Our State - South Australia

The fire danger season has now commenced in all fire ban districts across South Australia. What kind of summer is the CFS predicting and planning for? Find out from CFS Compliance Officer Phil McDonough and State Operations Support officer and CFS volunteer Michael Cane.

South Australians across the state used their voting power to choose which projects should be funded in round one of the Fund My Neighbourhood program. The 200 winning ideas range from upgrades to existing playgrounds to building new facilities. Find out more from Rachael Leverton from the Fund My Neighbourhood program and the people behind two of the successful projects.

South Australia’s farming and fisheries sectors play a vital role in ensuring our state maintains its reputation for premium food and wine. National Agriculture Day celebrates the sector and encourages individuals, schools and businesses to ‘Thank a Farmer SA’ by posting messages of support using the hashtags #ThankafarmerSA and #AgDay. Find out more from the Executive Director in Primary Industri...

The $40m Fund My Neighbourhood program is giving South Australians across the state the opportunity to vote for improvement projects in their neighbourhood. Voting for round one of the program closes on 20 November; find out more from Premier Jay Weatherill who discusses the workshops being held across SA to help people cast their vote.

South Australia's largest career and employment exhibition – JOBEX – lands in Adelaide this week. Highlighting the jobs already available as well as those that are to come in emerging industries, the expo will give visitors an opportunity to connect with over 120 business exhibitors and recruitment specialists. Find out more from JOBEX Project Director Scott Oster, Manager Training and Educat...

Every day matters in the school life of a child or young person. The State Government’s Attendance Strategy – part of the new Public Education Action Plan: Your Child, Their School, Our Future – aims to support and encourage attendance in our public schools. East Torrens Primary School’s principal Gael Little and wellbeing and engagement leader Martha Pampoukidis – along with Year 6 student Asghar...

The State Government's new Public Education Action Plan: Your Child, Their School, Our Future outlines how South Australian children and public schools will be supported across a number of areas. It will ensure children are prepared to step into the modern workforce and make a meaningful contribution to their community. Minster for Education and Child Development Dr Susan Close discusses the...

Businesses and communities are joining forces with the City of Adelaide and the State Government to reduce emissions as part of the Carbon Neutral Adelaide partner program. Seventy organisations have signed up so far and are not only committed to sustainability but to making Adelaide the world’s first carbon neutral city. Find out more from the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resource...

Changes in the automotive industry have altered the employment landscape in South Australia. So what is being done to help supply chain businesses and workers to make the transition to other opportunities? Find out from Chair of the Automotive Transformation Taskforce Steve Ludlam, Managing Director of Trident Plastics Steen Saurbrey and Hirotec Automotive employee and participant in the Drive You...

South Australia’s future relies on sustaining a rich pool of talented students from Australia and all over the world. TAFE SA’s partnerships with industry, links with overseas organisations and innovative approach to vocational education and training is turning out job-ready graduates. Find out more from TAFE SA executives Robin Murt and Brian Rungie, and Vocational Student of the Year Rachelle Bo...

The Space Innovation and Growth Strategy (South Australia): Action Plan 2016-2020   is designed to grow our economy through space activity, stimulate innovation in South Australia in the sector, and explore greater cooperation with leading global space players. Find out more from the Chair of the Space Industry Association and head of the IAC Local Organising Committee Michael Davis, CE of Fleet S...

South Australia's tourism industry directly sustains about 32,000 jobs and is worth $6.3 billion a year. This continues to grow thanks to the rise in nature-based tourism. General Manager of the SA Tourism Industry Commission Shaun De Bruyn, Chief Executive of the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Sandy Pitcher and Exceptional Kangaroo Island's Craig Wickham talk abo...

Eight years ago, South Australia was losing about 20 young people, aged 16 – 19,  in road crashes every year, and about 900 were sustaining injuries. Today these numbers are significantly lower. The Metropolitan Fire Service’s Road Awareness Program has helped transformed the behaviour of young people on our roads. MFS Station Officer and program coordinator Rod Campbell, with guest presenter Kym...

 is a new $40 million program that gives people the chance to choose neighbourhood improvement projects. Based on a similar government initiative which recently won a United Nations award, projects valued between $10,000 and $150,000 can be submitted at fundmyneighbourhood.sa.gov.au until September 8. Hear how the program works and how you can make a difference in your local area.

South Australia’s future frigate and submarine projects are set to create around 4900 jobs, and Le Fevre High School is one of the state’s schools that is equipping its students with the skills they need. Learn more from the school’s Maritime Program leader Eddie Grezeskowiak, STEM educator of the year Thierry Herman, year 11 student Deklan Soeroes – who is studying naval engineering – and the Dep...

This week is National Science Week and hundreds of events are being held across South Australia to inspire people of all ages. Our STEM Skills Strategy acknowledges science is the key to an innovative and competitive future for our state. SA’s Chief Scientist Dr Leanna Read, this year’s SA Scientist of the Year Professor James Paton and winner of the Excellence in Research Collaboration award Prof...

The River Murray is essential to the economic, social, cultural and environmental wellbeing of all South Australians. The Murray-Darling Basin Plan is aiming to keep the river healthy by rebalancing water use and better integrating water management across the Basin. Learn more from the presiding member of the SA Murray-Darling Basin NRM Board Sharon Starick, Healthy Rivers Ambassador with the Univ...

This year the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary. Hundreds of venues across the state will be transformed into pop-up galleries that will house the work of more than 6200 artists throughout August. Festival director Penny Griggs and this year's SALA featured artist Christopher Orchard talk about Australia's largest community based visual arts...

Providing meaningful career opportunities to regional residents, especially young people, is crucial for South Australia's economic future. President of the Local Government Association Lorraine Rosenberg, CEO of the RDA Murraylands & Riverland Jo Podoliak, and the Department of State Development's Mark Kemperman and Christa Christaki talk about the programs that are helping to creat...

South Australians with complex communication needs who need to be interviewed by police or attend court can now access the Communication Partner Service. Public Advocate and Chair of the Disability Justice Plan Advisory Group Anne Gale, Chief Executive of Uniting Communities Simon Schrapel and Chief Executive Officer of JFA Purple Orange Robbi Williams discuss the service which operates between 7a...

South Australia has a rich tradition of showcasing the arts and UNESCO's recognition of Adelaide as a City of Music demonstrates our state's success. Adelaide Fringe Deputy Director Belinda Redman, Music SA General Manager Lisa Bishop and Umbrella: Winter City Sounds musician Alana Jagt talk about South Australia's arts scene which continues to thrive in winter!

Investment Attraction South Australia (IASA) CEO Mike Hnyda and Babcock Australasia CEO David Ruff discuss the State Government's efforts to attract companies to South Australia. In the past 18 months, IASA has overseen the relocation or investment of 18 companies to our state – creating more than 5000 jobs – and is working to attract more.

New high tech automated guided vehicles will be a feature of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital. Health Minister Jack Snelling, Chief Executive of the Department for Health and Ageing Vickie Kaminski and Executive Director of the New RAH Activation Paul Lambert discuss AGVs, public tours of the hospital and the health commitments contained in the state government's recent budget.

Adelaide is now a GigCity, with super-fast internet being installed in 14 innovation precincts and co-working spaces. The State Government’s chief advisor on innovation Tom Hajdu, technology company director John Lindsay and editor of CityMag Farrin Foster discuss how young entrepreneurs and cultural creatives will thrive in this hotspot.

Adelaide's reputation as a vibrant city continues to grow thanks to events like the Cabaret Festival, which opens this week. The festival's executive director John Glenn, cabaret performer Libby O'Donovan and Arts South Australia's Peter Louca talk about the award-winning event's popularity and how it continues to attract visitors from interstate and overseas.