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Queensland fruit fly outbreak fortnightly summary: 24 October–6 November 2023
7 November 2023No new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks were declared, and no outbreak area boundaries were extended in the Riverland from 24 October–6 November 2023.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak fortnightly summary: 24 October–6 November 2023Fish and bird species to benefit from River Murray environmental water releases
3 November 2023Native fish and waterbirds are among the beneficiaries of environmental water releases aimed at boosting River Murray ecosystems this spring ahead of a forecast hot and dry summer.
Read more on Fish and bird species to benefit from River Murray environmental water releasesPort Augusta SIT flies joining the fruit fly fight in the Riverland
3 November 2023The newly expanded National Sterile Insect Technology (SIT) facility at Port Augusta has boosted the Riverland fruit fly eradication response as it reaches the full production capacity of 40 million flies a week.
Read more on Port Augusta SIT flies joining the fruit fly fight in the RiverlandNew aquaculture zone policy for Lower Eyre Peninsula
3 November 2023A new aquaculture zone policy in the Lower Eyre Peninsula has been finalised following a review of the previous policy.
Read more on New aquaculture zone policy for Lower Eyre PeninsulaProtecting our forest trees from giant pine scale disease
1 November 2023As the fight continues to limit impacts to South Australia's $1.4 billion forest industry from the sap sucking plant pest giant pine scale, gardeners and residents in the Hope Valley area are being asked to report any signs of the destructive pest.…
Read more on Protecting our forest trees from giant pine scale diseaseNew bee board to protect SA’s apiary industry
31 October 2023A new advisory committee has been established in response to the threat of Varroa destructor to the South Australian bee industry.
Read more on New bee board to protect SA’s apiary industryAerial firefighting in the South East stronger than ever
27 October 2023An additional two aircraft will service the South East as part of a major $27.6 million Malinauskas Government investment into aerial firefighting capacity.
Read more on Aerial firefighting in the South East stronger than everBarossa Valley winery crowned one of world's best wine tourism offerings
27 October 2023South Australia is officially home to one of the world's best wine tourism accommodation offerings, receiving global recognition overnight at the 2024 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards in Switzerland.
Read more on Barossa Valley winery crowned one of world's best wine tourism offeringsLimestone Coast calls: Historic boost for mobile coverage
26 October 2023The Malinauskas Labor Government is providing one of the biggest investments in regional mobile phone coverage in the State’s history – providing $5.5 million to boost connectivity in the Limestone Coast.
Read more on Limestone Coast calls: Historic boost for mobile coverageDedicated Snapper hub launched
24 October 2023A dedicated information hub providing a one-stop source of information relating to the Snapper Science Program and Snapper recovery has launched.
Read more on Dedicated Snapper hub launchedUpcoming events
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