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Indigenous music program helps preserve culture through song

A new music program, being delivered in regional South Australia, is helping preserve and promote Indigenous culture, language and life for future generations.



  • ABC Riverland
  • riverland
  • adelaide
  • Arts and Entertainment:Music:Indigenous
  • Community and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Aboriginal
  • Community and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Aboriginal Language
  • Community and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Indigenous Culture
  • Australia:SA:Adelaide University 5005
  • Australia:SA:Berri 5343

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Peacocks as pets? Demand increases though they're not that reliable as companions nor protectors

Peacocks are popular pets with people eager to host the showy ornamental bird, despite breeders admitting they are not particularly good companions nor protectors.




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Silo art brightens up rural town with local farm characters Whisky the kelpie, Diamond the sheep

Whisky the kelpie and Diamond the sheep are making a splash at Karoonda in South Australia's Mallee region, after being painted on the town's silos.







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Renmark student who stabbed best friend is granted supervised day release

Amber Brea Rover was suffering from undiagnosed schizophrenia when she stabbed her friend Zoe Fenn in July last year.




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Elderly man and dog die as fire destroys house in South Australian town of Mount Burr

Fire crews prevent a gas explosion and save neighbouring homes from a blaze that killed an 82-year-old man and his dog at Mount Burr in South Australia's South East.




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Allegations of negligence at Bonney Lodge Hostel following federal audit

Two families say their loved ones suffered neglect at a state-run nursing home in South Australia's Riverland, which has held on to accreditation despite failing 21 out of 44 expected outcomes.





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Fitness and community helping mothers of Indigenous children to bridge cultural gap

A group of mothers of Indigenous children is coming together in regional SA to create a cultural safe space and improve mental health in their community.




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Royal Hotel: Why is it Australia's most common pub name?

The Royal is the most commonly used name for hotels in Australia, but the story behind the popularity of this pub name is a curious mix of colonial communications and aspirational marketing.




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Drought of 1891 to 1903 reconstructed shows today's conditions likely to have more devastating effects

A CSIRO reconstruction of the Federation drought of 1891 to 1903 finds that if it were to occur again today, its effects would likely be even more devastating.







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GrainPro boss Mario Bonfante tells of his personal 'hell' as company struggles

Drought-stricken farmers are calling for failing grain trader GrainPro to be wound up in a bid to receive some of the $6 million they are owed.




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Gundagai's famous Dog on the Tuckerbox returns home to hero's welcome after vandalism attack

Sitting proudly on its pedestal, Gundagai's much-loved pooch is back where it belongs after it was recently vandalised in an attack that left the community outraged.




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Plastic dumped in Melbourne's Yarra River to be turned into outdoor furniture

Thousands of bottles, soy sauce containers, wrappers and microplastics that have been fished out of Melbourne's iconic river will be melted down to create seats along the water's edge.






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Dumped gravel and rock blocks environmental water from flowing into Murray-Darling forest

An irrigation channel used to release water into a forest along the Murray River in NSW is filled with earth and rocks, with an irrigator saying it's a sign of frustration boiling over in the area.





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Irrigation communities share hurt and ask for hope from Murray-Darling basin panel

Basin communities share experiences of life under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, in what they say is the 37th review into the water management scheme.




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Snowy Hydro 2.0 a costly white elephant that won't deliver, says energy expert

After taxpayers were promised Snowy Hydro 2.0 for $2 billion in four years, the project is now likely to cost five times that amount and take twice as long to be completed.




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Struggle Street's Ashmont draws 'dangerous' moniker in latest series, but refuge operator says label unfair

Rampant vandalism, stress on social housing, and a dairy farming family at the end of their resources SBS's Struggle Street spotlights the Riverina in its latest look at poverty.



  • ABC Riverina
  • riverina
  • Community and Society:All:All
  • Community and Society:Poverty:All
  • Government and Politics:Housing:All
  • Government and Politics:States and Territories:All
  • Law
  • Crime and Justice:Crime Prevention:All
  • Australia:NSW:Deniliquin 2710
  • Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650


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Composite of Owen Farrell and Faf de Klerk

South Africa's Faf de Klerk, center, celebrates their win over Wales during the Rugby World Cup semifinal at International Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 and England's Manu Tuilagi (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup semifinal at International Yokohama Stadium between New Zealand and England in Yokohama, Japan, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019.




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Cheika had 'no relationship' with Rugby Australia chairman, who is now standing down

Rugby Australia chairman Cameron Clyne, who Michael Chieka said he had "no relationship" with after the Wallabies' World Cup exit, will stand down.




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Israel Folau ups damage claim to $14 million, says he could have been Wallabies captain

Israel Folau claims he could have one day skippered a "trophy-winning Wallabies team", as he seeks $14 million in damages following his Rugby Australia sacking.




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Rugby Australia and Israel Folau settle legal dispute with mutual apologies

Rugby Australia apologises to Israel Folau as part of a confidential settlement reached over his sacking, avoiding a protracted court hearing after the former Wallaby sued for wrongful dismissal.





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The champions of English rugby union are being relegated due to salary-cap violations

In a case echoing the Melbourne Storm's salary cap scandal that saw them stripped of two premierships, English club Saracens is being booted out of top-flight rugby union after rorting the salary cap for three seasons, during which they won two titles.




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Israel Folau scores on debut for French rugby league side

Former Australian rugby star Israel Folau scores a try on debut for French side Catalan Dragons.




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'It takes a toll': Heather Garriock admits hit to self-worth after Canberra United sacking

Outgoing Canberra United coach Heather Garriock admits coaching has taken a toll on her, as the trailblazer also opens up about the challenges for women and mothers in professional sport.




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Ambitious bid to sell Perth Glory to a UK-based cryptocurrency group falls over

An ambitious and controversial plan by a London-based cryptocurrency group to buy A-League club Perth Glory has fallen through, with Football Federation Australia confirming the deal is off.




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Ronaldinho arrested in Paraguay, accused of travelling with falsified documents

Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho and his brother are arrested in Paraguay, with authorities saying the pair entered the country with falsified documents.




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Coronavirus in Spain is 'frightening on every level'. So how did things get so bad there?

Spain is on a horrifying upward trajectory, having surpassed China in the number of coronavirus cases. Locals are frightened, the health system is under pressure and some experts suspect part of the outbreak may date back to a February soccer match in Italy.




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With team sports postponed indefinitely, can you get a refund?

As children's weekend sport goes on hold, many parents are wondering if they can receive a refund on the fees already paid.






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Extinction Rebellion protesters in Melbourne CBD accused of brushing off disability concerns

Extinction Rebellion protesters say they will take on board concerns that their demonstrations are disproportionately affecting people with disabilities, as police use power tools to separate activists in Melbourne and Brisbane.




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Jon Faine's former producer reflects on what it was like working with the ABC Radio Melbourne broadcaster

"The core of Jon Faine, and why his audience and staff love him, is his kindness," writes Daniel Ziffer, who produced Faine's radio program for seven years.



  • ABC Radio Melbourne
  • melbourne
  • Information and Communication:Broadcasting:ABC
  • Information and Communication:Broadcasting:Radio
  • Information and Communication:Journalism:All
  • Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000

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Jon Faine thanks Melbourne audience for 'incredible privilege' during final ABC radio show

During an emotional monologue, the veteran broadcaster thanks his audience for sharing their stories with him over his 30-year career radio career.




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Ash Barty's brilliant year continues as the Australian tennis star wins The Don award in Melbourne

The lessons that Ash Barty learned while playing cricket keep paying off for the world tennis number one, who picks up the prestigious The Don award.





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Extinction Rebellion protests strain police resources, but they promise they will be back in April

Climate protesters who brought the streets of Melbourne to a standstill are vowing to make a comeback in autumn as police reveal the cost of overtime for controlling the protests would be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.




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Perth Glory draw 1-1 with Brisbane Roar, newcomers Western United beat Wellington Phoenix 1-0

Perth Glory are held to a draw thanks to a controversial extra-time equaliser by Robbie Fowler's Brisbane Roar in the west, as A-League newcomers Western United enjoy a winning debut with a 1-0 win over the Phoenix in Wellington.




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NRL's integrity unit investigates after Melbourne Storm player Nelson Asofa-Solomona involved in Bali brawl

The NRL's integrity unit launches an investigation after a video posted on social media appears to show Melbourne Storm's Nelson Asofa-Solomona swinging punches during a brawl outside a nightclub.