Our State - South Australia

The South Australian Government is implementing further reforms to strengthen the state’s skills system under the new South Australian Skills Act (SAS Act), making it more flexible and easier to navigate for everyone involved.  The changes under the new SAS Act are intended to fairly balance apprenticeship and traineeship obligations for all parties, while also creating a system where more apprent...

The South Australian Government has asked the SA Productivity Commission to undertake an inquiry and make recommendations to modernise SA’s regulatory framework to better support investment, employment and productivity growth.  As part of the inquiry, businesses are asked to complete a survey that will help the Commission to better understand and appreciate the impacts of SA Government regulation...

Illuminate Adelaide - a new major annual winter event - will take over Adelaide’s city streets, laneways and buildings and celebrating innovation, music, art, technology and light from 16 July to 1 August 2021. Hear from co-founders and creative directors of Illuminate Adelaide Rachael Azzopardi and Lee Cumberlidge as they discuss the event program - from world premieres to immersive experiences....

South Australians love their sport!  The South Australian Government has recently contributed the biggest ever investment in grassroots sport in the state’s history. $20.6 million in funding is now available to SA sporting clubs and organisations through the Infrastructure Projects 2021-22 grant programs, consisting of:  o   Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program 2021-22 ($5.6 million)...

The South Australian Government has committed $23.6 million over two years for an additional 114 Protective Security Officer to help alleviate some of the resourcing pressure from the significantly stretched SA Police workforce, as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear from SAPOL Director of Human Resource Services, Kim Summers and Acting Senior Sergeant Peter Crouch, as they discuss how you...

The 2021 AdvanceAg conference will take place in Adelaide on the 23 July 2021. It  is one of the biggest AgTech events in Australia and aims to give primary producers insight into the practical application and on farm benefits of agricultural technology. Join primary producers Oli Madgett and Penny Schulz as they discuss the upcoming conference and how they are using and adopting agricultural tech...

Tonsley Innovation District has been designed to unite progressive individuals, businesses and researchers looking to collaborate, test, build and grow in a flexible and supportive environment. Built on the site of the former Mitsubishi car manufacturing plant, which was itself a cornerstone of South Australia’s manufacturing industry, Tonsley has since become a sustainable economic base for futur...

Adelaide's Lot Fourteen is home of the Australian Space Agency and the Australian Space Discovery Centre.  The Discovery Centre opened earlier in May and is an interactive space facility where the community can learn more about Australia's connection to space. Listen to Enrico Palermo, Head of the Australian Space Agency as he discusses the new public space and the Australian Space Agenc...

Fruit fly is a pest that destroys fruit and fruiting vegetables in commercial crops and home gardens. It is one of the world’s worst fruit pests. Listen to Department of Primary Industries and Regions, Nathan Rhodes and Nick Secomb, as they discuss the current fruit fly outbreaks impacting over 300 Adelaide suburbs and some of the Riverland.  Fruit fly is not established in South Australia. This m...

Join Artlab Australia Director, Andrew Durham on 5AA Our State as he discusses the expert services his team provides in preserving and conserving our state’s cultural collections within The Art Gallery of SA, SA Museum and State Library to name a few. Artlab also runs public Consultation Days, where the public can bring along their own prized artworks, historical items and family treasures to be a...

Launched on April 12, 2021, the Veterans SA Mentor Program is an inaugural pilot designed to connect members of the veteran community to leaders and professionals across the wider South Australian community. The purpose of the program is to improve the skills, professional development and self-awareness of a specific group of the veteran population with the aim to enhance their experience and pros...

Join Mike Williams, Executive Director of National Parks and Wildlife Service as he discusses all the great things that are happening in South Australia's national parks. South Australia’s national parks are wonderful places to visit and they’re set to get even better. National Parks and Wildlife Service is building new experiences, improvements and facilities across the state including world...

Have you ever wondered what’s stored beyond the five floors of the South Australian Museum? In a new landmark exhibition opening on Saturday 10 April, Wonders from the South Australian Museum , visitors will get the rare opportunity to explore objects from the Museum’s vast collections – many of which have never been on public display before.  Join Guest Curator, Nat Williams and Head of Public En...

Public Libraries are not just about books anymore!  South Australia’s public libraries are for all South Australians and are the heart of our local communities. Tune in to 5AA Our State to find out more about the role of libraries and the resources they provide for the community - from access to books and digital literacy, government services, computers, WIFI and community programs. Annually SA pu...

Join his Excellency, the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia as he discusses this year's finalists and winners of The Governor’s Multicultural Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate outstanding South Australians - such as winners Hussain Razaiat and Grandparents For Grandchildren, who promote multiculturalism and increase understanding of the benefits of cultural divers...

Join SA Health's  Dr Michael Cusack and Dr Emily Kirkpatrick as they discuss South Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout and what we all need to do to protect ourselves and the community. The COVID-19 vaccines being used in Australia are safe, effective and have been approved by the Australian Government’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).  COVID-19 vaccinations reduce the community...

The South Australian Government is committed to reducing single-use plastics in South Australia. Following on from the ban on single-use plastic bags in 2009, on March 1, 2020 a new ban on single-use plastics like plastic straws, plastic cutlery and plastic stirrers came into effect. It’s a positive step towards avoiding waste and reducing the harm caused to our wildlife, including marine life, th...

The 2021 Adelaide Fringe is here! With close to 900 venues and over 21,000 individual performances across 13 genres and 392 venues, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this year's Fringe. Join Adelaide Fringe Director and CEO, Heather Croall as she discusses the hottest shows and the innovative and creative ways artists and venues have had to adapt to the current COVID-19 climate.

Lot Fourteen is transforming the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site into a collaborative precinct that is accelerating the state’s innovation, entrepreneurship, research, education, culture and tourism. Between now and 2028, capital and operational expenditure in Lot Fourteen will generate $3.5 billion in economic activity for South Australia. Join Lot Fourteen's State Project Lead, Diane Dixon...

The number of electric vehicles on our roads are set to increase exponentially in the next decade. Projections show that up to 50 percent of vehicles on South Australian roads could be electric by 2035.  As part of its Electric Vehicle Action Plan released in December 2020, the South Australian Government is investing $13.4M to deliver a public statewide electric vehicle charging network.  With st...

Fruit fly is a specific type of fly that destroys fruit and fruiting vegetables in commercial crops and home gardens. It is one of the world’s worst fruit pests and it's currently impacting on many Adelaide suburbs and parts of the Riverland. Join the Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA's Nathan Rhodes and Nick Secomb as they discuss what’s happening right now in Adelaide and...

With our borders closed, our agriculture, tourism and hospitality industries are calling on workers to register as pickers, packers, waiters and tour guides to help keep our supply chains flowing, and our tourism across the regions thriving. Real Work, Real Experience is an initiative of the South Australian Government to support the uptake of seasonal and regional jobs in South Australia. Join Pe...

Join Alex Zimmerman and Rob Manton, the State Government’s Local Recovery Coordinators, as they discuss the progress of the ongoing recovery effort in the Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island following the devastating 2019/20 bushfires. Learn more about the locally-led approaches that are driving the repair of properties, restoring the economy and the environment and establishing bushfire resilience...

Join Dr Emily Kirkpatrick, SA Health's Deputy Chief Public Health Officer, as she discusses and answers questions about the new COVID SAfe Check-in, designed to enhance contact tracing and keep our community COVID safe. The purpose of the app is to allow SA Health to quickly contact others who may have been exposed to the virus, if someone in South Australia tests positive to COVID-19. Busine...

Staying bushfire safe is a shared responsibility – and we all have a role to play.  Join the South Australian Country Fire Service, Assistant Chief Officer, Brett Loughlin as he discusses the simple steps people can take to be bushfire ready, including why a bushfire plan is so important and his outlook on conditions and risks ahead for the 2020 / 21 bushfire season.