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Sixteen nominees have been shortlisted for South Australia's 2021 Australian of the Year Awards. The event will be live-streamed on ACM websites on Monday. 

Here's your chance to relay South Australia's 2021 Australian of the Year ceremony.

Replay SA's 2021 Australian of the Year awards ceremony

WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP

It's been a long week of protests and strikes across the state.

Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action

UNIVERSAL: Spacey Jane expanded their reach on their second album Here Comes Everybody. Picture: Sam Hendel

Spacey Jane mine the anxiety of the times on album two

Spacey Jane are writing songs for Everybody

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: Illustration of an influenza virus particle. Picture: Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images.

The 2022 season has only just begun and already it's tracking toward a five year record. So what makes this year's flu so bad?

Is this year's flu worse than previous years?

Expect more sailing shenanigans in season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean. Picture: Bravo/Binge

Like fashion or film, organic farming or journalism, the 'yachting industry' is a lot less glamourous than it sounds.

Below Deck is really just the seven sins on the seven seas

New track: Alfie Arcuri has just dropped his latest single, Overtime, about his experiences with anxiety. Picture: Supplied

"Anxiety is something that I've had to deal with for most of my life."

The Voice star Alfie Arcuri shines light on anxiety

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: This year's flu season is on track to beating a five-year case record as vaccination numbers remain low. Picture: Shutterstock

This year's season is a stark difference to the 2021 winter sickness period, which saw very few cases recorded nationwide.

Flu season on track to hitting five year record as vaccination remains low

Abortion rights protesters chant on the steps of the Alabama state capitol building during a rally and march on the capitol in Montgomery on Sunday, June 26. Photo: Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY NETWORK/Sipa USA /AAP Image

Australians have joined in the fight for women's rights with protests set for the major metropolitan cities.

People show solidarity and protest for women's rights

BACK IN THE DAY: Nurses attend to a patient in an iron lung in the United Kingdom, 1949. Picture: Getty Images

The virus has been nearly eradicated worldwide, but traces have been found in London's wastewater, prompting a "national incident" to be declared.

Polio has been detected in the UK: Here's everything you need to know

Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24

Natural beekeepers urge Australia to learn from the mistakes made overseas where bees have become dependent on pharmaceuticals while trying to control varroa mite.

Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub. 

Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a pause - or a paws - to the game while giving the pup a tummy rub.

Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players

The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros

There's no doubt that Elvis is an enjoyable movie, even at two hours and 40 minutes, but it's not as successful a musical biopic as Rocketman or Walk the Line.

Elvis movie is a good time despite it lacking depth

Climate protesters tried to shut down the Sydney Harbour bridge before marching in the city.

Protesters took over the harbour tunnel in Sydney this morning.

Arrests made after climate change protesters block peak hour traffic

The findings reinforce the need for adequate resources for ICUs, especially in times of high demand.

Third virus wave biggest killer: study

An observer watches the take off on Sunday night.

American space agency NASA has successfully launched its first ever rocket from Australia.

See the moment NASA launches a rocket from the NT

Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied

Everyone speaking gibberish may be a way of illustrating miscommunication, but it's radical.

A weird romp words can't describe

Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal 

It pulls you up to realise that this is Luhrmann's sixth feature film.

Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage

Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Mark Paguio in Spiderhead. Picture: Netflix

You understand why Hemsworth would have been attracted to the production.

Hemsworth's Spiderhead is a slick, pacey futuristic thriller

PATIENT OPTIONS: Kirsten Pilatti, BCNA CEO talks with Elizabeth Blane in Latrobe, Tasmania during a Breast Cancer Network Australia event. Picture: Paul Scambler

GPs and advocates want to see the telehealth program extended to provide patients with more options on how they access medical care.

Call to re-instate, expand telehealth services ahead of July 1 cut-off

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A woman and two children are in hospital after being hit by a car in Melbourne.

Woman struck by car while pushing pram

Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has stepped aside from his trade job in New York.

Barilaro steps away from NYC trade job

Rallen said it was concerned a gas explorer's heavy construction machinery could stress cattle.

Legal joust continues over NT station

Teachers have marched on the NSW parliament in Sydney to call for improved pay and conditions.

Striking teachers march to NSW parliament

A timber company has been fined for a worker fatality at a NSW central west sawmill.

Timber firm fined $262k for fatal accident

CAREER: Former North Whyalla player and State football legend Neil Kerley, second row back, fourth from left, was captain-coach of the Whyalla combined team in 1954.

The late 'Knuckles' Kerley is remembered by friends who supplied information about him

Friends rally after 'Knuckles' death to tell his SA football story

THANKS: Hannah Ewings, centre, thanked her Whyalla-based parents Jeff and Tash for their support as she developed her Australian rules football career.

'I am pretty fierce when it comes to football' - former Whyalla player

Power's 'fierce' No.1 AFLW draft pick Hannah thanks Whyalla parents

LEADER: The late Neil Kerley is pictured holding the football as captain-coach of the Whyalla combined football team in 1955. 

The late Neil Kerley was once captain-coach of Whyalla's combined football team

Former Whyalla and state football legend Neil Kerley dies at 88

Discover what's on around the district

RISK: Honey production is at risk after the varroa mite was found in eastern states beehives.

Threat to SA's 'clean, green' image as producer of honey and other food

Fears of bee pest entering South Australia through Port Pirie

David Walshaw and Stand Like Stone's Sally Klose hand over the keys to volunteer Margaret Wortley. PICTURE: Neave Moore

Naracoorte, Kingston and Bordertown are home to a new driving mentorship program through the Australian Red Cross.

Red Cross Drivers Program comes to town

2022 Foursomes Champion of Champions, Kirsty Bailey and Mary Winser. PICTURE: Supplied

Teams played well in the SE District Women's Golf Foursome Championship round, hosted in Keith.

SE District Women's Golf Foursomes Championships results

The price is produce is still high, with little idea of when it will return to "normal". PICTURE: File

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Rising fuel prices, cost of goods and services and freight has left small businesses still calling for change.

Restaurants have to up prices, and here is why

The many faces and representatives at Bordertown's screening of Fahim Hashimy's documentary. PICTURE: Supplied.

Director Fahim Hashimy screened his project documentary on the importance of afghan cameleers in our history.

Honouring our migrant past this Refugee Week

Kingston's Tom Rogers laying a tackle on an Keith opponent. Picture Ace Coote Photography.

Kingston took control of their top three destiny on the weekend with a hard-fought win against Keith in the Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League on Saturday.

Kingston seeks out its destiny in KNTFL

Keith's Lewis Hender flying for a mark over Kingston's Harrison Martin. Photo Ace Coote Photography.

Lucindale's unbeaten run has come to an end as Naracoorte's upset win over the Roos highlighted a round of close important games in the Kowree Naracoorte-Tatiara football on Saturday.

Lucindale defeated in first loss of season

Smaller centres as well as mobile clinics will replace the larger SA Health vaccination clinics as operations begin to wind down to manage a lesser load.

SA Health to scale down vax clinics

Games played on through weather on Saturday. PICTURE: File

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Mundulla took on Penola at last weekend's game (June 25 2022).

Football fans cheered at Penola v Mundulla game

There were a couple of great nail-biting finishes in this week's Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara A grade netball matches on Saturday, June 25.

Mundulla, Kybybolite win by one goal in nail-biting netball matches

Jesse Budel at the Mobilong Swamp, recording the sounds of the riverfront. Picture: Sam Lowe


Illuminate Adelaide connecting three SA towns

Forming a connection through song and dance

Netball goals were scored around the region as KNTNA teams played in Round 9. PICTURE: File

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All KNT netball teams played well in this weekend's Round 9 games.

KNT Netball Round 9 showcased talented athletes

'RACE': Former Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold-medal winner Steve Moneghetti, right, and Bill Fletcher, of Port Pirie, stage a mock run start at the Sportsman Tavern.

Ambassador Steve Moneghetti pays tribute to organisers of the Pichi Richi Marathon

Marathon runner Steve Moneghetti fires starter's gun at Port Augusta

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Coonawarra Running Festival launches registration for races fundraising for mental health research.

Running for mental awareness in Coonawarra

MAYOR: Port Pirie Regional Council has a male mayor, Cr Leon Stephens, and colleague Cr Kendall Jackson thinks he is doing a good job.

Almost three times as many men as women are sitting in local government

Women leaders needed to tackle gender imbalance in South Australia


Drama group workshop participants Chloe Kennedy (left) and Addie Smedley holding the hat props.

Primary and secondary school students learnt the skills of storytelling and technical talent at Creative Kids program.

Bordertown Drama Group takes over Creative Kids afternoon

Feedback on the 2022-23 draft budget is open until June 14. Picture: FILE

Council handed down the draft at its May 10 meeting.

Council seeking feedback on Tatiara 2022-23 draft budget

Wangayarta Memorial Park serves as the burial ground for repatriated Kaurna remains from museums.

Kaurna remains return to country

Professional rat catchers killed thousands of rodents following the arrival of the Black Death.

COVID-19 and Australia's unlearnt lessons

US president Richard Nixon addresses a crowd in 1974. In the background are protesters carrying signs in support of his impeachment. Picture: Getty Images

Has the power of the "-gate" suffix begun to weaken?

Watergate at 50: the burglary that launched a thousand scandals

Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied

Billionaire Justin Hemmes' company Merivale has purchased its fourth venue on the iconic New South Wales Far South Coast - Lynch's Hotel, one of Narooma's oldest and most historic buildings.

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