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
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
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
Reeling in a clearer choice for South Australians. South Australians will soon have a better idea of what’s on the menu, with hospitality venues required to label the country of origin of seafood dishes from the start of next month. From 1 July,
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
New trials to boost emerging hemp industry. The Malinauskas Government is investing $500,000 to support industrial hemp production in South Australia through new trials and industry support grants. Industrial hemp is a Cannabis genus plant that is
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
Refreshed fish measuring stations help recreational fishers stay informed. Recreational fishers in South Australia will find it easier to access the latest fishing rules and regulations thanks to refreshed Fish Measuring Station signage being rolled
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
Weekly detections map. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is continuing to see steady numbers of Queensland fruit fly detections in the Riverland, however, in line with fewer detections through the winter months, there have
Watch for faba bean aphids. Faba bean aphid (Megoura crassicauda) is a lesser-known exotic pest that feeds on pulses, particularly faba beans and vetch, and has the potential to affect faba bean production if it becomes established in South Australia
Watch the PestFacts May webinar. If you couldn't join the PestFacts SA webinar in May, the recording is now available. The webinar featured updates on the 2026 season, including current pest activity, green peach aphid management and turnip yellows