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Saturday, September 18

AgTown of the Year 2021 finalists revealed

More than 3200 public votes were cast to choose five finalist towns from 59 nominations across South Australia for the 2021 Agricultural Town of the Year award.

Connecting KI visitors with island producers

Arriving on Kangaroo Island at the end of 2005, Tim and Tamsin Wendt only planned to have a two-year country stint – now they are bringing visitors and local producers together to showcase the best the island has to offer.

Refugee brings colour to South East of South Australia

A Zambian refugee camp seems an unlikely environment to foster an art career, but for one Mount Gambier man, that is where it all began.

Circular economy program turns feral olives into vineyard biochar

A group of wine industry environmentalists are turning feral olive trees removed from Fleurieu Peninsula national parks into a biochar product to boost the health of McLaren Vale vineyards.

Shear vision boosts training centre success in Mid North

Young would-be shearers and wool handlers are being given a head start in the industry, thanks to a state-of-the-art training centre at Jamestown.

Native tree planting helps heal the scars left by fire in South East

Limestone Coast residents have banded together to repair Avenue Range from the damage of last summer’s bushfire.

Annual art trail returns to the Far North

The Flinders Ranges – A Brush With Art returns this weekend with events scattered across 10 locations in the ancient landscape.

How a Murray Bridge woman found her calling on a drive to Adelaide

After a long career in hospitality and tourism, Melanie Bassham has found a new purpose in helping her regional community.

National hooded plover count gives cause for optimism

BirdLife Australia’s biennial count of the tiny beach birds has found that the hooded plover population may be increasing.

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A voice for cross-border communities during COVID crisis

Gabrielle Duykers Thursday, August 26
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South Australian Riverland towns celebrate a century

Lakeisha Watkins Wednesday, August 25
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Free range chooks flourishing on Kangaroo Island

Sabrina Davis Tuesday, August 24
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AgTech and bravado brings Adelaide Hills vineyard back from ashes

Lara Pacillo Tuesday, August 24

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Building a fashion brand from regional South Australia

Gabrielle Hall Tuesday, August 24
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Ruby anniversary for Redman Wines

Riley Walter Thursday, August 19
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Voting opens to decide the 2021 Ag Town of the Year

Wednesday, August 18
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Kangaroo Island Garden Club shares healing power of plants

Sabrina Davis Tuesday, August 17

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Community spirit keeps Fleurieu Folk Festival flourishing

Lakeisha Watkins Monday, August 16
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Gumeracha’s grassroots efforts boost town pride

Melissa Keogh Thursday, August 12
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Adelaide Hills kids group taking fire awareness national

Katie Moularadellis Tuesday, August 10
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Adelaide Hills winemaker finds good spirits among the ashes

Melissa Keogh Thursday, August 05

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How restoring a swamp is opening pathways for Aboriginal students

Lakeisha Watkins Wednesday, August 04
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Last chance to nominate for 2021 Ag Town of the Year

Tuesday, August 03
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Methane-busting seaweed industry begins growing in South Australia

Friday, July 30
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McLaren Vale co-working hub helps local first responders

Lara Pacillo Friday, July 30

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Young bloke’s zest for gardening blooms into a successful business

Lakeisha Watkins Thursday, July 29
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Yorke Peninsula volunteers dedicate decades to recycling

Tijana Birdjan Tuesday, July 27
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Big dreams help 'Chiller' battle through double tragedy

Sabrina Davis Monday, July 26
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DJ’ing doctors bring new spin to regional medicine in threat

Tijana Birdjan Tuesday, July 20

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Search begins for South Australia's 2021 AgTown of the Year

Thursday, July 15
Space Space
Launch pad licence means all systems go for Southern Launch

Stephanie Richards Wednesday, July 14
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Australia gets a new national park the size of Singapore

Tijana Birdjan Thursday, June 24
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Kangaroo survey takes flight this month over South Australia

Jack Evans Tuesday, June 22

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Seaweed cattle feed to be used at new $90m plant in South Australia

Andrew Spence Tuesday, June 22
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Renmark Paringa Network helps boost local business

Elisabeth Marie Tuesday, June 22
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Trailblazing research underway to measure heat stress in sheep

Georgia Honan Thursday, June 17
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South Australian geologist digs deep to create virtual tour of Flinders Ranges

Georgia Honan Wednesday, June 16

Education Education
Trailblazing South Australian research underway to measure heat stress in sheep

Georgia Honan Friday, June 11
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Murray cod enjoy new homes in Mount Lofty Ranges

Jack Evans Friday, June 11
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The 2024 International Wheat Congress to be held in South Australia

Jack Evans Thursday, June 10
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Whale watching season helps First Nations communities in South Australia

Georgia Honan Friday, June 04

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Creating careers inside First Nations companies

Elisabeth Marie Wednesday, June 02
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Career resources in Upper Spencer Gulf to boost local growth

Georgia Honan Thursday, May 20
Primary Industries Primary Industries
Aussie oyster farm equipment maker looks to accelerate export growth despite COVID restrictions

Benjamin Filosi Friday, April 16
Education Education
“Mozzie Month” gives all clear on exotics

Benjamin Filosi Wednesday, April 14

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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
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SA Carp Frenzy catches on in Riverland

Christine Webster Tuesday, March 16

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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
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Regional South Australians celebrated at awards night

Jim Plouffe Monday, March 01

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Pinnaroo crowned 2020 AgTown of the Year

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

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

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

Belinda Willis Wednesday, February 24

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Kapunda: making hay while the sun shines

Belinda Willis Tuesday, February 23
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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

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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
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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

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Top shelf Barossa winery on market

Andrew Spence Thursday, September 10
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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
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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
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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
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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

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Bringing a taste of the Flinders Ranges to city dwellers

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

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

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

Kate Hill Monday, May 11

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Satellite tracking discovers elusive whale feeding grounds

Belinda Willis Friday, May 08
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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
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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

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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