Will Hunter

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Will Hunter

Close calls on a major South Australian thoroughfare have been captured by dash cams and circulated online. A trucking company based in the Riverland says it is not uncommon for its drivers to see near misses. SA Police is urging people to take more care while travelling, saying there is an over-representation of fatal and serious incidents on regional roads.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Will Hunter

South Australian Liberal party leader Vincent Tarzia said "this is part of our democratic system" after he emerged from a closed Renmark function room in late November. Mr Tarzia was referring to a pre-selection challenge for the safe seat of Chaffey, a process touted as a crucial mechanism in maintaining the party's "grassroots". But only 65 party members turned out for the vote, with an expert saying there has been a decline in political engagement around the world.

Dec 27, 2024 | abc.net.au | Will Hunter |Elsie Adamo

South Australian farmers have grappled with a series of uncontrollable weather conditions that have created one of the most challenging seasons on record. Low rainfall, drought and spells of frost have been felt in every corner of the state, with some regions such as the Mid North experiencing their driest conditions in more than a century. As harvest wraps up for the year, the true damage of this season's weather has become clear to growers on the ground.

Dec 12, 2024 | abc.net.au | Will Hunter |Shannon Pearce

Growers in Australia's largest wine grape growing region have made an emotional plea for the establishment of a mandatory code of conduct and warned that many will not make it to the 2026 vintage otherwise. A senate inquiry into the industry code was held in the South Australian Riverland town of Renmark and heard from individual growers, industry bodies and wineries.

Dec 8, 2024 | abc.net.au | Will Hunter |Amelia Walters

Paul Hansen faced a lengthy drive down an unsealed road in order to receive medical assistance after he had a heart attack. His sister drove him to meet an SA ambulance crew rather than wait for help to arrive. Locals who use the Wentworth Road want to see action taken to address its poor condition so similar incidents do not occur. The clock had just struck 1am at Paul Hansen's New South Wales home when he woke up feeling like a "semi-trailer" was parked on his chest.