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Designer of luxury Merino wool wedding gowns wins SA's Agrifutures Rural Women’s Award
27 March 2024Nikki Atkinson from the Flinders Ranges has been named as South Australia's winner of the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.
Read more on Designer of luxury Merino wool wedding gowns wins SA's Agrifutures Rural Women’s AwardGlobal search underway for Forestry Centre of Excellence Director with SA's 'Timber Legend' appointed GM
21 March 2024The global search to find an internationally recognised expert to lead South Australia's Forestry Centre of Excellence as Director has begun, with leading forestry researcher Dr Jim O'Heir appointed as the General Manger.
Read more on Global search underway for Forestry Centre of Excellence Director with SA's 'Timber Legend' appointed GM$17.1 million towards national fight against fire ants
20 March 2024The State Government has committed an additional $17.1 million to the National Fire Ant Eradication Program to help intensify the fight against one of the world's most invasive pests.
Read more on $17.1 million towards national fight against fire antsRestrictions begin to ease for the boating and fishing community in the South East
15 March 2024The use of anchors and the recommencement of rock lobster fishing is permitted under an exemption in the Southern Rock Lobster Zone, including the Control Area, under specific conditions from 5 pm on 14 March 2024.
Read more on Restrictions begin to ease for the boating and fishing community in the South EastGet the latest PIRSA information at the SE Field Days
14 March 2024All the latest information and advice on biosecurity, drought management, and fisheries and aquaculture will be available at the Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) tent at the South East Field Days this week.
Read more on Get the latest PIRSA information at the SE Field DaysCaring for animals during a heatwave
8 March 2024Animal owners are being reminded to take precautions to make sure their pets and livestock are properly cared for as temperatures soar over the long weekend.
Read more on Caring for animals during a heatwaveHelp protect SA’s abalone industry this long weekend
8 March 2024Travellers heading to the South East this long weekend are encouraged to inform themselves on the Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) restrictions before hitting the water.
Read more on Help protect SA’s abalone industry this long weekendRecreational fishers face tough penalty for illegal netting
8 March 2024Two recreational fishers have been handed hefty fines totaling more than $3,000 for illegally netting, taking undersized fish and breaching the daily bag limits.
Read more on Recreational fishers face tough penalty for illegal nettingFruit fly outbreak in Salisbury North
5 March 2024A Queensland fruit fly outbreak has been declared in Salisbury North.
Read more on Fruit fly outbreak in Salisbury NorthPlanting the foundation to grow SA’s Forest Industry
29 February 2024The Malinauskas State Government is delivering on another forestry focused election commitment with the release of the South Australian Wood Fibre and Timber Industry Master Plan.
Read more on Planting the foundation to grow SA’s Forest IndustryUpcoming events
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