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Startups pitch their services to solve public sector challenges
26 February 2021The Marshall Government is using the creative thinking of local startup companies to deliver better services for taxpayers whilst enhancing the economic viability of startup sector in South Australia.
Read more on Startups pitch their services to solve public sector challenges$220,000 pops the cork on ‘Year of SA Wine’
23 February 2021A series of innovative programs to respond to the impacts of COVID-19 and create unique wine experiences to attract tourists to cellar doors feature in $220,000 for South Australia’s wine industry announced today.
Read more on $220,000 pops the cork on ‘Year of SA Wine’New water for the Barossa in the pipeline
23 February 2021The Marshall Liberal Government has applied to the Commonwealth Government seeking support for a $3.5 million project to undertake a full feasibility study for additional water supply for the Barossa and Eden valleys to boost sustainable agriculture…
Read more on New water for the Barossa in the pipelineRecall of commercial stone fruits after fruit fly larvae discovered
22 February 2021The discovery of Queensland fruit fly larvae in an interstate consignment of commercial stone fruit has prompted a recall by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA).
Read more on Recall of commercial stone fruits after fruit fly larvae discoveredMan fined for haul of blue swimmer crabs
18 February 2021A Salisbury East man caught with more than seven times the bag limit of blue swimmer crabs has been fined nearly $5,000 and ordered to forfeit his illegal haul.
Read more on Man fined for haul of blue swimmer crabsFruit fly hotspots targeted in emergency response
17 February 2021Around 1,500 properties in fruit fly hotspot areas of Prospect and Stepney will be targeted in the coming days as part of an emergency response to remove fruit and vegetables at risk of hosting fruit fly.
Read more on Fruit fly hotspots targeted in emergency responseTraditional fishing agreement marks historic step for South Australia
17 February 2021An historic Traditional Fishing Agreement which is the first of its kind in the country has been signed by the Marshall Liberal Government and the Narungga Nation.
Read more on Traditional fishing agreement marks historic step for South AustraliaQueensland fruit fly outbreak declared in the Riverland
16 February 2021A third outbreak of Queensland fruit fly has been declared in the Riverland at Cooltong following the detection of larvae in backyard peaches and apples.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak declared in the RiverlandField Day to explore potential of hemp industry for South Australia
16 February 2021Upcoming field days will showcase the potential for industrial hemp in South Australia, to prospective growers.
Read more on Field Day to explore potential of hemp industry for South AustraliaCalling on fishers to stand up and be counted
13 February 2021South Australian fishers can volunteer to be part of a cutting-edge national research project to accurately estimate the number of recreational fishers and their catch.
Read more on Calling on fishers to stand up and be countedUpcoming events
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