Steven Marshall MP | Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP | Tim Whetstone MP The once-in-a-generation $25 million rebuild of the South Australian Dog Fence has reached a major milestone, with the first section of the work completed. The project will ultimately see 1600-kilometres of fence upgraded to reduce the number of sheep being killed by […]

Hon Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP – Minister for Energy and Mining South Australian now has cheaper wholesale electricity than either Victoria or New South Wales for the first time in seven years. This important achievement will drive investment and job creation in South Australia as we become ever more competitive on electricity prices with […]

Outback Communities Authority Media Release The Outback Communities Authority is inviting the Outback Community and regional stakeholders to identify what is wanted and needed for the long term sustainability of the outback as its own unique and autonomous region of South Australia. The Outback Futures Project seeks to engage the Outback Community in a lively […]

Hon Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP – Minister for Energy and Mining The installation of Australia’s largest hydrogen electrolyser at Tonsley Innovation District marks a significant milestone in the Marshall Government’s plans to deliver cleaner, more affordable energy to South Australian households and businesses. “Hydrogen is a fuel with tremendous potential and the Marshall Government […]

Port Augusta City Council Media Release Port Augusta was recently zoned and recognised as a Distribution Priority Area (DPA) by the Commonwealth Government. The DPA classification identifies locations in Australia with a shortage of medical practitioners based on the needs of the community. International medical graduates who are GPs need to work in an area […]

The Marshall Government is fully funding a new resources information service specifically designed to assist landowners, farmers and community members across South Australia in their dealings with the resources sector. From July 1, the Rural Business Support (RBS) Landowner Information Service will begin taking public enquiries and provide, free of charge, easy-to-understand information to any […]

The State Government today announced the successful bids for five new Petroleum Exploration Licences (PELs) with a guaranteed work program valued at $58.85 million over the next five years. The Department for Energy and Mining announced the successful applicants for new PELs in the Cooper Basin are Leigh Creek Energy, Cordillo Energy, Gidgee Energy and […]

The Marshall Government welcomes today’s announcement that Neoen has begun final testing of the expanded 150 megawatt Hornsdale Power Reserve which was secured by $15 million from the State Government’s Grid Scale Storage Fund. Minister for Energy and Mining Dan van Holst Pellekaan said the start of testing is a key milestone for the Hornsdale Power Reserve, which will allow the world’s largest lithium-ion battery to […]

The Marshall Government has welcomed the announcement of further price reductions from a major electricity retailer as good news for South Australian households and businesses but urged everyone to make sure they are getting the best deal available. Last Friday Origin announced an average annual household saving of 5.6{9e5622066e1960f004879c952522e56bf2086272e245a02904d0a02db78f0cf3} or an average of $127 per […]

The State Liberal Government has announced the first round of successful applicants for its $10 million Accelerated Discovery fund which will assist in driving jobs and investment in South Australia’s resources industry during these difficult times. The 14 successful applicants for the ADI were announced today during Copper to the World Online – the first […]