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Australia’s first CCS hub to be operational by 2024

The Morrison Government welcomes the final investment decision taken by joint venture partners Santos and Beach Energy to establish Australia’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub at Moomba, South Australia. The $220 million Moomba CCS hub is the first project of its kind to be registered under the Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).  

Locals rate NL Council’s Blackford fire response

Gabrielle Duykers. Residents affected by the Blackford fire have described local council as “missing in action” during the recovery efforts following the tragic event. In January this year, the Blackford fire burnt through more than 14,000 hectares of land throughout Lucindale and Avenue Range. On September 23, 2021, Naracoorte Lucindale Council emailed a survey to residents and landowners affected by the fire to gain feedback on its recovery actions and approach.

Locals tour Rare Earth program

Chris Oldfield. “If they can extract rare earths from the South East in a way that doesn’t have a negative impact on the productivity of the land, and the environment, then we can be proud to be part of the bigger picture for the zero carbon targets that are being set by governments all round the world.” Frances farmer Wayne Hawkins's comments come in the wake of a recent site visit for Frances residents regarding a Kopamurra project by mining company, Australian Rare Earths.

International rural women local celebrations

Sheryl Lowe. International Rural Woman’s Day was celebrated on October 15th by women around the Limestone Coast. Rural and regional women and men from a variety of business backgrounds gathered in the Barrel Room of Hollick Estate to connect, share stories   and collaborate in their businesses.  

The Basket Range Sandstone Uraidla & Summertown Country Show, 7 November 2021

As the Spring temperatures rise and plants bud and grow it’s time to come up to Uraidla to visit a traditional agricultural show in the Adelaide Hills.

Eudunda Show is ON! 14 November 2021

The Eudunda Show is all systems go! Albeit with some variations on the norm due to COVID regulations.

Conversation with Sanjeev

In a wide-ranging, exclusive conversation with Whyalla Mayor Clare McLaughlin, GFG Alliance Executive Chairman Sanjeev Gupta has reiterated his passion for Whyalla; his green steel and hydrogen plans; and thanked the community and employees for their hard work and persistence.

Bank access concerns build

Sheryl Lowe. Banking is challenging in Millicent and Districts for some members of the community since the ANZ Bank reduced their business hours last year.  With this week’s announcement the Naracoorte ANZ will close in November, the future of the ‘big banks’ is being questioned by customers. The Millicent ANZ Bank now only opens on weekdays from 9.30 am to 12.30pm which leaves little opportunity for businesses to bank the days takings ... When Banks announce they are reducing their trading hours or closure they often encourage clients to use the local Post Office for their banking needs, but this can be problematic too.

Rail trail project divides farm and council

Sheryl Lowe. The $2.1m Penola-Coonawarra Rail Trail project is shovel-ready, but the public may not be aware the trail will now pass through the middle of a working agriculture farm via a service road, due to a recent change in the route. Peter and Elke Hocking bought the Glenroy property ‘Churinga Park’ 18 months ago. At the time of purchase, they were unaware of any plans for a change in the use of the road reserve.  

Pony national championships overcome covid barriers

Sheryl Lowe. Representing South Australia in the Pony Club National Competitions 2021 was always going to be hard work, but frequent and unexpected border closures were an added challenge for organisers and the participants, this year. Not to be beaten, Pony Club Australia decided look ‘outside the square’ and hold the competition virtually, state by state.

New Whyalla airport flying high

Residents jetting into or out of Whyalla as of 1 November will be able to experience the impressive new Whyalla Airport, which is now open for flights!

Climate Solutions Fund support for forestry jobs

In July 2020, the Government simplified access to carbon funding for forestry projects across five plantation growth regions. The Government is expanding access for four new regions in Tasmania, Gippsland (Victoria), the Green Triangle (Victoria) and Kangaroo Island (South Australia).

Eureka – a cost effective and quick way to find groundwater

South Australia is the driest state in the driest continent, with water a scarce commodity and a major environmental, biological and socio-economic issue for many communities across the state. Now, thanks to UniSA researcher Dr Alaa Ahmed, new cost-effective technology can pinpoint sites in the central Flinders Ranges where precious groundwater is likely to be found, handing a lifeline to residents in that region.

Cape Willoughby set to be latest drawcard on Kangaroo Island

The oldest lighthouse in South Australia is set to host the newest tourism destination on Kangaroo Island, with work commencing on the redesign and roll out of the Cape Willoughby visitor precinct.

Clare Show breaks all records!

The 2021 Clare Show was a brilliant success with more than double the tickets sold than in previous years!

Pasture assessment project underway on Kangaroo Island

A project is getting underway on Kangaroo Island to provide producers with the tools, skills, and management options to ensure ewe fertility and lamb survival is not compromised because of the bushfires impacting on pasture composition.

Working with communities to find solutions to the sand slug: Dr Ben Dyer

Something we're often asked at the Murray–Darling Basin Authority is if we've found a solution to the 'sand slug' impacting the River Murray Barmah Choke. We haven't found a solution but we're working with the community, seeking expert advice, and finding a way forward.

Hitting Wall launched at Memorial Park Tennis Complex in Bordertown

Tennis SA  has launched a striking art mural at  Memorial Park Tennis Complex  in Bordertown  as part of a collaborative project with Tennis Australia which has seen the reimagining of hitting walls across the country, an initiative designed to increase community participation and engagement in tennis.

Bordertown’s bioenergy breakthrough

Gabrielle Duykers. In a world first, a Limestone Coast food manufacturer will convert oat husks into electricity, enabling it to offset almost all its monthly energy costs.  Cereal oat supplier Blue Lake Milling, located in Bordertown, completed construction of its $8.1 million biogas plant last week. Commercial projects manager Jeremy Neale said the plant would generate enough bioenergy to power both the plant and nearby homes.

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