Training barriers for forest firefighters in the Green Triangle are set to be reduced under new projects funded through South Australia’s Wood Fibre and Timber Industry Master Plan.

The South Australian Nationals are calling on Premier Peter Malinauskas to clarify the financial impact of Labor’s proposed national firearms buyback on South Australians.

Drought-affected farmers in South Australia’s Murray Mallee, Riverland and Upper North regions will soon be able to access new low-interest loans of up to $250,000 under a state government support package.

Livestock SA has launched a statewide consultation with South Australian sheep and cattle producers on the future of the Sheep and Cattle Industry Funds. The review forms part of a statutory requirement to remake the regulations governing the funds by September 2026 under the Primary Industry Funding Schemes Act.

In South Australia, Riverland families are being reminded to follow strict fruit movement rules as students return to school, following the declaration of two new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks in the region.

Grain Producers South Australia will host a series of regional election forums next month ahead of the March state election. The forums will be held across key grain-growing regions, including the Yorke Peninsula, Mid North and Eyre Peninsula.

For the third year running, the township of Tanunda is preparing to host a day of world-class cycling action, with the Santos Tour Down Under (TDU) returning to the Barossa on Wednesday, January 21. This year the region will host not one but two events, with a new Women’s One-Day Race around Tanunda immediately following Stage 1 of the men’s TDU.

The RAA is reminding South Australians to remain vigilant around vehicles throughout the summer months, following a continued rise in incidents involving children and pets accidentally locked in cars.

Joining host Jess Dempster on FlowFM's Country Viewpoint program for a final catch-up in 2025, LivestockSA Chair Gillian Fennell reflected on a challenging year for the industry, marked by drought, infrastructure pressures and growing concern around land use and energy development.

The Mallee town of Lameroo has been named the winner of the 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year Award, a recognition that reflects the region’s thriving industries, strong community spirit, and innovative initiatives. Speaking with Jess from the Country Viewpoint on FlowFM abut the achievement, Lameroo local, business owner and community volunteer, Nicole McMahon, described the accolade as a great source of pride for the entire community.

Grain Producers SA is calling on the Federal Government to urgently fund a long-promised Doppler radar for the Eyre Peninsula, after the Bureau of Meteorology confirmed it spent nearly $100 million upgrading its website.

The Flinders Ranges town of Melrose is set to dance the night away this Saturday as bootscooting fans from far and wide, turn out for special sold-out charity hoedown event.

The RAA is warning South Australians to exercise caution regarding false road rule information circulating online. The organisation’s Road Safety team has received a growing number of calls from members confused by claims about supposed new laws, including night-time driving curfews for people over sixty, new senior driver plates, and bans on eating behind the wheel.

Livestock SA has welcomed the opening of the new Cooper Creek Barge, describing it as a critical lifeline for South Australia’s pastoral industry and outback communities.

The Royal Automobile Association is warning that South Australia is “on the road to ruin,” following revelations of a record $2.1 billion road maintenance backlog.

CSIRO researchers are warning farmers across eastern Australia to stay alert, with signs pointing to an impending mouse population boom. Recent trapping has revealed high numbers of pregnant females in cropping regions of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.

The way South Australian grain producers measure harvest fire safety in the paddock will remain unchanged going into the 2025–26 grain harvest, following confirmation from the Minister for Emergency Services.

Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin has criticised the Albanese Government’s proposal to lower default speed limits on unsigned rural roads, describing the move as “a surrender” of the government’s responsibility to maintain regional infrastructure.

Streaky Bay was abuzz over the weekend as thousands turned out for the annual Rodeo by the Sea, held on Saturday, October 18.

South Australian grain growers are cautiously optimistic this spring, with recent rainfall keeping crops alive despite lingering drought pressures.