Environment SA News archive

South Australia’s inaugural Industry Climate Change Conference kicks off today
20 April 2023
More than 800 South Australian business leaders will gather at the Adelaide Convention Centre today for the inaugural Industry Climate Change Conference.

SA River Murray allocations again set to open at 100 per cent
17 April 2023
For the second successive year, water allocations for South Australian River Murray irrigators are projected to open at 100 per cent.

Winged migration takes to the skies at Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara
13 April 2023
As autumn sets in and daylight hours begin to fade, thousands of resident birds are preparing to take flight on a yearly migration from the relatively balmy shores of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (AIBS) National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara to the Arctic summer in the northern hemisphere.

Sowing the seeds of conservation with $5.5M for major landscape projects across SA
13 April 2023
A number of vital large-scale environmental projects including removing Tasmanian Blue Gum wildings on Kangaroo Island and a project to reverse the decline of bird numbers in the Mount Lofty Ranges have been funded.

New arrivals to double breeding program for endangered quoll at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
12 April 2023
The quest to protect the endangered chuditch has reached a new milestone, with 10 individuals successfully translocated from Southern and Western Australia to Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo to expand a critical conservation breeding program.

Adelaide Gaol launches new Escape Cells adventure experience
11 April 2023
A new visitor experience starts today at the Adelaide Gaol with the opening of the Escape Cells immersive adventure.

Government delivers on $2 million commitment to establish citizen science fund
11 April 2023
The South Australian Government will establish a $2 million Citizen Science Fund to harness the power of South Australians with an enthusiasm for science and nature.

Quolls thrive in Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park
05 April 2023
Once a widespread species in the Flinders Ranges, the western quoll is making a quiet comeback.

South Australians head outdoors for Easter with campground bookings continuing to rise
04 April 2023
South Australians continue to show their love of the outdoors with campground bookings for the upcoming Easter break already reaching 80 to 100 per cent capacity at many of our most popular sites.

$6 million in native vegetation grants to help landowners protect SA’s biodiversity
03 April 2023
South Australian landholders wanting to respond to climate change and increase biodiversity on their properties will be able to access grants under a new $6 million Native Vegetation Heritage Agreements program.