Financial relief flows to algae impacted businesses. Immediate financial relief has begun flowing to businesses impacted by the algal bloom, thanks to the $28 million support package funded by the Malinauskas and Albanese Labor Governments.
Calls for public assistance over mutilated marine animals at Louth Bay. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is investigating the circumstances around a mutilated White Shark and seal carcass found near Port Lincoln. PIRSA
Cautious outlook for 2025-26 cropping season as dry start slows crop emergence. The latest Crop and Pasture Report captures the challenging start to the 2025–26 cropping season across South Australia, with delayed sowing, wind damage, and slow
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