Departmental media releases

Holidaymakers are reminded to stay safe and to check their vessels and safety equipment before taking to the water over the upcoming Easter and school holiday periods.

Holidaymakers travelling through Port Wakefield over the coming long weekends are being asked to be patient and plan ahead for their journeys, as major project works continue.

Holidaymakers and tourists travelling on regional and outback roads over the Easter and school holiday break are reminded to regularly check conditions - and observe all traffic signage and advice - when driving through areas affected by heavy flooding earlier this year.

Boat operators are urged to be aware of floating hazards in and around Penneshaw Harbour and Backstairs Passage following a truck accident at Penneshaw earlier today.

Dredging works have now commenced at Port MacDonnell to improve safety and access to the harbor, boat ramp and mooring ground.

Major dredging works at Port MacDonnell will commence in late March 2022, weather permitting, to improve safety and access to the harbour, boat ramp and mooring ground for boat users.

Today, we join other organisations across Australia and the world in celebrating International Women’s Day and the achievements of our amazing women.

Critical testing is continuing on the Gawler rail line as the electrification project enters its final stages.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport advises there will be temporary closure of the Mannum Downstream Ferry service from 9am to 1pm on Thursday, 3 March.

The staged re-opening of the Stuart Highway north of Glendambo is continuing with one-way, 24-hour travel permitted from tonight under the control of traffic lights.