Drilling is underway in the southern suburbs of Adelaide to test for toxic chemicals. Residents in Clovelly Park and Mitchell…[Read More]
South Australian News
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Cooper Basin Acreage Release – Petroleum exploration licences granted
Published: August 29, 2014
SA Government has announced the following successful bidders for petroleum exploration licences (PELS) in the Cooper Basin – Senex…[Read More]
Savings for consumers in the energy market
Published: August 29, 2014
Deregulation of the electricity and gas markets has been effective in South Australia as it delivers cost savings benefits to…[Read More]
8 new weeds added to weed control list
Published: August 22, 2014
Biosecurity SA has added eight plants to its weed control list, including the South African flowering plant polygala. It has…[Read More]
Mining company wins appeal
Published: August 22, 2014
Mining company Lincoln Minerals Ltd has had its appeal upheld in the Environment, Resources and Development Court of South Australia…[Read More]
Solar thermal technology used to desalinate seawater for irrigation
Published: August 15, 2014
An innovative horticulture project that uses seawater to grow vegetables is poised to expand, provided it can adequately manage the…[Read More]
Renewable energy bill supports regional economic development
Published: August 8, 2014
The Pastoral Land Management Bill which supports renewable energy developments on pastoral lands passed the Upper House this week. Environment…[Read More]
Hendon groundwater contamination update
Published: August 8, 2014
The South Australian Environment Protection Authority has been working in recent months to assess the extent of possible groundwater contamination…[Read More]
Yorke Peninsula Copper Mining Project Granted Mining Lease
Published: August 1, 2014
The State Government has granted Rex Minerals a mining lease for its $800 million Hillside copper, gold and iron ore…[Read More]
Electricity Generation Licence issued to SA Water Corporation
Published: August 1, 2014
In April 2014, the SA Water Corporation applied to the Essential Services Commission of South Australia for an electricity generation…[Read More]
