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Wednesday, June 16

South Australian geologist digs deep to create virtual tour of Flinders Ranges

Tourists will soon be able to explore the rich history of the Flinders Ranges through an immersive 3D tour of the region.

Trailblazing South Australian research underway to measure heat stress in sheep

A University of Adelaide PhD student is developing automatic devices to measure temperature in sheep, to better understand the impacts of body temperature on health and reproductive success.

Murray cod enjoy new homes in Mount Lofty Ranges

Australia’s fishing conservation charity OzFish Unlimited has partnered with SA Water to introduce native fish homes into the Warren Reservoir.

The 2024 International Wheat Congress to be held in South Australia

The 2024 International Wheat Congress will be held in Adelaide following a successful bid from the University of Adelaide, Adelaide Convention Bureau and South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI).

Whale watching season helps First Nations communities in South Australia

The Head of Bight Visitors Centre is welcoming the whales and tourists back for a season it hopes will help in its mission to support First Nations communities on the Nullarbor.

Creating careers inside First Nations companies

Two Aboriginal health service providers on the Eyre Peninsula have trained Indigenous staff to provide IT support with help from another First Nations company.

Career resources in Upper Spencer Gulf to boost local growth

A Port Augusta organisation is driving growth in South Australia’s regions through providing professional recruitment services to local job seekers and businesses.

Aussie oyster farm equipment maker looks to accelerate export growth despite COVID restrictions

Aquaculture system producer SEAPA is trying to attract international customers by promoting new products through online channels.

“Mozzie Month” gives all clear on exotics

The University of South Australia’s Mozzie Monitors program has rolled out its first national initiative using citizen scientists to collect data on mosquitoes.

Regional Regional
Introducing Agora: A loyalty app supporting South Australian producers

Johnny von Einem Wednesday, April 14
Environment Environment
Woylies to return to South Australia after 100 years

Georgia Honan Thursday, April 08
Primary Industries Primary Industries
AdvanceAg 2021 to showcase new on-farm technology

Georgia Honan Friday, March 26
Regional Regional
SA Carp Frenzy catches on in Riverland

Christine Webster Tuesday, March 16

Regional Regional
Jamestown gears up to celebrate 150 years of resilience

Georgia Honan Thursday, March 11
Tourism Tourism
Tourism bodies should engage with local food producers to attract repeat visitors

Benjamin Filosi Wednesday, March 10
Primary Industries Primary Industries
New Zealand wine technology company moves to South Australia

Sezen Bakan Wednesday, March 03
Regional Regional
Regional South Australians celebrated at awards night

Jim Plouffe Monday, March 01

Regional Regional
Pinnaroo crowned 2020 AgTown of the Year

Monday, March 01
Regional Regional
Pinnaroo: “an honest, grassroots town”

Belinda Willis Friday, February 26
Regional Regional
Recovery and resilience is at the heart of Woodside

Belinda Willis Friday, February 26
Regional Regional
Entrepreneurial spirit sees Kimba named as Agriculture Town of Year finalist

Belinda Willis Wednesday, February 24

Regional Regional
Kapunda: making hay while the sun shines

Belinda Willis Tuesday, February 23
Regional Regional
Parndana in running for AgTown of Year award

Belinda Willis Monday, February 22
Environment Environment
Snapper boost for South Australia

Sezen Bakan Monday, January 18
Mining & Resources Mining & Resources
Australian geological map translated into First Nation's language

Evangeline Polymeneas Polymeneas Wednesday, January 13

Regional Regional
South Aussie town wins race for $59 million laminated timber plant

Andrew Spence Tuesday, December 08
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Methane-busting seaweed farms on track for 2021 production

Andrew Spence Tuesday, December 01
Primary Industries Primary Industries
New leases drive Eyre Peninsula oyster expansion

Andrew Spence Wednesday, November 18
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Aussie wine state partners with Wine.com to promote reds from Down Under

Andrew Spence Thursday, October 15

Renewables Renewables
Renewables projects ramp up Down Under

Andrew Spence Friday, October 09
Renewables Renewables
South Australia climate change response to boost post-COVID-19 jobs

Stephanie Richards Friday, September 18
Regional Regional
Last chance to nominate Ag Town of the Year

Thursday, September 17
Mining & Resources Mining & Resources
Thor swings hammer at US mining projects

Thomas Kelsall Wednesday, September 16

Regional Regional
Top shelf Barossa winery on market

Andrew Spence Thursday, September 10
Regional Regional
AgTech innovations lend farmers a helping hand

Melissa Keogh Friday, August 28
Space Space
NewSpace prepares for lift-off in South Australia

Andrew Spence Wednesday, August 26
Regional Regional
Nominations open for the 2020 Agricultural Town of the Year Awards

Wednesday, August 19

Hi-Tech Hi-Tech
Trace, track and trust AgTech solution to boost food provenance

Melissa Keogh Tuesday, August 11
Health & Medical Health & Medical
Online mental health training helps farmers thrive in adversity

Melissa Keogh Wednesday, August 05
Business Business
Finding a silver lining

Madison Bogisch Friday, July 31
Regional Regional
State Heritage listing on right track

Belinda Willis Friday, July 31

Business Business
Corks out for Coonawarra cellar dwellers

Belinda Willis Wednesday, July 29
Business Business
High hopes for Wallaroo microbrewery

Marco Krantis Wednesday, July 29
Regional Regional
Flinders Chase rebounding with record visitors

David Russell Tuesday, July 28
Arts Arts
'Whyalla, why won't you be my home?'

Belinda Willis Monday, July 27

Business Business
Dog start-up success achieved through Micro Enterprise Project

Kate Hill Saturday, July 25
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Royal Adelaide Wine Show to go ahead with relaxed entry rules

Andrew Spence Thursday, June 25
Tourism Tourism
Breeding grounds swell with record cuttlefish numbers

Belinda Willis Wednesday, June 24
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Lobster fishers net new plan to tackle global markets

Belinda Willis Tuesday, June 16

Tourism Tourism
Whyalla jetty is newest jewel in South Australia's tourism crown

Belinda Willis Thursday, June 11
Mining & Resources Mining & Resources
Marmota revisits uranium project after global price jump

Andrew Spence Thursday, June 11
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Weeding out global threat to crops

Belinda Willis Wednesday, June 03
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Glass half full for left-handed lady of wine

Andrew Spence Monday, May 25

Regional Regional
Bringing a taste of the Flinders Ranges to city dwellers

Belinda Willis Wednesday, May 20
Regional Regional
Nature Foundation distribute Wildlife Recovery Fund to support regional South Australia

Ruby Leventeris Friday, May 15
Regional Regional
Quorn on path to bush tucker capital

Belinda Willis Wednesday, May 13
Creative Industries Creative Industries
Bucking the trend to open a country newspaper

Kate Hill Monday, May 11

Regional Regional
Satellite tracking discovers elusive whale feeding grounds

Belinda Willis Friday, May 08
Regional Regional
Satellite tracking helping to conserve globally important bird habitat

Belinda Willis Friday, April 24
Food & Wine Food & Wine
Protecting top wines from counterfeiters

Belinda Willis Wednesday, April 22
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Growing optimism for Aussie grain farmers

Belinda Willis Tuesday, April 21

Primary Industries Primary Industries
Aussie almond growers cracking on with harvest

Belinda Willis Wednesday, April 15
Regional Regional
Wild dog fence in virtual makeover

Belinda Willis Tuesday, April 14
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Australian citrus growers promote healthy fruit harvest

Belinda Willis Wednesday, April 08
Tourism Tourism
$50 million luxury hotel planned at iconic Barossa Valley winery

Andrew Spence Monday, April 06

Mining & Resources Mining & Resources
Fee breaks back Honeymoon mine plans

Belinda Willis Monday, April 06
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Air freight deal opens up Australian seafood exports to Asia

Andrew Spence Wednesday, April 01
Tourism Tourism
Wildlife experts find hope amongst the ashes on Kangaroo Island

Belinda Willis Monday, March 30
Mining & Resources Mining & Resources
Global carbon capture potential for rare nanoparticle

Belinda Willis Tuesday, March 24

Regional Regional
Call to stop food waste in pantry stockpiles

Belinda Willis Wednesday, March 18
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Leading wool family marks 100 years with top yarn

Belinda Willis Wednesday, February 19
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Self-fertile almond varieties create buzz ahead of harvest

Andrew Spence Tuesday, February 18
Tourism Tourism
Trainers flock to Kangaroo Island races

Andrew Spence Monday, February 17

Startups Startups
South Australian bushfire mapping deployed to Californian hotspots

Belinda Willis Tuesday, February 11
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Kangaroo Island sheep flock recovery underway

Andrew Spence Tuesday, February 11
Environment Environment
Dolphin study shows female family groups best for calves

Belinda Willis Tuesday, February 11
Tourism Tourism
Adelaide Fringe celebrates six decades with new tricks

Belinda Willis Monday, February 10

Regional Regional
Help from above for Aussie bushfire recovery

Jim Plouffe Thursday, February 06
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Record export figures ahead of a challenging year for Australian wine

Andrew Spence Wednesday, February 05
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Free smoke taint testing to decide fate of grapes in bushfire zones

Andrew Spence Tuesday, January 28
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Sparkling start to hot and dusty grape harvest

Andrew Spence Monday, January 20

Regional Regional
Conservation heavyweights lock in protection for outback fossil site

Andrew Spence Wednesday, January 15
Food & Wine Food & Wine
Penfolds Grange beats own record at online wine auction

Andrew Spence Monday, December 16
Mining & Resources Mining & Resources
Crowdsourcing campaign aims to fast-track South Australian mining discoveries

Andrew Spence Friday, November 29
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Organic straws add value to rye harvest

Andrew Spence Tuesday, September 24

Technology Technology
Hi-tech boost for McLaren Vale tourism data

Andrew Spence Monday, September 23
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Bilby bounces into oats industry

Jessica Bassano Friday, September 06
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Aussie wine begins to bounce back in the US

Andrew Spence Tuesday, July 23
Regional Regional
Making music from biscuit boxes in Port Lincoln

Thursday, June 20

Regional Regional
Newman's Horseradish packs a spicy punch in Langhorne Creek

Melissa Keogh Wednesday, June 19
Lifestyle Lifestyle
The country café with the dusty pink doors

Friday, June 14
Regional Regional
Tatiara Work Centre fights social isolation with homemade goods

Melissa Keogh Thursday, June 13
Business Business
Thomas Foods rises from the ashes with multi-million dollar abattoir, 2000 jobs for Murray Bridge

Melissa Keogh Thursday, June 06

Regional Regional
Mid North barn transformed into thumping music venue

Wednesday, June 05
Business Business
Ag-tech app solutions delivering better results for farmers

Melissa Keogh Thursday, May 30
Business Business
Mt Gambier's drones of the future

Melissa Keogh Wednesday, May 29
Business Business
Migrants and ‘Masterchef effect’ contribute to herb grower's success

Melissa Keogh Monday, May 27

Business Business
Northern exposure leads to increasing exports for Golden North ice cream

Helen Randell Tuesday, May 21
Lifestyle Lifestyle
Maggie Beer – the Barossa has been my secret long-term ingredient

Wednesday, May 15
Lifestyle Lifestyle
Kangaroo Island networks help bring fig wine vinegar to fruition

Wednesday, May 15
I Choose SA I Choose SA
Miranda sisters produce an ideal winery blend

Monday, May 13

Regional Regional
Kellermeister Wines strengthens Barossa with world’s top drop

Thursday, May 09
Entertainment Entertainment
500 Miles of Music to lift spirits of rural communities doing it tough

Thursday, May 09
Regional Regional
Championing rural communities for a better future

Monday, May 06
Regional Regional
Waikerie's silo art shares the wonder of majestic River Murray

Christine Webster Wednesday, May 01

Regional Regional
Mallee Park Football Club breeds outstanding AFL talent

Gretel Sneath Friday, April 26
Regional Regional
Jamestown's one-armed shearer defying the odds

Melissa Keogh Wednesday, April 24
Regional Regional
Sign language awareness builds in Eyre Peninsula

Wednesday, April 24
Regional Regional
Yorke Peninsula's Fat Farmers tackle big issues

Gabrielle Hall Wednesday, April 24

Lifestyle Lifestyle
Barossa Valley Chocolate Company is wine region's sweetest spot

Thursday, April 18
Regional Regional
After 40 years, Koonibba community finally has general store

Melissa Keogh Wednesday, April 17
Lifestyle Lifestyle
Living colours inspire Wilmington fashion designer

Gabrielle Hall Wednesday, April 10
Lifestyle Lifestyle
From slab of stone to work of art – Maccy sculptures take shape

Monday, April 08