South Australia’s first ever Biodiversity Act will better protect our state’s native animals and plants, help to build resilience to the effects of climate change, and reduce red tape for development.

The Australian and South Australian governments are investing $26.2 million in the next stage of works to help get the Coorong and Lower Lakes back on track for a healthy future.

Two of South Australia’s most important water sources, the River Murray and the Great Artesian Basin, are set to receive a huge boost through a new water saving scheme from the Australian and South Australian governments.

Construction works are due to commence on the On Ground Works project at Tolderol Game Reserve in early 2025.

The Teringie Wetlands on Lake Alexandrina have reopened following infrastructure upgrades which expand shorebird foraging habitat by about 18 hectares.

The environment, irrigators and other River Murray water users are benefiting from record environmental water releases being delivered into the South Australia leg of the river.

Construction has commenced on a $13.7 million habitat restoration project at Lake Hawdon North on the state’s Limestone Coast.

The Riverland community will be asked to have input into the design of infrastructure upgrades at Bruno Bay in Cobdogla, which could see the boat ramp and community infrastructure made more accessible during high River Murray flows.

The Lower Murray barrages will be closed for the majority of next week in an effort to reduce the risk of saltwater incursion in the Lower Lakes, caused by projected storm conditions.