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Celebrate Naracoorte Caves as Park of the Month in March
27 February 2023
South Australia’s only World Heritage listed site, Naracoorte Caves National Park, is being celebrated as National Parks and Wildlife Services’ Park of the Month for March.

Reminder to register now for inaugural Industry Climate Change Conference
23 February 2023
South Australian businesses are being reminded to register for the inaugural Industry Climate Change Conference at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 20 to 21 April.

Pitch in for Riverland national parks on Clean Up Australia Day
23 February 2023
The National Parks and Wildlife Service is calling for volunteers to help clear rubbish in flood-affected Riverland national parks this Clean Up Australia Day.

Duck hunting review to commence
22 February 2023
The State Government is delivering on its election commitment to review duck hunting laws and will today give notice to establish a Parliamentary Select Committee into the contentious issue.

$1.8 million Epic Mountain Bike Trail to transform Southern Flinders visitor experience
17 February 2023
Work on the 42km Epic Mountain Bike Trail in the Southern Flinders Ranges has reached the halfway mark with the project on track to be finished this year.

Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta nature play space to open in the coming months
10 February 2023
Works at what will be South Australia’s largest nature play space at Glenthorne National Park-Ityamaiitpinna Yarta are continuing apace with the playground expected to be open in the coming months.

SA Heritage Council bids fond farewell to ‘Mr South Australia’
08 February 2023
Well-known media personality and state history buff Keith Conlon OAM will soon pass the baton to a new Chair of the South Australian Heritage Council, after five years in the role.

Could this be the best job in SA in 2023?
08 February 2023
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is up for grabs at one of South Australia’s newest and most unique national parks.

Full steam ahead on railway upgrades
07 February 2023
South Australia’s beloved SteamRanger heritage railway has secured $8.9 million in state government funding for much needed remediation works.

Coastal gems on the menu for Park of the Month
01 February 2023
Nestled along the coastline of Adelaide’s southern suburbs, Hallett Cove and Marino conservation parks provide vital green spaces for the community to connect with nature.