News sections
Ministerial media releases
For the latest news from the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development visit the Premier's website.
Ministerial media releasesCurrent alerts
There are currently no alerts.
News
$8 million steel processing facility upgrade for Whyalla
16 September 2020An $8 million upgrade to a steel processing centre in Whyalla will create a state-of-the-art facility and further enhance the Spencer Gulf as a manufacturing hub in South Australia – securing up to 160 jobs.
Read more on $8 million steel processing facility upgrade for WhyallaTemporary fishing closure in Port Pirie area
14 September 2020A 12 month fishing closure will be implemented in waters directly adjacent to the Port Pirie township from 12.01 am tomorrow (Tuesday, 15 September 2020).
Read more on Temporary fishing closure in Port Pirie areaGet your 2020 Ag Town of the Year nominations in now
14 September 2020Regional communities across South Australia are being reminded to nominate their town for the 2020 South Australian Ag Town of the Year award with nominations closing in a week (Friday 18 September).
Read more on Get your 2020 Ag Town of the Year nominations in nowEmerging wine writer secures 2020 Wine Media Cadetship
14 September 2020McLaren Vale winery brand manager Lachlan Aird has been named as this year's Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) Wine Media Cadet.
Read more on Emerging wine writer secures 2020 Wine Media CadetshipFishers caught with three times the legal limit
11 September 2020Three recreational fishers in the south east have been caught with more than three times the daily boat limit of mullet and fined nearly $1000 after an incident at Lake George, near Beachport.
Read more on Fishers caught with three times the legal limitSA activates $870,000 national AgTech wine project
10 September 2020An $870,000 project to demonstrate emerging wine industry technologies will be undertaken in South Australia thanks to a partnership between the Marshall Liberal Government and Wine Australia.
Read more on SA activates $870,000 national AgTech wine projectCOVID-19 sees Barossa Wine School go online
10 September 2020A $150,000 Marshall Liberal Government grant is helping the Barossa Grape & Wine Association (BGWA) enhance its online Wine School to audiences across the world.
Read more on COVID-19 sees Barossa Wine School go onlineWarning of increased risk of footrot this spring
9 September 2020Late winter rains across much of the sheep producing areas of South Australia have increased the risk of footrot spread this spring, prompting a reminder to the community to be alert for the debilitating disease.
Read more on Warning of increased risk of footrot this springDraft Pastoral Lands Bill open for public consultation
4 September 2020South Australian pastoralists would have greater certainty to plan ahead and invest with leases extended from 42 years up to 100 years under the Marshall Liberal Government's draft Pastoral Lands Bill released for public consultation today.
Read more on Draft Pastoral Lands Bill open for public consultationMore support for bushfire-affected South Australians
3 September 2020South Australia's bushfire recovery has been given a $4.9 million boost to help further support work being done for both Cudlee Creek and Kangaroo Island fire-impacted communities.
Read more on More support for bushfire-affected South AustraliansUpcoming events
Media contacts
If you are a member of the media with an enquiry about the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) please contact:
Subscription centre
Please visit the subscription centre to subscribe to PIRSA newsletters.