Local Environment

An innovative new pilot project in Adelaide’s southern suburbs is removing feral olive trees from national parks and turning them into a product which is helping grow grapes at McLaren Vale vineyards.

Glenthorne National Park - Ityamaiitpinna Yarta, Adelaide’s second metropolitan national park, has opened its gates to the public for the first time today.

South Australians will once again be able to enjoy the iconic Hallett Cove Boardwalk with the Marshall Government committing $2.44 million to ensuring it is reopened safely to the public.

Some people may have heard that the future of our much-loved Hallett Cove boardwalk is under threat. This is just not true.

Glenthorne National Park is one step closer to becoming a reality with the official transfer of land being signed, as well as the unveiling of the draft master plan at an open day today.

Four new and conveniently located metropolitan Community Chemical and Paint Drop-off Centres are now open for the public to dispose of unwanted household chemicals and paints free of charge.

South Australia will have its first single-use plastic-free precincts with the Marshall Liberal Government today announcing the first four locations.

Regional and outer metropolitan councils can now apply for funding to repair, conserve and enhance South Australia’s coastline with applications now open.