H5 bird flu detected in Australian seabird. A seabird found at Robe in the state’s South East has become the first Australian seabird to be detected with H5 bird flu, as extensive surveillance continues across SA. The bird – a greater crested
Largest aerial survey of coastline in decades as SA records second bird flu case. The largest aerial survey undertaken in more than four decades of South Australia’s coastline, islands and reefs has found no evidence of widespread impacts from H5
Bird flu community forum at Goolwa. The Malinauskas Government is hosting an H5 bird flu community forum at Goolwa on Monday 6 July to provide Fleurieu communities with the latest information on preparedness and response efforts. Experts will share
More protection for Giant Australian Cuttlefish. Giant Australian Cuttlefish will be better protected with a temporary restriction on recreational activities at their Upper Spencer Gulf breeding site from 1 July. The 90-day exclusion zone applies
Canine crackdown on giant pine scale. Sniffer dogs are being deployed across the North Eastern suburbs as part of a comprehensive giant pine scale surveillance program. While there continues to be no detections of the pest plant disease in SA
Bird flu rapid response ready. The Malinauskas Government stands ready to respond to any potential H5 bird flu outbreak, backed by an arsenal of specialised resources including a mobile diagnostic laboratory, rapid response units and decontamination
South Australia confirms first H5 bird flu case. On Wednesday 24 June, South Australia recorded its first confirmed case of H5 bird flu in a vagrant migratory seabird found on a beach on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The confirmed case, a Southern Giant
Bird flu surveillance to keep ahead of the spread. Wildlife and livestock surveillance activities are underway in South Australia following the detection of H5 bird flu in two vagrant migratory seabirds in Western Australia. Ground-based
Help protect SA from H5 bird flu. South Australians are advised to be aware after H5 bird flu was confirmed in a vagrant migratory seabird in Western Australia - marking the first time this strain has been detected in Australia. Premier Peter
Kangaroo Island free from feral pigs after successful eradication program. Australia is leading the world in the fight against feral pigs, as Kangaroo Island is officially declared completely free of the pest animal following a successful
Royal reminder for the King’s birthday long weekend. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is reminding travellers to know the fruit fly quarantine rules before heading away for the upcoming King’s Birthday long weekend,
Remain vigilant during seasonal change. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is continuing to see lower numbers of Queensland fruit fly detections in the Riverland, with no detections recorded in 25 of the 58 outbreak areas over