Australia has recorded its first confirmed case of the H5 bird flu strain in a native seabird, after a greater crested tern found on South Australia's Limestone Coast tested positive for the virus. The detection at Robe Marina marks the first confirmed case in an Australian seabird and brings the national total to 12, including 11 migratory birds and one native species.

Five people linked to an Adelaide Plains piggery are facing dozens of animal cruelty charges following an investigation by the RSPCA South Australia.

New information boards are being installed at boat ramps across South Australia as part of a statewide effort to improve safety and environmental awareness for recreational boaters and fishers.

A new insight report from Grain Producers South Australia has revealed the state's grain growers are increasingly leasing land, adopting collaborative farming arrangements and planning for succession as they adapt to a changing operating environment. The 2025 Annual Grain Producer Survey attracted a record 1,046 responses from growers across every cropping region, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the industry's structure, workforce and future direction.

The Federal Government has released an additional $1 billion through the Regional Investment Corporation to ensure eligible farmers can continue accessing concessional loans.

The South Australian Government has announced a $500,000 investment aimed at expanding the state's industrial hemp industry. The funding will support a new round of crop trials to identify hemp varieties that require less water, potentially allowing production to expand into more regions, including the Riverland.