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Vote for your favourite Heritage photo of 2021
08 November 2021
The search is on for 2021’s best photograph of SA’s heritage places with the community invited to vote for their favourite from the Top 20 of this year’s Heritage SnAps photo competition.

Celebrate the parks of the Limestone Coast this November
04 November 2021
South Australia’s Limestone Coast region is home to some amazing parks and experiences, which is why this November the region is being celebrated as National Parks and Wildlife Service’s (NPWS) Parks of the Month.

SA’s new target to cut emissions ahead of COP26
28 October 2021
South Australia has reinforced its position as a global leader in taking action against climate change by committing to enshrine the state’s ambitious emission reduction targets in legislation, ahead of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).

Run with the Mega-Fauna in Naracoorte this November
28 October 2021
The Heritage Trail Run at the World Heritage Naracoorte Caves National Park returns for 2021 as part of MegaFest, providing a timely boost for tourism in the Limestone Coast.

Post mortem reveals euthanised Port River dolphin ‘Hunter’ was severely unwell
27 October 2021
The post mortem of Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary (ADS) resident dolphin, known as Hunter, has found the animal was in very poor health and was unlikely to have lived much longer.

New strategy to support water security for Barossa wine region
26 October 2021
The State Government is working with the Barossa and Eden Valley communities to develop an integrated water security strategy to support current demand and future growth in the region.

Share your views on the future of Cleland National Park
25 October 2021
Stakeholders are encouraged to share their views of the future of an Adelaide Hills tourism icon, with consultation now open for the proposed park management plan for Cleland National Park.

Long-term solution to save West Beach a step closer
25 October 2021
The long-term solution to save West Beach is one step closer with a development application being lodged today for the construction of a sand recycling pipeline between Semaphore and West Beach.

Cape Willoughby set to be latest drawcard on Kangaroo Island
25 October 2021
The oldest lighthouse in South Australia is set to host the newest tourism destination on Kangaroo Island, with work commencing on the redesign and roll out of the Cape Willoughby visitor precinct.

Conservation benefits for former Belair National Park Golf Course Precinct
22 October 2021
The state government today announced they have adopted an amendment to the Belair National Park Management Plan, following community consultation undertaken earlier this year in relation to the former Belair National Park Golf Course Precinct.