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New opening times for emergency water collection points
31 March 2025
Operating hours at four emergency water collection points have changed as South Australia prepares for the end of daylight saving.
Unveil the secrets of SA’s biodiversity
28 March 2025
Citizen science benefits biodiversity by providing researchers with valuable insights into the distribution, abundance and persistence of South Australia’s unique plant and animal species, and other indicators of environmental change.
South Australia’s desert parks temporarily closed due to heavy rain and track safety
25 March 2025
Munga-Thirri – Simpson Desert National Park and other desert parks in the state’s north have been temporarily closed due to heavy rain affecting road and track access.
New emergency bulk water site opens at Elizabeth Park in Adelaide’s north
15 March 2025
A new bulk water collection point has opened at Elizabeth Park to provide relief to people north of Adelaide who are not on mains water and are in need of emergency supply.
Chihuly exhibition surpasses one million visitors exceeding all expectations
14 March 2025
The exclusive, Australian-first exhibition Chihuly in the Botanic Garden has welcomed more than one million visitors to the Adelaide Botanic Garden since opening in September 2024 well surpassing its initial minimum target of 750,000 visitors; a number which was achieved in January, just four months into the seven-month exhibition.
Fall in love with Fleurieu parks this March
28 February 2025
National Parks and Wildlife Service is celebrating the diverse parks of the Fleurieu Peninsula as its March Park of the Month, making the first month of autumn the perfect time to visit.
Check your pets’ microchip details today
26 February 2025
The Dog and Cat Management Board is reminding South Australians to ensure their pets are microchipped and their contact details are kept up to date.
$9.4 million available for native vegetation restoration projects
25 February 2025
Landowners can now apply for $9.4 million in grants from the Native Vegetation Council to help restore and enhance native vegetation on their properties.
Huge increase in penalties for animal cruelty offences as new Animal Welfare Act passes State Parliament
24 February 2025
People caught abusing, neglecting or mistreating animals will face tough new penalties after new animal welfare laws have passed State Parliament.
Greater protections for iconic Outback salt lake
21 February 2025
Increased visitor safety and greater protection of a fragile and culturally significant environment are among changes to help better manage one of South Australia’s most popular Outback attractions.
