Nominations have officially opened for South Australia’s 2026 Agricultural Town of the Year, with regional communities encouraged to put themselves forward for the state’s top honour.

South Australian grain producers are warning they are entering the seeding period under significant pressure, with growing concerns around diesel and fertiliser affordability and availability.

South Australian livestock producers are being called on to vote on proposed changes to the state’s Sheep and Cattle Industry Funds. Livestock SA has opened voting as part of a required review under legislation, with new regulations due by September 2026.

Access to radiotherapy treatment in South Australia’s Limestone Coast has again been pushed into the spotlight, with local advocates meeting election candidates to discuss the region’s healthcare needs.

A new South Australian pilot project is investigating safe and practical solutions for growing stockpiles of treated vineyard posts.

A sea of blonde wigs, bright white and star-spangled swimsuits, and community spirit will descend on the Naracoorte Swimming Lake on Sunday, March 1, as the Limestone Coast hosts its first-ever South East Marilyn Jetty Swim. The colourful fundraising event, paying homage to the iconic Marilyn Monroe, aims to raise funds and awareness for Cancer Council SA and is expected to draw participants of all ages from across the region.

South Australia's south-east community of Kingston SE is still waiting for clarity on the future of its historic jetty, more than half a year after it was first damaged, and subsequently destroyed by storms in May and June 2025.

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.  

A new round of emerging leaders from across regional South Australia has been selected to participate in a professional development program aimed at empowering women in agriculture and agribusiness.

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.

South Australian cattle producers will soon be able to use virtual fencing technology, following amendments to the Animal Welfare Regulations 2012 that legalise its use for cattle management.

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.

South Australian authorities have confirmed a new detection of varroa mite in a beehive near Salt Creek on the Limestone Coast. The detection was reported by a local beekeeper conducting routine surveillance, with laboratory analysis by the South Australian Research and Development Institute confirming the pest.

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.

Two leading rural health charities, Active Farmers and the Fat Farmers Rural Health Initiative, have announced they will join forces to expand health and wellbeing programs across regional Australia.

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.

South Australian grain growers are being urged to stay alert for increasing mouse activity as numbers continue to rise across key farming regions.

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.