The Rural Doctors’ Association of South Australia has welcomed a proposed $13 million medical training investment in Mount Gambier, but warns infrastructure alone will not fix workforce shortages.

South Australian producers will receive increased support to manage surging kangaroo numbers, with the State lifting its removal incentive from $5 to $7 a head.

Farmers in southern and eastern Australia are facing mounting pressure as drought conditions tighten, with requests for household water and tanks rising sharply.

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.

For residents of Coober Pedy, accessing fresh, quality meat has been a bit of a challenge recently. But thanks to a community-driven initiative, help is on the way.

A new $16 million Forestry Centre of Excellence has officially opened in Mount Gambier, marking a significant investment in South Australia’s forest and timber industries.

Grain Producers SA is calling on all political parties to commit to practical support for the state’s grain industry ahead of the 2026 South Australian election. The organisation has formally provided its election priorities to all major political parties and crossbench representatives several months ago, focusing on drought resilience, infrastructure, biosecurity, chemical access, connectivity, workforce pressures and the protection of productive agricultural land.

With the South Australian state election approaching, Livestock SA is urging all political parties to commit to policies that strengthen the long-term future of the livestock industry. The organisation has presented both government and opposition with a clear set of evidence-based priorities, grounded in the SA Red Meat and Wool Blueprint 2030.

South Australian fishers are being reminded of the serious consequences of failing to comply with fishing rules and regulations, following the seizure of more than 100 Southern Rock Lobsters earlier this month.  

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.

Farmers on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula are being urged to register for support with the charity Rural Aid as bushfires continues to threaten farms, livestock and rural communities.

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.

More than 3.5 million dollars will be invested in upgrading Southend Jetty in South Australia’s South East, supporting the region’s rock lobster industry. The 67-year-old jetty is one of the busiest working jetties in the state and plays a vital role in commercial fishing operations near Beachport.

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.

Grain Producers SA is urging growers and industry members to act quickly, with tickets for the 2025 South Australian Grain Industry Awards close to selling out ahead of the February event at Adelaide Oval.

With increased travel expected during the Tour Down Under, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions is reminding people heading into South Australia and the Riverland not to bring restricted fruit and vegetables across quarantine boundaries.