Pigs, sheep, showbags and rain: It's show time
Wet weather for the start of the Royal Adelaide Show, but rains have boosted the number of agricultural entries.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:16:00 +1000

Locust plagues could cost Australia billions
With spring heralding warmer weather, scientists say conditions are ripe for millions of locust eggs to hatch in parts of Australia's south-east.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:34:00 +1000

Irrigator group disappointed by allocations
The chairwoman of the South Australia Murray Irrigators Group says she is disappointed that irrigator allocations have only reached 41 per cent.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:29:00 +1000

Farmers face long wait for locust pesticides
The Australian Plague Locust Commission says it may be up to eight weeks before orders for a locust control agent will arrive, after a batch was contaminated.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:46:00 +1000

Regional viewers may suffer in digital switchover: MP
The federal Member for Grey says there must be an agreement between the Federal Government and broadcasters in regional South Australia and Broken Hill if regional viewers are to have all digital television services by December 15.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:53:00 +1000

Murray-Darling authority to reveal future plans
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority will release information on the future of the basin in five weeks.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:28:00 +1000

Professional artists rate rural living
An increasing number of artists are choosing to live in regional areas even though they are likely to earn less than their city counterparts.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:46:00 +1000

SA wine industry faces slow recovery
The specialist wine counsellor with South Australia's Rural Financial Counselling Service says restoring the supply and demand balance in the industry will not automatically mean better prices.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:42:00 +1000

Man charged after allegedly stabbing girlfriend
A 44-year-old Berri man has been charged with aggravated assault causing harm and threats to kill or endanger life after an alleged domestic violence incident on Monday.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:19:00 +1000

Another water boost for SA irrigators
Irrigators' allocations have been boosted from 34 to 41 per cent in SA due to good flows into the Murray.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:41:00 +1000

Greens say higher solar bonus not enough
The Greens say long-term sustainability of the solar industry has been overlooked by the South Australian Government.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:55:00 +1000

Irrigation increase needed in wake of restriction lift
Chaffey MP Tim Whetstone says irrigator allocations must be significantly increased in the wake of the South Australian Government's decision to lift water restrictions in December.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:52:00 +1000

Councils using web for volunteers boost
Councils are hoping to draw on the support of more volunteers to help during emergencies.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:40:00 +1000

Adelaide to lap up end of water restrictions
The SA Government has announced many of the state's water restrictions will be lifted from December 1.
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:27:00 +1000

Regional nurses to play large part in industrial action
Public sector nurses in South Australia say regional centres will play a key role in their escalation of industrial action today.
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:51:00 +1000

Rain takes pressure off the Murray
SA Water says heavy rain this month will take a lot of pressure off the ailing River Murray.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:00 +1000

Tree adoption to beautify cities
The Berri Barmera Council is giving people in the community the opportunity to plant and care for a tree in public spaces.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:08:00 +1000

Irrigation Trust questions trading cap
The Central Irrigation Trust chief executive says the reaching of water trade caps in several Victorian irrigation districts highlights the need for their removal.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +1000

Riverland councils to hire consultant for new tourism plan
The three Riverland councils will engage a consultant to develop a tourism plan for the region.
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:26:00 +1000

DPI urges landholder to sign up to locust spraying
The Department of Primary Industries says landholders will have by tomorrow to give consent for aerial spray during the expected locust plague in the Spring.
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:25:00 +1000

Katter will come and see the Murray: Xenophon
Senator Nick Xenophon says Queensland MP Bob Katter will visit SA to see the plight of the Murray-Darling Basin.
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:22:00 +1000

DRAG frustrated over Murray-Darling delays
The Darling River Action Group (DRAG) is frustrated that the possibility of a hung parliament is further delaying the release of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority's plan.
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:31:00 +1000

Farmers criticise election for ignoring regional issues
The National Farmers Federation chief executive says he is disappointed by the lack of attention given to regional and rural issues during the election campaign.
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:16:00 +1000

Man charged over three-hour chase
A Mount Gambier man will face court in Adelaide charged over a three-hour police chase on Thursday.
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:00:00 +1000

Pigs, sheep, showbags and rain: It's show time
Wet weather for the start of the Royal Adelaide Show, but rains have boosted the number of agricultural entries.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:16:00 +1000

New asylum seekers moved to Port Augusta
The Immigration Department says 15 asylum seekers have been moved from Christmas Island to a housing facility at Port Augusta in South Australia.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:58:00 +1000

Company fined over outback rigger's death
A company has been fined $140,000 and must compensate the family of a rig worker who died in the outback.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:34:00 +1000

Irrigator group disappointed by allocations
The chairwoman of the South Australia Murray Irrigators Group says she is disappointed that irrigator allocations have only reached 41 per cent.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:29:00 +1000

Farmers face long wait for locust pesticides
The Australian Plague Locust Commission says it may be up to eight weeks before orders for a locust control agent will arrive, after a batch was contaminated.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:46:00 +1000

Disgraced ex-drug squad boss dies
Disgraced former South Australian police officer Barry Moyse had died at Port Lincoln from kidney cancer complications.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:07:00 +1000

Regional viewers may suffer in digital switchover: MP
The federal Member for Grey says there must be an agreement between the Federal Government and broadcasters in regional South Australia and Broken Hill if regional viewers are to have all digital television services by December 15.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:53:00 +1000

Uranium companies at odds on recording devices
A company involved in developing a uranium mine in the outback has lost an attempt to record confidential meetings.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:56:00 +1000

Company and boss fined over fatal factory blast
A munitions factory and its boss have been given close to the maximum penalty over a fatal explosion in SA.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:14:00 +1000

Liberals defer decision on Arkaroola mining
The South Australian Liberal Party has deferred a decision on whether to support a ban on mining at Arkaroola in the Flinders Ranges.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:54:00 +1000

Arrest warrant issued for missing girl's father
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Phillip Edward Bruer, who failed to appear in the Magistrates Court at Port Pirie on Wednesday morning.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:07:00 +1000

Professional artists rate rural living
An increasing number of artists are choosing to live in regional areas even though they are likely to earn less than their city counterparts.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:46:00 +1000

SA wine industry faces slow recovery
The specialist wine counsellor with South Australia's Rural Financial Counselling Service says restoring the supply and demand balance in the industry will not automatically mean better prices.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:42:00 +1000

Permit rules eased for APY Lands
Government employees, contractors and journalists will no longer need a permit to enter Aboriginal lands in South Australia's far north-west.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:01:00 +1000

Greens say higher solar bonus not enough
The Greens say long-term sustainability of the solar industry has been overlooked by the South Australian Government.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:55:00 +1000

New mine cleared to start production
Another South Australian iron ore mine is expected to start production early next year.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:36:00 +1000

Councils using web for volunteers boost
Councils are hoping to draw on the support of more volunteers to help during emergencies.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:40:00 +1000

Fines on drivers unjustified, claims Opposition
The State Opposition says a recent police traffic operation on parts of Yorke Peninsula and in the mid-north of South Australia was an exercise in giving motorists gratuitous fines for trivial matters.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:06:00 +1000

Conservation boost for rare goanna
A new conservation park on Kangaroo Island in South Australia will aim to better protect a rare goanna.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:01:00 +1000

Adelaide to lap up end of water restrictions
The SA Government has announced many of the state's water restrictions will be lifted from December 1.
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:27:00 +1000

Govt may revisit new jail for SA
The Corrections Department says it may again look at building a new prison in SA.
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:11:00 +1000

Liberals to hear experts on genetically modified crops
Genetically modified crops and deep sea ports will be among the issues discussed by the South Australian Liberal Party at Port Lincoln today.
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:34:00 +1000

Regional nurses to play large part in industrial action
Public sector nurses in South Australia say regional centres will play a key role in their escalation of industrial action today.
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:51:00 +1000

Training camp held to prepare for locust plague
More than a 100 people responsible for helping to control the coming locust plague attended a two-day training camp at Orroroo in Victoria last week.
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:49:00 +1000

Pigs, sheep, showbags and rain: It's show time
Wet weather for the start of the Royal Adelaide Show, but rains have boosted the number of agricultural entries.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:16:00 +1000

Irrigator group disappointed by allocations
The chairwoman of the South Australia Murray Irrigators Group says she is disappointed that irrigator allocations have only reached 41 per cent.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:29:00 +1000

Cray crews upset by October closure
A meeting of rock lobster fishing crews in the southern zone overwhelmingly has rejected a South Australian Government decision to include October in the closed season.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:03:00 +1000

Angry fishers attend lobster meeting
South Australian rock lobster fishermen in the state's south east say a meeting being held in Millicent today is one of the most crucial in their careers.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:46:00 +1000

Road barriers 'ruin' Coonawarra beauty
A Coonawarra tourist operator says he is angry about steel barriers being installed along roads in the wine region of south-east South Australia.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:59:00 +1000

Professional artists rate rural living
An increasing number of artists are choosing to live in regional areas even though they are likely to earn less than their city counterparts.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:46:00 +1000

SA wine industry faces slow recovery
The specialist wine counsellor with South Australia's Rural Financial Counselling Service says restoring the supply and demand balance in the industry will not automatically mean better prices.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:42:00 +1000

Hills freeway set for upgrade work
Upgrading work is about to start on the South Eastern Freeway through the Adelaide hills.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:04:00 +1000

Councils using web for volunteers boost
Councils are hoping to draw on the support of more volunteers to help during emergencies.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:40:00 +1000

Govt may revisit new jail for SA
The Corrections Department says it may again look at building a new prison in SA.
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:11:00 +1000

Fishers angry over shortened lobster season
Opposition Fisheries spokesman Adrian Pederick wants the South Australian Government to release the scientific information that led to last week's decision to shorten the Southern Zone Rock Lobster season.
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:02:00 +1000

Regional nurses to play large part in industrial action
Public sector nurses in South Australia say regional centres will play a key role in their escalation of industrial action today.
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:51:00 +1000

Rain takes pressure off the Murray
SA Water says heavy rain this month will take a lot of pressure off the ailing River Murray.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:00 +1000

Mayor wants wave-energy consultation
Grant District Council Mayor Richard Sage says there has been no consultation about a proposed wave-energy plant at Port MacDonnell.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:12:00 +1000

Road, works delegates descend on south east
Local Government representatives from around the South Australia will be in the south east for two days for their annual roads and works conference.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:04:00 +1000

Election could re-open anti-dumping law debate
The member for MacKillop and the Deputy State Opposition Leader, Mitch Williams, says the prospect of a Federal Coalition Government gives rise to reopening debate about anti-dumping legislation.
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:27:00 +1000

Katter will come and see the Murray: Xenophon
Senator Nick Xenophon says Queensland MP Bob Katter will visit SA to see the plight of the Murray-Darling Basin.
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:22:00 +1000

Tighter southern lobster season canned
The South Eastern Professional Fisherman's Association in SA will lobby against changes to the southern zone's rock lobster season.
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:16:00 +1000

Quota tightened to save southern rock lobster
The rock lobster commercial catch quota in SA's lower south east will be capped at 1,250 tonnes until stocks recover.
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:04:00 +1000

Farmers criticise election for ignoring regional issues
The National Farmers Federation chief executive says he is disappointed by the lack of attention given to regional and rural issues during the election campaign.
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:16:00 +1000

Man charged over three-hour chase
A Mount Gambier man will face court in Adelaide charged over a three-hour police chase on Thursday.
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:00:00 +1000

Overseas investors driving up regional house prices
A report by the Housing Industry Association and the Commonwealth Bank shows a 17 per cent decline in housing affordability in regional South Australia over the past 12 months.
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:41:00 +1000

Mental health crisis 'devastating' Mt Gambier
Mental health services in regional South Australia are so dire that hundreds of patients each year have to be sedated and flown to Adelaide for treatment.
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:22:00 +1000

Forestry SA not for sale: Foley
State Treasurer Kevin Foley says there are no plans to sell Forestry SA.
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:04:00 +1000

Pigs, sheep, showbags and rain: It's show time
Wet weather for the start of the Royal Adelaide Show, but rains have boosted the number of agricultural entries.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:16:00 +1000

Irrigator group disappointed by allocations
The chairwoman of the South Australia Murray Irrigators Group says she is disappointed that irrigator allocations have only reached 41 per cent.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:29:00 +1000

Farmers face long wait for locust pesticides
The Australian Plague Locust Commission says it may be up to eight weeks before orders for a locust control agent will arrive, after a batch was contaminated.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:46:00 +1000

Disgraced ex-drug squad boss dies
Disgraced former South Australian police officer Barry Moyse had died at Port Lincoln from kidney cancer complications.
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:07:00 +1000

Liberals defer decision on Arkaroola mining
The South Australian Liberal Party has deferred a decision on whether to support a ban on mining at Arkaroola in the Flinders Ranges.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:54:00 +1000

Professional artists rate rural living
An increasing number of artists are choosing to live in regional areas even though they are likely to earn less than their city counterparts.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:46:00 +1000

Permit rules eased for APY Lands
Government employees, contractors and journalists will no longer need a permit to enter Aboriginal lands in South Australia's far north-west.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:01:00 +1000

Greens say higher solar bonus not enough
The Greens say long-term sustainability of the solar industry has been overlooked by the South Australian Government.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:55:00 +1000

Councils using web for volunteers boost
Councils are hoping to draw on the support of more volunteers to help during emergencies.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:40:00 +1000

Fines on drivers unjustified, claims Opposition
The State Opposition says a recent police traffic operation on parts of Yorke Peninsula and in the mid-north of South Australia was an exercise in giving motorists gratuitous fines for trivial matters.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:06:00 +1000

Govt may revisit new jail for SA
The Corrections Department says it may again look at building a new prison in SA.
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:11:00 +1000

Liberals to hear experts on genetically modified crops
Genetically modified crops and deep sea ports will be among the issues discussed by the South Australian Liberal Party at Port Lincoln today.
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:34:00 +1000

Regional nurses to play large part in industrial action
Public sector nurses in South Australia say regional centres will play a key role in their escalation of industrial action today.
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:51:00 +1000

Man charged over police car torching
A man has been charged with arson over the torching of a police car at Streaky Bay in July.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:46:00 +1000

New ports planned for mining growth
Premier Mike Rann says the Government is negotiating with industry to build new ports in the Spencer Gulf for mining exports.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:03:00 +1000

Tighter southern lobster season canned
The South Eastern Professional Fisherman's Association in SA will lobby against changes to the southern zone's rock lobster season.
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:16:00 +1000

Quota tightened to save southern rock lobster
The rock lobster commercial catch quota in SA's lower south east will be capped at 1,250 tonnes until stocks recover.
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:04:00 +1000

Farmers criticise election for ignoring regional issues
The National Farmers Federation chief executive says he is disappointed by the lack of attention given to regional and rural issues during the election campaign.
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:16:00 +1000

Overseas investors driving up regional house prices
A report by the Housing Industry Association and the Commonwealth Bank shows a 17 per cent decline in housing affordability in regional South Australia over the past 12 months.
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:41:00 +1000

Deckhand's death 'horrendous', court told
A court in SA has heard a deckhand on a shark boat died in the most horrendous circumstances when he was crushed in a revolving net in 2005.
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:35:00 +1000

Dept investigates Coober Pedy School deputy
The SA Education Department is investigating the Coober Pedy Area School's assistant principal for speaking publicly about her concerns at the school.
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:12:00 +1000

Buying a house in SA gets harder
A report shows housing affordability in Adelaide has fallen by more than 25 per cent in the 12 months to June.
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:08:00 +1000

Give us a go: new outback authority
SA's new Outback Communities Authority wants a chance to show people how it will work with them.
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:55:00 +1000

OneSteel makes money as mining company
The country's second-largest steelmaker OneSteel has posted a 12 per cent rise in its full-year profit, driven mostly by higher prices for its iron ore exports.
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:40:00 +1000