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Feb 2023
55m 9s

South Australian Country Hour

ABC Radio
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The State Government and Meat and Livestock Australia are putting $2.9 million towards a new four year wild dog management plan, Coorong Wild Seafood owner and manager Tracy Hill says navigating the conditions, weather, and local environment in the Coorong has been difficult and the dried fruit industry is expected to have two new grape varieties available f ... Show More
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