Viki Ntafillis

Dec 16, 2024 | abc.net.au | Viki Ntafillis

Kangaroo Island locals say it is "disappointing" and "stressful" that their properties will not be connected to a desalination plant that opened in Penneshaw last week. With a capacity of two megalitres a day, the plant has provided clean mains water to around 700 local homes and businesses for the first time. However, local Alan Thomas said his property at Baudin Beach, which he bought two months ago, was not connected to the plant.

Dec 5, 2024 | abc.net.au | Viki Ntafillis |Annabel Francis |Tom Mann

Tests have confirmed wildlife found dead at Port Pirie, home of South Australia's only lead smelter, died from lead poisoning. Warning: This story contains images that some people may find distressing. The Environment Protection Authority said it was "unable to establish any leads as to the specific source of the acute lead toxicity" following interviews with stakeholders.

Nov 24, 2024 | abc.net.au | Viki Ntafillis

When you run a small business, helping another one that offers a similar service might sound counterproductive. But home-based baker Jacqui Spadavecchia is among a cohort of businesswomen who have found collaboration with competitors is helping their enterprises thrive. The mother of three had been trying to juggle her small business with a part-time job and was finding it "very overloading and quite stressful" to keep up with customer demand.

Nov 6, 2024 | abc.net.au | Viki Ntafillis

While most designers make their own clothes, not many can say they grow them. But this forms the crux of alpaca farmer and fibre artist Amee Dennis's work. Her designs are made from pure alpaca fibre grown by alpacas on her property along with other natural materials such as native grasses, cereal and wheat. "We raise our animals, shear them, process our own fibre, design, make, package and sell all our own products," Ms Dennis said.

Sep 19, 2024 | abc.net.au | Viki Ntafillis

Growing up, Maralyn Elliss went to 10 different schools around Australia. As a result, it took teachers a while each time to realise she couldn't read. "I wasn't actually reading, I was learning it and saying it," Ms Elliss said. "I'd get [my brother] or mum or somebody to read [my homework] to me, thinking I would just learn it. "I got through school on my memory — I couldn't spell to save my life.""I absolutely hated having to stand up in front of the class, my brain would go to mush.