It has been a busy start to the year for our weekday Breakfast radio team — Becc Bird, Liz Rymill and Elyse Armanini — keeping on top of the stories that matter most to our region and having plenty of important conversations along the way.
 

We welcomed Premier Peter Malinauskas into our studio during his recent whistlestop visit to the Limestone Coast, where he spoke about key issues as we head towards the state election.
 

There's been no shortage of local talking points either, from the debate about the proposed demolition of a 140-year-old heritage wall on Sturt Street in Mount Gambier, to MacKillop MP Nick McBride being released from prison on home detention, and the reopening of the Urgent Care Clinic in Mount Gambier.
 

Sadly, it has also been tough start to the year on our roads, with emergency services responding to multiple fatalities in the South East.
 

Take care out there, soak up the sunshine and make sure you are tuning in to our weekday and Saturday Breakfast programs on ABC South East SA radio, via the ABC listen app or stream us live via our website.
 

Have a great week, and remember, if you have a story idea drop an email to abcsoutheast@abc.net.au.
 

Sandra Morello
 

ABC South East SA editor

As erosion threatens roads and even homes in Robe in South Australia, artificial reefs and other options are on the table to fight back.

South Australian MP Nick McBride, who has been charged with aggravated assault, says home detention will make him "more focused" on his electorate ahead of the SA election in March.

An algal bloom that has been ravaging parts of SA's coast for months is pushing visitors to head to other parts of the state.

The Kentbruck Green Energy Hub would include wind turbines up to 270m tall, and be built inside active pine plantations, but its location has worried conservationists. 

Environmental protections along a huge stretch of the River Murray will be boosted, following a decision to officially list the area as "critically endangered", the federal government says.

New technology allowing livestock to be remotely moved via electronic colla