Environment SA News archive

Flinders Ranges World Heritage bid submitted
02 March 2026
The Flinders Ranges – home to the earliest evidence of animal life dating back more than half a billion years – has been submitted for consideration for World Heritage listing, in a major step forward to protect the state’s truly unique wonder.

Visitors welcome as more areas of popular park reopen
02 March 2026
Further sections of Deep Creek National Park – including campsites, several walking tracks and picnic tables – have reopened after a bushfire burnt more than 4500 hectares.

Digging deep for Deep Creek wildlife
23 February 2026
Native plants and animals impacted by the Deep Creek National Park bushfire are set to bounce back under a dedicated fund.

Getting behind our citizen scientists and conservation volunteers
19 February 2026
A community-led marine biodiversity monitoring program on southern Yorke Peninsula is among dozens of projects being supported under a dedicated Government initiative to improve environmental outcomes.

Safe haven for vulnerable mammals
10 February 2026
Two vulnerable native mammal species are flourishing on remote wilderness ‘safe havens’ off South Australia’s West Coast.

Over $6 million for water science in South Australia
09 February 2026
The federal and state governments are investing $6.2 million toward three new water science projects – including a nation-leading pilot – that will investigate new and innovative ways to better manage and deliver water for regional communities.

Volunteers and vets receive wildlife rescue boost
06 February 2026
South Australia’s sick and injured native wildlife will benefit from improved veterinary care under a $1 million state government program to support the volunteer rescue and rehabilitation sector.

Kangaroo Island parks in focus this February
02 February 2026
With a seemingly endless amount of striking landscapes, pristine beaches, tranquil rivers and native bushland, Kangaroo Island is truly a one-of-a-kind location.

$17 million Shorebird and Wetland Habitat program takes flight
28 January 2026
Works to improve more than 30 South Australian wetlands and restore vital habitat are underway through a joint $17 million government program.

First co-design Aboriginal named fire vehicle unveiled
28 January 2026
The first fire-response vehicle to adopt an Aboriginal name has joined the Department for Environment and Water’s (DEW) fleet – now deployed on the Fleurieu Peninsula this fire season.