South Australia will host the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Golf Open for another three years, under a new State Government deal expected to generate $18 million for the local economy. South Australian Tourism Minister Leon Bignell explained that the tournament was secured through the Major Events Bid Fund, the event will see top ranked international…
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Nestle sells Violet Crumble to Robern Menz
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Nestlé Australia Ltd announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Adelaide-based family business Robern Menz (Mfg) Pty Ltd to sell the iconic Violet Crumble brand for an undisclosed sum. Under the sale, Robern Menz will acquire the iconic Violet Crumble brand and its associated intellectual property, plant and equipment. “The sale of…
South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme Extension
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The State Government will extend the South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme (SATSS) for National Disability Insurance Scheme participants. The decision is in response to concerns expressed by South Australians with disabilities and MP Kelly Vincent that NDIS packages are not providing sufficient support for their transport needs. “I am contacted every day by South Australians…
Spike in Whooping Cough in South Australia
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A spike in whooping cough cases in South Australian babies has prompted the state’s Health Minister to issue an urgent warning to pregnant women to make sure they are vaccinated. A free State Government funded vaccine is available to women who are in their final trimester. “This is a really serious illness that can have…
Up the Creek – The Story of Red Bull Dinghy Derby Launching on Red Bull TV
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On 26th August, one of Australia’s wildest and most gruelling boat race will go up in lights, as Up the Creek – The Story of Red Bull Dinghy Derby launches exclusively on Red Bull TV. Founded in 1981 over a bet between mates to see who was the fastest, the Red Bull Dinghy Derby is…
Ancient fossil DNA discovered at Naracoorte Caves
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Ancient fossil DNA dating back to the last ice age has been discovered at the Naracoorte Caves World Heritage Area –and scientists hope there might be even older material to unearth. Rare Ancient DNA (aDNA) has been recovered from very few cave – fossil sites in Australia, including Kelly Hill Caves on Kangaroo Island. South…
Renmark’s Chaffey Theatre receives $90k touch up
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The curtain will rise and fall again on performances at Renmark’s Chaffey Theatre after its jammed counterweight system was fixed thanks to State Government funding. South Australian Minister for the Arts Jack Snelling explained that the State Government committed $90,000 towards providing the curtain with a new lease on life. “Renmark’s Chaffey Theatre was built…
Recent Rainfall Boosts SA Crops
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Agriculture Minister Leon Bignell said the latest edition of PIRSA’s Crop and Pasture report reveals last month’s rainfall increased South Australia’s initial 2015–16 crop estimate by 700,000 tonnes to 7.6 million tonnes. “This has an estimated farm-gate value of $2 billion and an export value of $2.4 billion.” Mr. Bignell commented “August rainfall is predicted…
Future secured for SA Volunteer Firefighters Museum
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South Australian Infrastructure Minister Stephen Mullighan has announced that the future of the South Australian Volunteer Firefighters Museum has been secured with a 50-year lease on State Government land in Naracoorte. “The museum has been located in a temporary sheds and shipping containers at the Naracoorte Show grounds since 2004,” Mr. Mullighan said Emergency Services…
Sir Charles Bright Scholarship Receives Renewed commitment from SA Government
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The South Australian Government has committed $30,000 to continue an important scholarship program which is helping young South Australians with disabilities to undertake tertiary studies. Employment, Higher Education and Skills Minister Gail Gago said the funding for the Sir Charles Bright Scholarship program will be provided over five years from 2016-2020. “I’m very pleased to…