There is a lot to love about the Riverland but almond blossom is a time of year I always enjoy.

The sea of white and pink through orchards all across the region is truly a magnificent spectacle. Although, blossom is a little later than usual this year.

Aside from capturing almond blossom photos, our team has been busy chasing a group of boys on their bikes.

Reporter Jackson Byrne caught up with a couple of local lads who are changing the narrative of what it means to be in a bike gang.

The boys are among a rising number of young people who are getting off their screens and out being active in the community. That wonderful story is below.

Our team has also been busy preparing for a month of lots of outside broadcasts in September, including our planned ABC Your Say broadcast which will see our Breakfast team spending some time with a community next week.

We will bring you more on that in the next edition. But in the meantime, you can listen every morning here.

Have a great week, be kind and remember, our inbox is open for your story ideas or community notices, 1062@your.abc.net.au.

Laura Collins

Editor, ABC Riverland

Photo credit: ABC News/Guido Salazar

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