Removing training barriers for cross-border forest firefighters. Training for forest firefighters will be a step closer to being standardised across the Green Triangle through one of two new projects funded as part of the South Australian Wood Fibre
New support for SA farmers. Drought-affected farming businesses in South Australia’s Murray Mallee, Riverland and Upper North regions will be able to access urgent financial assistance through the provision of low-interest loans of up to $250,000.
Major illegal rock lobster bust near Port MacDonnell. Fishers are being reminded of the serious consequences of failing to comply with fishing rules and regulations following the seizure of over 100 Southern Rock Lobsters by Fisheries Officers
Skills boost for students as Limestone Coast Technical College opens. Career pathways into the forestry industry are among the specialties on offer for the first students enrolled in the new Limestone Coast Technical College. Opening today, the
Back to school and new fruit fly outbreaks. As school resumes, Riverland families are being reminded that restrictions on moving home-grown fruit and vegetables remain in place and need to be adhered to when planning lunch boxes, particularly with a
Grain production reaches near average levels despite challenging season. South Australia’s estimated grain production for the 2025/26 season has come in at 8.9 million tonnes, close to the five-year average, despite the challenges many producers
Wudinna Districts Australia Day Employee of the Year. For more than 10 years local farmer, mother and SARDI field technician Katrina Brands has pulled into the Minnipa Agricultural Centre (MAC) with a positive and can-do attitude. She’s wired for
Empowering women at the forefront of agricultural leadership. A new round of emerging leaders from across regional South Australia has been selected to participate in a professional development program aimed at empowering women in agriculture and
Backing South Australia's wine sector. The Australian and South Australian Governments continue to support South Australian grape growers and wine makers diversify sales and boost their long-term productivity and sustainability, with the SA Wine
Jetty upgrade to boost rock lobster industry. The State Government of South Australia is helping the rock lobster industry in the state’s South East, with more than $3.5 million to be spent upgrading the safety and efficiency of Southend Jetty.
Queensland fruit fly outbreak declared in Elizabeth East, with PIRSA urging residents to follow quarantine rules, inspect home-grown fruit, and help stop the spread.
Tunarama Festival set to reel in thousands to Port Lincoln. One of Australia’s most iconic regional festivals is making its comeback this weekend, reeling in an expected 20,000 visitors to the city of Port Lincoln. From 16–18 January, the