The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games presents an opportunity for the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) to conduct expanded testing sessions to discover potential world class athletes who could compete at these Games. Typically, an athlete who represents Australia at an Olympic/Paralympic level will have spent between 7-10 years in a sport development pathway before emerging as a senior international athlete. Given the Brisbane 2032 Olympics/ Paralympics are less than 10 years away, the process of identifying and developing talented athletes is crucial in ensuring that South ..read more

The EPA has released the State of the Environment Report for 2023, making a number of recommendations to help safeguard South Australia’s environment, with a strong focus on climate change and biodiversity losses. This year, for the first time, the report has also incorporated the views of Aboriginal peoples as the traditional custodians in protecting and restoring Country, including an expert report and recommendations on how Aboriginal peoples’ cultural perspectives can be more effectively incorporated in approaches to environmental protection. The State of the Environment Report 2023 prov ..read more

Pavely is a South Australian smartphone app that’s helping to foster more inclusive communities.  Pavely acts as a directory of accessible venues and facilities across South Australia, so people can rate and review their experiences.  It lets people search for venues and services based on accessibility ratings and inclusive features like a venue’s entrance, amenities, parking and options for assistance, and vision and sensory needs. Pavely is about making it quick and easy for people with disability or accessibility needs (or those close to them) to find new places to go, or thing ..read more

Winners of the 2023 Governor’s Multicultural Awards were announced at a ceremony at Government House on Thursday, 29 February 2024. The awards were presented by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, on the advice of an independent judging panel. The judging panel includes Supreme Court judges, people in media, a university professional, and senior officials from multicultural community associations. These important awards recognise and celebrate outstanding South Australians who promote multiculturalism and increase the understanding of the benefits o ..read more

Abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) has been confirmed in wild abalone in waters south of Port Macdonnell, the first time the disease has been found in South Australia. Restrictions are now in place in the area. On 21 February 2024, a commercial abalone fisher reported dead and dying abalone at Breaksea Reef off Port Macdonnell, and submitted samples to the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) for testing. PCR tests have confirmed AVG in the samples. PIRSA has activated a response team and measures to contain the spread of disease have been put in place, and commercial and re ..read more

Opening on 29 February, the 18th Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Inner Sanctum, curated by José Da Silva, assembles 24 leading artists and poets for an exhibition that can be seen, heard, and felt at the Art Gallery of South Australia until 2 June. As part of the 2024 Adelaide Festival, Inner Sanctum on Kaurna Yerta unfolds across free exhibitions of new and recent works, live performances, music and public programs, all highlighting our engagement with the world and each other. Curator José Da Silva says, ‘The idea of an ‘inner sanctum’ evokes the private, protected, or sacred spaces w ..read more

The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award is recognised as Australia’s leading accolade acknowledging and supporting the essential role women play in rural industries, businesses and communities. Three finalists for the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award in South Australia have been announced, with Wilmington’s Nikki Atkinson, Mantung’s Suzi Evans and Willunga’s Susie Williams now vying for the title of state winner. The state winner will be announced at an event on Tuesday 26 March 2024. The winner will receive a $15,000 Westpac grant to support their respective project, professional developmen ..read more

Every year, hundreds of Australians are celebrated through the Order of Australia – the nation’s highest honour for outstanding achievement and service. This includes people from all backgrounds from right across Australia who do all kinds of work or volunteering roles. The Governor-General approves the final list of recipients which are publicly announced on Australia Day (26 January) and The King’s Birthday (the second Monday in June). All South Australians are eligible to be nominated for the Australian Honour and Awards system, with nominations welcome year-round. Nominating someone is ..read more

Nominations are now open for the 2024 South Australian Volunteer Awards with South Australians invited to nominate an outstanding individual or group. People can nominate themselves or another group or individual they know in the following categories:  The Joy Noble Medal - South Australia’s highest distinction for an individual volunteer. ‘The Andamooka’ Community Project Award - Recognising a community or group volunteer project of significant community benefit.  The Young Volunteer Award – Honouring an impressive young volunteer aged 12 to 25. The Excellence in Volunteer Manageme ..read more

The first of five new technical colleges being built by the State Government – Findon Technical College – officially opened its doors to students and staff on Monday 29 January 2024 (day one of term one of the school year). This brand new facility – co-located with Findon High School – is providing students from years 10 to 12 the opportunity to learn in state-of-the-art facilities as they complete their SACE and start a career in some of South Australia’s fastest growing industries including advanced manufacturing and engineering, early childhood and education and health and social support ..read more