dormant in recent years. Now, to the delight of residents, a local group has reactivated the machines and hired two Adelaide-based printmakers to teach the unique art form to the community.

Nov 17, 2024 | abc.net.au | Elyse Armanini

In a regional South Australian community the number of junior golfers making their mark on clubs and competitions, both locally and further afield, is increasing. Paul Efthimiou,14, started playing in the Riverland three years ago but is already a junior golf veteran. He was named the men's champion at the recent Barmera Spring Classic after going up against some competitors more than twice or three times his age.