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Endangered cockatoo count tops 1,400
The results are in for the 30th Annual South-eastern Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo ‘Cocky Count’, with at least 1,443 endangered birds recorded. More than 200 dedicated volunteers took part in the landmark survey coordinated by BirdLife Australia on 2 May 2026, demonstrating the strong and growing community commitment to protecting this iconic species, found across south-west Victoria and south-east South Australia.
Construction begins on Tilt Renewables 288MW Palmer Wind Farm: Tilt Renewables
Leading Australian-owned renewable energy company Tilt Renewables has started construction of the 288MW Palmer Wind Farm, 70km east of Adelaide. Construction is expected to take two years and once completed the project will generate up to 288MW of renewable energy, enough to power up to 142,000 homes.
Ready to capitalise
Riverland communities are preparing for the increased infrastructure and service needs required by growing populations, according to Renmark Paringa Council's CEO, and the Loxton Waikerie mayor. The latest Regional Movers Index (RMI) study – released last month – showed a desire to shift toward regional living reached a record peak in the March 2026 quarter.
TasFarmers slams Federal Government’s sneaky Rushy Lagoon sell-out to foreign investor
Tasmanian farmers have reacted with anger and disbelief to confirmation that the Federal Government has ignored community sentiment and waved through the sale of Rushy Lagoon, Tasmania’s largest farm, to UK forestry investor Gresham House, clearing the way for 22,000 hectares of prime dairy and beef country in the state’s north-east to be locked up under a pine plantation.
Black Flag Opal Field Project: District Council of Coober Pedy
The Black Flag Opal Field Project was initiated to create 32 mining leases on land resulting from the closure of the Old Stuart Highway. The process involved multiple approvals and is now close to being finalised.
Consultation on discretionary trusts reform implementation: Chalmers
The Government is today releasing a consultation paper on the implementation of the minimum tax on discretionary trusts. These reforms are all about making the tax system fairer by better aligning the tax rate on trust income with tax rates paid by workers, and will help fund income tax cuts for workers.
H5 bird flu testing update: DAFF
Testing at CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness has confirmed H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza (bird flu) in a sample taken from a giant petrel found near Hardwicke Bay, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia.Â
Scavenger animals are the missing link in Australia’s bird flu response. Three experts explain
Niraj Meisuria, Michael Ward, Thomas Newsome. We’re yet to see how this deadly highly pathogenic avian influenza virus will affect our country’s wildlife. But an urgent concern is the potential for scavenger animals to spread H5N1 further by eating infected carcasses.
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Suspect bird flu case in South Australia: Scriven
A suspect case of H5 bird flu has been detected in a migratory seabird at Hardwicke Bay on the Yorke Peninsula. The giant petrel was reported to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline and collected and sampled by PIRSA.
Labor dumps Basin water projects in favour of more buybacks: McCormack
The Albanese Labor Government has quietly abandoned 14 water infrastructure and river management projects across the Murray-Darling Basin, with irrigators and water users fearing more devastating water buybacks are to come.
Basin Officials Committee communique, June 2026: MDBA
In 2017, Basin governments agreed to a package of 36 projects in the southern Basin that would deliver environmental benefits equivalent to 605 gigalitres per year (GL/y) of recovered water. This allowed the sustainable diversion limits in the southern Basin to increase by 605 GL/y.
Greater Shepparton Business Mentor Program leaves lasting impact on local businesses
Greater Shepparton City Council has marked the conclusion of its inaugural 2026 Greater Shepparton Business Mentor Program ... The program ... brought together new and emerging local businesses with experienced mentors for practical one-on-one guidance, honest conversations and support tailored to their business goals.
Keeping culture strong – Language finds its next generation
Ned Thomas. The first voices to greet the crowd at Victoria Square, Kadina ..., belonged to the next generation. As two young girls danced barefoot beside their mother, Narungga performer Takari Owen, songs in Nharangga language drifted across the square, opening the Copper Coast's celebration of the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week.
Christmas comes early to Casino with opening of massive emporium
Sue Cramp loves Christmas. Which is just as well because four days ago she opened the Christmas Emporium in Casino. This is much more than a shop or a warehouse full of Christmas products – it is a Christmas fantasy land.
King George Whiting update: PIRSA
Recreational fishers will be able to catch King George Whiting in all SA waters these school holidays ... The King George Whiting closure amendment is one of two changes introduced to support the recovery of marine species affected by the algal bloom.
A father saved leads to meaningful First Nations artwork: LifeFlight
When emerging contemporary Indigenous artist and Gomeroi woman Melinda Luscombe painted her latest vibrant creation she meditated on the fragility of life. The traditional painting, an Acknowledgment of Country made up of thousands of dots and dashes, tells the story of LifeFlight in the southwest and is now hanging in the charity's Toowoomba base.
