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New laws to crack down on dog attacks and ban large-scale puppy farms
15 May 2024
Punishments for vicious dog attacks will be substantially increased and puppy farms will be banned under proposed reforms to the state’s Dog and Cat Management Act.
The Living Murray celebrates 20 years at Chowilla Floodplain
03 May 2024
The Living Murray has cemented its place as one of Australia’s most significant restoration programs but even after 20 years, it shows no signs of slowing down.
Nominations open for SA Climate Leaders Awards
01 May 2024
South Australians now have the chance to celebrate local climate change innovators by nominating them in the 2024 SA Climate Leaders Awards.
Tougher penalties proposed for animal cruelty
29 April 2024
People who mistreat animals face tougher penalties including fines of up to $250,000 or 10 years jail as part of the State Government’s commitment to strengthen the Animal Welfare Act.
Venture to the mighty Murray this May
26 April 2024
Murray River National Park, which boasts some of the state’s most stunning and unique natural environments, is being celebrated as the National Parks and Wildlife Service May Park of the Month.
Proposed protections for sacred salt lake
26 April 2024
Preserving cultural significance and increasing visitor safety are among proposals to help Traditional Owners manage one of the Outback’s most popular attractions.
SA ahead of the game on emissions target
19 April 2024
South Australia is on track to achieving its 2050 net zero target, with new greenhouse gas emissions data revealing a 57 per cent reduction in the state’s net emissions compared with 2005 levels.
$17 million to improve South Australian shorebird and wetland habitat
17 April 2024
The Australian Government has committed $17 million for a new project to improve shorebird and wetland habitat across South Australia's Coorong, Lower Lakes, Murray Mouth and South East landscape.
Large-scale citizen scientists grants to protect SA’s natural environment
09 April 2024
The state government’s Citizen Science Fund has awarded $1.31 million in grants to help fund 10 large-scale projects that seek to improve our understanding of the environment through scientific research.
