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Last call for regional sporting clubs to get around Drought Relief Round
20 May 2025Sport and active recreation clubs impacted by drought in regional and greater metropolitan areas have a week left to apply for a new grant program, set to deliver targeted relief to help communities stay active.
Read more on Last call for regional sporting clubs to get around Drought Relief RoundAssisting farmers with wild rabbit control
20 May 2025Limestone Coast farmers are invited to attend breakfast events this week to learn more about the wild rabbit control program being funded through the Malinauskas Labor Government’s $73 million Drought Support Package.
Read more on Assisting farmers with wild rabbit controlFishers busted trying to smuggle squid at Black Point
19 May 2025Another recent seizure of illegally caught squid by Fisheries Officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA), is a reminder to fishers that they can face the possibility of significant fines, loss of fishing equipment and pote…
Read more on Fishers busted trying to smuggle squid at Black PointProtecting every orchard: Strong measures to protect the Riverland from fruit fly
16 May 2025As winter approaches, The Department for Primary Industries (PIRSA) is continuing to combat fruit fly with a range of tactics as part of its strategically coordinated pest response plan.
Read more on Protecting every orchard: Strong measures to protect the Riverland from fruit flyHarvest completed but significant rainfall needed to improve conditions
15 May 2025South Australia’s estimated grain production for 2024/25 has come in at 5.2 million tonnes, following a challenging season as the Malinauskas State Government continues to roll out the $73 million Drought Support Package.
Read more on Harvest completed but significant rainfall needed to improve conditionsAbalone fisher issued hefty fine for illegal take
6 May 2025A Melbourne man has been convicted and ordered to pay fines and costs of more than $3,000 for possessing a commercial quantity of Blacklip Abalone in the state’s South East.
Read more on Abalone fisher issued hefty fine for illegal takeApplications now open for standpipe upgrades in drought affected communities
5 May 2025Councils across drought-affected regions of South Australia can now apply for funding under the newly launched Publicly Accessible Standpipe Upgrade Fund, a further component of the Malinauskas State Government’s $73 million Drought Support Pac…
Read more on Applications now open for standpipe upgrades in drought affected communitiesScholarship recipients announced for new wine business and tourism education program
2 May 2025Twelve South Australian wine industry professionals have been awarded scholarships to take part in a new, innovative educational program aimed at strengthening the state’s wine tourism sector.
Read more on Scholarship recipients announced for new wine business and tourism education programCharity hay runs now extended to dairy farmers across South Australia
2 May 2025South Australian Dairyfarmers will be able to access the fodder transport subsidy scheme for the first time through a partnership between the State Government and the South Australian Dairyfarmers Association (SADA), to ensure much-needed fodder is d…
Read more on Charity hay runs now extended to dairy farmers across South AustraliaMore fodder on the way for drought-impacted farmers
1 May 2025South Australian farmers battling the ongoing effects of drought are continuing to receive vital support, with thousands of tonnes of fodder already delivered and more to come under the Malinauskas Government’s expanded $73 million Drought Supp…
Read more on More fodder on the way for drought-impacted farmersUpcoming events
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