iHeart SA

Today we’re diving into a special summer-safety episode that’s all about enjoying the water the smart way. As the days get hotter, many of us are itching to jump into the ocean, cast a line off the jetty, or cool down along our favourite river spot. But with the fun of summer comes a few risks we all need to understand.

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With Schoolies kicking off this weekend, thousands of excited graduates are heading to Victor Harbor to celebrate. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down everything you need to know - staying safe in big crowds, looking out for your mates, and making smart choices around alcohol.

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Today we’re diving into a topic that’s been getting a lot of attention this week - lower speed limits.

We'll look at the rollout of new 40km/h zones out the front of more than 150 schools, and the propsal to reduce limits for unsigned open roads.

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SA is facing a major skills shortage, especially in our regional communities. In this episode, we hear about what’s being done to build our workforce, particularly with upcoming opportunities in the growing defence sector.

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This week we're looking into the disasters that rocked our local communities and how those incidents have shaped today. 

With summer just around the corner and the fire danger season kicking off for several of our regions tomorrow, we're being encouraged to remember where we have been and how far we have come in preparation and prevention.

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This week we’re talking about something confronting, and sadly, increasingly common - trauma on SA’s regional roads.

According to the RAA, nearly eight in ten lives lost on our roads so far this year have been on regional routes.

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The energy transition is here, but are we ready? And are our regions being left behind?

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This week, we’re heading out to the red dust and wide skies of the Spencer gulf and Flinders Ranges, where Season 3 of RFDS was filmed. The hit drama's inspired by the real-life heroes of the Royal Flying Doctors Service.

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On this week's episode we take a look at a true Aussie obsession - the country’s iconic Big Things. The Big Rocking Horse and Big Galah are the latest icons to be immortalised in coin form, thanks to Aus Post and the Royal Australian Mint.

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What started as a troubling environmental event has now escalated into a full-blown Senate inquiry, and today we bring you to the heart of that process - the public hearings.

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Flying small planes in regional areas isn’t just about freedom and breathtaking views - it’s about responsibility, ongoing training, and staying sharp to prevent serious accidents. This week we hear from a Uni SA aviation tutor and a commercial pilot who has been in the skies for 6 decades. 

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This Sunday is Father's Day, so in this episode we’re diving into how regional South Aussies are marking the occasion, from paddocks to cellar doors. We'll also speak to some dads doing big things for our local communities. 

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When disaster strikes, every second counts... In a fire, you may have less than three minutes to escape. But what gives you that chance to make it out of the house in time? It’s not luck -- it’s a working smoke alarm.

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This week, in Part 2 of our Toxic Algal Bloom Special Report, we revisit SOUTH AUSTRALIA’s devastated coastlines and coastal communities, where efforts to combat the event continue. 

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The Toxic Algal Bloom has now wiped out over 450 marine species, while our tourism and aquiculture sectors struggle to survive. Over the next two weeks, we'll dive into the science behind the perfect storm, its catastrophic impact on marine biodiversity and coastal industries, and try to figure out what needs to happen next.

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This week we're looking into an issue that's often under-reported but deeply felt, turning our attention to sexual violence in regional SA.

We ask; What does sexual violence look like in regional SA? Where can survivors turn for help? And how can communities take action to stop violence before it starts?

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Golden North Ice Cream, the iconic brand that’s been dishing out creamy goodness for over 100 years, is making a big move. This week we talk though how things have changed in the 100 years since they began, and how different stakeholders feel about the shift from Laura to Murray Bridge. 

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Public health is never far from the spotlight. In this episode iHeart SA runs the stethoscope over the regions - what's improving, and where more work is needed.

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This week we head offshore to take a look at some of our favourite local jetties. Images of crumbling jetties across SA have delivered a stark message in recent years, and that's been rammed home again in just the last week following insane storms that saw several structures washed away. 

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