Environment SA News archive

Koalas and wombats arrive safe and well in UK
12 October 2018
Five koalas and two wombats from Cleland Wildlife Park have arrived safe and well at Longleat Safari Park in England following an epic journey from Adelaide.

New website targets older South Australians visiting parks
11 October 2018
A new website has been launched – Parkapiki - to encourage older people to better connect with local communities and discover South Australia’s national parks.

Farewell to marsupial ambassadors
09 October 2018
Cleland Wildlife Park has today officially farewelled five koalas and two wombats that are to make their new homes at Longleat Safari Park in England.

Community on board for eco project
08 October 2018
A plan for the staged “rewilding” of southern Yorke Peninsula has won overwhelming community support.

SA national park initiative up for an award
05 October 2018
An initiative that puts South Australia’s premier national parks in the spotlight is up for the 2018 Walking SA Award.

Another Corpse flower about to bloom
04 October 2018
Another rare and endangered Corpse flower is about to bloom at Adelaide Botanic Garden.

Prescribed burn season launched
03 October 2018
The Department for Environment and Water has begun its spring and autumn prescribed burn season to reduce bushfire risk and help protect communities.

Pest turtle sighting sparks warning
03 October 2018
The discovery of a pest species of turtle at Wallaroo has highlighted the risks invasive animals pose to local biodiversity.

Rare twins make an appearance
27 September 2018
A Tammar wallaby with two adorable joeys in her pouch has been turning heads at Cleland Wildlife Park.

SA’s new-look environment report cards released
26 September 2018
South Australia has well managed water including the River Murray, but faces challenges with biodiversity loss and the changing climate according to newly released report cards.