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Shipwreck survey shows 28 lives lost and 126 boats sunk in West Coast waters
03 January 2023
A survey of historical shipwrecks along South Australia’s West Coast has found 126 stricken boats which account for the loss of 28 lives and 11,500 tonnes of cargo.
Communities urged to remain vigilant as peak flow makes its way through SA
29 December 2022
River Murray communities are being urged to remain vigilant as the flood peak passes Renmark and Berri.
Don’t let your drone propel you into hot water this summer
23 December 2022
Beachgoers and boat owners are being reminded about the rules of drone use, particularly near marine mammals such as dolphins, whales and seals, as the summer holiday season starts.
River Murray expected to peak in SA in coming days
22 December 2022
The River Murray flood peak is expected to reach Renmark in the next few days and Berri and potentially Loxton by this time next week.
River Murray flows remain consistent
15 December 2022
Today’s River Murray flow update shows the floodwater peak is still due in Renmark around the end of December and forecasts remain between 190 and 220 gigalitres a day, consistent with previous projections.
Parks of Western Kangaroo Island celebrated in December
09 December 2022
South Australia’s Kangaroo Island is a nature lover’s paradise, and this December National Parks and Wildlife Service is celebrating the island’s western national parks as its Park of the Month.
River Murray flows remain within forecast limits
08 December 2022
The latest River Murray flow update shows the peak flow of floodwater is due in Renmark around the end of December and will be between 190 and 220 gigalitres a day.
Budgies in full flight at Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park
01 December 2022
Good seasonal conditions have resulted in a population boost for flora and fauna within Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park, in particular for the ever-popular budgerigar.
Care urged as River Murray continues to rise ahead of later forecasted peak
01 December 2022
As River Murray levels continue to rise in South Australia, today’s update shows there remains a high probability of flows between 170 and 180 gigalitres a day in early December.
Taronga Sanctuary releases endangered Chuditch in South Australia to bolster wild populations
30 November 2022
Taronga Conservation Society Australia has released 15 endangered Chuditch from Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo into the Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park in South Australia – a significant milestone for the species which is now extinct in four states and territories.
