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Kangaroo Island farmers to receive over 150 tonnes of donated hay
17 June 2025More than 200 bales of hay will be delivered to drought-impacted farmers on Kangaroo Island this week in a hay drop, made possible through the Malinauskas Government’s $73 Drought Support Package.
Read more on Kangaroo Island farmers to receive over 150 tonnes of donated hayPremier visits farmers in the South East, Drought Commissioner appointed
13 June 2025Premier Peter Malinauskas and Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven are today visiting farmland in the South East to hear directly from farmers impacted by the drought.
Read more on Premier visits farmers in the South East, Drought Commissioner appointedState Budget secures future of marine research
13 June 2025The Malinauskas Government has secured the future of marine research in South Australia with $44 million committed in the 2025–26 State Budget for a new state-of-the-art coastal research vessel.
Read more on State Budget secures future of marine researchAssistance for drought-impacted producers with the transition to eID for sheep and goats
13 June 2025The Malinauskas Government is reducing cost pressures for drought-impacted producers through an additional $4.5 million in funding to support the transition to electronic identification for sheep and farmed goats.
Read more on Assistance for drought-impacted producers with the transition to eID for sheep and goatsNew Marine Scalefish Fishery management plan for South Australia
12 June 2025A new Management Plan for the South Australian Commercial Marine Scalefish Fishery (MSF) will maximise the commercial opportunities for fishers while maintaining the sustainability of the resource for future generations.
Read more on New Marine Scalefish Fishery management plan for South AustraliaDonated fodder on its way to Fleurieu Peninsula this long weekend
9 June 2025More than 200 tonnes of donated hay will be delivered to farmers on the Fleurieu Peninsula this long weekend, as part of the Malinauskas Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package.
Read more on Donated fodder on its way to Fleurieu Peninsula this long weekendCollaboration to tackle harmful algal bloom
6 June 2025More than 80 marine and environmental experts from around Australia have come together to discuss the impacts of the unprecedented algal bloom impacting parts of South Australia’s coastline.
Read more on Collaboration to tackle harmful algal bloomBudget to support our regions
6 June 2025The Malinauskas Labor Government is investing $1.8 billion in new measures to support regional South Australia.
Read more on Budget to support our regionsBefore you hit the road, eat it or bin it!
4 June 2025With South Australians gearing up for the King’s Birthday long weekend on Monday, 9 June, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is urging travellers to comply with strict fruit and vegetable movement restrictions to safeguard…
Read more on Before you hit the road, eat it or bin it!Disaster support for South Australian inland river flood response and recovery
2 June 2025The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments are activating disaster assistance for communities, councils and primary producers in South Australia’s remote areas following widespread flooding.
Read more on Disaster support for South Australian inland river flood response and recoveryUpcoming events
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