News and events

Sterile fruit flies take flight following early road release. The resumption of the release of millions of sterile Queensland fruit flies across the Riverland will occur from this week to stop fruit fly outbreaks and protect the region. Each week,

Backing SA’s recreational fishers and supporting fish stocks. The Malinauskas Labor Government is backing South Australia’s recreational fishers with a range of measures to support fishing activity during the unprecedented algal bloom and to

Up to $100,000 for hardest hit by algal bloom. South Australian small businesses impacted by the algal bloom will be eligible for grants of up to $10,000, while hardest hit commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holders can apply for up to $100

Fuel the fun, not fruit fly at Loveday 400. Motorsport fans heading to the Riverland this week for the Loveday 400 Offroad Race are being urged to leave restricted produce at home or risk a hefty fine. The Department of Primary Industries and

State Government reveals next stage of algal bloom support package. The State Government’s Emergency Management Committee of Cabinet has met this morning and signed off on a $28 million harmful algal bloom support package. The comprehensive

An early sterile insect release boosts Riverland fruit fly control, supporting growers and strengthening regional biosecurity efforts.

Fisheries vessel to inspect harmful algal bloom. South Australia’s flagship fisheries patrol vessel Southern Ranger will be operating in the Gulf of St Vincent tomorrow to conduct underwater observations of the harmful algal bloom to understand

Farm-hand Shayla is our Young Rural Ambassador. Shayla Lepse, a 19-year-old station hand and volunteer from the South East, is this year’s South Australia Young Rural Ambassador. Shayla received the award at the SA Country Shows Youth Presentation

Mental health support for drought-affected farmers. Farmers and regional communities impacted by drought will benefit from targeted mental health and wellbeing support. The new programs - developed in consultation with industry - will be delivered

Event grants to support drought-affected communities. Event organisers and businesses in South Australia’s drought-affected regions are invited to apply for the $400,000 Drought Relief Regional Event Fund which will open to the public next month.

Riverland Enduro 2025 – Know before you tow. As thousands of motorsport fans prepare for the ARB Waikerie Hotel Riverland Enduro from 11 – 13 July, Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) is urging all visitors and local competitors to help

Fee relief for commercial fishers impacted by algal bloom. The Malinauskas Government will provide immediate, backdated fee relief for commercial fishers, aquaculture and charter boat operators impacted by the algal bloom affecting South Australia's